US Indicts Chinese Nationals, US Citizens Accused of Distributing 220 Pounds of Marijuana

The individuals could face a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison and up to a $5 million fine, the DOJ stated.

The U.S. Department of Justice headquarters in Washington on Aug. 29, 2020. Andrew Kelly/Reuters

Four Chinese nationals and two U.S. citizens have been indicted on charges of racketeering and distributing 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of marijuana, the Department of Justice said on June 25.

The DOJ stated that three of the individuals—Hanjie Wu, 25; Yilei Zhou, 35; and Zihang Zeng, 24—are Chinese nationals who had been illegally residing in the United States.