A 22-year-old Canadian man has pleaded guilty to his role in a large-scale international marijuana conspiracy. Ranjodh Singh admitted to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, 100 kilograms or more of marijuana.
The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, and a $5,000,000 fine. Singh conspired with others, including Amanpreet Gill, to distribute marijuana. In December 2020, Singh’s co-conspirators purchased and arranged for a shipment of marijuana from Canada to be delivered to Smartway Associates in Somerset, NJ, unaware that the shipment would be intercepted by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Peace Bridge Cargo Facility.
Investigators conducted a controlled delivery operation and seized a large quantity of marijuana packaged in vacuum sealed bags. A silver vehicle, driven by Singh, was observed following the shipment of marijuana and was seen at the two warehouses where the shipment was temporarily stored. After the shipment reached its final destination and law enforcement secured the warehouse, the defendant arrived at the warehouse.
Investigators seized a cell phone from Singh, which contained videos showing him identifying law enforcement personnel while he was driving around the warehouses. Charges remain pending against defendant Gill. The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The plea is the result of an investigation by Homeland Security investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Kevin Kelly; Customs and Border Protection, under the direction of Director of Field Operations Rose Brophy; the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Timothy Howard; the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti; and the North Tonawanda Police Department, under the direction of Chief Thomas E. Krantz.
Sentencing will be scheduled at a later date. The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat international marijuana trafficking and the consequences of those who engage in such activities.
Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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