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LARGEST METHAMPHETAMINE BUST EVER IN THE EASTERN USA
ATLANTA - Federal officials on Monday announced a "record-breaking seizure" of crystal methamphetamine buried in the back yard of a suburban home that they say was operated by a Mexican-based drug ring.
Drug Enforcement Administration agents found 187 1/2 pounds of suspected meth and 41 1-kilo bricks - just over 90 pounds - of suspected cocaine during a search last week, said Sherri Strange, special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Agency's Atlanta office.
She called it the third largest meth seizure in the U.S. this year, with an estimated total street value of $25 million to $50 million.
"Atlanta continues to be a hub for meth distribution in the Southeast," Strange said.
Four men have been charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine: Eduardo Castro Torres, 43, of Michoacan, Mexico, also a resident of California; Julio Ruesga Barajas, 28, of Santa Ana, Calif.; Ignacio Castro Torres, 39, of Buford, Ga.; and Enrique Medina, 25, of Madalena, Mexico. All four were at the home in Buford at the time of the seizure. Buford is 33 miles northeast of Atlanta.
A notebook found in a hidden compartment of a Nissan Quest found on the premises is believed to detail transactions involving large quantities of meth and cocaine.
Strange said the agents were watching the house Wednesday and saw two of the men uncovering something in the backyard. The cache was hidden in duffel bags inside 55-gallon trash cans that were buried so that the tops were flush with the ground.
She called the case unique because the house itself was pretty "clean" - everything was hidden outside.
Law enforcement officials found a money counter and digital scales buried in a Rubbermaid container next to the garage. Inside the garage, they found $30,000 in cash wrapped in a clear plastic vacuum-sealed bag.
Officials said the operation in Buford was part of a Mexican drug ring that imports and distributes multi-kilogram quantities of meth and cocaine from Mexico by moving it through California and Texas to points throughout the U.S.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Thomas said the seizure "underscores the increasing significance that Atlanta plays in the world of drug trafficking.
ATLANTA - Federal officials on Monday announced a "record-breaking seizure" of crystal methamphetamine buried in the back yard of a suburban home that they say was operated by a Mexican-based drug ring.
Drug Enforcement Administration agents found 187 1/2 pounds of suspected meth and 41 1-kilo bricks - just over 90 pounds - of suspected cocaine during a search last week, said Sherri Strange, special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Agency's Atlanta office.
She called it the third largest meth seizure in the U.S. this year, with an estimated total street value of $25 million to $50 million.
"Atlanta continues to be a hub for meth distribution in the Southeast," Strange said.
Four men have been charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine: Eduardo Castro Torres, 43, of Michoacan, Mexico, also a resident of California; Julio Ruesga Barajas, 28, of Santa Ana, Calif.; Ignacio Castro Torres, 39, of Buford, Ga.; and Enrique Medina, 25, of Madalena, Mexico. All four were at the home in Buford at the time of the seizure. Buford is 33 miles northeast of Atlanta.
A notebook found in a hidden compartment of a Nissan Quest found on the premises is believed to detail transactions involving large quantities of meth and cocaine.
Strange said the agents were watching the house Wednesday and saw two of the men uncovering something in the backyard. The cache was hidden in duffel bags inside 55-gallon trash cans that were buried so that the tops were flush with the ground.
She called the case unique because the house itself was pretty "clean" - everything was hidden outside.
Law enforcement officials found a money counter and digital scales buried in a Rubbermaid container next to the garage. Inside the garage, they found $30,000 in cash wrapped in a clear plastic vacuum-sealed bag.
Officials said the operation in Buford was part of a Mexican drug ring that imports and distributes multi-kilogram quantities of meth and cocaine from Mexico by moving it through California and Texas to points throughout the U.S.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Thomas said the seizure "underscores the increasing significance that Atlanta plays in the world of drug trafficking.
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911 call leads to big drug bust in Frankford
Allison Steele
Philadelphia Inquirer
7.24.08
Police said they arrested three city men and seized more than $2.6 million worth of heroin and $22,300 worth of crack cocaine from a house in the Frankford section late last night.
Edwin Melendez, 23, Luis Alvarado, 26, and Pablo Marajo, 23, were taken into custody shortly after 10:30 p.m. and were subsequently charged with narcotics offenses, Police Lt. Frank Vanore said today.
Police discovered the cache of drugs after someone called 911 to report a burglary in progress at a house on the 1300 block of Kennedy Street, Vanore said.
"Someone must have seen something they thought wasn't right," he added.
When police arrived, the men were leaving the house through the back door and carrying a large box. When they saw police, they threw the box into the front seat of a car and ran off, Vanore said. Officers caught up with them and found that two of the men were armed.
In the box, officers found 7,839 grams of heroin - about 17.3 pounds - as well as 232 grams of crack cocaine. They also found a 9mm handgun, a gas-powered BB gun, and $71 in cash.
The three were charged with possession with the intent to deliver, manufacturing, and other related narcotics offenses. Alvarado and Melendez were also charged with robbery.
The house was Marajo's, police said. None of the men has been charged with burglary.
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Allison Steele
Philadelphia Inquirer
7.24.08
Police said they arrested three city men and seized more than $2.6 million worth of heroin and $22,300 worth of crack cocaine from a house in the Frankford section late last night.
Edwin Melendez, 23, Luis Alvarado, 26, and Pablo Marajo, 23, were taken into custody shortly after 10:30 p.m. and were subsequently charged with narcotics offenses, Police Lt. Frank Vanore said today.
Police discovered the cache of drugs after someone called 911 to report a burglary in progress at a house on the 1300 block of Kennedy Street, Vanore said.
"Someone must have seen something they thought wasn't right," he added.
When police arrived, the men were leaving the house through the back door and carrying a large box. When they saw police, they threw the box into the front seat of a car and ran off, Vanore said. Officers caught up with them and found that two of the men were armed.
In the box, officers found 7,839 grams of heroin - about 17.3 pounds - as well as 232 grams of crack cocaine. They also found a 9mm handgun, a gas-powered BB gun, and $71 in cash.
The three were charged with possession with the intent to deliver, manufacturing, and other related narcotics offenses. Alvarado and Melendez were also charged with robbery.
The house was Marajo's, police said. None of the men has been charged with burglary.
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daaamn, thats a lot of dope. 71$ in cash lol? They must have just reupped on everything, thus the shortage of cash. I wonder how that is going to hurt the trade in philly. Its not a ton of dope but seems like enough to make some ppl feel the sting.
oh yeah, the link isnt active.
oh yeah, the link isnt active.
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Man busted with 14k hits of Acid in Oregon.
"An Oregon man is sitting in a Schenectady County jail cell after being arrested over the weekend at the Camp Bisco Music Festival.
There were thousands of music lovers on hand for the three-day festival in Mariahville and police say Jonathan Taylor had more than enough LSD to go around -- about 14,000 hits of acid. The Portland man is charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, two of which are felonies."
http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S519475.shtml?cat=300
"An Oregon man is sitting in a Schenectady County jail cell after being arrested over the weekend at the Camp Bisco Music Festival.
There were thousands of music lovers on hand for the three-day festival in Mariahville and police say Jonathan Taylor had more than enough LSD to go around -- about 14,000 hits of acid. The Portland man is charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, two of which are felonies."
http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S519475.shtml?cat=300
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why don't they use some of the money for homeless & hungry people ?
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Arrrgghhh... I can't stand to read about the LSD busts. 
I mean, any drug bust is a pity, but the fact that people are being imprisoned for distributing something that (in my opinion, & many others') has a huge potential to benefit our society really makes me sad.
It boggles my mind -- what makes psychedelics so frightening, that the government feels that it's their duty to remove anybody involved with them permanently from our society?? 8(
Really, what makes the government think it's their duty to interfere with ANY one's personal decisions?
I mean, any drug bust is a pity, but the fact that people are being imprisoned for distributing something that (in my opinion, & many others') has a huge potential to benefit our society really makes me sad.It boggles my mind -- what makes psychedelics so frightening, that the government feels that it's their duty to remove anybody involved with them permanently from our society?? 8(
Really, what makes the government think it's their duty to interfere with ANY one's personal decisions?
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wahhh it sooo bad for people to sell heroin but not lsd! its helping society!
so, do you now see what a stupid ass you sound like?
thanks
also while im here you might as well go to college and cut your hair because LSD will not be paying for your house or retirement, scrub.
so, do you now see what a stupid ass you sound like?
thanks
also while im here you might as well go to college and cut your hair because LSD will not be paying for your house or retirement, scrub.
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I didn't say it was "so bad" for people to sell heroin man. Don't get me wrong -- I said that ANY drug bust is a pity. I don't think anybody should go to jail for selling drugs.
But I *personally* value psychedelics more than other drugs. So, basically, I'm saying that psych busts seem sort of ironic to me... police thinking they're helping society by imprisoning the psych dealers...
Peace and love,
TAC.
But I *personally* value psychedelics more than other drugs. So, basically, I'm saying that psych busts seem sort of ironic to me... police thinking they're helping society by imprisoning the psych dealers...
Peace and love,
TAC.
100MillionYearTrip
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jimmyHIP - why are you being a prick for no reason. there is a huge difference between HEROIN, a narcotic that kills people and ruins lives, and LSD, a psychedelic that can greatly enhance someones understanding and enjoyment of life - and not just while they are on it. also, you are a fucking douche. but thats just my opinion. and apple, you misunderstood. he doesn't think LSD is helping, that was sarcasm....
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100MillionYearTrip said:
Right, yeah I got that. I think jimmy was just trying to say that it was closed-minded to say that it's O.K. to bust H dealers but not acid dealers (and he's right)... was just a simple misunderstanding of the intent of my post. I think we're all good now though.
Also - acid can certainly ruin lives if abused. Everything in moderation is the key...
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Last Sunday, Toronto police intercepted a transport truck that they believe was hauling 20 kilograms of cocaine from Vancouver to Toronto.
Among the drugs seized during the investigation were:
• 31 kilograms of cocaine worth about $3.1 million;
• Six kilograms of heroin worth about $1.8 million;
• Four kilograms of ecstasy worth about $400,000;
• Two kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth about $200,000 and;
• Five kilograms of marijuana worth about $20,000.
Ketamine, GHB (a known date rape drug), steroids, Viagra, three homes, 18 vehicles and more than $400,000 in cash were seized, police said.
this after 2 cops were arrested....
link http://www.yorkregion.com/article/79192
Among the drugs seized during the investigation were:
• 31 kilograms of cocaine worth about $3.1 million;
• Six kilograms of heroin worth about $1.8 million;
• Four kilograms of ecstasy worth about $400,000;
• Two kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth about $200,000 and;
• Five kilograms of marijuana worth about $20,000.
Ketamine, GHB (a known date rape drug), steroids, Viagra, three homes, 18 vehicles and more than $400,000 in cash were seized, police said.
this after 2 cops were arrested....
link http://www.yorkregion.com/article/79192
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Camden County Cops Warn of Faux LSD Use
By KSPR News
Story Created: Sep 8, 2008
Story Updated: Sep 8, 2008
Three reported overdoses in two weeks in Camden County had police worried about an influx of LSD to the lake area.
Turns out LSD had nothing to do with the reports.
Instead, police believe the reports stem from something called Harmala Alkaloid -- a legal substance found in the Syrian Rue plant.
"This drug, when taken with alcohol, other drugs or medications, or even some foods, especially foods such as certain cheeses, wines, could also be fatal," the sheriff says in a news release.
The Harmala extract is being peddled via eye dropper in Camden County, according to the news release.
People who want to know more are being asked to contact the Camden County Sheriff's Office at (573) 346-2243.
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By KSPR News
Story Created: Sep 8, 2008
Story Updated: Sep 8, 2008
Three reported overdoses in two weeks in Camden County had police worried about an influx of LSD to the lake area.
Turns out LSD had nothing to do with the reports.
Instead, police believe the reports stem from something called Harmala Alkaloid -- a legal substance found in the Syrian Rue plant.
"This drug, when taken with alcohol, other drugs or medications, or even some foods, especially foods such as certain cheeses, wines, could also be fatal," the sheriff says in a news release.
The Harmala extract is being peddled via eye dropper in Camden County, according to the news release.
People who want to know more are being asked to contact the Camden County Sheriff's Office at (573) 346-2243.
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