Methamphetamine Ring Busted in Vero Beach
Amanda Gailene Paul, a 38-year-old Vero Beach resident, has pleaded guilty to possessing with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to court documents, Paul could face up to life in federal prison for her crimes.
On November 3, 2020, at the direction of federal agents, a confidential source contacted Paul to purchase three pounds of methamphetamine. Prior to the delivery, investigators located Paul in her vehicle. A subsequent search of Paul’s vehicle revealed three individually packaged plastic bags that contained approximately three pounds of methamphetamine.
The case against Paul was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Palm Bay Police Department, the City of Cocoa Police Department, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Assistant United States Attorney Terry B. Livanos is handling the prosecution.
Paul is scheduled to be sentenced at a later date. The exact date has not yet been announced.
Paul’s guilty plea comes as a significant blow to the methamphetamine trade in Vero Beach. Law enforcement officials have been working tirelessly to dismantle the operations of methamphetamine dealers in the area.
Amanda Gailene Paul, 38, of Vero Beach, Florida, was charged with possessing with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. She faces up to life in federal prison. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Palm Bay Police Department, the City of Cocoa Police Department, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Assistant United States Attorney Terry B. Livanos is prosecuting the case. The crime occurred on or about November 3, 2020.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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