COLUMBIA, S.C. — Emmanuel Deon Foster, 36, and Bobby Antoinios Hall, 41, both residents of Rock Hill, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a significant drug distribution conspiracy. The operation involved the distribution of fentanyl-laced pills, crack cocaine, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin in the Rock Hill area.
According to evidence presented during the investigation, Foster and Hall maintained a close association with the conspiracy’s leader. Both individuals purchased fentanyl-laced pills from this leader and subsequently sold them to other dealers within the Rock Hill community. In addition to fentanyl, Foster was involved in the procurement and distribution of cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine, sourcing these substances from various conspiracy members and supplying them to local dealers. This extensive operation has led to the arrest and conviction of over 20 individuals to date.
U.S. District Judge Mary Geiger Lewis sentenced Foster to 120 months (10 years) in prison, followed by a five-year term of court-ordered supervision. Hall received a sentence of 84 months (7 years) in prison, followed by three years of court-ordered supervision. It’s important to note that the federal system does not offer parole.
This case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation. The OCDETF program aims to identify, disrupt, and dismantle high-level drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that pose a threat to the United States. By employing a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach, OCDETF leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to combat complex criminal networks.
For more information about the OCDETF program, visit justice.gov/OCDETF.
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