ATLANTA — A 37-year-old rapper and sports agent from Alabama has been arrested on charges of trafficking meth and marijuana.
On Wednesday, July 10, agents of the GBI Gang Task Force, the West Metro Regional Drug Enforcement Office, and Atlanta Police Department APEX Unit arrested two individuals while executing a search warrant in Atlanta. These arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into subjects smuggling contraband via domestic and international flights.
Agents arrested 37-year-old Kelvin James Dark, also known as “K Digga” of Talladega, Alabama. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia and says he is a rapper and sports agent who also calls himself “Mr. Alabama.”
According to the GBI, during the execution of the warrant, Dark threw multiple kilograms of suspected methamphetamine from the balcony of an Atlanta high rise.
Atlanta apolice officers were able to safely recover the discarded contraband from a nearby surface street without incident.
Dark is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking marijuana, and possession of a firearm by convicted felon.
Police also arrested 33-year-old Tiffany Peterson of Atlanta. Peterson is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking marijuana, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Agents recovered two semi-automatic rifles and a Glock handgun. The handgun was reported stolen out of Talladega.
Over five kilograms of suspected methamphetamine was recovered with an estimated street value of about $250,000.
Agents seized over 13 pounds of marijuana valued at more than $60,000.
Agents also recovered a substantial amount of US currency.
The investigation continues and additional arrests are anticipated.