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Shukri Abdullah, 44, Sentenced to 37 Months for Possessing and Intending to Distribute Synthetic Cannabinoids
ALBANY, NEW YORK – In a shocking turn of events, Shukri Abdullah, age 44, of Albany, was sentenced to 37 months in prison and fined $5,000 for possessing and intending to distribute synthetic cannabinoids.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt, New York Division, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
According to authorities, in August 2015, two garbage bags filled with synthetic cannabinoids packaged for resale were found hidden behind the counter of a deli in Albany. Abdullah, a co-owner of the business, was working behind the counter at the time of the seizure.
As part of his guilty plea in October 2016, Abdullah admitted to routinely obtaining shipments of synthetic cannabinoids from suppliers in New York City, paying between $7,000 and $9,000 in cash for each delivery.
Synthetic cannabinoids, often marketed as ‘Spice’ and ‘K2,’ are substances designed to mimic the effects of cannabis and are often applied to herbal materials and then sold as a drug that can be smoked.
This case was investigated by the DEA and the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Wayne A. Myers.
Defendant’s Details:
Defendant: Shukri Abdullah
Criminal Charges: Possessing and Intending to Distribute Synthetic Cannabinoids
City and State: Albany, New York
Date: August 2015 (crime date), October 2016 (guilty plea), and [current year] (sentencing date)
Sentence or Outcome: 37 months in prison and fine of $5,000
Dollar Amounts: $7,000 to $9,000 (cash payments for synthetic cannabinoid shipments)
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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