Birmingham, Alabama – A coordinated narcotics operation in Birmingham led to an arrest and multiple seizures Wednesday.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, narcotics investigators worked with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Huntsville Field Division to execute search warrants at two locations: the 1100 block of 16th Avenue South and the 10 block of 4th Avenue North. SWAT and specialized units assisted in the operation.
Authorities said the suspect, identified as 33-year-old Quadaurius Henley, was taken into custody. Henley has been charged with drug trafficking, unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, and certain persons forbidden to possess a pistol. He is currently being held in the Jefferson County Jail on a $275,000 bond.
Officials stated that investigators allegedly seized 22.3 grams of fentanyl, 27.3 grams of methamphetamine, 79 grams of marijuana, five Xanax pills, and one hydrocodone pill. In addition, $7,797 in cash was recovered.
Weapons collected during the operation included an AR-15 pistol, a .22 caliber revolver, a .38 caliber revolver, a 9mm semi-automatic handgun, and a .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun. Additional items reportedly seized included a drug press, a digital scale, and two cell phones.
Sheriff Mark Pettway described the operation as successful in removing a potentially dangerous suspect along with illegal drugs and firearms from the community.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.
This case may be of particular relevance to younger residents and commuters in affected neighborhoods.
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