Grimy Times has learned that Gustavo Garcia, a 29-year-old resident of Queens, New York, has pleaded guilty to a marijuana trafficking charge in Connecticut.
According to court documents and statements made in court, in June and July 2017, Garcia delivered between approximately 120 to 130 pounds of marijuana to William Reyes in Stamford, including approximately 40 pounds of marijuana that Garcia sold to Reyes for approximately $80,000 and delivered in July.
The delivery of marijuana and cash is a clear indication of Garcia’s involvement in the illicit marijuana trade.
Garcia was arrested on October 3, 2017. On that date, a search of Garcia’s residence revealed approximately two pounds of marijuana, narcotics paraphernalia, $93,560 in cash, and approximately $100,000 in jewelry that was purchased with marijuana trafficking proceeds.
The amount of cash and jewelry seized at the time of Garcia’s arrest is a testament to the lucrative nature of the marijuana trade.
Garcia faces a maximum term of imprisonment of five years and has agreed to forfeit the cash and jewelry that investigators seized at the time of his arrest.
The matter is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Stamford Police Department, and New York State Police. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Anthony E. Kaplan and Sarala V. Nagala.
Reyes pleaded guilty to the same charge on January 5 and awaits sentencing.
Garcia is released on a $250,000 bond pending sentencing, scheduled for April 4, 2018.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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