News (Media Awareness Project) - US IL: Man Guilty Of Smuggling Drugs In Baby Formula |
| Title: | US IL: Man Guilty Of Smuggling Drugs In Baby Formula |
| Published On: | 2002-07-23 |
| Source: | Log Cabin Democrat (AR) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-22 22:30:23 |
CHICAGO -- A man was found guilty Monday of masterminding a drug-smuggling
operation in which women carrying babies to avoid suspicion brought cocaine
and heroin into the country in infant formula cans.
Clivester Thomas, 27, is 47th person convicted in the four-year federal
investigation. He could get 30 years to life in prison at sentencing Oct. 31.
Prosecutors said some parents rented out their children for cash or drugs.
Four parents have pleaded guilty.
A total of 57 people have been charged.
operation in which women carrying babies to avoid suspicion brought cocaine
and heroin into the country in infant formula cans.
Clivester Thomas, 27, is 47th person convicted in the four-year federal
investigation. He could get 30 years to life in prison at sentencing Oct. 31.
Prosecutors said some parents rented out their children for cash or drugs.
Four parents have pleaded guilty.
A total of 57 people have been charged.
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