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Woodford County Man Gets 20 Years for Fentanyl, Methamphetamine Bust
A Versailles man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a massive fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking operation in Kentucky.
Anthony Travon Garrett, 31, was sentenced on Wednesday to 240 months in prison, for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
According to court records, on March 30, 2022, law enforcement arranged a controlled purchase of approximately two pounds of methamphetamine and one ounce of fentanyl, to be delivered by Garrett. He was approached by law enforcement and was found in possession of the drugs and also found in possession of a loaded firearm, under the driver’s seat of his vehicle.
Three additional firearms, pressed fentanyl pills, a fentanyl press, digital scales, and additional drug trafficking paraphernalia were then discovered at a residence where Garrett resided.
Under federal law, Garrett must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence. Upon his release from prison, he will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for five years.
The investigation was conducted by the DEA, KSP, and Lexington Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Roger West prosecuting the case on behalf of the United States.
U.S. Attorney Carlton S. Shier, IV, announced the sentencing, praising the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies that brought Garrett to justice.
Garrett will now face the consequences of his actions, which put countless lives at risk in the community. His case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking, and the importance of continued collaboration between law enforcement agencies to combat these crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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