Lackawanna Man Gets 24 Months for Marijuana Trafficking

Lackawanna Man Gets 24 Months for Marijuana Trafficking

A 35-year-old Lackawanna man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for his role in a large-scale marijuana trafficking operation. Yasin Abdulla, 35, was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana and was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy C. Lynch, who handled the case, the operation was led by co-defendant Mohamed Taher, who was convicted at trial and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Taher and the enterprise imported marijuana into the United States from Canada and distributed it to others in Detroit, Chicago, and Buffalo.

The operation was a multi-faceted criminal enterprise that employed multiple narcotics traffickers, including Abdulla. The enterprise was dismantled through an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, Customs and Border Protection, the New York State Police, the Michigan State Police, and the Willoughby Hills, Ohio Police Department.

Taher’s conviction marked the culmination of a lengthy and complex investigation. The operation was said to have taken place between late 2005 and May of 2007. Defendants Abdulfatah Mosed, Salah Mohamed Ahmed, Basheer Saleh, and Bradley Parry were also convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana.

The sentencing of Abdulla marks the latest development in the case. It is unclear what Abdulla’s role was in the operation, but it is clear that he played a significant part in the conspiracy. The operation was said to have been a large-scale marijuana trafficking operation that spanned multiple states and involved numerous individuals.

The investigation into the operation was led by Special Agent in Charge James C. Spero of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from Customs and Border Protection Director of Field Operations Randy Howe, New York State Police Major Michael Cerretto, Michigan State Police, and the Willoughby Hills, Ohio Police Department.

The case serves as a reminder of the dangers of marijuana trafficking and the serious consequences that individuals can face if caught. Abdulla’s sentencing is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting complex cases like this one.

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