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

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AZ man to serve prison time for fentanyl conspiracy

The man, identified as 30-year-old Colby Barrow of Peoria, was among those arrested in March 2024 as a result of a major FBI drug investigation. Barrow was involved in a ring operating out of Arizona, distributing fentanyl and other drugs to dealers in other states.

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.