NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA – In a major victory for law enforcement, Carlos Green, 34, of Craven County, has been sentenced to 360 months in federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation.
A jury convicted Green of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute and distribution of 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, 280 grams or more of cocaine base (crack), and 500 grams or more of cocaine, distribution of 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, distribution of a quantity of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, distribution of a quantity of cocaine and cocaine base (crack), and possession of firearm by a convicted felon, possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
According to court documents, evidence presented at trial, other evidence, and information presented in court, the Craven County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) made a controlled purchase of 28 grams of methamphetamine from Green at a sweepstakes business in Cove City, North Carolina on July 17, 2019.
On July 23, 2019, the United States Postal Inspector intercepted a package that was to be delivered to the same business, which contained 889 grams of crystal methamphetamine. On July 24, 2019, Craven County and ATF made a controlled purchase of 56 grams of crystal methamphetamine from Green at the same sweepstakes building in Cove City.
On August 21, 2019, law enforcement conducted surveillance on Green’s residence in Chocowinity, North Carolina. A Beaufort Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on Green’s car after he left the residence. Law enforcement conducted a search of the residence following the stop, which led to the discovery of 112 grams of cocaine, 9 grams of heroin, a loaded Kel-tec PLR-22 with a high-capacity magazine, and items used to cook cocaine into crack cocaine.
On December 10, 2019, Craven County Detectives and ATF agents attempted to locate Green at a residence in New Bern, North Carolina. Agents heard running within the house, and Green answered the door shortly after. A search of Green uncovered a ½ an ounce of crack cocaine on his person and another 80 grams of cocaine in a backpack.
Green has prior federal convictions for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base and 500 grams or more of cocaine.
U.S. Attorney Michael Easley made the announcement after sentencing by U.S. District Judge Louise W. Flanagan. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Craven, Lenoir, and Beaufort County Sheriff’s Offices, and the New Bern, Beaufort, Kinston, Holly Ridge, and Goldsboro Police Departments, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Severo prosecuted the case.
Green is currently serving his sentence at a federal correctional institution. His crimes are a stark reminder of the dangers of drug trafficking and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat this issue.
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Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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