Ryan Michael Burras, Synthetic Marijuana Import and Misbranding, Louisiana 2013

A 23-year-old Slidell, Louisiana resident has been sentenced for his role in a synthetic marijuana import and misbranding scheme.

According to federal court documents, Ryan Michael Burras conspired with co-defendants Cody Beaudette, Christopher Buelle, and C Square, L.L.C. to knowingly receive, buy, and sell synthetic marijuana imported into the United States contrary to law.

Between 2010 and July 2011, Burras designed labels for C Square, L.L.C.’s brands of synthetic marijuana and assisted in the distribution of C Square, L.L.C.’s synthetic marijuana brands, which included ‘ZeRo GrAviTy’, ‘iAroma’, and ‘Primo,’ among others.

C Square, L.L.C. is a Slidell-based company.

Burras pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit import violations and violating FDA laws by mislabelling and distributing synthetic marijuana.

U.S. Attorney Dana J. Boente announced the sentencing, which was handed down by U.S. District Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon.

Burras was sentenced to approximately 11 months imprisonment and will be placed on 3 years of supervised release following the term of imprisonment.

The case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Office of Criminal Investigations with the assistance of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Slidell Police Department.

The case was prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Weir.

Cody Beaudette, Christopher Buelle, and C Square, L.L.C. are scheduled for trial on June 10, 2013.

All mandatory facts included:

Defendant: Ryan Michael Burras

Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to commit import violations and violating FDA laws by mislabelling and distributing synthetic marijuana

City and State: Slidell, Louisiana

Date: Not specified (plea and sentencing occurred on the same day)

Sentence: Approximately 11 months imprisonment and 3 years of supervised release

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