Albany Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Meth Trafficking Linked to Mexican Cartel
ALBANY, GA – Garry Allen Harris, also known as “G Money” and “Gary Cody,” was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his role as an intermediary in a Mexican drug cartel’s methamphetamine distribution network in Southwest Georgia. Harris, 33, formerly of Albany, was sentenced on October 7, 2025, to serve 360 months, followed by ten years of supervised release. The sentence will be served consecutively to terms he is already serving in Worth County, Georgia, Superior Court.
Harris pleaded guilty on March 25, 2025, to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to court records, Harris continued drug trafficking, weapons possession, and threats toward co-conspirators while incarcerated.
“Garry Harris showed no remorse for his crimes, continuing to push drugs, possess weapons and even threaten a co-conspirator twice while behind bars,” said U.S. Attorney William R. “Will” Keyes. “Thanks to the diligent and coordinated efforts of our law enforcement partners, we have dismantled a cartel-linked narcotics pipeline into Southwest Georgia.”
DEA Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Robert J. Murphy added, “This 30-year sentence sends a powerful message to those who believe they can profit from poisoning our communities with methamphetamine.”
Several co-defendants were also sentenced for their roles in the distribution network:
- Wallace Eric Strickland, 41, Albany – 286 months in prison, 10 years supervised release
- Niki Lynn Crabtree-Booth, 32, Albany – 148 months in prison, 5 years supervised release
- Aryn Brittany Jones, 32, Leesburg – 120 months in prison, 5 years supervised release
- Ryan Daniel Farr, 34, Leesburg – 70 months in prison, 3 years supervised release
Court documents reveal that Harris, while serving time in the Georgia Department of Corrections, coordinated drug distribution through co-defendants using contraband cell phones and social media. Harris acted as the link between local distributors and a cartel associate known as “Professor” or “Coach” in Atlanta. His network was responsible for distributing 2.5 kilograms of methamphetamine and multiple firearms. Harris also maintained ties to the Gangster Disciples criminal street gang.
During the sentencing hearing, prosecutors presented evidence showing Harris threatened a co-conspirator to prevent cooperation with law enforcement and possessed a shank while in jail on multiple occasions. The court did not grant him a reduction for acceptance of responsibility due to his continued criminal actions.
The investigation, part of Operation Take Back America, was conducted by the DEA and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Americus and Fitzgerald Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Redavid prosecuted the case.
