Massive drug seizure links Kansas City and Lawrence figures
Law enforcement described a sprawling marijuana and cocaine conspiracy tying Kansas City, Kansas and Lawrence operations to Northern California growers. The scheme centered on CCI Motorsports and California Connections Inc, with Park and partner Wayne Swift shipping drugs hidden in wheel crates. Prosecutors say about 17 million dollars in revenue flowed 2005 to 2012, while experts note such networks often operate as loose, cell like groups.
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Kansas City drug ring tied to marijuana brands and wiretap
Prosecutors describe a conspiracy involving brands such as Bubba Kush Purple Kush and HBK. Jean Francois Quintin allegedly acted as a middleman arranging shipments to Park and Swift in Johnson County. The case links a Kansas City auto parts store to a nationwide operation with DEA wiretaps, multiple arrests, guilty pleas, and a hefty $80,000 debt. Park and Swift pleaded guilty, facing mandatory terms. additional associates were charged in California connections.
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Johnson County
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Lawrence
Kansas City
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Calif
Lawrence drug investigation shows thousands in seizures and deals
Federal case details CCI Motorsports and Fashion In Motion linked to drug shipments. California connections operated by Wayne Swift and Peter Park shipped marijuana to Kansas City buyers while cash flowed. Dozens indicted, over half pleaded guilty or signed cooperation deals. many stayed secret. Local law enforcement say the probe cooled the Lawrence scene but drugs remain available. Officials call it significant for Douglas County despite not eradicating crime.
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Forbes
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Olathe
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California Connections
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Fashion In Motion
Meyer Blvd
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DEA
McKinley
Douglas County
Kansas
Spiderman and a Kansas City Drug Ring Exposed
A four part series traces a Kansas City area drug conspiracy centered on two brothers tied to a fortified firehouse called The Castle. Fronts include a tanning salon and carpet cleaning business linked to a trophy property in Lecompton seized by federal authorities.
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Indicted drug ring tied to parks auto parts and shops
Peter C. Park 42 of Olathe faced charges in a drug trafficking case using front businesses including an auto parts shop and a clothing store to move marijuana from California to Kansas. Wayne S. Swift 39 of Hayward managed California offices shipping marijuana to Kansas City areas. Jacob P. Forbes 31 of Lawrence faced drug conspiracy counts plus burglary and aggravated battery in Douglas County.
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California Connections Inc linked to Kansas City marijuana ring
Timeline shows Peter Park starting a tire shop in December 2005 and forming California Connections Inc. From 2006 to 2010 he partners with traffickers to buy marijuana from Northern California growers. Investigations include wiretaps, a 1,100 pound shipment, and arrests in 2012. Park pleads guilty in March 2013 along with partner Wayne Swift.
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