Micaiah Green, Methamphetamine Trafficking, South Carolina 2024

Columbia Man Sentenced to More than 16 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine, Fentanyl

OLUMBIA, S.C. — In a devastating blow to the streets of Columbia, Micaiah Green, 31, has been sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison for his role in a major methamphetamine, fentanyl, and marijuana trafficking operation.

According to evidence presented in court, agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration identified Green as a significant supplier of narcotics in the Columbia area. Investigators learned through multiple sources that Green used various hotel rooms to store and distribute controlled substances.

Between April and June 2024, Green distributed more than 2,000 grams of methamphetamine, 200 grams of fentanyl, and 900 grams of marijuana in the Columbia area. These numbers are staggering, and it's clear that Green's operation was a major player in the local drug trade.

But Green's troubles don't stop there. He has an extensive criminal history that includes prior convictions for burglary, first-degree assault and battery, attempted armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted violent felon, trafficking methamphetamine, distribution of cocaine base, and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base.

And to make matters worse, Green was on state bond at the time of the offense conduct in this case. This reckless disregard for the law is a clear indication of Green's character, and it's no surprise that he's now facing serious time in federal prison.

United States District Judge Sherri Lydon sentenced Green to 200 months in prison, to be followed by five years of court-ordered supervision. There is no parole in the federal system, so Green will have to serve every day of his sentence. This is a significant victory for law enforcement and a major blow to the trafficking operation in Columbia.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ariyana Gore prosecuted the case.

We will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/columbia-man-sentenced-more-16-years-federal-prison-trafficking-methamphetamine-fentanyl