A North Carolina man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 10 kilograms of cocaine. According to court documents, Kareem Akeem McMurrin, 41, worked with another individual to ship a package containing the cocaine from San Diego, California, to Portsmouth, Virginia.
“McMurrin’s conduct was inherently dangerous and damaging on a transnational scale,” said Lindsey Halligan, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “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 of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service – Washington Division, commented on the case: “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 incident began when law enforcement intercepted a package on February 5 containing 10 kilograms of cocaine. After removing the drugs, investigators delivered the parcel to its intended address where McMurrin retrieved it. When authorities attempted an arrest, McMurrin fled at high speed with his adolescent child in the vehicle and tried to discard the package before continuing his escape. Investigators later located him in March and arrested him on an outstanding warrant.
The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Postal Inspection Services. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Comstock and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Marc W. West prosecuted the case.
Additional information about this case is available through the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia as well as related court documents found on the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or via PACER under Case No. 2:25-cr-84.
