Over 100 suspected drug dealers have been busted at San Diego State University in the culmination of a six month long investigation. Members of three fraternities are in jail and six fraternities were suspended in the drug bust. Apparently Fraternity Row was the center of the drug rings, with six Theta Chi members operating a sophisticated drug business with young apprentices. Over 4 pounds of cocaine, 50 pounds of marijuana, dozens of plants, hundreds of Ecstasy pills, a variety of other drugs, guns, and $60,000 in cash were seized by the DEA. Did the frat brothers not raise enough money throwing parties or was it just for fun?
The “drug dealers” were easily caught through undercover investigations (from SFGate):
Undercover agents who posed as college students to bust more than 100 suspected drug dealers at San Diego State University never had to crack a book to gain acceptance on campus. All it took was cash.
The federal agents went to one or two parties but never actually went to class or lived in the dorms. Instead, they merely arranged meetings with suspected dealers and asked about buying cocaine, Ecstasy, methamphetamine, marijuana and other drugs, authorities said Wednesday.
“All it took was saying, `Hey, I go to State, can you hook me up?’” said San Diego County prosecutor Damon Mosler. “And then it was off to the races.”
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They apparently made little effort to launder their spoils. One fraternity brother arrested Tuesday drove his Lexus directly from a $400 cocaine sale on campus to a nearby bank, where he deposited the cash, according to court papers.
That came as a surprise to agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration, who were used to being thoroughly screened by dealers scared of being arrested.
One priceless moment is in the LA Time’s coverage of the event:
A criminal justice major was arrested on suspicion of possession of cocaine. As he was being arrested, he asked officers if this would hurt his chances for a law enforcement career, officials said.
Many leaders of the world have had successful careers (presidents, for example) after using drugs, but we aren’t sure how well law enforcement looks on brazenly breaking the law.
Kids should be in school to study, party (a little), and learn more about themselves, others, and the world. Starting drug rings probably shouldn’t be part of the curriculum! The DEA probably could find better uses for its resources we think.
[LA Times] [SFGate]
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