Arkansas Troopers Make Two Major Drug Busts on One Day

Arkansas State Police Troopers made two major drug busts on June 19, seizing more than 300 pounds of illegal drugs during separate traffic stops in Clark and Crawford counties.

#1 - In The Wee Hours Of The Morning:

Clark County - The first stop occurred around 1:45 AM on Interstate 30 eastbound near the 65-mile marker. Troopers pulled over a 2025 Toyota Camry for a traffic violation. A search of the vehicle uncovered 13 boxes containing over 150 bottles of illegal Promethazine. Two people from Memphis, 48-year-old Latarash Davis and 25-year-old Derrick Wells, were arrested. Both face charges including Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and Unlawful Sale and Delivery of Depressants or Stimulants.

150 bottles of illegal Promethazine 2 - Clark Co - ASP

#2: Later That Same Morning:

Just before noon, another trooper stopped a 2025 GMC Acadia on I-40 eastbound near the Arkansas/Oklahoma state line. During the stop, more than 177 pounds of methamphetamine were found in duffel bags and boxes inside the SUV. The driver, 41-year-old Bryan Huckeba, and passenger, 47-year-old James Gilley, both from Georgia, were arrested and charged with Trafficking a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

177 lbs Methamphetamine - Crawford Co - ASP

State Police say these back-to-back seizures highlight the ongoing threat of drug trafficking through Arkansas and the department’s strong interdiction efforts.

For more details on these arrests, click here.

Remember, everyone mentioned in this article is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.