Number one dark web dealer of Oxycodone sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison

“Samad Castro’s opioid trafficking enterprise flooded dangerous pills into North Texas neighborhoods, saturating our communities with an illicit drug that fuels addiction, breaks up families and strains local resources. Thanks to the decisive work of the DEA and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, we’ve dismantled a nationwide network that exploited the dark web and the mail system.”

“Mr. Castro’s actions contributed to the opioid crisis by disturbing dangerous narcotics through sophisticated dark web traffic. DEA and our law enforcement partners remain steadfast in identifying and dismantling those who exploit technology to profit from addiction and endanger our communities.”

“The USPIS strives to provide a safe environment for postal employees and Postal Service customers — the American public. This includes the investigation of illicit trafficking of narcotics through the U.S. Postal Service. We are thankful for our partnerships with the DEA and USAO. The USPIS will exhaust every resource to hold individuals accountable, even those who believe the dark web provides anonymity. For over 251 years we have protected the mail system and effectively enforced the laws of this nation.”