A Northridge, California, man was indicted on Tuesday after he allegedly tried to test two suitcases into Los Angeles Worldwide Airport (LAX) that contained garments caked in methamphetamines, together with a cow pajama onesie, in response to authorities.
The Division of Justice (DOJ) stated 31-year-old Raj Matharu was charged with a single rely of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
“Drug sellers are regularly inventing inventive methods of smuggling harmful narcotics in pursuit of illicit revenue – as alleged within the details of this case,” U.S. Lawyer Martin Estrada stated. “Within the course of, they’re poisoning communities all through the world. Legislation enforcement is dedicated to combating drug trafficking, realizing that each seizure saves lives.”
Court docket paperwork allege that on Nov. 6, Matharu arrived at LAX to board a flight to Sydney, Australia.
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A California man allegedly checked two suitcases into Los Angeles Worldwide Airport earlier than a flight to Sydney, Australia, which contained a number of items of clothes caked in methamphetamines. (Division of Justice)
Upon his arrival, he checked in two items of bags – a pink suitcase and a grey suitcase.
Screening officers carried out X-ray checks on the suitcases, which allegedly revealed “irregularities,” prompting officers to tug the baggage for a further inspection.
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A California man allegedly checked two suitcases into Los Angeles Worldwide Airport earlier than a flight to Sydney, Australia, which contained a number of items of clothes caked in methamphetamines. (Division of Justice)
When officers opened the suitcases for additional evaluation, they discovered over a dozen white and light-colored garments that have been coated in a white residue and dried stiff.
Legislation enforcement officers examined a pattern of the residue which allegedly examined constructive for methamphetamine.
The DOJ stated the full weight of the clothes with methamphetamine caked into them was about 71.5 kilos, or 32.4 kilograms.
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A California man allegedly checked two suitcases into Los Angeles Worldwide Airport earlier than a flight to Sydney, Australia, which contained a number of items of clothes caked in methamphetamines. (Division of Justice)
A further kilogram of methamphetamine residue was extracted from Matharu’s suitcases, the DOJ added.
As Matharu was about to board his flight to Australia, officers apprehended him, and he was later positioned below arrest.
Whereas Matharu has been indicted, he’s scheduled to be arraigned on Dec. 2 within the U.S. District Court docket in downtown Los Angeles. He’s at the moment free on $10,000 bond.
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If convicted, he faces a compulsory minimal sentence of 10 years in federal jail, and as much as life behind bars.
