Feds: UPS Store Manager Stole Pot Package

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A manager of a UPS Store in Atlanta was arrested for allegedly stealing a package containing marijuana, selling it, then lying to federal authorities about it.

Anna K. Wright, 33, of Atlanta, was arrested on suspicion of making false statements to a federal agent and distributing marijuana, acting U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian Yates said Friday evening.

As part of a previous inquiry by law enforcement, Wright agreed to tip off U.S. postal inspectors if a certain mail box in her store got a package, as she was warned it could contain contraband.

Rather than calling the inspectors when the package came in, Wright stole the parcel, which contained several pounds of marijuana, and sold most of the drugs for profit, authorities alleged.

Then, during the investigation of the stolen marijuana parcel, Wright allegedly provided federal agents with false statements.

The charges carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.



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