A federal indictment has been unsealed, charging 12 people from Indiana with conspiracy to possess and distribute controlled substances. The operation was allegedly led by an inmate at the Westville Correctional Facility, Justin Veal.

Details of the Indictment

According to the Department of Justice, Veal directed co-conspirators to obtain and distribute hundreds of pounds of illegal narcotics, including methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and Suboxone, across the Southern District of Indiana. The indictment lists the following individuals: Justin Veal, Sade Butler, Adrian Swift, Shawnlisa Nevels, Bobby Young, Dontrell Cole, Jared Schloerb, Megan Daniels, Scott Foor, Daquel Jones, Dawud Quarles, and Larry Craig.

Law enforcement officers seized contraband and proceeds of criminal activity, including firearms, drugs, and cash. This operation is part of the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF), which aims to eliminate criminal cartels and organizations operating in the United States and abroad.

Original reporting: 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis) — read the source article.