A North Carolina man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy, according to federal authorities.
Court records state that Kareem Akeem McMurrin, 41, conspired with another individual to ship a package containing 10 kilograms of cocaine from San Diego, California, to Portsmouth, Virginia. Law enforcement intercepted the package on February 5 and removed the drugs before delivering the parcel to its intended address. McMurrin retrieved the package but fled when investigators attempted to arrest him. During the flight, he had his adolescent child in the vehicle and tried to discard the package before continuing to evade law enforcement. Authorities later located and arrested McMurrin in March on an outstanding warrant.
Lindsey Halligan, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, stated: “McMurrin’s conduct was inherently dangerous and damaging on a transnational scale. He attempted to contribute to the success of a dangerous and larger enterprise. This administration has prioritized the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations and to protect our communities from their crimes. My office will persist in prosecuting drug traffickers to achieve these goals.”
Damon E. Wood, Inspector in Charge at the U.S. Postal Inspection Service – Washington Division, said: “Postal Inspectors work aggressively to eliminate illegal narcotics from the U.S. Mail. Our dedication to these efforts helps us to protect both our employees and the public from this criminal activity. By working closely with our law enforcement partners, we were able to bring this case to a successful resolution.”
The Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Postal Inspection Service led the investigation into this case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Comstock and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Marc W. West prosecuted McMurrin’s case.
Additional information about this case can be found through court records available at the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or by searching PACER for Case No. 2:25-cr-84.