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Liberty Today
By the People, for the People
Liberty County Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Meth Trafficking
Claude Gilbert pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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A 64-year-old man from Liberty, Texas has been sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations. Claude Gilbert pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced by a U.S. District Judge.
Why it matters
This case is part of a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice to combat illegal immigration, eliminate drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and protect communities from violent crime.
The details
According to court information, agents executed a search warrant at Gilbert's home in September 2024 and found 51 grams of actual methamphetamine, a digital scale, plastic baggies, three firearms, and ammunition in a safe in his bedroom.
- Gilbert was sentenced on February 12, 2026.
- The search warrant was executed at Gilbert's home in September 2024.
The players
Claude Gilbert
A 64-year-old man from Liberty, Texas who pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Jay R. Combs
The U.S. Attorney who announced Gilbert's sentencing.
Marcia A. Crone
The U.S. District Judge who sentenced Gilbert to 9 years in federal prison.
Chris Jackson
The Assistant U.S. Attorney who prosecuted the case.
What they’re saying
“This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.”
— U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs (Bluebonnet News)
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing efforts by federal authorities to crack down on drug trafficking and organized crime in order to keep communities safe.
