Officials predict a drug deluge
Government estimates released Saturday project cocaine imports to double in 1986 to 375000 pounds from 130000 in 1985 while marijuana shipments fall to 22 million pounds from 30.6 million. Heroin imports rise to 13050 pounds. Mexico remains a key transshipment point for cocaine and heroin, with enforcement boosting border agents along the southwestern U.S. border.
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United States
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Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
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Mahan
U.S
South America
Mexico
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Colombia
Florida
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Customs
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Pacific
Presser faces labor racketeering charges in ghost employee scheme
Jackie Presser, 59, received a $50,000 personal signature bond from U.S. Magistrate Joseph Bartunek in Cleveland. He and co defendants Harold Friedman and Anthony Hughes were charged with two counts of labor racketeering and one of embezzlement over a ghost employee scheme at Teamsters Local 507. Presser may travel in the U.S. with notice to court. arraignment date pending.
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Cleveland
Jackie Presser
Teamsters
U.S
Joseph Bartunek
Justice Department
Presser
United States
Harold Friedman
Anthony
Teamsters Local 507
Teamsters Leader Presser Indicted on Racketeering Charges
Federal indictment accuses James P. Presser of racketeering embezzlement and false statements as two associates Friedman and Hughes face related counts. Bail terms mirror Presser’s while he attends a major convention plan and potential forfeiture of union posts looms. The case, tied to a 1983 leadership change, could carry a combined maximum penalty of 51 years and 80000 dollars in fines.
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Cleveland
Bartunek
John R. Climaco
Climaco
Teamsters
Five slain in Colorado Springs bar and store killings
Five people were gunned down in an apparent robbery at a Grand View Lounge bar and a Kwik Way store in a quiet northeast Colorado Springs neighborhood. A man with a head wound fled with police protection, and detectives described the suspect as a white man in his 20s. Victims identified include Debbie Green, Joanne McNamara, James Ruepke, Sandra Howard, and Elaine Sandeldecker. Robert Kuretich survived.
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Grand View Lounge
Debbie Green
Joanne McNamara
James Allen Ruepke
Indians Blue Jays Contest Promises Four Box Seats
Fans are urged to enter a CT contest for a chance to win four box seats and four Pewter Mug lunches for the June 7 Indians Angels game at the Stadium. More than 250 entries have already arrived, with projected attendance ranging from under 20,000 to a sellout. deadline is Tuesday, using forms on page A-9.
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