Athens woman, 64, charged with meth trafficking after Limestone County raid

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala — A 64-year-old Athens woman is facing drug trafficking charges after authorities seized more than 4 ounces of methamphetamine during a raid at her home, officials said.

Diana Jean Pierce was arrested Jan. 13 when investigators with the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office say they executed a search warrant at a residence on Buckskin Drive, according to Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin.

Deputies discovered approximately 120 grams of methamphetamine and a pistol during the search, which was carried out by the department’s narcotics unit with support from the SWAT team…

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