I'm Mike Shanahan of the Jackson County Drug Task Force. We're here to arrest you. Of the hundreds of meth arrests in Jackson County, this was the biggest. While most meth dealers cooked enough for themselves and a few friends, Duncan created a network that supplied thousands of addicts, including Denise Byrd. Duncan's bust was both a symbolic and a practical victory.
Police say they believe it marked a turning point in Jackson County's war on meth.
And his arrest removed a thorn from their side. Seven times before, police had arrested Duncan. Even this time Duncan dismisses his arrest as another inconvenience. Then he looks at the sickly man before him. We're going to push this one federal.