Today, 22nd of January 2025, an Orange County resident was sentenced to 75 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine and selling firearms without a license. The sentence was handed down by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
As part of the plea agreement, the defendant, Weiland, agreed to forfeit $2,093,887.72 in proceeds from his illegal activities. This includes $21,341.00 in cash, a 2008 Maserati GranTurismo, a 2013 Maserati GranTurismo, a 2019 McLaren 570S, and various cryptocurrencies.
Federal investigators found the individual engaged in methamphetamine trafficking and illegally sold firearms to buyers, including a convicted felon. The illegal gun sales included weapons like semi-automatic rifles and pistols, which were sold without the required federal license.
This case underscores the commitment of federal and local law enforcement to dismantling drug and firearm trafficking networks. The conviction and forfeiture demonstrate the serious consequences of engaging in these criminal enterprises.
