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Ernest Lucas Faces 25 Years for Meth Empire | Kansas City News
Ernest Lucas, 53, from Kansas City, Kansas, is set for a 25-year prison sentence after admitting to being a key player in a massive meth trafficking ring that funneled drugs from Mexico. The case began when Chaz Hicks, caught selling meth to undercover cops, led investigators to Lucas’ home and a second location across the state line. Raids uncovered over 300 grams of meth, 12 guns, and $11K at Lucas’ place—and 102 pounds of meth, 8 more guns, and full dealing gear at the Missouri property. The ATF labeled him a major distributor whose operations fueled violence and overdose deaths. His phone…
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