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Sheriff's Drug Enforcement Unit Seizes 3lbs of Meth, Makes 2 Arrests

11/14/2022

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On Saturday, November 12th, 2022, Agents with the Morgan County Sheriff's Drug Enforcement Unit and the FBI North Alabama Safe Streets Task Force were assisted by DEA Task Force Officers in the execution of search warrants at two residences in the 1500-block of Carridale St SW in Decatur. The search warrants were the result of an investigation involving a methamphetamine drug trafficking organization.

During the execution of those search warrants, Agents recovered approximately 3 pounds of methamphetamine.

After the execution of the warrants, Agents arrested:
Victor Fernando Nava, 34 of Decatur, charged with:
▪️13A-12-231 - Dangerous Drugs-Drug Trafficking - Methamphetamine
Bond: $500,000.00
▪️No Bond pending Hold for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Keila Sanchez Diaz, 37 of Decatur, charged with:
▪️13A-12-231 - Dangerous Drugs-Drug Trafficking - Methamphetamine
Bond: $250,000.00
Both subjects were transported to and booked in the Morgan County Jail.

Arrests are public information and are visible on our website: morgancountysheriffal.gov. Any indication of an individual's arrest does not imply they have been convicted of a crime. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Bond, if applicable, is set by the courts using the bond schedule submitted to and passed by the legislature.

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