Baltimore, Maryland – A Laurel man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a cocaine distribution and money laundering conspiracy.
On April 5, 2024, U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm imposed the sentence on Mahmood Hussain, age 31, of Laurel, Maryland, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
The investigation into Hussain and his co-conspirators began in 2013 and involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Prince George’s County Police Department, Maryland National Capital Park Police, and Maryland State Police.
According to his plea agreement, from at least April 2013 through November 2013, Hussain conspired with Marvin Taaff and others to distribute powder and crack cocaine. Hussain was overheard by law enforcement discussing the delivery of drugs, the amount of drugs, locations to conduct the transactions, and money involved in the purchase of drugs.
During the investigation, law enforcement recovered drug packaging materials and drug paraphernalia, approximately $1,261 in cash, and approximately $1,200 in counterfeit currency from Hussain’s residence. They also found 9.3 grams of crack cocaine.
Hussain admitted that during his participation in the conspiracy, at least 500 grams of powder cocaine and 28 grams of crack cocaine were distributed; and at least $91,261 was furnished in exchange for drugs.
Marvin Anthony Taaff, age 29, of Takoma Park, Maryland, previously pleaded guilty to his role in the conspiracy and is scheduled to be sentenced on April 4, 2016.
United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein praised the ATF, Prince George’s County Police Department, Maryland-National Capital Park Police, and Maryland State Police for their work in the investigation. He thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Deborah A. Johnston and Lindsay Eyler Kaplan, who prosecuted the case.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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