US Navy Uncovers Extensive Drug Distribution Network on USS Ronald Reagan Aircraft Carrier
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Jun 28, 2026
What happened
Following the death of a sailor on the USS Ronald Reagan in 2023, the US Navy uncovered a large drug distribution network involving LSD and psilocybin mushrooms. Dozens of sailors were disciplined or prosecuted, with key figures receiving prison sentences and discharges. The investigation revealed smuggling operations using the US postal service to send drugs to Japan for distribution aboard the carrier.
- 01A sailor's 2023 death on USS Ronald Reagan triggered a drug smuggling investigation.
- 0258 sailors were disciplined for distributing LSD and psilocybin mushrooms aboard the carrier.
- 03Angel Tucker received large LSD shipments and was sentenced to 15 months in prison.
- 04Brandon Diaz was convicted of drug distribution and sentenced to 215 days in prison.
- 05Six sailors faced court-martial with prison sentences and demotions.
- 0624 sailors were administratively discharged, mostly dishonorably.
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