Violating the RICO Act: Delta County lawsuit against big pharma and chain pharmacies due to Opioid Crisis – as did Chippewa County and others

Delta County and Chippewa County join federal lawsuit telling big pharma and chain pharmacies to stop killing Upper Peninsula residents with opioids

There have been numerous drugs overdoses overnight including two in Marquette County. NarCan was used on one victim who regained consciousness in Ishpeming, MI

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Delta County/Marquette, MI) – Delta County And Chippewa County have joined others cities and counties across Michigan and Wisconsin – charging big pharma and chain pharmacies of creating the opioid epidemic that has killed many Upper Peninsula residents – and hundreds of thousands in deaths across the USA.

In fact, the civil suits alleged these companies are a crime organization – The Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act – aka the RICO Act.

That’s a heavy weight charge usually used on the mob and others in  organized crime.

Read or download the Delta County lawsuit:

Delta County vs Big Pharma, Chain Pharmacies (1)

Delta County vs Big Pharma, Chain Pharmacies (2)

 

The alleged bad guys:

Purdue Pharma L.P.
Cephalon, Inc.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Endo International PLC
Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Insys Therapeutics, Inc.
Mallinckrodt PLC
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Allergan PLC
Actavis LLC
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Watson Laboratories, Inc.
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
AmerisourceBergen Corporation
Cardinal Health, Inc.
McKesson Corporation
Omnicare Distribution Center LLC
Masters Pharmaceutical, Inc.
CVS Health Corporation
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
Rite Aid Corporation
Costco Wholesale Corporation

“As in communities across the country, the adverse effects of opioid addiction radiate across the County of Delta. When workers in the County of Delta become addicted, it decreases their productivity and their earning power, and ultimately harms the local economy. “

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, ANNUAL SURVEILLANCE REPORT OF DRUG RELATED RISKS AND OUTCOMES: UNITED STATES, 2017, at 41-42 (2017

https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/pdf/pubs/2017-cdc-drug-surveillance-report.pdf

Delta County “households fall victim to the opioid epidemic, the children that rely on them fall victim as well—increasing the strain on social-service providers. The opioid epidemic has, perhaps, its most pernicious effects in neighborhoods where drugs are sold. The illegal drug trade often invites violence and decimates the quality of life for innocent families living nearby. Many choose to leave. The opioid epidemic has contributed to the destabilization of communities and neighborhoods in the County of Delta and elsewhere, and, in turn, has deprived the County of
Delta of tax revenue and increased the costs of delivering public services.”

Plaintiff, the County of Delta, accordingly brings this civil action to eliminate or, at a minimum, reduce the imminent threat to public health and safety in the County of Delta caused by the opioid epidemic, to abate the nuisance caused thereby, and to recoup monies spent to address the harm that resulted from: (1) the false, deceptive and unfair marketing of prescription opioids by Defendants, and from (2) Defendants’ failure to stop plainly suspicious orders of opioids, as defined below. The economic damages suffered by Plaintiff were caused by the use of opioid products that were foreseeable to Defendants and were sustained through Defendants’ patterns of activity directly resulting from their reckless, intentional and unlawful acts and omissions

State and Federal Upper Peninsula Drug probe leads to more charges including delivery to a minor: For the second time this month, a Marquette County woman is booked into the Marquette County Jail on drug charges and the additional charges include alleged sale to a minor

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin: 11-27-17 3:10 p.n. ET

Amber Jarvi – who has been the subject of a state and federal drug probe – is again booked on drug charges

 

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – An Ishpeming woman was booked into the Marquette County Jail for the second time this month on drug charges.

28-year-old Amber Jarvi was booked into the Marquette County jail just before 9 a.m. today, Mon., Nov. 27, 2017 and is charged with controlled substance obtained by fraud and another felony controlled substance delivery to a minor. These are somewhat unique drug charges, so what happened is unclear.

She is believed to be an alleged suspect in a major federal investigation into drug dealing. Her federal records indicate she has been appointed a U.S. Public Defender – the federal version of a court-appointed defense attorney.

A check of federal records show no additional information has been released by the writing of this story. We will update the story if that changes.

U.P. Breaking News reported about one of her cases on Nov. 7, 2017:

28-year-old Amber Jarvi of Ishpeming was arrested at 9:38 a.m. on Jan. 8, 2017 on a charge of controlled substance Delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine.
She was released on bond.

https://upperpeninsulabreakingnews.wordpress.com/2017/11/08/upper-peninsula-drug-busts-continue-tonight-from-cities-like-ishpeming-ironwood-gwinn-and-menominee-mi/

A check of her Facebook page shows a note posted today by her significant other –  Trent Howard – and he is standing by her side.

“I want you to know how much I care and that no matter what happens I will be here for you in the end and it’ll all work out for the best your an amazing and beautiful girl/mother and daughter and we’re all proud of you baby I miss you…”

Bond was not set. Jarvi shows who shows Ishpeming, MI and Wisconsin addresses.

28-year-old Amber Jarvi of Ishpeming, MI

Meth dealer back in trouble in Marquette County

Man who admitted running a meth lab in Marquette County is charged with violating probation – and prosecutors said if he did so it was off to prison

By Greg Peterson
Upper Peninsula Breaking News
News Director/Co-Owner
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – A 34-year-old Marquette County man, who pleaded guilty to running a Marquette area meth lab, was booked Friday night on a circuit court probation violation that could send him to prison.

In May 2016, Eric Scott Miller of Negaunee was sentenced to at least two years in prison – but in effect given probation and drug court after pleading guilty to operating a methamphetamine lab during. It is not clear by jail records whether this is a sentencing on the probation violation or a brand new charge – tho both lead to prison.

During his initial sentencing, Miller was promised by prosecutors he could plan on going to state prison if he violated the drug court rules that allow him to remain out of prison.
The meth crime happened during January 2016. He had less than a year on what was effectively a probated sentence – with one rule – keep your nose clean literally and figuratively. His supervised release date was May, 25, 2018.

Miller was arrested during a Jan. 2016 Sunday afternoon traffic stop on U.S.-41 near Lakeshore Drive by Ishpeming Police who spotted him with an expired license plate. Police found pseudoephedrine – a principal ingredient to make meth and other lab components. He was also charged with driving with no insurance and driving on a suspended license.
Its is not clear how Miller allegedly violated his probation – but he is in jail less than two weeks from his birthday. He was booked into the Marquette County Jail just before 11 p.m., Fri., Nov. 24, 2017.

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MDOC Number: 980724
Offense: Operating/Maintaining a Lab Involving Methamphetamine
Date of Offense: 1/31/2016 in Marquette County
Sentence date: 05/25/2016
Conviction Type: Plea

SUPERVISION CONDITIONS
01 – No violations of any criminal law
02 – Not leave state without permission
02.0 – Not use/possess alcohol or intoxicants
02.1 – Alcohol testing
02.2 – Drug testing
02.4 – Not use or have any controlled substances or drug items
02.8 – Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
03 – Monthly reporting
03.4 – Must attend programs required
04 – Notify of change of residence
04.24 – Authorize a search if Field Agent has cause
08.2 – Pay a Crime Victim’s Assessment
08.3 – Pay Supervision Fee pursuant to PA 185 of 1993
08.4 – Court Cost
08.6 – Attorney Fees
08.18 – State Costs

Meth Lab Raid in Ishpeming, MI: Crystal Methamphetamine Scourge continues its grip on Upper Peninsula

Upper Peninsula Breaking News Bulletin – Happening now
11-15-17 7:15 p.m. ET

State, Local drug agents tonight take down Ishpeming Meth Lab

By Greg Peterson
Upper Peninsula Breaking News
News Director/Co-Owner
906-273-2433

(Ishpeming, MI) – The infestation and death grip of Crystal Methamphetamine on the Upper Peninsula is as strong as ever – however federal, state and local law enforcement is doing everything it can to stomp out meth labs.

The latest meth lad raid occurred about 7 p.m. tonight, Wed., Nov. 15, 2017 in the city of Ishpeming.

The Ishpeming Police department and the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement team conducted a raid at 851 N. Pine St. near Lake Bancroft.

The Ishpeming Fire department was called out to stand by on the scene because of the highly volatile chemicals used to make meth.

Wearing protective gear, drug agents will clear out the meth lab – and it will be taken away for proper disposal.

No information on how many arrests or how much meth was confiscated.

Upper Peninsula drug busts continue tonight from cities like Ishpeming, Ironwood, Gwinn and Menominee, MI

Drug busts not reported yet by U.P. media

28-year-old Amber Jarvi of Ishpeming, MI

By Greg Peterson
906-273-2433
U.P. Breaking News
News Director/Co-Owner

(Upper Peninsula of Michigan) – U.P. Breaking News has confirmed the arrest of five Upper Peninsula residents on charges that include distribution of heroin and methamphetamine – – including two Ishpeming drug suspects busted tonight – plus federal drugs suspects from other areas like Menominee, Ironwood, and Gwinn.

Numerous unreported drug arrests in recent days in the U.P. – some on federal charges and some on state charges.

• 38-year-old Shannon Magnuson of Ishpeming, MI was booked into the Marquette County Jail tonight at 7:12 p.m (Thursday, January 8, 2017)on a charge of delivery and manufacture of a nonnarcotic scheduled drug forbidden by federal law. No info what that means but court be a precursor drug of some type used to make other drugs.

• 28-year-old Amber Jarvi of Ishpeming was arrested at 9:38 a.m. today (Jan. 8, 2017) on a charge of controlled substance Delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine EC.
  She was released on bond at 11:51 a.m.

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It appears three federal drug suspects in the Upper Peninsula were in recently in federal court in Marquette.

**Editors note: Until we get access to expensive federal records again wee do not have full details of the following cases (If you support what we do please donate, call above number.

• 42-year-old Derrick Garrel Samuels of Gwinn, MI remains lodged in the Marquette County Jail after his booking Tues., Nov. 7, 2017) at about 10 a.m. ET on a charge of sale/deliver of heroin
• 49-year-old Mariann Renay Wood of Menominee, MI was booked into the Marquette jail about 9 a.m. ET on Tues., Nov. 7 2017) on a charge of sale/delivery of heroin.

Wood has listed several addresses in Menominee County including Wallace, Menominee and Ingalls, MI
Here is a previous motion:
https://www.leagle.com/decision/infdco20170621e68

It appears Wood angered a federal magistrate judge in Marquette and had her bond revoked.

Both were apparently transferred from Chippewa County that holds federal inmates long-term awaiting trial or bond in the U.P. Marquette has suspects in its jail when they are to appear in federal court.
Once we get access to federal records more info should be available.

• 35-year-old Patrick Joseph Sievers, who has addresses in Rockland and Ironwood, MI – remains lodged in Marquette County Jail this morning after being booked at about 10:30 a.m. ET yesterday (Tues., Nov. 7 2017) on charge of possession of meth. Sievers was arrested back in March in Ironwood following drug raids. He is charged in a federal meth case out of Ontonagon County.

Ironwood, MI Meth Probe – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin: Gogebic County methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin case goes federal

Numerous federal charges expected from huge meth probe in Gogebic County including indictment from a grand jury sitting in Marquette, MI – includes heroin, cocaine and weapons

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
1-906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – A man, who was one of four arrested on state meth charges almost two weeks ago in Gogebic County, was appointed the federal version of a court-appointed defense attorney on Tuesday.

Federal drug agents were among the many law enforcement agencies on the scene for the Gogebic County meth raid that was the announced on Friday. January 20, 2017 by the Gogebic Iron Area Narcotics Team – better known as “GIANT.” Numerous meth and other drug and weapons charges against an unknown number of people are expected as federal prosecutors in Marquette bring witnesses before a federal grand jury.

On Tuesday, 34-year-old Corey Allan Tutor, who has ties to Gogebic County and Ashland, WI, was given an attorney at no cost by U.S. Magistrate Timothy P. Greeley. Appointed to represent Tutor was an unnamed member of the U.S. Public Defender Office in Marquette, MI. The office is headed in Marquette by Asst. U.S. Public Defender Elizabeth LaCosse – who once was a prosecutor in the western U.P.

Convicted felon 33-year-old Jeremy James Whitebird – whose home allegedly had $50,000 in meth and other drugs when searched by GIANT agents – is one of the main targets of the local, state and federal drug probe. He faces drug charges and two counts of possession of a gun by a convicted felon – that brings serious time in the federal system.

Officials said that Whitebird has an extensive criminal history, however U.p. Breaking News has been unable to find out much about him through online and other sources.

Current state charges against Whitebird include possession with intent to deliver methamphetamines, heroin, cocaine and marijuana.

The raid involving state and federal drug agents was conducted by the GIANT drug team, the Gogebic Iron SWAT Team, Gogebic County Sheriff’s Department, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). Beacon Ambulance Service stood by the scene just in case.

Police confiscated a large amount of meth, coke, heroin, and pot plus several firearms and ammunition, according to a GIANT press release.

Two others – plus Tutor – were present during the raid at the Whitebird residence. The trio are charged with possession of methamphetamines and a loitering charge for allegedly hanging around a drug house. They are 21-year-old Rebecca Jade Gibbons, 30-year-old Carlos Jordan, 30, and 34-year-old Corey Allan Tutor.

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Meanwhile, another Gogebic County resident was appointed a U.S. Federal Public Defender on Tuesday – Lisa Celeskey of Ironwood, MI. The reason Celeskey needs a defense attorney for federal probe is not known. The Federal Public Defender Office recommended that attorney Sarah Emily Henderson be appointed to represent Celeskey

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Gogebic Iron Area Narcotics Team

“GIANT”

This is one of several drug teams in the Upper Peninsula that are working to stamp out the methamphetamine problem that has led to countless deaths, plus left hundreds of Yoopers with very hard to beat addictions to meth, and U.P. Breaking News has heard from numerous homeowners who are among those with rental property that got used as meth labs causing millions of dollars of damage to homes across the U.P.

URGENT BUSTED AFTER HIGH SPEED CHASE: Armed meth and burglary suspects in U.P. wanted in camp burglaries, gun thefts and more

CAPTURED – BUSTED !!!

Caught – Crazy Chase and Cold Custody: High speed chase with cops and cold dive into lake

The trio were arrested this morning after a high-speed chase in downstate Cheboygan County, MI reaching speeds of more than 100 miles per hour and then jumping into a freezing lake.

Cops confiscated seven stolen guns and drug paraphernalia.

The suspects fled the pickup and one tried to cross Mullet Lake.

Two stopped and were arrested; and the third busted after deputies used a hovercraft chasing the man ashore at a home on the other side of the lake at a home.

The trio remains in the Cheboygan County Jail.

 URGENT – 1:33 a.m. ET   1-26-17 – Captured!! Three suspects, vehicle captured “downstate,” according to a cancellation of the U.P. broadcast moments ago.

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URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Update on Armed and Dangerous meth/burglary suspects armed with many guns:
Update 10:15 p.m. ET – Suspects may be in the L’Anse/Baraga area – police are investigating an report connected to these suspects in Baraga County

Two-state crime spree – Suspects in U.P. gun thefts are allegedly on drugs and armed and dangerous

Wanted in U.P. and northeast Wisconsin camp/home burglaries, gun thefts and more

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Ewen, MI) – A trio of drug-fueled meth and burglary suspects described as armed and dangerous are wanted tonight in numerous camp and home break-ins involving rifles, shotguns, and more

“The suspects are known to use and manufacture methamphetamines and are believed to be armed at this time.”

The two-state crime spree began yesterday in the Ashland, WI area – about 40 minutes from the border with the western U.P.

“Be-on-the-lookout for a stolen vehicle from Ashland County, Wisconsin involved in multiple B and E’s,” said one of several dispatchers across the U.P. who read the bulletin to all officers late this afternoon.

At 10 a.m. today (Wed., Jan. 25, 2017), witnesses placed the suspects at a camp break-in in Ewen, Michigan – in Ontonagon County. In that U.P. break-in guns were also stolen.

The suspects are known meth users, according to a U.P.-wide police broadcast this afternoon.

“Multiple long guns were taken” in home and camp burglaries in NE Wisconsin and the U.P. of Michigan.

Police across the U.P. are searching for the stolen pickup the three suspects are believed to be riding and pulling off burglaries.

It is a late model white Chevrolet Avalanche four-door pickup truck with Wisconsin license plates: FT9824

The vehicle was stolen 5:25 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday in Mellen, Wisconsin in Ashland County.

The vehicle has been tied “to multiple B and E’s involving long-guns (shotguns, rifles) in Wisconsin and possibly one in Ewen,” the broadcast stated.

They are suspects in the larceny of a hunting camp in Ewen, MI:

“If located use caution due to the larceny of the weapons”

“Suspect vehicle in the larceny of a hunting camp in Ewen in Ontonagon County”

“Three long guns and miscellaneous other items were stolen from the camp in Ewen. Any eyewitness puts the vehicle at the camp today at approximately 10 a.m. Eastern Time.”

If you spot this vehicle or the suspects immediately call 911, Michigan State Police or the Ontonagon County Sheriff’s department:

Three suspects – two white males – one white female (scroll down to see rap sheets):

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Suspect #1:

Norman Erwin Kastan

White male

Approx 30 years old

Wanted on a warrant for felony parole violation in Wisconsin

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Suspect #2:

Rachel Opal Greenwood

White female

Approx. 25-years-old

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Suspect #3:

Kensey Kevin Kaseno

White male

28-year-old who celebrated birthday this week

Wanted for questioning but no active warrant

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Damage to front or rear of the vehicle because it may have been driven into a pole or backed into a pole at one of the crime scenes.

Three suspects are believed to be in the vehicle:

Chevy Avalanche similar to this file photo:

White Chevrolet Avalanche

Late model pickup (maybe 2007)

Four-door

Wisconsin license Plates: FT9824

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Three suspects – two white males – one white female:

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Suspect #1:

Norman Erwin Kastan

White male

Approx 30 years old

Wanted on a warrant for felony parole violation in Wisconsin

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Suspect #2:

Rachel Opal Greenwood

White female

Approx. 25-years-old

Rachel Opal Greenwood:

Park Falls, WI

White Female

Age: 20

Eye Color: Hazel

Hair Color: Red

Weight: 120

Height: 5′ 4″

Charge 1:

Possess Drug Paraphernalia To Manufacture, Compound, Convert, Produce, Or Store Methamphetamine

Charging County: Ashland, WI

Charge Date: 12/29/2014

Charge 2:

Possession Of Methamphetamine

Charging County: Ashland, WI

Charge Date: 12/29/2014

Charge 3:

Manuf/Deliver Amphetamine(<=3g)

Charging County: Ashland, WI

Charge Date: 12/29/2014

Bail Jumping Felony

Charging County: Ashland, WI

Charge Date: 07/15/2015

Arrest Date: 11-16-2015

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Suspect #3:

Kensey Kevin Kaseno

White male

28-year-old who celebrated birthday this week

1-22-89 dob

Wanted for questioning but no active warrant

Rap Sheet:

Age: 28

Henrico, WI/Mellen, WI

28 years old:

Charge 1:

Possess Methamphetamine Precursors

Charging County: Ashland, WI

Charge Date: 03/20/2015

Charge 2:

Possess Drug Paraphernalia

Charging County: Ashland, WI

Charge Date: 03/20/2015

Charge 3:

Possession Of Thc

Charging County: Ashland, WI

Charge Date: 03/20/2015

Charge 4:

Possession Of Methamphetamine

Charging County: Ashland, WI

Charge Date: 03/20/2015

Charge 5:

Knowingly Possess Methamphetamine Waste

Charging County: Ashland, WI

Charge Date: 03/20/2015

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Federal Grand Jury in Marquette returns felony indictment in the Freaky Frosted Flakes Bust by U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Alleged smuggling Meth and Ecstasy into Upper Peninsula in Frosted Flakes Fails Fantastically at the International Bridge Plaza Port of Entry in Sault Ste. Marie, MI

URGENT UPDATE – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin  12-8-16 5:10 a.m. ET

Federal indictment in a major drug bust at the International bridge in the Soo that made headlines around the world

Alleged Frosted Flakes Ecstasy Uber Driver Indicted for allegedly driving into the U.S. With MDMA stashed in Frosted Flakes Boxes

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – The alleged frosted flakes ecstasy/meth man from Canada has been indicted by a federal Grand Jury sitting in Marquette, MI – in a case that has made national headlines because his alleged delivery of drugs was fouled up by a confused Uber driver

A three-count felony indictment charges Mayooran Rajasingam of Quebec, Canada with possession, sale and conspiracy to sell ecstasy also known as MDMA. He hired the wrong Uber driver whose GPS goof up put his passneger right into the hands of federal authorities.

The suspect vehicle3 was stopped by border patrol agents at the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie on Nov. 9, 2016 and the Uber driver claimed he had no intention of crossing into the United States.

The indictment was returned on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 in connection with the alleged importation of MDMA/ecstasy – while riding with a Uber driver – claiming he only crossed into the U.S. from Canada because of a GPS snafu.

The exact charges are conspiracy to distribute controlled substance conspiracy to distribute; and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances; and to sell, distribute, or dispense; possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and import; importation of controlled substances.

The federal prosecutor in the case is Assistant U.S. Attorney Maarten Vermaat of Marquette – on behalf of U.S. Attorney Patrick A. Miles, Jr. in Grand Rapids.

The defense attorney is Asst. Federal Public Defender Elizabeth A. LaCosse.

The indictment doesn’t mention the other alleged drug: almost 6½ pounds of methamphetamine – a super popular clubbing drug allegedly stashed in a Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes box. However, it appears the alleged drugs were ingredients that could be used to make both.

Scroll down to read our previous stories

Filed: 12/06/2016

Chippewa County

Count: 1

Citation: 21:846=CD.F

Offense Level: 4

21:846, 21:841(a)(1), 21:841(b)(1)(c)

Conspiracy to distribute controlled substance conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances

Count: 2

citation: 21:841a=cd.f

Offense level: 4

21:841(a)(1), 18:2(a), 21:841(b)(1)(c)

Controlled substance – sell, distribute, or dispense; possess with intent to distribute controlled substances

Count: 3

Citation: 21:952=ci.f

Offense level: 4

21:952(a), 21:963, 18:2(a), 21:960(a) and (b)(3)

Controlled substance – import; importation of controlled substances

Defendant in custody

Defense attorney:
Asst. Federal Public Defender Elizabeth A. LaCosse

906-226-3050

906-273-0070 (fax)

beth_lacosse at fd.org

Federal Prosecutor:

Assistant U.S. Attorney Maarten Vermaat

Phone: (906) 226-2500

Email: Maarten.Vermaat@usdoj.gov

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An attempt to smuggle meth, ecstasy into Upper Peninsula in Frosted Flakes Fails, feds say

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – A felony federal criminal complaint has been filed in Marquette, MI against a man who allegedly tried to smuggle a large amount of meth and ecstasy pills into Chippewa County from Canada using Frosted Flakes boxes.

Mayooran Rajasingam is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Rajasingam was busted by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agent Todd J. Wilton. The suspect and a companion/driver Ali Achou were stopped by U.S. customs agents at the International Bridge Plaza Port of Entry. It is not clear if Achou will face charges.

Officials seized nearly four and a half pounds (2023.8 grams) of meth and just over two pounds of Ecstasy (914.5 grams) – aka MDMA.

More coming soon.

The story the two told officials was like a round the world tour. During questioning by federal agents, the following cities, provinces and countries were mentioned: Sault Ste. Marie, Edmonton Alberta, Quebec, Montreal, Ontario; Canada, Syria, Sri Lanka. Neither person in the vehicle had proper immigration papers/documents.

The case was filed by Asst. U.S. Attorney Maarten Vermaat.

Rajasingam remains in custody and is being represented by court-appointed attorney Monica Mary Lubiarz-Quigley

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