"Federal prosecutors say Moore was playing blackjack at a casino in Quapaw, Oklahoma, when he lost more than $1,000. According to court records, he became angry with the dealer, began cursing and made vague threats. Witnesses said he appeared to reach into his coat, prompting casino staff to call security."
"Investigators recovered 913 pills stamped with an "M" on one side and "30" on the other. Lab testing later confirmed the pills contained fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that has fueled a nationwide surge in overdose deaths."
"Moore was initially charged in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in connection with the pills seized at the casino. As part of a plea agreement, the prosecution was later transferred to the Western District of Missouri. Authorities say the casino arrest was only one piece of a broader drug operation."
Walter Antwine Moore, 44, was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl with intent to distribute, and carrying a firearm while dealing drugs. The case began in December 2022 when Moore lost over $1,000 gambling at a casino in Quapaw, Oklahoma, became angry at the blackjack dealer, and made threatening gestures. Casino security contacted law enforcement, and during a confrontation with deputies, Moore attempted to flee. A bag he was carrying tore open, scattering 913 fentanyl pills across the floor. Lab testing confirmed the pills contained fentanyl, the potent synthetic opioid linked to nationwide overdose deaths. The casino arrest uncovered a broader drug trafficking operation, with Moore's case later transferred from Tulsa to the Western District of Missouri.
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