Authorities capture 2,840 lbs. of marijuana in shipping scheme, 6 arrested
According to the AG's office, Drummond's Organized Crime Task Force assisted the Oklahoma City Police Department earlier this month seized more than a ton of marijuana involving a warehouse at 301 N. Rhode Island Ave. in Oklahoma City.
Three minors in custody after police pursuit in SW Oklahoma City
Sheng Qu, Hou Run Liu, Jie Yu, Tingting Liang and Deping Sun face the following charges:
conspiracy to distribute a controlled dangerous substance
two counts of aggravated trafficking of a controlled dangerous substance
In addition, Qu faces a felony count of using a firearm in the commission of a felony, and Jian Yong Chen faces a felony count of possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute, says Drummond's office.
Authorities say, 2,840 lbs. of processed marijuana was seized along with a stolen M4-style rifle.
'I appreciate the collaborative work of my Organized Crime Task Force to support the Oklahoma City Police Department in tracking down this illicit operation and putting a stop to its massive drug trafficking scheme,' Drummond said. 'We will continue to shut down illegal marijuana operations and arrest those who are involved with them until all criminals dealing in black market marijuana are in prison or driven from Oklahoma.'
Oklahoma City Police Chief Ron Bacy also praised the collaboration.
'One of the great things about Oklahoma City is that we work well, collaboratively, with most, if not all, of the law enforcement agencies in our area to minimize crime and hold criminals accountable,' he said.
Drummond notes, part of the scheme included, Qu, Liu, Yu, Liang and Sun receiving packages of illegal marijuana, hiding it inside of furniture boxes then used freight trucking companies unwittingly to deliver the crates outside of Oklahoma.
Read the court filing.
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