PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. — A Georgia man is behind bars, facing felony drug charges after a commercial vehicle inspection in Mississippi.
According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, on Sunday, the agency’s Interdiction Unit conducted a routine commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 22 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, resulting in the seizure of approximately 376 pounds of methamphetamine, 82 pounds of marijuana, and 2 kilograms of powder cocaine.
The driver, 32-year-old Ramar A. Lloyd of McDonough, Georgia, was arrested and transported to the Pontotoc County Detention Center.
Police say Lloyd has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Trafficking of a Controlled Substance and one count of Trafficking of a Controlled Substance.
“Mississippi law enforcement remains committed to aggressively targeting drug trafficking operations that threaten the safety of our communities,” said Commissioner Sean Tindell. “This significant seizure is a direct result of the proactive work being done every day by our law enforcement officers. Dangerous drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine destroy lives, fuel violent crime, and have no place in our state. We will continue working tirelessly to remove these deadly substances from our highways and hold those responsible accountable.”
Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.
