Six people have been indicted in connection with an alleged scheme to distribute fentanyl and other synthetic drugs from China into the Middle District of Georgia. The indictment, returned by a federal grand jury on May 14, 2025, was unsealed on August 7.
Those charged include Devito Duran Young, also known as “Big” or “Big Man,” age 44, who is incarcerated at Macon State Prison and previously resided in Marietta, Georgia. He faces one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. If convicted, he could face up to life in prison with a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years and an $8 million fine.
Trace Davrin Works, 29, from Mableton, Georgia, is charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. He faces similar penalties as Young if convicted.
Xin Wang, 27, a Chinese national, faces charges for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. The potential sentences include up to 40 years in prison for the fentanyl charge with a mandatory minimum of five years and a $5 million fine; for the other charge, up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
Andreaus Benard Oliver Sr., also known as “Doomie Oliver,” age 43 and an inmate at Macon State Prison with previous ties to Cordele, Georgia, is charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. He could receive up to 30 years in prison and a $2 million fine if found guilty.
Andreaus Benard Oliver Jr., or “Dray Oliver,” age 26 from Cordele, faces charges including conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance and maintaining drug premises. His maximum sentence could be up to 20 years in prison along with fines totaling $1 million.
Gao Yong, another Chinese national aged 29, is accused of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance that carries potential penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment and fines reaching $1 million.
Young, Works and Oliver Sr. are currently detained following their initial court appearances before U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles H. Weigle on August 7; they remain in federal custody awaiting trial. Oliver Jr., also held federally, had his first appearance before Judge Weigle on the same day; his arraignment is set for August 11 in Albany.
According to the indictment’s allegations starting in 2023: Young and Oliver Sr., both inmates at Macon State Prison located in Oglethorpe (Georgia), conspired together seeking supplies of fentanyl or synthetic cannabinoids sourced from China for distribution within the United States. Shipments reportedly arrived at an address occupied by Oliver Jr. on Fourth Avenue in Cordele.
The document further alleges that Xin Wang and Gao Yong facilitated global sales—directing shipments from China not only into Georgia but worldwide—with Yong negotiating directly with customers while providing tracking details; Wang allegedly oversaw international sales operations involving cryptocurrency payments used by both Young and Works.
Young allegedly placed multiple orders using encrypted chat apps accessed via contraband cellphones while imprisoned—directing Works regarding acquisition logistics—and both men reportedly paid Wang and Yong through cryptocurrency channels. Meanwhile Oliver Jr., along with others described as co-conspirators by authorities, ordered synthetic cannabinoids online from Wang/Yong using cryptocurrency payments sent packages addressed either locally or specifically designated as “the lab.”
Authorities say law enforcement intercepted one such package originating from China which led agents executing a search warrant at Oliver Jr.’s home on July 22 last year (2024). There they discovered over 175 metal pans holding sheets of paper soaked with suspected cannabinoids; numerous containers filled with liquids believed related; beakers; more than three hundred fifty dried sheets similarly treated; return labels purporting legal originations; shipping materials addressed nationwide towards various inmates; cash reserves plus detailed ledgers outlining processing activities were seized onsite alongside evidence pointing toward significant operations conducted out of this location.
Additionally investigators seized approximately $170 000 worth of cryptocurrency belonging reportedly traced back directly toward Wang during their inquiry process into financial transactions supporting these alleged activities.
The FBI collaborated closely throughout this investigation alongside the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), receiving support from state-level agencies including the GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) as well as personnel representing Georgia’s Department of Corrections.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Peach has been assigned responsibility for prosecuting this case moving forward.
“An indictment is only an allegation of criminal conduct,” officials stated.” All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt.”
