The largest seizure of methamphetamine in the history of western Pennsylvania occurred last weekend in Butler County.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the United States Attorney for our district, West Virginia resident Durell Anthony Jones will face charges including drug conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute meth and cocaine.
Law enforcement officers observed Jones around 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning parking near a tractor trailer in the back of a gas station in Portersville. After engaging in some activity in his trunk, Jones drove his vehicle onto Interstate 79 southbound. State Police pulled him over for a vehicle violation and found he had a warrant out of Michigan.
A search of Jones’ vehicle allegedly revealed over 122 pounds of meth and 10 pounds of cocaine in four duffle bags in his trunk. Those drugs have an estimated street value of $2.5 million. After appearing in federal court, Jones was detained without bail and could face between 10 years and life in prison.
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