Dineh Benally(48岁)承认在2018年至2025年期间在纳瓦霍民族土地上进行了大规模的非法大麻行动,涉及30多个农场、1,100个温室以及环境和劳动侵权。 Dineh Benally, 48, pleaded guilty to running a massive illegal cannabis operation on Navajo Nation land from 2018 to 2025, involving over 30 farms, 1,100 greenhouses, and environmental and labor violations.

48岁的Dineh Benally对2018年至2025年在纳瓦霍民族土地上开展大规模非法大麻行动的15项联邦指控认罪。 Dineh Benally, 48, pleaded guilty to 15 federal charges for running a large-scale illegal cannabis operation on Navajo Nation land from 2018 to 2025. 他管理着跨越400英亩的30多个农场,使用了1 100多个温室,雇用了无证工人,并将圣胡安河的水改用于种植和加工大麻。 He managed over 30 farms across 400 acres, using more than 1,100 greenhouses, hiring undocumented workers, and diverting water from the San Juan River to grow and process marijuana. 当局缉获了60 000磅大麻,30 000美元现金、武器和化学品。 Authorities seized 60,000 pounds of cannabis, $30,000 in cash, weapons, and chemicals. 承认曾参与阴谋,贩毒,非法劳动行为,环境违法,持枪. Benally admitted to conspiracy, drug trafficking, illegal labor practices, environmental violations, and firearm possession. 他创建假公司来吸引中国投资者, 并在2023年失去国家执照后继续经营。 He created fake companies to attract Chinese investors and continued operating after losing his state license in 2023. 他的父亲和另一个男子也被控告。 His father and another man were also charged. Benally将面临至少15年的强制性监禁,直至终身监禁。 Benally faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years and up to life in prison.