Calumet City man arrested for mailing drug-soaked paper to Illinois inmates

The Brief

  • Denis Joiner, also known as Levon Moore, of Calumet City was arrested for allegedly mailing drug-soaked paper and synthetic substances to Illinois inmates.
  • Authorities seized synthetic cannabinoids, tan powder, and shipping materials from his home following a months-long investigation tracking packages sent to prisons.
  • The drugs, often disguised as mail or books, were linked to serious health risks and high in-prison resale value, with Joiner allegedly responsible for multiple intercepted packages.

ILLINOIS A Calumet City man was arrested by federal agents for distributing drug-soaked paper and other substances to Illinois inmates.

What we know:

According to a criminal complaint, Denis Joiner, also known as Levon Moore, of Calumet City, Ill., was arrested after authorities tracked a series of packages that he sent to inmates in prison. The investigation revealed that Joiner was distributing synthetic cannabinoids and other controlled substances.

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