DEA Releases Photos From Port Columbus Pot Arrest

Wednesday June 16, 2010 5:41 PM
UPDATED: Thursday June 17, 2010 11:40 AM

The Drug Enforcement Agency on Wednesday released photos of a massive drug bust at the Port Columbus International Airport.

Lisette Lee was arrested on Monday after the private jet she was on landed in Columbus, 10TV News reported.

DEA agents said more than a dozen suitcases were unloaded from the plane, containing about 500 pounds of marijuana.

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Lee, 28, told investigators she did not know the plane was transporting the drugs and told agents she is the heir to the Samsung electronics fortune.

Lee faces a maximum of 40 years in prison and a $2 million fine if convicted.

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June 15, 2010: Plane Allegedly Lands At Port Columbus With 500 Pounds Of Marijuana

  • The DEA said more than 500 pounds of marijuana was found in luggage unloaded from a private jet.
  • Lisette Lee, 28, was arrested after landing at Port Columbus.
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