Thread: MI. Bust Yields 6 Tons of Marijuana, $93,000 in Cash

Updated: 5:48 AM Oct 26, 2011

Bust Yields 6 Tons of Marijuana, $93,000 in Cash

Six people charged with marijuana conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute the drug.

Posted: 5:47 AM Oct 26, 2011
Reporter: Associated Press

Federal authorities say a drug bust in West Michigan netted more than 6 tons of marijuana along with about $93,000 in cash.

The Grand Rapids Press reports the marijuana was found Friday at a warehouse in Grand Rapids-area community of Wyoming following a tip. Court documents shows that the money includes about $85,000 from the home of one of six people charged in the case.
Each is charged with marijuana conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute the drug. Prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of the cash.
Authorities say the marijuana was found in nearly 500 bales.

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Is West Michigan a drug hub? $12 million marijuana bust in Wyoming raises concerns

Published: Monday, October 24, 2011, 12:56 PM Updated: Monday, October 24, 2011, 10:24 PM

By John Agar | The Grand Rapids Press
Flavio Ramos

Anthony Castro Gonzales

GRAND RAPIDS – As chief of the local U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration office, Michael Yasenchak said big hauls of marijuana in West Michigan are usually measured in hundreds of pounds.

How about 12,000?

“This is the kind of hit you only see on the border, or destination cities – not here,â€