A 46-year-old North Platte man has been federally indicted for distribution of methamphetamine.

A federal grand jury handed down the indictment to Brian Spotts.

A news release from United States Attorney, Deborah Gilg, says that beginning in February of 2013, and continuing to on or about February 12, 2014, Spotts conspired with others to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine.

The maximum possible penalty. if convicted. is 5 to 40 years in prison, a $5 million fine, a 4-year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment.

The indictment also states that any and all property directly or indirectly derived from any proceeds obtained directly from the crime, including cash, will be forfeited to the United States.

Spotts was charged with possession of 353 grams of meth in Lincoln County  earlier this month.

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