An assistant professor at the University of Miami’s medical school, Dr. Dairon Garcia, has been charged with trafficking a date-rape drug known as “liquid ecstasy” and “coma in a bottle.” Authorities linked him to a package intercepted at Miami International Airport containing about 15 pounds of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), identified by the DEA as a date-rape drug. Dr. Garcia, who is a medical doctor and joined the school’s faculty in 2022, was arraigned in Miami-Dade court, where Judge Mindy Glazer expressed disappointment in his actions and wished him luck in the criminal justice system.
The charges against Dr. Garcia stem from a package from Paris that was addressed to a duplex he owns and intercepted by customs officers at the airport. Miami police were tipped off by the US Department of Homeland Security and staked out the address. After raiding the home, a woman told police that Garcia had called and asked her to receive a package on his behalf. Another resident in the apartment complex also confirmed receiving a package addressed to Garcia, and another package was intercepted that was addressed to DG Diagnostics MD LLC, a company registered to Garcia. Police arrested him at his condo in downtown Miami and he pleaded not guilty at his arraignment.
Dr. Garcia, who is an assistant professor of clinical radiology at UM Miller School of Medicine, is reported to have graduated from Duke University’s medical school. He was ordered held on $15,000 bail, which he posted later that evening. Garcia’s arrest and subsequent charges have shocked the community due to his medical background and commitment to helping people. The DEA describes GHB as a colorless drug that can be easily mixed into drinks, often leaving individuals unaware that they have consumed it until they are put to sleep, hence the nicknames “grievous bodily harm” and “coma in a bottle.”
The package containing GHB from France was intercepted at Miami International Airport and addressed to a duplex owned by Dr. Garcia, leading to his arrest by Miami police. Despite his background as a medical doctor and academic, Garcia faces serious drug-related charges and is now embroiled in legal proceedings as a result of his alleged involvement in trafficking the date-rape drug. The intercepted package was connected to Garcia through his ownership of the duplex and a company registered in his name, adding further evidence against him. His arrest and subsequent arraignment have brought embarrassment and disbelief to those who knew him professionally and personally.
Following the interception of the package containing GHB, authorities arrested Dr. Garcia at his downtown Miami condo and he pleaded not guilty at his arraignment. Despite the charges against him, he was able to post bail and was released. The DEA has classified GHB as a dangerous drug due to its properties that can render individuals unconscious without their knowledge. Garcia’s actions have brought shock and disappointment to those who were familiar with his professional work and dedication to helping others. The legal entanglement stemming from his alleged participation in the trafficking of the date-rape drug has cast a shadow over his career and personal reputation.
