Foreign National Gets 20 Yrs for Trafficing Nuclear, Narcotics, and Firearms
10 hours ago
- #International Crime
- #DEA Investigation
- #Nuclear Trafficking
- Takeshi Ebisawa sentenced to 20 years in prison for trafficking nuclear materials, narcotics, and weapons.
- Ebisawa attempted to sell weapons-grade plutonium to Iran and distribute narcotics in New York.
- Investigation spanned three continents, involving undercover DEA agents and international law enforcement.
- Nuclear samples seized contained uranium, thorium, and weapons-grade plutonium.
- Ebisawa also laundered $100,000 in narcotics proceeds.
- The case highlights DEA's efforts to dismantle dangerous international criminal networks.