22-05-2025
Conecuh County drug bust: Tennessee man accused of hiding $250K worth of fentanyl in car battery
CONECUH COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Knoxville, Tennessee man was arrested in Conecuh County, Alabama after he was allegedly found with 15 pounds of suspected fentanyl.
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According to a news release from the Conecuh County Sheriff's Office, a traffic stop was conducted in conjunction with the 17th Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force on Tuesday, May 20, on Interstate 65 northbound.
The release said 'criminal activity was noted which led to a vehicle search.'
The search led to the discovery of a car battery that was modified to conceal contraband, and 15 pounds of suspected fentanyl were recovered.
According to CCSO, 15 pounds of fentanyl has a street value of $250,000.
Tobias Billingsley, 32, was arrested and is being held at the Conecuh County Jail on a $1 million bond, according to the sheriff's office.
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The case remains an active investigation.
Leon Petite and Kendra Day contributed to this story.
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