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22-Year Sentence for Drug Kingpin | Greenville News
A 35-year-old drug kingpin, Donnie Dontez Jeffreys, just got a 22-year federal sentence for running a massive cocaine and fentanyl operation across eastern North Carolina. Authorities uncovered 52 pounds of cocaine hidden in desk chairs, 33 pounds of fentanyl pills, 35 more pounds of cocaine, weed, 32 guns, and $400K in cash—all seized during raids that relied on wiretaps, traffic stops, and controlled buys. DEA officials hailed the bust as a triumph of inter-agency teamwork, warning anyone profiting from poisoning communities will face justice. Jeffreys had already pleaded guilty in May 2026…
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