United States v. Basilio Jimenez

OPINION

AMUL R. THAPAR, District Judge.

Defendants Basilio Jimenez and Johnny Espinal-Bisono appeal their convictions for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. They argue that the district court erred in denying their motions to suppress six kilograms of cocaine found in their car during a traffic stop. We affirm.

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