SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Jeffrey Michael Wilson, 54, of Commerce, Georgia, was sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of drug trafficking conspiracy. Wilson was found guilty of trafficking more than 89 kilograms of methamphetamine and was sentenced on February 22, 2023, following his arrest by Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
During the traffic stop, officers discovered over 5,800 grams of meth and a loaded semi-automatic pistol in Wilson’s vehicle. Investigations revealed that Wilson had been a significant player in a larger drug trafficking operation, responsible for the distribution of large quantities of meth.
Wilson was sentenced to 20 years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release. Additionally, he was ordered to forfeit $311,000 as part of his sentence. Wilson had previously served time for federal charges related to similar drug offenses, adding to the severity of his current sentence. Three other individuals involved in the conspiracy were sentenced in October of the same year.