Reno, Nev. — A Reno man remains jailed after law enforcement agencies seized a large quantity of illegal narcotics during a multi-agency investigation earlier this month.
In early January, detectives with the Regional Narcotics Unit, the Nevada State Police Investigation Division (Tri-NET), and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team received information that a suspect would be transporting a significant amount of illegal drugs into the region. Investigators initiated surveillance and later detained the suspect near South Virginia Street and Mt. Rose Street in Reno.
Authorities said the suspect had approximately 20 pounds of methamphetamine, 1.25 pounds of marijuana, and $8,074 in cash. Investigators estimated the seized methamphetamine had a street value exceeding $223,000.
The suspect, 52-year-old Smiley Martin, was arrested and booked into the Washoe County Jail on multiple charges, including possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for sale, trafficking of a controlled substance, and transportation of a controlled substance.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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