Mobile, Alabama – Two men from Grand Bay have been sentenced to decades in federal prison after investigators uncovered a large-scale drug trafficking operation involving high-purity methamphetamine and loaded firearms, according to federal court records.
Federal authorities said Demetrius Dwayne Powell, 33, received a 20-year prison sentence, while Diricka Tyrese McCants, 41, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for their roles in a drug distribution conspiracy and illegal possession of firearms in furtherance of drug crimes.
Arrest and Investigation Details
The case dates back to July 30, 2024, when narcotics agents traveled to a property in Grand Bay, Alabama, to arrest Powell on a pending robbery warrant. As agents arrived at the location, they encountered both Powell and McCants exiting a shed on the property.
Court documents state that McCants, who was already on federal supervised release for a prior felony drug trafficking conviction, made a concerning remark to agents, saying, “Once y’all go in there, I’m gone.” The statement raised immediate suspicions and prompted a search of the shed.
Drugs, Firearms, and Evidence Seized
Inside the shed, agents uncovered a significant cache of illegal drugs and weapons. Investigators seized nearly two pounds of 100 percent pure methamphetamine, along with smaller quantities of crack cocaine and powder cocaine. Authorities also found vacuum-sealed marijuana packages, digital scales, and drug packaging materials, all consistent with active drug distribution…