An Alabama man was caught red-handed in possession of an Easter egg filled with about 200 fentanyl pills instead of chocolate candy.
The Colbert County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Facebook post that agents from the county’s drug task force arrested 29-year-old Jamarius DeQuan Qualls on April 1 at approximately 11:45 a.m.
Police soon learned that Qualls had a misdemeanor arrest warrant in a neighboring county, and the 29-year-old allowed law enforcement to search his vehicle.
Investigators found an orange and gold plastic Easter egg in his car.
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An Alabama man has been arrested after authorities found nearly 179 fentanyl pills hidden inside an Easter egg during a traffic stop. (Colbert County Sheriff’s Department)
Authorities said the egg contained 176 fentanyl pills and a plastic bag containing an ounce of “Spice” synthetic marijuana.
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Qualls was taken into custody and charged with unlawful drug trafficking and unlawful possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
The Colbert County Sheriff’s Office announced that Jamarius Dequan Qualls was arrested Monday after police seized fentanyl and marijuana from his vehicle. (Colbert County Sheriff’s Department)
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He is being held on $150,000 bail, Colbert County deputies said.
