ckf Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 https://www.wcax.com/2023/09/26/kayaker-charged-with-possessing-26-lbs-cocaine-lake-champlain/ BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Rhode Island man has been charged in Vermont with possessing 26 pounds of cocaine with the intent to distribute it after federal authorities observed him putting packages into a kayak on Lake Champlain near the Canadian border, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. The U.S. attorney’s office said agents encountered Freddy Rodriguez, 38, of West Warwick, Rhode Island, behind a rented camp in Highgate on the night of Sept. 18 and into September 19, according to court documents. The agents say they saw him walk to the shores of Lake Champlain with a bag. After agents got word that a vessel had entered the United States on the lake and was traveling south near the camp, they say they saw Rodriguez load objects from a bag into a kayak and start to drag the boat into the water, according to court documents. Rodriguez tried to flee when agents confronted him but was apprehended. The objects in the kayak were brick-like packages containing a white powder that tested presumptively positive for the presence of cocaine, according to the U.S. attorney’s office. Rodriguez could spend between five and 40 years in prison if convicted. He was released on conditions of pre-trial supervision after a detention hearing Monday. An email was sent to his attorney seeking comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 They're lucky they got him before launching that kayak. They NEVER would have caught him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I bet that guy is a riot to party with... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Anler said: I bet that guy is a riot to party with... Yup anyone who cuts lines with a paddle is usually a fun time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepybrew Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 my man was about to make some bank. not anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICG Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 For a bleeding heart ❤️ liberal state..... What a bunch of pricks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Obviously with that amount it's just for personal use. Them cops need the settle TF down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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