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CANADA to NYC pot ring bust

Six men charged in pot pipeline
TWO-YEAR PROBE: Marijuana moved through reservation
By DAVID WINTERS
Watertown Daily Times
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009
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Federal authorities charged six people over their alleged roles in an international marijuana smuggling operation that moved thousands of pounds of pot through the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation, netting the crime syndicate about $100 million.

The two-year investigation exposed a pipeline bringing about 50,000 pounds of marijuana into the U.S. and distributing it to several cities, including Syracuse, Rochester, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. The syndicate is alleged to have moved the marijuana through the reservation from January 2003 to last month.

"We won't see the impact from this for a few weeks," Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven L. Tiscione said.

The Eastern District of New York, which covers three New York City boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island) and Long Island, is handling the case.

The ringleaders of the operation allegedly were Randolf "Randy" Square of Hogansburg and David Sunday of Snye, Quebec. Mr. Sunday goes by the nicknames "Snook" and "Snookty." Both were accused of running a "continuing criminal enterprise" — a racketeering statue that's generally used to prosecute organized crime rings.

If convicted on the criminal enterprise charge, both of them face mandatory imprisonment of at least 20 years. A life sentence is the maximum possible, as are fines of up to $2 million each.

Mr. Square, who was arrested Tuesday on a federal search warrant executed at a McGee Road home in Hogansburg, was arraigned Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Plattsburgh and has a detention hearing scheduled for Friday in Albany. Mr. Sunday was arraigned on the charges Monday in Brooklyn.

Four other people — Walter Baus, Guy Gantz, Andrew Kagan and Carmelo Ruiz — were indicted on charges of conspiracies to distribute and possess more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana and money laundering. Mr. Square and Mr. Sunday also face those charges. A redacted federal indictment was unsealed Tuesday.

Several federal, state and area law enforcement agencies assisted in the investigation. Authorities seized an unknown amount of drugs, weapons, vehicles and cash. Prosecutors also are looking to seize several properties in Quebec, Hogansburg and Middle Village.

The investigation is continuing and more arrests are pending.
 
DEA Seizes MDMA Lab in the Glassell Park Area of Los Angeles

DEA Seizes MDMA Lab in the Glassell Park Area of Los Angeles
By: SA Sarah Pullen
February 19, 2009

FEB 19 --– (LOS ANGELES) On February 19, 2009, Timothy J. Landrum, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Los Angeles Field Division announced the seizure of a MDMA (also known as ecstasy) laboratory and the arrest of two men involved in the manufacturing and distribution of MDMA.

On February 19, 2009, law enforcement officers in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties served federal search warrants at six locations in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Van Nuys, Venice and La Verne, resulting the arrest of two men and the seizure of an operation MDMA laboratory in the Glassell Park area of Los Angeles, approximately 500 MDMA tablets, a quantity of powder believed to be MDMA and a substantial amount of chemicals used for the manufacture of MDMA.

“Ecstasy is a serious threat to our communities, and particularly our teenage children and young adults who are often unaware of the significant harm this drug can cause,” said Timothy J. Landrum, DEA Special Agent in Charge. “MDMA laboratories, like methamphetamine laboratories, are highly toxic, not only for the user, but the community as whole. These labs impact our precious natural resources, since their toxic by-products are often discarded without regard to whom or what maybe impacted.”

Mason Lyte, 60, of Santa Barbara and Kalib Kersh, 32, of Venice, were taken into federal custody by special agents of the DEA and are charged in a criminal complaint for violations of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846 and 841(b)(1)(C), conspiracy to manufacture and to distribute a controlled substance, namely, MDMA.

MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a synthetic, psychoactive illegal drug that acts as both a stimulant and psychedelic. Although MDMA is known universally among users as ecstasy, researchers have determined that many ecstasy tablets contain not only MDMA but also a number of other drugs or drug combinations, including methamphetamine.

This investigation is being prosecuted by the Los Angeles United States Attorney’s Office. The defendants arrested are expected to make their initial appearances on February 20, 2009, in United States District Court in Los Angeles.

This operation caps an eight month investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and in conjunction with the Santa Barbara Police Department, Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Team and the Torrance Police Department.

A criminal complaint contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/states/newsrel/2009/la021909.html
 
“Ecstasy is a serious threat to our communities, and particularly our teenage children and young adults who are often unaware of the significant harm this drug can cause,” said Timothy J. Landrum, DEA Special Agent in Charge. “MDMA laboratories, like methamphetamine laboratories, are highly toxic, not only for the user, but the community as whole. These labs impact our precious natural resources, since their toxic by-products are often discarded without regard to whom or what maybe impacted.”
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Fuck him, hes a lyng piece of shit(aka DEA)& uses the "we care umm.. children!" excuse. Yeah, this dudes only interested in fund raising. Hell why dont you do something valuable with your time & go check out who the real #1 dealer is, small branch of the USA gov..
 
You should post the pictures too. I like their ghetto fume hood (a big fan next to an open window).

It appears they were making a small amount of MDMA gelcaps.
 
nuke said:
You should post the pictures too. I like their ghetto fume hood (a big fan next to an open window).

It appears they were making a small amount of MDMA gelcaps.
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seriously, as a manufacturer bust I'd expect there to be much more than half a boat of mollies on premises.

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Marijuana, $95k seized in Parsippany NJ

PARSIPPANY -- Police shut down an alleged drug dealer's pot depot Monday, seizing more than five pounds of marijuana and more than $95,000 in cash and arresting the 25-year-old seller after a month-long investigation, Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi said.

Ben Cohen was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute in an amount greater than five pounds, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school and various paraphernalia offenses, Bianchi said.

Cohen remains in the Morris County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail.
'Collaboration'

Bianchi attributed the success of the operation to "the collaboration of local, county and federal authorities seamlessly working together."

The agencies involved in the bust at Cohen's Vail Road residence included the Morris County Prosecutor's Special Enforcement Unit, U.S. Postal Inspector's Office, Parsippany police and the Morris County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Section and K9 Unit.
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http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20090224/COMMUNITIES/902240324&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL
 
Cebu News Drug Operation Gone Wrong: Snitch killed, girl shot in police raid
By Nina Chrismae G. Sumacot Updated March 02, 2009 12:00 AM
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=444847&publicationSubCategoryId=107

CEBU, Philippines – An arrested drug suspect who was leading police in a raid on the house of more drug suspects was shot and killed in a burst of gunfire coming from that house early Saturday night in Mandaue City.

A stray bullet from the same burst of gunfire hit a 13-year-old girl and as of press time last night she was fighting for her life in the hospital.

Inspector George Aninon of the Mandaue City police homicide section identified the slain drug suspect as Rodulfo Sabrozo Jr., 21, a resident of Mantuyong who was arrested by a team from the Mandaue City Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operations Task Force allegedly in possession of 10 packs of shabu (methamphetamine) in varying sizes.

Mandaue City police chief Senior Superintendent Orlando Ualat confirmed that there was such an operation and that it was led by a certain PO3 Benedict Modina.

On interrogation by the team of Modina, Sabrozo allegedly admitted his involvement in illegal drug activities.

According to the police account, Sabrozo promised to reveal the identity of a “shabu queen” operating in the area in exchange for his freedom.

It was not clear if the police promised Sabrozo anything, but by the police’s own account, Sabrozo was with the raiding team proceeding to the house of the supposed “shabu queen,” whose name he divulged as a certain Inday (family name withheld by The FREEMAN pending the filing of appropriate charges), when the shooting incident happened.

The police account of the incident went on to say that as the team approached the house of the “shabu queen” with Sabrozo in tow, shots suddenly rang out, and Sabrozo fell to the ground mortally wounded.

It was not also clear if the police raiding team managed to fire back, but as quickly as the gunfire from the house erupted, the house just as suddenly fell silent.

By the time police managed to storm the house, they found it already empty of occupants, who appeared to have escaped through the backdoor, leaving only the telltale signs of some illegal activity going on — packs of shabu and other drug paraphernalia.

Police believe the “shabu queen” and an assistant were repacking shabu when the raiders arrived. They also believe it was the assistant who may have fired the shots.

Police said they are checking if the “shabu queen” is related to the girl wounded by a stray bullet since they seem to have the same family name.

Sabrozo, the girl, and the “shabu queen” are all said to be neighbors.

The girl was hit in the stomach and remains in critical condition. — /JST (THE FREEMAN)
 
P34.2-M marijuana destroyed in Cordillera
03/10/2009 | 07:59 PM

MANILA, Philippines — Anti-drug operatives in the Cordillera region destroyed some P34.2 million worth of marijuana plants in Kibungan town in Benguet province Tuesday.

Radio dzRH reported the burning followed four days of drug eradication operations by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and Police Regional Office-Cordillera.

Operatives destroyed 165,440 fully grown marijuana plants and 27,800 seedlings during the operations.

PDEA Cordillera spokeswoman Tessie Sarmiento said the eradication operations were conducted March 4 to 7 in 26 areas in Kibungan.

The Dangerous Drugs Board said the drugs destroyed were valued at P34.2 million.
- GMANews.TV
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/152146/P342-M-marijuana-destroyed-in-Cordillera
 
The towns downwind of the burning marijuana have experienced absolutely no crime or domestic disturbances in the days since the burning. All the townspeople have been in happy moods and are inquiring when the next burning will be. :)
 
Alleged drug dealer remanded in custody


An alleged drugs dealer was yesterday remanded in custody after he appeared before the Magistrate's Court in Derry charged with committing six drugsoffences.
Jason Villa (21), from Elaghmore Park, is accused of possessing 600 ecstasy tablets and with supplying and intending to supply the tablets. He's further charged with possessing, supplying and intending to supply cannabis.

The defendant, who is alleged to have committed the offences between January 1 and 20 of this year, made no reply to the six charges.

Opposing bail, a constable told District Judge Barney McElholm that he believed the defendant would likely re-offend in a bid to recoup lost monies and he added that the defendant had admitted during police interviews that he was an habitual drugs user.

Refusing bail, the District Judge remanded the defendant in custody until February 12.


http://www.derryjournal.com/court/Alleged-drug-dealer-remanded-in.4905990.jp
 
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Don't admit anything to the cops. You have the right to remain silent. They will try to use everything you say against you.
 
Meth Lab Found on Bell Mayor's Property
Meth Lab Found on Bell Mayor's Property
KTLA News
7:24 PM PDT, June 6, 2009

BELL -- Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies raided a house Friday night on property owned by the mayor of Bell.

Mayor Oscar Hernandez owns the property at ________ Avenue where a meth lab was reportedly found.

The property has two houses. The mayor's son and daughter live in the front house, and the back house was being rented.

Mayor Hernandez's son, Agustin, told KTLA that a Sheriff's deputy showed up at his door this morning with his gun drawn. But they quickly realized the address on the warrant was for the back house.

Hernandez said a couple with two daughters, ages 2 and 3, are renting the two-bedroom house, and the young mother is about 8 months pregnant. He also said the parents of one of the renters is also living in the house.

The two children were placed with the Department of Children and Family Services.

Hernandez said they didn't know much else about the family. Mayor Hernandez said neither he, nor any members of his family, have any ties to the suspects, other than they are renters in a house he owns.

A hazardous materials team was on site early Saturday morning, and Sheriff's officials confirmed that a narcotics operation did take place at the residence.
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http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-bell-meth-lab,0,7119328.story
 
Border stop in Massena nets $1.5m in Ecstasy

ONTARIO MEN HELD: About 50,000 star-shaped pills confiscated
By DAVID WINTERS
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009

MASSENA — The star-shaped drugs resembling the marshmallows in Lucky Charms weren't destined for cereal bowls.

Two Ontario residents face federal drug charges for allegedly attempting to smuggle about $1.5 million in Ecstasy across the border at the Massena port of entry.

Customs and Border Protection officers Wednesday night stopped Cornwall Island residents Mitchell David, 53, and Silas Benedict, 50. A closer inspection of their pickup truck found 50 sandwich bags containing about 50,000 star-shaped Ecstasy tablets stuffed in a spare tire. Each pill has a street value of about $30.
 
^ 30 bucks for one XTC pill?! where do they get these numbers. More like $5
 
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