Cyril Swan, a 30-year-old resident of Syracuse, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for distributing and possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The sentencing took place last week in Albany, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Bryan DiGirolamo, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
Swan previously admitted as part of his plea agreement that he began selling methamphetamine and fentanyl during the summer of 2024. He sold about 100 grams of methamphetamine and 8 grams of fentanyl during the period covered by the charges.
Senior United States District Court Judge David N. Hurd also ordered Swan to serve five years on supervised release after completing his prison term.
Acting U.S. Attorney John Sarcone stated: “Peddling dangerous drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine in this District will not be tolerated. I commend ATF for getting this dealer off the streets for 10 years and sending a message to other would-be drug dealers.”
ATF Special Agent in Charge DiGirolamo said: “This sentence reflects the strong, coordinated work of ATF NY and our partners in Syracuse. By identifying and removing individuals who drive drug trafficking and the harm it fuels, we remain steadfast in our mission to safeguard our neighborhoods and reduce violent crime. Special thank you to ATF NY Syracuse Field Office, Syracuse PD Criminal Intelligence Division, the New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit & the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Northern District of NY.”
The investigation was led by ATF with support from the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Intelligence Division and the New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica N. Carbone prosecuted the case.
