💡New Orleans Man Sentenced for Marijuana Trafficking and Machinegun Possession
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – A New Orleans man has been found guilty of serious crimes in a federal court. Brandon Dunn, age 20, pleaded guilty on April 1, 2026 before U.S. District Judge Greg G. Guidry to conspiracy to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute, marijuana, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(D), and 846, and possession of a machinegun, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(o) and 924(a)(2).
The charges against Dunn stem from his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute marijuana. According to court documents, Dunn and his co-conspirators worked together to distribute large quantities of marijuana in the New Orleans area. Dunn’s role in the conspiracy involved the possession and distribution of marijuana, as well as the possession of a machinegun.
The investigation into Dunn’s activities was led by the U.S. Department of Justice, with assistance from local law enforcement agencies. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Dunn’s guilty plea marks a significant victory for law enforcement in their efforts to combat marijuana trafficking and machinegun possession in the New Orleans area. The case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences that individuals can face when they engage in these types of crimes.
The U.S. Department of Justice has made combating marijuana trafficking and machinegun possession a priority in recent years. The agency has implemented various initiatives aimed at disrupting and dismantling marijuana trafficking organizations, as well as reducing the availability of machineguns on the streets.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source â†â€â€ÂÂÂ
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