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Redding Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Interstate Pot Trafficking
A Redding man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for conspiring to distribute marijuana and conspiracy to launder money, a federal court in Sacramento announced Wednesday.
Glen Edward Meyers, 57, of Shasta Lake, was convicted of conspiring to manufacture and distribute marijuana that had been grown in California and shipped to Pennsylvania for sale. The scheme involved Meyers and others, who were caught by federal agents in September 2013 when they discovered numerous guns, 20 pounds of processed marijuana, cash, heat sealers, and other indicia of drug trafficking at Meyers’ home. At the time, there were three minor children living in the home.
During the investigation, agents also discovered a warehouse at another location, which contained approximately 490 plants in various stages of growth. The government seized and forfeited approximately $1 million in drug proceeds from various bank accounts and other assets that Meyers controlled.
The case was the product of an investigation by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation, and the Sacramento Valley Financial Crimes Task Force, with assistance from the Pennsylvania State Police, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Pennsylvania, Washington County Drug Task Force.
Assistant United States Attorney Michele Beckwith, Michael D. McCoy, and Kevin Khasigian prosecuted the case.
The eight-year prison sentence is a significant blow to Meyers, who will spend the next eight years behind bars for his crimes. The case serves as a reminder of the dangers of marijuana trafficking and the importance of enforcing our nation’s laws.
Glen Edward Meyers will serve his sentence at a federal prison to be determined. His conviction and sentence are a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking and money laundering in our communities.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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