Indian man charged with drug trafficking from pizzeria in the US
In the United States, 50-year-old Indian national Kaval Preet Singh has been charged with drug distribution and illegal possession of weapons. The US Department of Justice said the case concerns the sale of drugs through a pizza establishment in the California city of Dinuba.
Charges of methamphetamine distribution
According to court documents, Singh was unlawfully present in the United States and managed a Round Table Pizza restaurant in Dinuba. According to the prosecution, he sold wholesale quantities of methamphetamine there. The documents also state that he was armed with an illegal firearm during this time.
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The Hindu International reported the charges, citing the US Department of Justice and court documents. The department described Singh as an Indian national.
Possible punishment
If convicted of drug trafficking, Singh faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison. The maximum penalty could be life imprisonment, and a fine of up to $10 million is also possible. These sanctions apply to the drug trafficking charge and depend on the court's decision.
