Covington Man Arrested in Meth Trafficking Operation

Newton County Judicial Center

Covington, Ga. - Middle Georgia authorities along with United States Marshals have been participating in a lengthy investigation focused on a white supremacy gang that has been involved in methamphetamine trafficking.

The latest arrest came out of Newton County. Butts County Sheriff Gary Long made the following statement in a social media post: “To the rest of you that sold and purchased methamphetamines or you just helped arrange the sell for Davis and/or Hannah in the last two months, you know exactly who I'm talking to. The bad news for you is we know who you are also. We are nowhere near done as of yet and you are currently on our pickup list.”

As a Newton County Criminal Defense Lawyer, I will outline the law behind the offense of methamphetamine trafficking in the state of Georgia.

Methamphetamine Trafficking in Georgia

Trafficking Methamphetamine in Georgia is defined in the Georgia Code in O.C.G.A. §16-13-31 (e) as:

Any person who knowingly sells, delivers, or brings into this state or has possession of 28 grams or more of methamphetamine, amphetamine, or any mixture containing either methamphetamine or amphetamine, as described in Schedule II, in violation of this article commits the felony offense of trafficking in methamphetamine or amphetamine and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as follows:

(1) If the quantity of methamphetamine, amphetamine, or a mixture containing either substance involved is 28 grams or more, but less than 200 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of ten years and shall pay a fine of $200,000.00;

(2) If the quantity of methamphetamine, amphetamine, or a mixture containing either substance involved is 200 grams or more, but less than 400 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years and shall pay a fine of $300,000.00; and

(3) If the quantity of methamphetamine, amphetamine, or a mixture containing either substance involved is 400 grams or more, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 25 years and shall pay a fine of $1 million.

Practice Note

I have stated numerous times how seriously state officials and police take Drug Crimes in Georgia. If you or a loved one has been arrested, call a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer now.

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