Man arrested for trafficking Fentanyl

A 56-year-old Miami-Dade County man was arrested Thursday for leading an extensive fentanyl distribution ring in Monroe County.

“The men and women of the Sheriff’s Office and our federal partners with the DEA did an outstanding job getting this criminal off the streets,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “My message is clear: If you sell these dangerous drugs you will be arrested.”

Melvin Howard was charged with trafficking Fentanyl, conspiracy to traffic Fentanyl, and the unlawful use of a two-way communication device to facilitate a felony.

Howard’s arrest follows a 15-month investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division and the Drug Enforcement Administration that led to the discovery Howard was spearheading the distribution of approximately 4.5 kilograms of Fentanyl throughout Monroe County.

A warrant was obtained and Howard was arrested by Miami-Dade Police Thursday. He remained in Miami-Dade County Friday and will face the charges in Monroe County.

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