September 12, 2019

WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Ten pounds of methamphetamine bound for distribution in DeFuniak Springs is taken off the streets and now two men are facing federal charges.

An investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office VICE/Narcotics Unit led to a search warrant at 904 Bay Avenue in DeFuniak Springs.

The search warrant was executed by the WCSO SWAT team late Wednesday night resulting in the arrest of two suspects for trafficking methamphetamine.

Ten pounds of methamphetamine bound for delivery and distribution in the DeFuniak Springs area was confiscated. The street value is approximately $70,000.

Sam Jones Jr., 51, of DeFuniak Springs and Alberto Lieba, 38, of California were arrested, charged, and are currently in federal custody.