Kilogram Distributor of Methamphetamine receives 121 Months in Federal Prison

WILMINGTON, N.C. – Edward Collins, 22, of Briscoe, North Carolina, was sentenced to 121 months in prison for drug trafficking.  On April 12, 2023, Collins pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute and distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine and possession with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine.

According to court documents and other information presented in court, on May 14, 2022, Duplin County Narcotics detectives were aware that Collins was delivering a large amount of methamphetamine to a residence in Mt. Olive, North Carolina.  When Collins arrived at the residence, detectives approached the car and Collins attempted to flee, but law enforcement was able to prevent Collins from leaving.  Law enforcement found 848 grams of pure methamphetamine in the car.  During the course of the investigation, investigators uncovered that Collins had been involved in the distribution of at least 10 kilograms of methamphetamine between April 2021 and the time of his arrest.

Michael Easley, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina made the announcement after sentencing by Chief U.S. District Judge Richard E. Myers II. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Homeland Security and the Duplin and Sampson County Sheriff’s’ Offices investigated the case and Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Severo  prosecuted the case.

A copy of this press release is located on our website. Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER by searching for Case No. 7:22-CR-00097-M-BM-2.

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