Brian Eugene Post, 36, Phillipsburg, Kan., is charged with three counts of distributing methamphetamine, one count of distributing oxycodone, one count of distributing hydrocodone, one count of carrying a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm after a felony conviction. The crimes are alleged to have occurred in March, April and May 2012 in Mitchell County, Kan.

If convicted, the faces the following penalties:

• Distributing methamphetamine: A maximum penalty of 20 years and a fine up to $1 million on each count.
• Distributing oxycodone: A maximum penalty of 20 years and a fine up to $1 million on each count.
• Distributing hydrocodone: A maximum penalty of 5 years and a fine up to $250,000.
• Carrying a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking: Not less than five years and not more than life and a fine up to $250,000.
• Unlawful possession of a firearm after a felony conviction: A maximum penalty of 10 years and a fine up to $250,000.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Randy Hendershot is prosecuting.