Meth Trafficking Ring Busted in Upstate South Carolina

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Mikayluh Walker, 26, of Gaffney, was sentenced to 276 months to be followed by a five-year term of court ordered supervision for his role in a massive methamphetamine trafficking ring in the Upstate of South Carolina. Walker pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, a charge that carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

The evidence presented in court showed that Walker, along with his twin sister Mikenzi Walker, 26, of Gaffney, and their grandmother Sondra Walker, 67, of Gaffney, were involved in distributing drugs in the Upstate since at least 2022. The twins made trips to Atlanta, Georgia, a source city for drugs, to obtain methamphetamine. They used two stash houses, one of which was located at their grandmother’s residence, to store and distribute the methamphetamine.

Mikayluh Walker was responsible for distributing 250 kilograms of methamphetamine and over 600 grams of fentanyl during the conspiracy. He also possessed multiple firearms in the course of the drug trafficking conspiracy. Mikenzi Walker distributed 86 pounds of methamphetamine and 10 grams of fentanyl.

The methamphetamine trafficking ring was dismantled after law enforcement conducted surveillance on one of the stash houses and observed Christopher Biggerstaff, 42, of Chesnee, pick up drugs from the location. Biggerstaff was stopped by local law enforcement and found to be in possession of 421 grams of methamphetamine and two .45 caliber pistols.

Biggerstaff pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. He was sentenced to 192 months to be followed by five years of supervision. Brenda Mincey, 34, of Gaffney, was sentenced to 85 months to be followed by three years of supervision for her role in the conspiracy. Aa’lyah Maulana Tukes, 29, of Simpsonville, was sentenced to 32 months to be followed by three years of supervision. Sondra Walker was sentenced to 48 months of home incarceration to be followed by two years of supervision.

The prosecution of this case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation. OCDETF is a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks.

The evidence presented in court showed that Walker and his co-conspirators were involved in distributing drugs in the Upstate since at least 2022. The twins made trips to Atlanta, Georgia, a source city for drugs, to obtain methamphetamine. They used two stash houses, one of which was located at their grandmother’s residence, to store and distribute the methamphetamine.

The methamphetamine trafficking ring was dismantled after law enforcement conducted surveillance on one of the stash houses and observed Christopher Biggerstaff, 42, of Chesnee, pick up drugs from the location. Biggerstaff was stopped by local law enforcement and found to be in possession of 421 grams of methamphetamine and two .45 caliber pistols.

This case is an example of the ongoing effort to combat methamphetamine trafficking in the Upstate of South Carolina. The investigation and prosecution of this case are a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement agencies in the region.

The evidence presented in court showed that Walker and his co-conspirators were involved in distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the Upstate. The twins made trips to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain methamphetamine and used two stash houses to store and distribute the drugs.

Walker pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, a charge that carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. He was sentenced to 276 months to be followed by a five-year term of court ordered supervision.

The methamphetamine trafficking ring was dismantled after law enforcement conducted surveillance on one of the stash houses and observed Christopher Biggerstaff, 42, of Chesnee, pick up drugs from the location. Biggerstaff was stopped by local law enforcement and found to be in possession of 421 grams of methamphetamine and two .45 caliber pistols.

Brenda Mincey, 34, of Gaffney, was sentenced to 85 months to be followed by three years of supervision for her role in the conspiracy. Aa’lyah Maulana Tukes, 29, of Simpsonville, was sentenced to 32 months to be followed by three years of supervision. Sondra Walker was sentenced to 48 months of home incarceration to be followed by two years of supervision.

This case is an example of the ongoing effort to combat methamphetamine trafficking in the Upstate of South Carolina. The investigation and prosecution of this case are a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement agencies in the region.

The evidence presented in court showed that Walker and his co-conspirators were involved in distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the Upstate. The twins made trips to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain methamphetamine and used two stash houses to store and distribute the drugs.

The methamphetamine trafficking ring was dismantled after law enforcement conducted surveillance on one of the stash houses and observed Christopher Biggerstaff, 42, of Chesnee, pick up drugs from the location. Biggerstaff was stopped by local law enforcement and found to be in possession of 421 grams of methamphetamine and two .45 caliber pistols.

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