A grand jury has unsealed an indictment accusing seven individuals of running what the Colorado Bureau of Investigation described in a news release as a “sophisticated” drug trafficking organization.

The group is accused of manufacturing and distributing drug-infused candies and nasal sprays with brand names like “Renaissance” and “Alpen Glow” from a facility in Basalt. The indictment charges seven people — John Parker Roe, Erica Collins, Timothy Caraboolad, Pola Oginski, Morgan Davis, Gregory Shaw and Frank Akers — with a total of 48-counts, including felony counts of drug trafficking, manufacturing and conspiracy.

The 35-page indictment, filed May 21, describes how law enforcement used undercover agents to set up drug buys and received search warrants for hidden cameras and wire taps as part of the more than two-year investigation.

The indictment accuses the seven individuals of producing and selling products that featured MDMA, commonly known as “ecstasy” or “molly;” MDA, which is commonly known as “sally;” 2C-B, or “pink cocaine;” and ketamine. The illicit drugs — as well as psilocybin, which has been partially decriminalized in Colorado — were reportedly infused into items such as chocolate bars and nasal sprays that were advertised and sold to customers nationwide.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation spearheaded the multiyear probe — which became known as the “Molly Wonka” investigation due to the candy connection — with help from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, the Aspen Police and the Basalt Police, according to a news release.

The indictment identifies Roe and Caraboolad as the “leaders” of the alleged drug trafficking organization. It describes Collins as an “executive assistant” and distributor, Oginski as the “head of production,” Davis as “kitchen and lab staff,” Shaw as “an assistant” and Akers as playing a “key role” in distribution.

All members of the alleged drug ring, except Akers, are facing 16 felony charges related to manufacturing and possessing MDMA, Ketamine and 2C-B with intent to distribute, according to the indictment. Roe faces five additional drug charges, and Collins faces another 10, related to their alleged roles in the drug conspiracy.

Roe, Collins, Caraboolad, Davis, Oginski and Shaw all face felony charges that have been elevated to “special offender” status, according to the indictment. Under Colorado law, the “special offender” status is a sentencing enhancement that can elevate a conviction to a Level 1 Drug Felony, mandating eight to 32 years in prison.

Akers only faces three total charges: Possession with intent to distribute MDMA over 225 grams as part of conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute MDMA over 225 grams and distribution of MDMA more than 14 grams but less than 225 grams.

Investigators identified a building on Widget Street in Basalt as the “hub of production and distribution” for the alleged drug business and received a search warrant to monitor it with audio and video recording, according to the indictment. The group allegedly distributed menus on encrypted message services like Signal, with customers placing orders that would be delivered by mail or by hand. Roe and Collins are accused in the incitement of using limited liability companies to conceal drug sales as “wellness consultation.”

Undercover agents “engaged in communication” with Collins, Akers and Roe, “earned their trust and established commercial connections” and set up drug buys in Denver, Aspen and through the mail, the indictment states. Investigators also obtained warrants to tap cellphones belonging to Collins, Roe, Caraboolad and Shaw and search warrants for electronic documents, text messages and bank records.

Roe and Collins are both charged with deriving more than half of their income from the alleged drug business, according to the indictment. Roe and Collins are also facing charges of money laundering and tax-related charges.

In 2024, Collins only reported an income of $3,300 on her tax returns, but bank records show that she earned an income over $90,000 and admitted in a wiretapped conversation that she used cash to buy things in order to not attract attention, according to the indictment.

The 5th Judicial District Attorney’s Office plans to prosecute the case in Eagle County.