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Marijuana Kingpin’s Operation Netted $1.5M for Local Cops
A brazen marijuana distribution conspiracy that began with a traffic stop in June 2009 has yielded a whopping $1.5 million in forfeited assets for four law enforcement agencies in Illinois.
The case, U.S. v. Canori et al., was brought to light by a traffic stop by Illinois State Police on westbound Interstate 80 in Henry County, Ill., on June 13, 2009. A K-9 unit detected a large quantity of marijuana in the trailer, leading to a seizure of approximately 334 pounds of the illicit substance.
According to federal court documents, the marijuana was intended for distribution in upstate New York. A controlled delivery executed with the Albany DEA office resulted in the conviction of five individuals for drug offenses.
As a result of the prosecution, $12,515,738 in proceeds from seized assets were forfeited. Of that amount, $8,923,708 was distributed to law enforcement agencies, with the remaining $3,592,029.81 going to the government’s asset forfeiture program.
The driver of the truck and trailer was charged in the Central District of Illinois. The defendant entered into a pre-trial diversion agreement with the government, which was granted in January 2012 after successful completion.
The $1.5 million in forfeited assets will be shared among four Illinois agencies: the Geneseo Police Department ($212,036.82), the Henry County State’s Attorney’s Office ($241,506.19), the Illinois State Police ($752,540.96), and the Quad City Metropolitan Enforcement Group ($241,506.19).
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York officials made the announcement, which comes as a significant victory for law enforcement agencies in the region.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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