Laclede County deputies arrest 79-year-old Conway, Mo., man for distribution of meth [Video]

LEBANON, Mo. (KY3) – Laclede County authorities arrested a 79-year-old Conway, Mo., man wanted for the distribution of methamphetamine.

Carl Wayne Dill faces charges of drug trafficking, drug delivery, and endangering the welfare of a child.

In collaboration with agents from the Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group (LANEG), Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Webster County Sheriff’s Office, and the Laclede County Sheriff’s Office executed the search warrant on Friday morning.

“This operation is another example of our commitment to keeping Laclede County and its surrounding communities safe from illegal drug activity. The suspect admitted to his involvement in distributing meth, ” said Sheriff David Millsap.

Investigators say the search led to the discovery of six ounces of methamphetamine. The methamphetamine has a street value of approximately $6,000. Officers also uncovered $2,800.

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