Jacky Michael Mabikulu, a 35-year-old resident of Coralville, has been sentenced to 144 months in federal prison for possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, along with carrying a firearm during a drug offense. Authorities found Mabikulu in possession of a loaded handgun and 397 pills of counterfeit medication laced with fentanyl, a substance responsible for over 48,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2024 alone.
This case highlights the growing danger of counterfeit pills, which can contain deadly doses of fentanyl. Following his prison sentence, Mabikulu will face four years of supervised release, with no option for parole under federal law. The case was driven by an extensive investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, underscoring efforts to combat drug-related crime within the community.
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