Description: Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing with the intent to distribute over 50 kilograms of cocaine,

Subeg Singh, age 30, tried to drive more than 50 kilograms of cocaine across the US-Canadian border in September 2021 in a commercial truck. But, he was stopped at the Ambassador Bridge by Customs and Border Protection Officers, who discovered the drugs in the trailer.

“Today’s verdict sends a message to drug traffickers and couriers who compromise the security of our borders by attempting to transport narcotics across them,” stated United States Attorney Ison. “This verdict is a result of the hard work of our Customs and Border Protection Officers who intercepted the drugs, and Homeland Security Investigations who investigated the case.”

“HSI relentlessly pursues drug traffickers that exploit international commerce for their illicit gains,” said HSI Detroit Special Agent in Charge Angie M. Salazar. “By thwarting this attempt with our CBP partners, we disrupt the transportation networks that supply drugs to our local communities.”

Given the type and quantity of drugs involved, Singh is facing a mandatory 10-year prison sentence, with a maximum possible sentence of life imprisonment. Sentencing is set for January 9, 2024.

This case was investigated by Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Robert White and Erin Ramamurthy.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE
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Outcome: 09/22/2023 35 ORDER for Luncheon for Jurors, as to Subeg Singh. Signed by District Judge Stephen J. Murphy, III. (RLou) (Entered: 09/22/2023)
09/22/2023 Minute Entry for in-person proceedings before District Judge Stephen J. Murphy, III: Jury Trial Held and Completed as to Subeg Singh on 9/22/2023. Jury Deliberation also held. JURY VERDICT, as to Subeg Singh (1) Guilty on Count 1. Verdict placed on record by District Judge Linda V. Parker. (Court Reporter: Linda Cavanagh) (Defendant Attorney: James W Amberg, Jordan Zuppke) (AUSA: Erin Lange Ramamurthy, Robert Jerome White) (RLou) (Entered: 09/22/2023)
09/22/2023 37 Jury Verdict Form, as to Subeg Singh (RLou) (Entered: 09/22/2023)
09/22/2023 39 Jury Instructions, as to Subeg Singh. (RLou) (Entered: 09/22/2023)
09/22/2023 40 NOTICE TO APPEAR IN PERSON, as to Subeg Singh. Sentencing set for 1/9/2024 at 11:00 AM before District Judge Stephen J. Murphy III. (RLou) (Entered: 09/22/2023)

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