Alabama Resident Sentenced for Role in $24 Million Drug Operation
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Alabama, a resident linked to the notorious drug trafficking network led by Darrin Southall was sentenced in federal court on February 7, 2025. Marvin McCaine, 55, pleaded guilty in April 2023 to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and has received a significant prison sentence.
McCaine’s Role in Southall’s Drug Network
McCaine was identified as one of Southall’s distributors and was listed in the kingpin’s drug ledgers. Federal investigators intercepted phone calls between McCaine and Southall, revealing their use of coded language to conceal drug trafficking operations. Cell phone data further confirmed that McCaine received multiple kilograms of cocaine for distribution in Mobile.
Authorities arrested Southall and numerous members of his drug empire between 2021 and 2022. To date, approximately 30 individuals tied to his $24 million operation have been prosecuted in federal court.
Over 13 Years Behind Bars
On February 7, U.S. District Court Judge Terry F. Moorer sentenced McCaine to 10 years in federal prison for his role in the drug conspiracy. However, since McCaine was already on federal supervised release from a prior drug conviction, the judge revoked his release and imposed an additional 37 months of imprisonment. The sentences will be served consecutively, totaling over 13 years behind bars.
Supervised Release and Additional Penalties
Following his release, McCaine will be placed on 10 years of supervised release with strict conditions, including:
- Mandatory drug and alcohol testing
- Participation in substance abuse treatment programs
- Being subject to searches of his person and premises upon reasonable suspicion
Additionally, McCaine was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment, and any interest he held in seized property was forfeited to the U.S. government.
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