An Alberton man was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation that brought methamphetamine from Mexico to Montana. Waylon Jack Greco, 44, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Donald W. Molloy to eight years and seven months behind bars, followed by five years of supervised release.
Greco had pleaded guilty in July to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Court documents revealed that Greco played a key role in a drug trafficking scheme, working with suppliers in Mexico to transport large amounts of meth to Montana over several months. His drug distribution activities spanned from April 2023 to September 2023.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office outlined that Greco was in close contact with a drug supplier in Mexico, and his operation involved the transportation of multiple pounds of methamphetamine into Montana. In addition to distributing the drugs, Greco collaborated with co-conspirators to launder the proceeds from the sale of meth, including setting up business fronts for the illegal transfers and suggesting he marry a Mexican woman in order to facilitate international money transfers.
In May 2023, members of the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office executed a state search warrant on Greco’s vehicle, uncovering approximately 13 grams of meth, over $1,000 in cash, and three cell phones. This discovery was part of a larger investigation led by the Missoula High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The case is part of the federal Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative, which aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence in communities through collaboration among law enforcement agencies. PSN focuses on fostering trust between law enforcement and the public, supporting violence prevention efforts, and targeting enforcement priorities to enhance community safety.
Greco’s conviction highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities to combat drug trafficking and its associated criminal activities in Montana.
