Northridge man California He was indicted on Tuesday. after allegedly trying to bring two suitcases into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that contained clothes laced with methamphetamine. This includes cow pajamas. As specified by the official
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said 31-year-old Raj Matharu has been charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
“Drug traffickers are continually devising creative ways to smuggle dangerous drugs for illicit profits. as alleged in the facts of this case,” said U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada. “In this process They are poisoning communities around the world. Law enforcement is committed to fighting drug trafficking. Knowing that every seizure saves lives.”
Court documents allege that on November 1, on January 6, Matharu arrived at LAX to catch a flight to Sydney. Australia
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A California man is accused of checking two suitcases at Los Angeles International Airport before departing for Sydney. Australia which contained several pieces of clothing laced with methamphetamine (Department of Justice)
Upon arrival, he checked in two suitcases: a pink suitcase and a gray suitcase.
The screening officer performs an x-ray examination of the luggage. which allegedly revealed “Irregularity,” prompting officials to pull over the suitcase for further inspection
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A California man is accused of checking two suitcases at Los Angeles International Airport before departing for Sydney. Australia which contained several pieces of clothing laced with methamphetamine (Department of Justice)
When the officer opened the suitcase for further analysis, They found more than ten pieces of white and light-colored clothing covered in white, hard, dry debris.
Law enforcement officials tested a sample of the residue that allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine.
The DOJ said the total weight of the clothing with methamphetamine contained was approximately 71.5 pounds, or 32.4 kilograms.
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A California man is accused of checking two suitcases at Los Angeles International Airport before departing for Sydney. Australia which contained several pieces of clothing laced with methamphetamine (Department of Justice)
The DOJ added that another kilogram of methamphetamine residue was recovered from Mataru’s suitcase.
As Matharu was about to board a flight to Australia. The officers were able to arrest him. And later he was arrested.
Meanwhile Matharu was prosecuted. He is scheduled to be arraigned Dec. 1 for the second time in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles. He is currently free on $10,000 bond.
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If found guilty He will serve a minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. and life imprisonment
