Fentanyl, methamphetamine found during traffic stop in Jasper

JASPER, Ala. (WBRC) - A traffic stop in Walker County Wednesday morning led to significant amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine being seized by authorities.

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith said the Tirmire Oneal Aaron was pulled over in Jasper by WCSO deputies when they discovered 19 grams of fentanyl, more than 60 grams of methamphetamine, two handguns and $2,049.

“Fentanyl is one of the most dangerous drugs we are seeing on our streets today,” Smith said. “Just a small amount can be deadly. To put it into perspective, just a few milligrams, an amount barely visible to the naked eye, can cause a fatal overdose. The 19 grams seized in this case had the potential to take countless lives in our community.”

Aaron was taken into custody and is facing unspecified charges.

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