TBI and Metro Police Investigation Leads to Arrest and Seizure of More Than 2 Ounces of Fentanyl

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Marcos Vasquez-Mejia
Marcos Vasquez-Mejia

A months-long investigation into fentanyl distribution by Midtown Hills Precinct undercover detectives and TBI HIDTA agents culminated in Monday’s arrest of Marcos Vasquez-Mejia, 41, and the execution of a search warrant at his Madison apartment on Sealey Drive which resulted in the seizure of more than two ounces of fentanyl, 359 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 19 grams of cocaine, one handgun, and $131,529 cash.

Vasquez-Mejia was in his vehicle about to make a fentanyl transaction when he was arrested. Two ounces of fentanyl and $10,029 cash was recovered from his vehicle and person. During a subsequent execution of a search warrant at his apartment were 91 grams of fentanyl, 359 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 19 grams of cocaine, one handgun, and $121,500 cash.

Vasquez-Mejia is charged with seven counts of felony drug possession and gun possession during the commission of a felony. He remains jailed on $325,000 bond.

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