Arizona man to serve prison time for role in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

An Arizona man has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison for his role in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy that happened over a two-year period, spanning across the country.

30-year-old Colby Barrow of Peoria was one of dozens arrested in March 2024 as a result of a major FBI drug investigation called "Operation Lake Effect." Barrow was involved in a ring operating out of Arizona, distributing fentanyl and other drugs to dealers in other states. He was caught on a federal wiretap acquiring large amounts of fentanyl.

After serving his 102-month prison sentence, Barrow will have four years of supervised release.