Tulsa, Oklahoma – In a major blow to the region’s marijuana trade, U.S. District Judge John D. Russell sentenced Jin Kai Chen, a 51-year-old Chinese national, to 18 months imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute.
According to court documents, in September 2023, Chen was pulled over by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Officers detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Upon search of the vehicle, Chen had 244 individual packages of marijuana, totaling 268.4 pounds. Further search of the vehicle, officers found more than $100k in vacuum-sealed bags.
Chen, a permanent resident of the United States, will remain in custody pending transfer to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.
The investigation into Chen’s operation was a collaborative effort between the Homeland Security Investigations, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Rogers County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney David A. Nasar prosecuted the case.
Chen’s sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in large-scale marijuana trafficking. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Homeland Security Investigations will continue to work tirelessly to disrupt and dismantle these operations, bringing those responsible to justice.
The exact location of Chen’s operation remains unknown, but authorities believe it was a significant hub for marijuana distribution in the region.
As Chen begins serving his sentence, the Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on this case and others like it, shedding light on the complexities of marijuana trafficking and its impact on our communities.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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