The U.S. drug trade is no joke. But ironically, the trade may involve the sale of comics. A methamphetamine ring in the Denver apparently distributed drugs every week and laundered the profits using collectible comic books. Aaron Castro and his brother are accused of being the leaders of the methamphetamine ring according to Colorado Attorney General John Suthers.
During the arrest of Aaron and Alfonzo Castro, officers seized about 100 boxes of first-edition collectible comic books. One of the comics alone is worth $3,500. The total value of the seized collection is around a half a million dollars. There were some first-edition Superman and Batman titles. The Castro brothers allegedly arranged for weekly, multiple-pound shipments of the meth from Phoenix, Arizona. The brothers then allegedly distributed the drugs to a network of dealers around the Denver area. Authorities allege that the brothers used females ("drug mules") to hide methamphetamine inside their vagina. The female delivers would then transport the meth to a series of houses where dealers would allegedly further distribute the drug.
The meth most likely was manufactured in Mexico. Monthly shipments had a street value of about $2 million according to officers. The indictment alleges 145 drug possession and distribution charges from October 2008 to earlier August of 2009. Besides the Castros, 39 other people are listed as defendants. The Castro brothers are also charged with racketeering.
Of the 41 defendants, 40 are in custody. The Castros are currently guests of the Adams County jail on $1 million bond.
Of the 41 defendants, 40 are in custody. The Castros are currently guests of the Adams County jail on $1 million bond.
Speaking of Superman, Legal Pub joins the world in mourning the death of the Lion of the Senate. While Ted Kennedy may have been far from perfect, few can question that he was entertaining and provided job security for the news media.
Keep in mind as we remember Senator Ted Kennedy, that all suspects, whether they be accused of drug dealing or simply bad politics, are to be considered innocent unless otherwise proven guilty in a court of law.
Keep in mind as we remember Senator Ted Kennedy, that all suspects, whether they be accused of drug dealing or simply bad politics, are to be considered innocent unless otherwise proven guilty in a court of law.
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6 comments:
At first I thought this was going to be a Ted Kennedy = Superman story.
Not. But R.I.P.
At first I thought this was going to be a Ted Kennedy = Superman story.
Not. But R.I.P.
Was your second thought different from the first? Otherwise you are a repetitive SOB, no?
On fourth thought... let it lie.
Kennedy always did!
Ted will be deeply missed. Castro will not.
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