NYC Siblings Indicted After Fentanyl Raid Uncovers Enough Drugs to Kill 500,000 People

Two Queens siblings have been indicted following a major narcotics investigation that allegedly uncovered enough fentanyl to produce more than half a million potentially fatal doses, along with cocaine, MDMA, firearms and thousands of drug-filled bags.

Jemmal Bryan, 42, and his 43-year-old sister, Keana Bryan, are accused of operating a large-scale drug manufacturing and trafficking operation from their home in Jamaica, Queens. Prosecutors allege the siblings supplied narcotics to communities across Nassau County.

According to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, investigators had been tracking the operation for years after discovering distinctively branded drug bags at overdose scenes throughout the county.

Alleged Drug Operation Used “Bruce Banner” Branding
Authorities allege the operation used a distinctive “Bruce Banner” brand on drug packaging, with different colors reportedly used to indicate varying potency.

Investigators also allege that Jemmal Bryan claimed to have extensive control over the drug trade on Long Island during a wiretapped conversation.

A search of the siblings’ Queens residence in July allegedly uncovered a massive quantity of narcotics. Prosecutors said the haul included enough fentanyl for more than 500,000 potentially fatal doses, as well as cocaine, crack cocaine, MDMA pills and purple-colored fentanyl.

Police also reportedly found a large collection of firearms inside the home.

The search allegedly uncovered approximately 5,000 empty bags prepared for packaging narcotics and another 2,000 bags that had already been filled and were reportedly ready for distribution.

Three Other Suspects Charged
The investigation also led to the arrests of three alleged co-conspirators: Leo Duchnowski, Ian Sharkey and Jennifer Loheide.

Each was charged with multiple counts of conspiracy. Prosecutors allege they helped the Bryan siblings move narcotics in exchange for drugs.

Donnelly said Bryan allegedly earned more than $75,000 in roughly six months through the operation, describing the alleged sales as pushing dangerous drugs to people struggling with addiction.


Siblings Plead Not Guilty
Jemmal Bryan pleaded not guilty to a charge of operating as a major drug trafficker. Keana Bryan also pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and criminal sale of a controlled substance charges.

The siblings are scheduled to return to court on October 6.

The case remains ongoing, and the allegations against the defendants have not been proven in court.

Course: NY Post