Traon Turk, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Georgia 2020

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Traon Turk, a convicted felon, was back to his old tricks just weeks after his release from state prison. On April 4, 2020, in Marietta, Georgia, Turk led police on a high-speed car chase, bailing out of the moving vehicle and leaving his five passengers behind. As he fled, he dropped a loaded .40 caliber pistol, which officers quickly recovered. About an hour later, police found Turk hiding in an abandoned vehicle and arrested him, discovering a bag of 24 methamphetamine pills in his pocket and a phone filled with evidence of drug dealing activity.

The incident began when the Cobb County Police Department spotted an SUV that had been reportedly involved in a drive-by shooting days earlier. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, Turk took off, sparking a wild pursuit. After his arrest, law enforcement found a larger bag of ecstasy pills containing methamphetamine in the SUV Turk had been driving.

Turk’s reckless behavior and blatant disregard for the law earned him a sentence of over seven years in federal prison. The conviction and sentencing are a result of a collaboration between the Cobb County Police Department and the ATF, demonstrating the effectiveness of interagency partnerships in combating crime.

The U.S. Attorney’s office and the ATF are sending a clear message to armed drug dealers: you will be held accountable for your actions. Turk’s case serves as a prime example of the consequences of engaging in such illicit activities, and law enforcement will continue to pursue those who threaten the safety of their communities.

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