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U.S. Arrests Father, Son for Kratom Derivatives Distribution

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 3:16 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. prosecutors arrested Yahya Mohamed Mosleh, 51, and his son Islam Yahya Mosleh, 18, for distributing kratom derivatives.
They face possession-with-intent charges after two Ole Miss students died with kratom packages nearby.
Police traced the packages to a local vape, tobacco and beer shop and seized MGPI, MGM-15, MGM-16.
U.S. Attorney Scott F. Leary announced the seized substances are Schedule I drugs.

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Story summary

U.S. prosecutors arrested Yahya Mohamed Mosleh, 51, and his son Islam Yahya Mosleh, 18, for distributing kratom derivatives.
They face possession-with-intent charges after two Ole Miss students died with kratom packages nearby.
Police traced the packages to a local vape, tobacco and beer shop and seized MGPI, MGM-15, MGM-16.
U.S. Attorney Scott F. Leary announced the seized substances are Schedule I drugs.