Georgia man sentenced for federal drug trafficking offense

Jeru-Ahmad Jibad Shakur, 49, of Hampton, Georgia, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The announcement was made by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

"Methamphetamine distribution is a scourge on large and small communities of our district," said U.S. Attorney Coody. "With our dedicated law enforcement partners, we are committed to identifying and aggressively prosecuting those who threaten our citizens' health and safety by distributing such addictive, controlled substances."

Evidence presented in court revealed that Shakur conspired with others to receive and distribute large quantities of high-purity methamphetamine in the Northern District of Florida and other areas. Shakur supplied three pounds of high-purity methamphetamine to a co-conspirator and sold four pounds directly to an undercover agent in the Northern District of Florida. The investigation led to the seizure of approximately seven pounds of methamphetamine and the indictment and conviction of two co-conspirators.

"Methamphetamine is a highly-addictive substance that destroys families and communities," said Drug Enforcement Administration Miami Field Division Special Agent in Charge Deanne L. Reuter. "Our DEA agents will continue to work with law enforcement partners to stop those who traffic this illicit and dangerous drug."

Following his prison sentence, Shakur will be subject to five years of supervised release.

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration in coordination with the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office, Suwannee County Sheriff's Office, Columbia County Sheriff's Office, and Perry Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney David Byron prosecuted the case.