Columbus marked a key courtroom moment this week with the conviction of 32-year-old Marquez Holloway, also known as “Glizzy,” on drug trafficking charges. Holloway faces up to 30 years in federal prison without parole. The case is part of the broader Operation Take Back America, aimed at dismantling criminal organizations and their drug networks.
A multi-agency effort under Operation Sweet Silence led to Holloway’s arrest. He attempted to dominate Columbus’s illegal drug market by sourcing methamphetamine, cocaine, and more than 50 kilograms of high-grade marijuana from California. According to the Department of Justice, his conviction followed a two-day trial beginning December 1 before U.S. District Judge Clay Land. Sentencing is scheduled for February 24, 2026.
“Illegal drugs pouring into our communities from dangerous cartels pose a serious threat to the safety of our nation,” U.S. Attorney William R. “Will” Keyes told the Department of Justice. This sentiment found echoed resonance with Acting Assistant Attorney General, Matthew R. Galeotti’s comment, “These poisonous drugs drive violence and addiction. The Criminal Division will continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute drug traffickers to restore a sense of safety to neighborhoods throughout the country.”…