SEATTLE — A British Columbia man and two Americans face 10 years to life in prison if convicted of drug and money laundering charges laid against them in Washington state.
Forty-five-year-old Kevin Gartry of B.C., 32-year-old Erika Bocelle of Rhode Island and 65-year-old John Sherwood of Idaho face the charges after more than 180 kilograms of methamphetamine and fentanyl was found in duffel bags on a Washington state beach.
A statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington state says the three are accused of conspiracy to distribute and possession of drugs, and conspiracy to commit international money laundering.
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The allegations came after beachcombers near Port Angeles, Wash., reported a black duffel bag with drugs inside.
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A few days later, another seven duffel bags were found on a beach, with about 180 kilograms of methamphetamine and under a kilogram of fentanyl.
The statement says a grand jury returned the indictment after an extensive investigation by the FBI, Homeland Security, U.S. Border Patrol and RCMP.
All three accused remain in custody on unrelated charges.
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