Federal agents capped a two-year investigation Friday with dozens of arrests they say have broken open a marijuana smuggling operation that "dominated" the New York market for two decades, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement announced.
Among those arrested were Kareem "Biggs" Burke, a founder of rapper Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records, and High Times magazine ad salesman Matthew "Magazine Guy" Stang, ICE said.
"These criminal organizations have allegedly dominated the illegal marijuana market in New York City for almost 20 years," said Special Agent in Charge James T. Hayes, Jr. "The high profile stature of some of the alleged members of these organizations is especially troubling."
its more for the quality weed?no?wow why would they get involved in illegal activities if they have successful, legit business giong on. stupid? greedy? roc-a-fella records should make enough money by itself no?
... a car with a secret compartment holding 20 pounds of pot worth $20,000 was found in Manhattan.
maybe tha car was worth 20k?
That was my second thought, too. But either way... cheap weed or cheap car... crime obviously doesn't pay in NY.