A California man has admitted shipping large quantities of cocaine from California to a drug trafficking organization that operated in Ocean and Monmouth Counties and elsewhere in New Jersey.
Marlon Ramos, 31, of Redlands, California, pleaded guilty to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court, between November 2013 and March 2014, Ramos conspired with others, including Thomas Shannon, a/k/a ‘Cuzzo,’ 36, of Jersey City, New Jersey, one of the Britt-Young DTO’s primary heroin suppliers, to ship large quantities of heroin and cocaine from California to New Jersey.
Ramos admitted today that he used a bank account in his own name to receive payments. He also admitted shipping at least one kilogram of cocaine as part of the conspiracy.
The conspiracy charge to which Ramos pleaded guilty carries a maximum potential penalty of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 17, 2015.
On June 5, 2015, Shannon was charged by indictment with narcotics distribution, illegal possession and use of firearms, and transacting in criminal proceeds. The charges against him are merely accusations and he is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.
U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced the guilty plea, crediting special agents of the FBI, Red Bank Resident Agency, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Richard M. Frankel, with the investigation leading to today’s plea.
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Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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