DOJ: Indianapolis man sentenced to 10 years after fentanyl found in underpants

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis man was sentenced to 10 years in federal jail after discovered responsible of aspiring to distribute fentanyl, carrying a firearm in relation to drug trafficking, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, based on the U.S. Division of Justice.

In accordance with the Justice Division, Julius Johnson, 44, from Indianapolis, had a search warrant executed on his storage unit the place he was positioned and instantly arrested on June 7, 2019.

Police discovered $5,636 and a number of cellphones on him.

In accordance with the Justice Division, inside Johnson’s storage unit, a car was positioned that contained a firearm. His DNA was additionally discovered on the gun.

After additional investigation, police discovered a bag with 59.2 grams of fentanyl in Johnson’s underpants, based on the Justice Division.

In accordance with the Justice Division, Johnson has prior felony convictions in Indiana for carrying a handgun with out a license, dealing cocaine, and possession of a firearm by a critical violent felon, which prohibits him from possessing a firearm.