An alleged leader of an international drug ring was freed on a $50,000
unsecured bond. Carlos Powell was
arrested on Wednesday after a multi-year investigation. One of his alleged associates was a former
state representative. The police seized
over $21 million in cash, 66 pounds of heroin, 12 kilograms of cocaine, and 1,000
pounds of marijuana. 11 others were
charged with Powell. Powell is believed
to have led a large scale drug operation. Powell’s lawyer will not give any
comments. The police also seized many
expensive boats and vehicles along with the cash and drugs. Not much is known about Powell, but he is
president of a company named Grand Towers Inc.
The company’s purpose is unclear and is not identified in state records.
Drug trafficking is a serious
international crime. Powell was making a lot of money off of the international
drug ring and the trafficking of these drugs. He was able to purchase many big
ticket items (his house, jewelry, expensive cars and other things) without ever
needing financing. The cost of all these things came with hurting the youth and
corrupting the streets. IRS Special Agent in Charge Erick
Martinez said, "These drug organizations that make their money
while poisoning our children and destroying our neighborhoods will be thoroughly
investigated." He also
stated "IRS will ruin their ability to make money on our
streets" I believe this is important because the trafficking of
drugs is a serious crime. Buying and selling drugs is a crime in itself, but it
also can lead people to do other crimes. It is important that something is done
about drugs getting out on our streets and in other countries.
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