Meth Bust in Leeds: Britney Perez Charged

0:00A drug bust in Shelby County has resulted in serious charges against the lead's woman named Brittany Perez. Investigators with the local drug enforcement task force uncovered trafficking amounts of methamphetamine, along with packaging materials and a firearm. During a home search, she's now facing warrants for methamphetamine trafficking and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The probe kicked off back in February 2026, targeting the illegal distribution of meth linked to Perez. That effort built up to a search warrant for a home in the 800 block of colonial acres drive in leads. On March 13th, 2026, the team moved in and executed the warrant, confirming the presence of those illegal items inside the residence. This kind of find highlights the ongoing push against meth trafficking in the area. Perez remains charged with those offenses, and the warrants are still active as authorities continue their work. The case underscores the task force's role in cracking down on local drug operations.

1:02Efforts like this one aim to keep community safer by removing dangerous substances and weapons from the streets, with more updates expected as the legal process unfolds. This has been Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.