Marquis Hunt, a 42-year-old man from Little Rock, Arkansas, was sentenced on March 20 to 30 years in federal prison for his involvement in multiple drug trafficking offenses, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Hunt was convicted after a three-day jury trial for the possession and distribution of significant amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana.
The charges stem from a July 8, 2022, investigation, when FBI agents made contact with Hunt at a residence in southwest Little Rock. During the execution of a search warrant at the property, agents discovered over 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine, more than 16 pounds of fentanyl, and large quantities of cocaine and marijuana.
Further investigation revealed that the fentanyl had been mixed with shredded vegetable material and tramadol to mimic synthetic marijuana or “K2”. Hunt admitted to selling drugs during the trial but denied distributing the drugs found in the residence.
After being convicted of four federal offenses, including possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana, Hunt was sentenced by U.S. District Judge James M. Moody Jr.. In addition to his 30-year prison sentence, Hunt was also ordered to serve five years of supervised release and pay $400 in special assessments.
Since there is no parole in the federal system, Hunt will serve the full term of his sentence.
