O’Hare ketamine case nets six-year sentence for Spybar co-owner

Spybar co-owner sentenced to six years for ketamine trafficking at O’Hare. Dino Gardiakos pleaded guilty to “manufacturing or delivering narcotics.” The charges relate to transporting 14 pounds of ketamine through O’Hare Airport.

At his arrest on March 13, 2024, officers found six containers in his luggage of a white powdery substance that tested positive for ketamine. A pill bottle was found containing about 5.8 grams of Ecstasy. Illinois Department of Corrections records show he was taken into custody on July 28, 2026 and list the offense as ‘MFG/DEL > 100 GR KETAMINE/ANLG,’ a Class X felony. He was on probation for a 2021 narcotics arrest at a residence at the time of the O’Hare incident.

Spybar stated he was a passive member of ownership and “has not been a part of Spybar’s operations for more than seven years.”

On March 13, 2024, Dino Gardiakos, co-owner of Spybar, was arrested at O’Hare Airport in Chicago. Authorities discovered six containers in his luggage containing a white powdery substance that tested positive for ketamine, amounting to a total weight of 14 pounds. Along with the ketamine, officers found a pill bottle in Gardiakos’ possession containing approximately 5.8 grams of Ecstasy. Charges were brought against him for “manufacturing or delivering narcotics,” leading to his guilty plea.

Following his guilty plea, Gardiakos was sentenced to six years in prison for “MFG/DEL > 100 GR KETAMINE/ANLG,” classified as a Class X felony. At the time of his arrest, Gardiakos was on probation following a 2021 narcotics-related incident at a residence. His arrest and sentencing reflect a significant legal outcome due to the quantity of controlled substances involved and his previous probationary status.

Dino Gardiakos pleaded guilty to “manufacturing or delivering narcotics.” He was sentenced to six years in prison. The offense is listed as “MFG/DEL > 100 GR KETAMINE/ANLG,” a Class X felony. Illinois Department of Corrections records indicate he was taken into custody on July 28, 2026 after sentencing.

At the time of the O’Hare incident on March 13, 2024, Gardiakos was on probation for a 2021 narcotics arrest at a residence. The charges against him relate to transporting 14 pounds of ketamine through O’Hare Airport. Officers found six containers in his luggage containing a white powdery substance that tested positive for ketamine. A pill bottle in his possession contained about 5.8 grams of Ecstasy.

Spybar stated he was a passive member of ownership and “has not been a part of Spybar’s operations for more than seven years.”

manufacturing or delivering narcotics.

six containers in his luggage of a white powdery substance that tested positive for ketamine.

a pill bottle that contained about 5.8 grams of Ecstasy.

MFG/DEL > 100 GR KETAMINE/ANLG, a Class X felony.

has not been a part of Spybar’s operations for more than seven years.

Spybar identified Dino Gardiakos as a co-owner and described him as a passive member of ownership. The company said he “has not been a part of Spybar’s operations for more than seven years.” The company provided that statement about Gardiakos’ ownership status and involvement.

Spybar’s statement refers to Gardiakos’ connection to the business in terms of ownership and operational participation. The quoted wording specifies a timeline of more than seven years since he took part in operations. The company’s remark is presented as its description of Gardiakos’ role and timeline of involvement with Spybar.

Dino Gardiakos pleaded guilty to “manufacturing or delivering narcotics” and was sentenced to six years in prison. The conviction is listed as “MFG/DEL > 100 GR KETAMINE/ANLG,” a Class X felony linked to charges that he transported 14 pounds of ketamine through O’Hare Airport.

At his arrest on March 13, 2024, officers found six containers of a white powder that tested positive for ketamine and a pill bottle containing about 5.8 grams of Ecstasy; Illinois Department of Corrections records show he was taken into custody on July 28, 2026.

Gardiakos was on probation for a 2021 narcotics arrest at the time of the O’Hare incident, and Spybar said he had not been part of the venue’s operations for more than seven years.

Dino Gardiakos pleaded guilty to “manufacturing or delivering narcotics” and was sentenced to six years in prison. The charges stem from authorities’ finding on March 13, 2024 at O’Hare Airport of six containers of a white powder that tested positive for ketamine, a quantity reported as 14 pounds, and a pill bottle containing about 5.8 grams of Ecstasy.

Illinois Department of Corrections records list the offense as “MFG/DEL > 100 GR KETAMINE/ANLG,” a Class X felony, and show Gardiakos taken into custody on July 28, 2026 after sentencing. At the time of the O’Hare incident, he was on probation for a 2021 narcotics arrest at a residence.

Spybar described Gardiakos as a passive member of ownership and said he “has not been a part of Spybar’s operations for more than seven years.”