Meth Haul

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A Mexican national, Jose Carlos Morales-Gutierrez, 31, was busted in Oklahoma with over 20 pounds of methamphetamine after a traffic stop in Custer County. On March 11, 2026, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a red semi-truck with trailer, and Morales-Gutierrez, who didn’t have a valid driver’s license, was found to be in the country illegally. A K9 unit alerted to the presence of narcotics in the trailer, leading to the discovery of the massive meth haul.

The traffic stop was a routine one, but it led to a major bust. Morales-Gutierrez now faces up to life in federal prison and a fine of up to $10,000,000 if found guilty of possession of 500 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

The investigation was a joint effort between the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bow Bottomly is prosecuting the case, which is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative to combat illegal immigration and transnational crime.

Morales-Gutierrez was charged by Complaint on March 17, 2026, and is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The case is a significant one, highlighting the ongoing issue of meth trafficking in the United States and the importance of law enforcement efforts to combat it.