Man Arrested In Iredell County With Nearly 17 Pounds Of Methamphetamine

On December 22nd, investigators with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Special Agents from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Charlotte, seized approximately 17 pounds of Crystal Methamphetamine as part of an on-going joint investigation into a Mexican based Drug Trafficking Organization operating in the United States.

25-year old Daniel Gallardo of Salt Lake City Utah was charged with Felony Trafficking Methamphetamine by Possession, and Felony Trafficking Methamphetamine by Transportation. He is being held in the Iredell County Detention Center with a $750,000.00 secured bond.

The value of the seized Methamphetamine is nearly $800,000.

Photo: Iredell County Sheriff’s Office