Image: Department of Justice (D.O.J.)     COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A Columbia man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, said the DOJ. Evidence presented to the court showed that undercover agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives made 12 controlled purchases of narcotics from Tyrek Jacquez Carroway from November 2022 to May 2023. Carroway was trafficking narcotics from Texas and Georgia into South Carolina through hidden compartments in his vehicle, according to the Department of Justice. He was held responsible for possession with intent to distribute or distribution of varying quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and crack cocaine. Additionally, on 10 of the 12 controlled purchases, Carroway is accused of possessing or having sold firearms while engaged in drug trafficking crimes. A United States District judge sentenced Carroway to 180 months imprisonment which is to be followed by a five-year term of court-ordered supervision. Categories: Local News, Richland Tags: South Carolina Department of Justice