A 44-year-old convicted felon from Belgrade, Robert Stuart Quam, is sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for possessing over a kilogram of methamphetamine and a firearm. His guilty plea, accepted in July 2024, follows a traffic stop in September 2023, where law enforcement discovered Quam carrying a loaded gun and a significant quantity of drugs hidden in a vehicle.
Prosecutors revealed that Quam had engaged in undercover drug transactions, selling methamphetamine and discussing firearm possession for self-defense. His arrest is part of a broader initiative called Project Safe Neighborhoods, aimed at curbing violent crime and improving community safety through targeted law enforcement and prevention strategies. This case underscores the ongoing challenges and operations to combat drug-related offenses in Montana.
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