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Date: 08-22-2019
Case Style:
United States of America v. Mansoor Ghaleb
Case Number: 1:18-cr-00150-GLS
Judge: Gary L. Sharpe
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (Albany County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Emmet O'Hanlon
Defendant's Attorney: Matthew E. Trainor - FPD
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Description:
Albany, NY - Bronx Man Sentenced for Importation of Synthetic Marijuana
Mansoor Ghaleb Imported Chemicals from China with the Goal of Producing “Spice” for Distribution in Schenectady
Mansoor Ghaleb, age 30, was sentenced to 60 months in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release, for his role in a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute synthetic cannabinoids.
In pleading guilty, Ghaleb admitted that from September 2016 through June 2017, he conspired with a supplier in China to import at least 8 kilograms of synthetic cannabinoids, with the goal of processing the raw chemicals into “spice” or “K2” for distribution in Schenectady. Ghaleb specifically admitted to coordinating the payment of $48,000 to the supplier via multiple electronic funds transfers, and arranging for delivery of the synthetic cannabinoids to various locations in the Capital Region.
This case was investigated by the DEA, HSI, and the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). The Albany Police Department also assisted in the investigation.
Charge:
21:841B=CD.F CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE
(1)
Outcome: 08/21/2019 63 JUDGMENT as to Mansoor A. Ghaleb (1), Count(s) 1, Defendant is sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 60 months. Supervised Release for a term of 3 years imposed. Standard and special conditions of supervision. Special Assessment in the amount of $100.00 imposed. Defendant shall consent to an entry of forfeiture to the items outlined in the Preliminary Order of Forfeiture. No fine imposed. Parties advised of appeal rights. Defendant is remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal. Signed by Senior Judge Gary L. Sharpe on 8/21/2019. (jel, ) (Entered: 08/21/2019)
08/21/2019 64 STATEMENT OF REASONS [LODGED] as to Mansoor A. Ghaleb [This document has been electronically lodged with the Court and is viewable by ONLY the attorney for the government, the attorney for the defendant, and the presiding judge. It is not a filed document, therefore is not available for public inspection. Any further distribution or dissemination is prohibited.] (amt) (Entered: 08/21/2019)
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