Feds posing as mail carriers intercept ecstasy shipment

http://koin.com/2016/03/10/feds-posing-as-mail-carriers-intercept-ecstasy-shipment/

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A 24-year-old man appeared in federal court on Thursday just hours after being arrested during a federal drug sting.

Samuel T. Wilson is charged in U.S. District Court with manufacture, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute, and conspiracy to manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and marijuana, unlawful importation of a controlled substance, smuggling MDMA and use of the mail to distribute proceeds derived from of the unlawful manufacture, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute, and conspiracy to manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute MDMA and/or marijuana.

According to a complaint, the investigation started earlier this week when U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents discovered an international package containing 261 grams of suspected ecstasy. The discovery was made in San Fransisco and had been shipped using USPS Air Mail.

The package was sent from the Netherlands and was addressed to an individual on the 600 block of NW Autumncreek Way in Hillsboro, according to court documents.

The shipper's address had nearly 25 seizures that field tested positive for ecstasy tablets and/or powder in the past month, according to federal investigators.

On Thursday, agents and drug officers assigned to Washington County Sheriff's Office Westside Interagency Narcotics Team conducted "a controlled delivery of the parcel."

Much of the suspected drugs had been replaced by the agents, records show.

A female reportedly signed for the package and, shortly after it was delivered, agents executed a search warrant.

Wilson showed up at the apartment a short time later, according to records.

Investigators learned Wilson arranged drug packages to be sent to the address on Autumncreek Way, although he reportedly lives in Beaverton.

Wilson reportedly said he knew about the shipments, but denied placing the order. He also admitted having an account on the Darknet which is used for drug trafficking.

He has since been released from custody.


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[35 Points] 23293249:

The shipper’s address had nearly 25 seizures that field tested positive for ecstasy tablets and/or powder in the past month, according to federal investigators.

Are.You.Fucking.Kidding.Me.


[20 Points] i_cant_act:

Sometimes these post really scare me but when I actually read in details what they did to get them caught...it relieves me


[6 Points] None:

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[7 Points] SlappySpanBank:

25 packs in the same month coming from the Netherlands. This is a new kind of jack ass.

Edit: He admitted he knew about the packages but that he did not order them. He was released from custody.

Does that really work?


[3 Points] None:

Is the dark net mature enough for bulk orders like this? Specially stuff that is extremely hard to conceal, like xtc pills. I mean, sure an ounce of a given white powder will most likely make it through customs, but fuck me how do you really expect a cake, a cheap monopoly game knock off, a PC, hot weels cars or teddy bears filled with pills to make it through international first world screens?


[3 Points] CynicalElephant:

Wilson is not a smart man. Do not be Wilson.


[3 Points] None:

Wilson reportedly said he knew about the shipments, but denied placing the order. He also admitted having an account on the Darknet which is used for drug trafficking.

Why the fuck would you admit to that?


[3 Points] 47Atomsk:

are they related to the collective or something aha. noticed they just went on vacay for packs being intercepted and cds and that's the right area. I noticed Starburst is on vacation again now too but they're in a different state. good thing I just stocked up from burst aha.


[2 Points] None:

For those wondering NO that is not a PERSONAL amount.


[2 Points] ISEEYOUBIGBROTHER:

Look, lets be honest...big brother sees fucking everything you do. Just matters how much you piss them off. Always assume you're being watched. The one time you don't, will be the only time they need to snag your ass.


[1 Points] None:

vitamins and garnishing


[1 Points] trynakick:

So who is this? And are we worried that some US based DNM resellers will get picked up in the CDs? This is at least the 2nd if not 3rd MDMA CD this week. Anyone have any insight?


[1 Points] TPRT:

Seems all MDMA seizures come from NL.


[1 Points] spacetimed:

Isn't NL one of the hottest countries to ship to/from internationally?


[1 Points] None:

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