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A British man who fought extradition to the United States for about a decade pleaded guilty Friday to a large-scale marijuana-smuggling scheme and may be allowed to serve his prison sentence in England.
Giles Richard Carlyle-Clarke pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana. He admitted responsibility for 15,000 pounds (6,750 kilograms) of marijuana that came into the United States through the Alabama coast and St. Petersburg, Florida.
If sentenced to the low end of advisory sentencing guidelines, Carlyle-Clarke would serve a prison term of 12 years and seven months. Prosecutors have agreed to support his request to serve that time in his home country.
Prosecutors said the guilty plea was the latest victory in an investigation that dates to the 1980s and has resulted in more than 70 indictments and 65 convictions.
"It was a significant case to our office and I think to the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)," Assistant U.S. Attorney Gloria Bedwell told the Press-Register, which first reported the plea on its web site Friday.
The government continues to search for about five fugitives who investigators believe are hiding in foreign countries.
Carlyle-Clarke's plea agreement contains a standard provision allowing him the chance to cut his sentence if he provides information helpful to the investigation.
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Source: International Herald Tribune
Pubdate: November 3, 2006
Copyright: 2006 the International Herald Tribune
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Website: International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions
Giles Richard Carlyle-Clarke pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana. He admitted responsibility for 15,000 pounds (6,750 kilograms) of marijuana that came into the United States through the Alabama coast and St. Petersburg, Florida.
If sentenced to the low end of advisory sentencing guidelines, Carlyle-Clarke would serve a prison term of 12 years and seven months. Prosecutors have agreed to support his request to serve that time in his home country.
Prosecutors said the guilty plea was the latest victory in an investigation that dates to the 1980s and has resulted in more than 70 indictments and 65 convictions.
"It was a significant case to our office and I think to the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)," Assistant U.S. Attorney Gloria Bedwell told the Press-Register, which first reported the plea on its web site Friday.
The government continues to search for about five fugitives who investigators believe are hiding in foreign countries.
Carlyle-Clarke's plea agreement contains a standard provision allowing him the chance to cut his sentence if he provides information helpful to the investigation.
Newshawk: BluntKilla - 420Magazine
Source: International Herald Tribune
Pubdate: November 3, 2006
Copyright: 2006 the International Herald Tribune
Contact: webhelp@iht.com
Website: International Herald Tribune - World News, Analysis, and Global Opinions
