Buffalo, NY – In a major blow to the region’s marijuana trade, Salah Mohamed Ahmed, 37, of Chicago, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute 50 kilograms or more of marijuana.
A federal judge handed down the sentence to Ahmed, who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute 50 kilograms or more of marijuana, in a case that involved the importation of marijuana from Canada and its distribution in Detroit, Chicago and Buffalo.
According to court documents, Ahmed assisted Mohamed Taher, the leader of a criminal enterprise, in distributing quantities of marijuana in Chicago. Taher, who was previously convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, was also the leader of a group of five or more individuals who worked for the enterprise.
The enterprise, which operated between late 2005 and May 2007, imported marijuana from Canada and distributed it to customers in several cities, including Detroit, Chicago and Buffalo. Ahmed’s role in the conspiracy earned him a 12-month prison sentence.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy C. Lynch praised the work of law enforcement agencies that investigated the case, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, the New York State Police, the Michigan State Police and the Willoughby Hills, Ohio Police Department.
The sentencing is a significant victory for law enforcement agencies, which worked tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice. The case highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in combating organized crime.
The defendants involved in the conspiracy included Ahmed, Taher, Basheer Saleh, Yasin Abdulla and Bradley Parry, who were all previously convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana. Kaleel Albanna, another defendant, was acquitted of similar charges.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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