Summit Point Man Admits Role in Major Drug Trafficking Case
Viands admits role in drug trafficking organization
The Journal | Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Matthew David Viands, a distributor linked to a drug trafficking organization in the Eastern Panhandle, has admitted his involvement in distributing fentanyl. He is among 82 defendants charged as part of a broad investigation that included agencies from Ranson to Martinsburg. The case, which also highlights the ongoing battle against transnational criminal organizations, is a significant part of Operation Take Back America, aimed at curbing illegal activities in local communities. Viands faces potential sentences totaling up to 30 years for drug-related charges and failing to appear in court, with the sentencing decision pending from a federal judge.
