Massive Meth Seizure: Trucker Found with 162 Pounds

A truck driver has been sentenced to federal prison after confessing to his involvement in drug trafficking for a sum of $30,000.

Dejohntae Zeche Keith Williams, a thirty-year-old individual, has been given an eight-year prison sentence by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana.

Having previously pleaded guilty to the possession with intent to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine, Williams found himself facing charges as a result of a traffic stop that occurred on May 7, 2021, in Indiana. During the incident, Indiana State Police pulled him over on I-65 for exceeding the speed limit.

Driver Confesses to Trafficking Operation

Upon conducting a thorough search of the truck, law enforcement officers discovered two large duffel bags of black color positioned on the top bunk of the sleeper berth. These bags contained a total of 162 packages of methamphetamine, each weighing approximately one pound. Authorities estimate the drugs to be worth about 2.5 million dollars. 

In a subsequent investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, Williams admitted to having agreed to transport the illicit drugs to Louisville, Kentucky, in exchange for a monetary compensation of $30,000.

Law Enforcement Officials Vow to Combat Drug Trafficking

Zachary A. Myers, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, remarked, “The Crossroads of America remains an attractive target for drug traffickers who prioritize illegal profits over the wellbeing of individuals and families affected by the abuse of dangerous substances. I commend the ISP Troopers for successfully intercepting this significant quantity of methamphetamine and for their partnership with Homeland Security Investigations to ensure the apprehension of this criminal. The substantial federal prison sentence handed down today serves as a warning to drug traffickers everywhere: Indiana’s highways are not a safe avenue to distribute harmful substances within our communities.”

Special Agent in Charge Sean Fitzgerald, responsible for overseeing the HSI Chicago area of operations, affirmed, “HSI and our law enforcement partners are dedicated to investigating and eliminating the presence of individuals involved in the illicit drug trade on our streets. We remain committed to combatting the severe threat that methamphetamine poses to the safety of our citizens and communities.”

Doug Carter, Superintendent of the Indiana State Police, added, “The Indiana State Police will continue to collaborate with federal, county, and local law enforcement agencies in our ongoing efforts to not only prevent dangerous and potentially fatal drugs from infiltrating our communities but also to hold accountable those responsible for their transportation and distribution.

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