3-21-19 Man arrested for smuggling drugs in baggage at Chattanooga Airport

On March 20, 2019, CPD Narcotics Investigators were contacted by another law enforcement agency with intelligence they received about a suspect transporting a significant amount of THC oil into Chattanooga. CPD Investigators coordinated with Chattanooga Airport Police to set up surveillance for the suspect. A CPD K9 hit on the suspect's checked bags and the suspect was detained after retrieving his bags from the conveyor belt. The suspect gave consent for officers to search his bags. Inside a suitcase, investigators found 399 THC oil vials (11.9 lbs) with approximately 90% THC in each and 2.7 lbs. of marijuana packaged in vacuum sealed bags. During a search of the suspect's car a vacuum sealer and vacuum bags were also found.

The suspect, Shawn Williams, was transported and booked into the Hamilton County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in Hamilton County Sessions Court on April 3, 2019.

SUSPECT:

Shawn E. Williams (male, 30)

DOB: 09/27/88

CHARGES:

Possession of Marijuana for Resale

THC Vapes for Resale

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