Samy Zrida, a 43-year-old resident of Taylorsville, North Carolina, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to drug distribution. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Zrida admitted to one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine. Each charge carries a minimum sentence of ten years in prison and a potential fine of up to $10 million.
According to court documents, on January 28, 2025, Zrida knowingly possessed more than 500 grams of methamphetamine and over five kilograms of cocaine with the intent to distribute both substances. These are classified as Schedule II controlled substances.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
“The Honorable Jason A. Robertson, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report.”
A U.S. District Court Judge will decide Zrida's sentence after reviewing federal sentencing guidelines and other legal factors.
Zrida remains in custody under the supervision of the United States Marshals Service until sentencing is complete.
“Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard J. Lorenz represented the United States.”
