A judge sentenced former American Airlines mechanic Paul Belloisi to 9 years for smuggling cocaine.
Police found cocaine worth $250,000 in the electronics compartment of an American Airlines plane.
AdvertisementA former American Airlines mechanic nearly managed to smuggle 25 pounds of cocaine into the United States worth a quarter of a million dollars — until the flight was marked for a random search.
A federal judge in New York sentenced Paul Belloisi, 56, to nine years in prison Friday for charges of conspiracy to possess and import cocaine.
Police discovered 10 bricks containing over 25 pounds of cocaine in the electronics compartment of an American Airlines flight at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City in February 2020.
Persons:
Paul Belloisi, —, John F
Organizations:
American Airlines, Service, Police, Kennedy International, Justice Department, Business
Locations:
United States, New York, New York City, Montego Bay, Jamaica