Portsmouth Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Fentanyl Distribution

Authorities say Saah Kinte Mills was involved in multiple drug transactions last year.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Saah Kinte Mills, a 43-year-old man from Portsmouth, Virginia, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Prosecutors claim Mills was involved in several drug transactions in 2025, including controlled purchases where he allegedly sold fentanyl, fentanyl-heroin mixtures, and heroin. After his arrest in April 2025, police executed a search warrant at his residence and found cocaine, fentanyl, para-fluorofentanyl, heroin, and items consistent with drug distribution.

Why it matters

Fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid that has contributed to a nationwide overdose crisis. Prosecuting drug dealers who distribute fentanyl is a key part of efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and protect public health and safety in communities like Portsmouth.

The details

According to court records, in February and March 2025, law enforcement conducted four controlled purchases in which Mills allegedly sold a total of about 11 grams of fentanyl, 11 grams of a fentanyl-heroin mixture, and 2.41 grams of a mixture containing heroin, fentanyl, and xylazine. Authorities arrested Mills on April 11, 2025 in Portsmouth, and at the time of his arrest, he had nearly 11 grams of cocaine. A search of his residence uncovered over 31 grams of powder containing fentanyl, approximately 29 grams of powder containing para-fluorofentanyl, heroin, and fentanyl, as well as items consistent with drug distribution.

  • In February and March 2025, law enforcement conducted four controlled purchases from Mills.
  • Mills was arrested on April 11, 2025 in Portsmouth.

The players

Saah Kinte Mills

A 43-year-old man from Portsmouth, Virginia who was sentenced to 5 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis, with law enforcement working to disrupt the distribution of dangerous synthetic drugs like fentanyl that have fueled the epidemic. Prosecuting drug dealers is a critical part of efforts to protect public health and safety in communities impacted by the opioid crisis.