A Texas man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his involvement in a scheme that distributed counterfeit drugs across the United States. Felix Samuel Flores-Novas, 31, from Austin, was convicted on federal charges related to the unlawful distribution of counterfeit substances and conspiracy to distribute controlled drugs.
Federal prosecutors from the Eastern District of Kentucky revealed that Flores-Novas was part of an online drug trafficking network that shipped over 3,000 packages containing various narcotics within a span of one year. The shipments included dangerous substances such as methamphetamine, as well as counterfeit pills resembling oxycodone, Adderall, and alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax.
Between October 1, 2024, and November 5, 2025, Flores-Novas was actively involved in this illicit operation, contributing to the distribution of a significant amount of illegal drugs across the country.
In response to the sentencing, Jason Cromartie, the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Cincinnati, emphasized the determination of law enforcement to hold individuals accountable for drug trafficking, whether it occurs online or in public spaces. “Law enforcement is going to find you and hold you accountable for your actions,” he stated.
