can anyone give me a more detailed story about the four men who were arrested with 100 pounds of marijuana?

Answer 1

In the trunk of their car I believe.

Answer 2

They were coming from practice (Dallas Cowboys)

Answer 3

Were they "smoked"out?

Answer 4

Attorney General Tom Reilly today announced the arrests of four men and the seizure of 100 pounds of hydroponic marijuana, five cars, a gun, more than 100 Percocets and $300,000 in cash as part of an elaborate international marijuana smuggling bust. These arrests were the result of a 5-month investigation by State Police assigned to the Attorney General’s Office and federal agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division (ICE).

Throughout the weekend State Police assigned to AG Reilly’s Office along with federal agents and local police, executed search warrants in and around the Boston area, including at the home of the alleged ring leader Jeremy Katz, 25, of Burlington. Other warrants were executed in Burlington, Sharon, Walpole and Rhode Island. As a result of the searches, police confiscated 100 pounds of hydroponic marijuana, more than 100 Percocets, $300,000 in cash, a .45 caliber handgun, ammunition, knives and five vehicles. AG Reilly alleges that the marijuana was smuggled over the border from Canada through New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and ultimately into Massachusetts.

As the result of a 5-month investigation that included surveillance using global positioning satellite systems and state-of-the-art monitoring of text messages and cellular phone calls, State Police arrested Katz, Thomas Cataloni, 25, of Walpole, Robert McCormick, 26, also of Burlington and Kory L. Arquette, 27, of Hogansburg, NY. All are scheduled to be arraigned today in Woburn District Court on various drug and gun charges.

“Our investigation uncovered evidence that this elaborate drug pipeline ran from Canada through an Indian reservation in upstate New York to the streets of Massachusetts,” AG Reilly said. “The men arrested today were allegedly working to pump large quantities of highly concentrated marijuana into our neighborhoods. State Police in my Office and federal agents combined the use of state-of-the-art surveillance technology and superb police work to effectively shut down this drug operation.”

Jeremy Katz is charged with three counts of trafficking in marijuana over 50 pounds, one count trafficking in marijuana over 100 pounds, five counts of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, one count of trafficking marijuana over 200 pounds and numerous conspiracy charges.

McCormick is charged with three counts of trafficking in marijuana over 50 pounds, one count trafficking in marijuana over 100 pounds, five counts of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, one count of trafficking marijuana over 200 pounds and numerous conspiracy charges. McCormick also faces one count each of possession of a firearm, a .45 caliber handgun, possession of ammunition and trafficking an opium derivative, Percocet, over 28 grams.

An arrest warrant was issued today for Joshua Katz, 21, of Burlington. He will be charged with one count of trafficking in marijuana over 50 pounds and two counts of possession with intent to distribute, and multiple conspiracy charges.

Cataloni is charged with two counts of distribution of marijuana and two counts of conspiracy to violate the drug laws.

Arquette is charged with one count of trafficking marijuana over 50 pounds and conspiracy to violate the drug laws.

During the past eight weeks, more than 300 pounds of hydroponic marijuana was allegedly imported as part of a multi-million dollar international marijuana smuggling operation. The hydroponic marijuana, imported from British Columbia and often referred to as “BC Bud,” is considerably higher in strength than regular street marijuana and sells at more than double the price. The defendants allegedly paid more than $500,000 for the marijuana, which is valued at about $3,000-$3,500 per pound when sold on the street. Today’s bust is part of what allegedly is a multi-million dollar international marijuana smuggling operation.

The investigation is ongoing.

Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Assistant Attorney General Robert Fisher of AG Reilly’s Criminal Bureau is prosecuting the case, which was investigated by State Police assigned to AG Reilly’s Office with assistance from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division, New York State Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.