JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 32-year-old Jacksonville man was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for drug trafficking over 500 grams of drugs containing a mixture of crystal methamphetamine.
Paul Allen Anderson, Jr. also known as “Nuke,” was ordered to forfeit over $32,000 from drug sales, five firearms, and a bulletproof vest. Anderson pled guilty in February.
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Court documents said FBI and JSO detectives observed Anderson’s activities in Jacksonville and identified him as a kilogram-level supplier of crystal meth.
Investigators saw him meet with drug suppliers, conduct multiple hand-to-hand transactions at his apartment and parking lots of nearby businesses.
Federal and local detectives executed search warrants at Anderson’s apartment in Jacksonville at his residence in Orange Park in Oct. 2023.
Law enforcement recovered over 19 pounds of marijuana, over 3 kilograms of pure crystal meth, 140 grams of fentanyl, 63 grams of powder cocaine, 4.7 grams of cocaine base, a load Glock semi-automatic pistol, $1,075 in cash, drug paraphernalia, including food processor, vacuum-sealed bags, digital scale, 4 loaded firearms, including 3 semi-automatic handguns and one semi-automatic rifle, over $30,000 in cash and a bulletproof vest.
“This case epitomizes how law enforcement agencies work together to stop criminals from threatening the safety and stability of our neighborhoods,” Kristin Rehler, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Jacksonville Division said. “Drug traffickers have no place in Jacksonville, and the FBI and our partners on the Safe Streets Task Force will continue to focus on stopping the movement of illegal drugs on our streets and ensuring our neighborhoods are free from illegal firearms.”