Indian National Charged In US Drug Trafficking Case After 40+ Pounds Of Meth, Firearms Seized From California Pizza Outlet
Washington: An Indian national has been charged with distributing drugs from a pizza outlet in a California city, the US Department of Justice said. HSI San Francisco and the FBI investigated Kawal Preet Singh, 50, of India, leading to an indictment on meth distribution, possession with intent to distribute meth, and firearm possession in furtherance of drug trafficking. https://t.co/DaLP6CgzIt —…
An Indian man, Kawal Preet Singh, has been charged in a US drug trafficking case after authorities seized over 40 pounds of methamphetamine and firearms from his California pizza restaurant. According to the US Department of Justice, Singh, a 50-year-old unlawful resident of the United States, was indicted on charges of methamphetamine distribution, possession with intent to distribute, and firearm possession in furtherance of drug trafficking.
On August 18, federal agents executed a search warrant at Singh's restaurant in Dinuba and his home, recovering the illicit substances and firearms, along with over USD 10,000 in cash. If convicted, Singh could face a mandatory minimum of 10 years to life in prison for drug trafficking and a minimum of five years to life for firearm possession in connection with drug trafficking.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations, as part of the Homeland Security Task Force initiative.
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