Jury Convicts Illinois Man for sending MDMA through the U.S. Postal Service for Distribution

East St. Louis, Ill. – Delon Echols, 31, of Belleville, Illinois, was convicted by a federal jury 
on Thursday, September 29, 2022, for sending MDMA through the mail with the intent to later 
distribute it.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Echols utilized the Dark Web to order 
MDMA from the Netherlands. Echols shipped the drugs through the U.S. Postal service to an unwitting 
individual in Mascoutah, Illinois. In August of 2019, the individual learned about the package 
containing narcotics and immediately went to the Mascoutah Police Department. Police discovered 
that 911.5 grams of MDMA was concealed in vacuum sealed bags inside whey protein jugs to avoid 
detection. At trial, the individual discussed how Echol's actions put both her and her family at 
risk.

“This case serves as a great example of how a concerned member of the public working with law 
enforcement can help make our communities safer,” said United States Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. 
“I join with our law enforcement partners in thanking her for her courage in coming forward.  This 
case also demonstrates yet another way in which drug trafficking is not a victimless crime.”

Sentencing has been scheduled for January 10, 2023, in front of United States District Judge 
Stephen P. McGlynn. Attempted Possession with Intent to Distribute is punishable up to 20 years in prison.

The Drug Enforcement Administration, Mascoutah Police Department, and United States Postal 
Inspection Service conducted the investigation.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Karelia S. Rajagopal and Kimberly S. Arshi.