Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges Following Massive Clayton County Methamphetamine Seizure

ATLANTA - Maira Porras Corras, an illegal alien from Mexico, is facing federal drug charges related to the recent seizure of roughly 200 pounds of methamphetamine from a residence in Forest Park, Georgia.

"Porras Corras allegedly stashed nearly 200 pounds of dangerous methamphetamine near her bed and in trash bags in her detached garage," said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. "My office will continue to prosecute, to the fullest extent of the law, illegal aliens and others who traffic deadly narcotics in our community."

"The seizure of approximately 200 pounds of methamphetamine prevented a devastating amount of methamphetamine from reaching neighborhoods and families," said Jae W. Chung, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Field Division. "We will continue pursuing those who threaten the safety and well-being of our communities through drug trafficking activity."

According to U.S. Attorney Hertzberg, the charges, and other information presented in court: on March 24, 2026, Porras Corras allegedly sold approximately two pounds of methamphetamine to another individual in a church parking lot. On June 11, 2026, federal agents arrested Porras Corras at her residence in Forest Park, Georgia. Agents searched the home and located about four pounds of suspected methamphetamine next to her bed. In a detached garage, agents located and seized just under 200 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in large trash bags. Agents also located drug paraphernalia and other items used to distribute the drugs, including a digital scale and wrapping material, and seized nearly $56,000 in cash.

Yesterday, Maira Porras Corras, 36, of Hidalgo, Mexico, appeared in federal court on a criminal complaint charging her with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Members of the public are reminded that the criminal complaint only contains charges. The defendant is presumed innocent of the charges, and it will be the government's burden to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

This case is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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 (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

For further information please contact the U.S. Attorney's Public Affairs Office at [email protected] or (404) 581-6185. The Internet address for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia is http://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga.