A Meridian man was sentenced in a large-scale drug trafficking organization on Friday, October 17.

Afrika Roshawn Seals was sentenced to 24.3 years in federal prison for operating a large-scale drug trafficking.

Seals identified as a ranking member of the Gangster Disciples street gang, was involved in a lengthy joint local, state, and federal investigation that began in 2022. The investigation was led by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), United States Marshals Service, and the East Mississippi Narcotics Task Force. During the course of the investigation, agents purchased approximately one pound of crack cocaine from Seals.

In September 2023, agents executed multiple search warrants, resulting in the seizure of thre

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