Buffalo Drug King Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering Scheme

Buffalo’s Bryant Hudson has entered a guilty plea, facing serious charges for his role in a drug trafficking organization with deep ties to a Mexican drug cartel. The U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed that the 42-year-old defendant, charged alongside six others, was involved in a sophisticated ring operating out of Los Angeles and distributing drugs across multiple states, including New York.

Hudson’s primary involvement was in the financial aspect of the operation. He is accused of depositing drug proceeds in Bank of America branches in Buffalo, using the technique of structuring to avoid detection. This practice involved deposits just below $10,000 to bypass bank reporting requirements. Hudson’s actions, along with those of others, resulted in over $1 million locally and a total of more than $10 million across the country.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Adler, this guilty plea is a significant milestone in the investigation. The DEA, ICE-HSI, and IRS-CI played pivotal roles in the probe, with Special Agent-in-Charge James J. Hunt of the DEA New York Field Division leading the DEA’s efforts.

Today’s hearing marks the first conviction in this case, with charges pending against the remaining defendants. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Sentencing for Hudson is scheduled for July 11, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., before Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.

For further information or inquiries, please contact Barbara Burns:

• PHONE: (716) 843-5817
• FAX: (716) 551-3051

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