United States v. Figueroa-Quiñones

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

BESOSA, District Judge.

Before the Court is defendant Oscar Figueroa-Quinones’ motion to dismiss for improper destruction of evidence (Docket No. 46), joined by defendants Mayco Aponte-Rodriguez and Axel Figueroa-Nieves (Docket Nos. 48 & 50). For the reasons discussed below, the Court DENIES the motion to dismiss.

I. Background

An indictment charges all three defendants with possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances — one hundred or more marijuana plants — in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)(B) (“Count One”); and possession of firearms — an AK-47 rifle…