Just released by the Chicago Police Department at 9:10 p.m. this evening:
CHICAGO – Chicago Police Narcotics Division officers arrested two men and seized cannabis valued at more than $3.6 million on Tuesday morning. The investigation additionally resulted in the recovery of more than $147,000 in illegal monies and the submission of property to the Drug and Gang House Enforcement program.
Eduardo Magana-Solano, 48, of the 3800 block of W. 71st St.
and Braulio Saucedo, 28, of Kingser, Calif. each were charged with one felony count of Possession of More than 5000 Grams of Cannabis.
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| Eduardo Magana-Solano |
As part of an ongoing investigation, members of Chicago Police Narcotics Division were conducting surveillance on the 3800 block of W. 71st St. Tuesday morning when they observed Magana-Solano removing a large plastic bag from a vehicle located in a garage at that location. At that time, the plastic bag ripped open, revealing large bundles of cannabis in plain view. Saucedo began to assist Magana-Solano in recovering the spilled contents. Officers responded to the scene and placed both subjects into custody.
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| Braulio Saucedo |
Further investigation revealed a total of 226,796 grams of cannabis valued at more than $3.6 million. Additionally, officers recovered more than $147,000 in cash. The property was submitted to the Drug and Gang House Enforcement Program for appropriate action.
Magana-Solano and Saucedo were scheduled to appear in bond court on October 23, 2013.
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