ALBANY, NEW YORK – In a gritty development in the battle against drug trafficking, Carlo Varnado, 41, from South Glens Falls, has admitted to orchestrating a conspiracy to possess and distribute large quantities of cocaine.
United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and DEA Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan announced the plea on Wednesday. Varnado’s guilty admission covers activities spanning from January 2013 to October 9, 2017, during which he distributed cocaine not just within South Glens Falls but also around Glens Falls and Lake Placid.
The DEA’s successful operation led to the seizure of nearly 8.8 ounces of cocaine destined for Lake Placid. Following this distribution, DEA agents executed a search warrant at Varnado’s apartment, uncovering approximately 20 grams of cocaine, inositol as a cutting agent, $1,000 in cash, and various drug paraphernalia.
As part of his plea agreement, Varnado confessed to facilitating the trafficking of nearly 4 kilograms of cocaine. The gravity of his actions has him facing an extensive prison term ranging from at least five years to as many as 40, alongside a monumental fine of up to $5 million.
The sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2019, where Judge will consider the mandatory minimums and guidelines imposed by the U.S. Sentencing Commission. Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas Collyer is handling the prosecution in this case.
This significant victory against drug trafficking was achieved through the relentless efforts of the DEA and the astute prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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