Marijuana Ring Pollutes River, Exploits Workers

Dineh Benally pleaded guilty to 15 charges of illegal marijuana operations in New Mexico and Navajo Nation.
Benally admitted to leading a marijuana cultivation and distribution ring that polluted the San Juan River.
Authorities seized 260,000 marijuana plants and 60,000 pounds of processed marijuana during raids.
Benally faces a mandatory 15-year-to-life prison sentence.

Legal | Crime | Environment

United States | New Mexico

Dineh Benally

3 months ago