Fentanyl And Fentanyl Analogues Federal Trends and Trafficking Patterns

This report on Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogues examines the relatively new and emerging problem of fentanyl and fentanyl analogue trafficking. The United States Sentencing Commission (the “Commission”) issues this report pursuant to its authority to collect, analyze, and report on trends in federal sentencing.

Introduction and Findings 2

Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogues 6

Statutory and Guideline Penalty Schemes 10

U.S. Sentencing Commission Action 13

Congressional and Executive Branch Action 15

Data Analysis Introduction Distribution 18

Practices 20

Prevalence and Geography 24

Offender and Offense Characteristics 27

Trafficking Conspiracies and Offender Function 30

Misrepresentation 32

Death and Serious Bodily Injury 34

Sentencing Outcomes 36

Conclusion 42

Members of Congress, the Executive Branch, the Sentencing Commission, law enforcement, medical practitioners working in the field of drug abuse and counselling, as well as family members of loved ones dealing with drug abuse will find this resource educational and illuminating