Guilty Plea Entered In Smuggling Case
James M. Dolmetsch pleaded guilty in March 2002 to conspiracy to smuggle CFC refrigerant into the U.S. from Canada in 1996.
Dolmetsch — who was reportedly involved with at least three other individuals — admitted to brokering the sale of the smuggled refrigerant to purchasers in the U.S. He also admitted that the conspiracy successfully smuggled and resold 63,600 lb of CFC-12. The defendant faces a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $250,000.
The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s office in Detroit.
Publication date: 04/15/2002
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