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St. Croix Woman Pleads Guilty to Marijuana Manufacturing
Gail Leung, a 57-year-old woman from St. Croix, has pleaded guilty to manufacturing marijuana in a federal court on the island. The guilty plea was made on June 11, 2015, to one count of manufacturing marijuana, as announced by United States Attorney Ronald W. Sharpe.
According to the plea agreement filed with the court, Leung knowingly and intentionally grew marijuana on her property in Frederiksted, St. Croix. Law enforcement agents discovered a total of 200 marijuana plants growing on Leung’s property on May 28, 2014.
Leung has agreed to forfeit $3,000 to the United States as part of her plea agreement. This is a significant blow to Leung, who faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. A sentencing date has been set for October 14, 2015.
The case was investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, who worked tirelessly to uncover the evidence needed to bring Leung to justice. The prosecution of Leung is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Rhonda Williams-Henry.
Leung’s guilty plea is a stark reminder of the consequences of manufacturing and distributing marijuana in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The U.S. government is committed to protecting its citizens and keeping our communities safe from the negative impacts of drug trafficking.
This case serves as a warning to those who would engage in similar activities. The U.S. government will continue to work tirelessly to investigate and prosecute those who break the law.
Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Virgin Islands
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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