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540 grams of meth, 100 pounds of weed found in Alabama raid

In this Sept. 15, 2015 file photo, marijuana plants are nearly ready for harvest at the Ataraxia medical marijuana cultivation center in Albion, Ill. Again, Tennessee Republican lawmakers are drafting legislation to broaden medical marijuana access. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File) In this Sept. 15, 2015 file photo, marijuana plants are nearly ready for harvest at the Ataraxia medical marijuana cultivation center in Albion, Ill. Again, Tennessee Republican lawmakers are drafting legislation to broaden medical marijuana access. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

By Associated Press August 28, 2019 1 min read

BESSEMER, Ala. (AP) — Deputies in Alabama say they’ve arrested a suspect described as a “major drug trafficker” after a two-year investigation.

News outlets report 34-year-old Rolando Antwain Williams was arrested last week and charged with six counts of drug trafficking, unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a pistol.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Capt. David Agee says a search of a Bessemer home uncovered 100 pounds (45 kilograms) of marijuana, 133 grams (5 ounces) of heroin, 540 grams (19 ounces) of methamphetamines and 112 grams (4 ounces) of cocaine.

Agee says a subsequent search of a Birmingham home uncovered another 50 pounds (23 kilograms) of marijuana, 130 grams (5 ounces) of heroin and numerous firearms.

It’s unclear whether Williams has an attorney who can comment.