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Aaron Rhy Broussard is charged with 12 counts of distributing resulting in death/serious injury, five counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled substance analogues and one count each of drug conspiracy resulting in death/serious bodily injury, importation of 40-plus grams of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute 40-plus grams of fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute.

A release said Broussard is alleged to have obtained controlled substances, including fentanyl, from China-based suppliers. He then reportedly repackaged them for sale to U.S. customers using various websites, including one titled PlantFoodUSA.Net.

It goes on to allege that between April 1 and April 27 of 2016, Broussard sent packages containing fentanyl to multiple customers throughout the U.S.

The release said 11 of those customers died from fentanyl overdoses and four more suffered serious injuries. Broussard allegedly continued to distribute controlled substances to consumers even after learning some had overdosed.