A Meridian man was sentenced in a large-scale drug trafficking organization on Friday, October 17.
Afrika Roshawn Seals was sentenced to 24.3 years in federal prison for operating a large-scale drug trafficking.
Seals identified as a ranking member of the Gangster Disciples street gang, was involved in a lengthy joint local, state, and federal investigation that began in 2022. The investigation was led by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), United States Marshals Service, and the East Mississippi Narcotics Task Force. During the course of the investigation, agents purchased approximately one pound of crack cocaine from Seals.
In September 2023, agents executed multiple search warrants, resulting in the seizure of three kilograms of cocaine, six ounces of fentanyl, five firearms, three stolen vehicles, and $84,411 in U.S. currency, along with other items consistent with drug trafficking.
Following Seals’ indictment by a federal grand jury, he was arrested in July 2024. After his arrest, agents obtained probable cause for two additional search warrants. Those searches led to the discovery of an additional 1.5 kilograms of cocaine, approximately 1,500 counterfeit M30 (fentanyl) pills, two firearms, $88,237 in U.S. currency, and more crack cocaine.
“This sentencing highlights the results of our continued partnerships and tireless work to take repeat offenders off the streets,” said Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell. “Illegal drugs have no place in our communities, and we will continue working to keep them out of the hands of those who endanger our citizens.”
Several co-conspirators involved in this case are awaiting sentencing.
