# 2026-19655: Fake drug peddler Thies barred from U.S. imports

2026-19655, Jeffrey Thies: Final Debarment Order, is a Federal Register notice from Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration published 2026-09-25, effective 2026-09-25; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-02).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19655
- As of: 2026-10-02
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19655
- Title: Jeffrey Thies: Final Debarment Order
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 60970
- Published: 2026-09-25
- Effective: 2026-09-25
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-10-02

## In one line

Fake drug peddler Thies barred from U.S. imports

## Summary

Jeffrey Thies is banned for 10 years from importing any drugs into the U.S. because he was convicted of trafficking fake drugs. He didn’t respond to the FDA’s notice, so the ban started on September 25, 2026. He can apply to end the ban anytime, but until then, no drug imports for him!

## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Jeffrey Thies for a period of 10 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States. FDA bases this order on a finding that Mr. Thies was convicted of two felony counts under Federal law for trafficking in counterfeit goods and aiding and abetting. The factual basis supporting Mr. Thies's conviction, as described below, is conduct relating to the importation into the United States of a drug or controlled substance. Mr. Thies was given notice of the proposed debarment and was given an opportunity to request a hearing to show why he should not be debarred. As of July 13, 2026 (more than 30 days after receipt of the notice), Mr. Thies had not responded. Mr. Thies's failure to respond and request a hearing constitutes a waiver of his right to a hearing concerning this matter.

## Effects PRIA read

- 10-year ban on importing drugs: cost, high. Jeffrey Thies is debarred for 10 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States, effective September 25, 2026. The debarment consists of two consecutive 5-year periods based on his August 6, 2025 felony convictions, and he may apply at any time to terminate the debarmen…
- Helping Thies import drugs is prohibited: cost, medium. While Jeffrey Thies is debarred (the 10-year period beginning September 25, 2026), importing or offering to import any drug 'by, with the assistance of, or at the direction of' Mr. Thies is a prohibited act under the FD&C Act. Businesses or individuals who would import drugs for, assist, or act at…

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## Sources
- [2026-19655 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/25/2026-19655/jeffrey-thies-final-debarment-order)
- [2026-19655 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-25/pdf/2026-19655.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19655 (as of 2026-10-02).