RANDOLPH — In a major drug bust, the Randolph Police Department’s Drug Control Unit has arrested two individuals and plans to summons a third following a months-long investigation into a narcotics distribution operation.
Mukunda Znajmiecka, 37, of Braintree, faces multiple charges including Trafficking Marijuana Over 100 Pounds, Possession of a Class C Substance (Psilocybin Mushrooms), Possession of a Class E Substance (Steroids), and Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws.
Clifford Saint-Jean, 25, also of Braintree, is charged with Trafficking Marijuana Over 100 Pounds and Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws.
A third male, 34, from Braintree, will be summoned to court on charges of Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws.
On Jan. 11, law enforcement executed search warrants in Randolph and Braintree, which led to the recovery of approximately 763 pounds of marijuana valued at $1.5 million, THC candy, THC oil, and $468,713 in cash.
The seizures occurred at multiple locations associated with the suspects, with the initial tip-off coming from activities at a Randolph residence.
Znajmiecka and Saint-Jean were arrested in Braintree and arraigned in Quincy District Court on Jan. 12.
Znajmiecka has pled not guilty and is held on $50,000 cash bail.
Saint-Jean also pled not guilty and is held on $10,000 cash bail.
Both are due back in court on Feb. 14 for a pre-trial conference.
Randolph Police Chief Anthony Marag praised the collaborative effort of local and state agencies, including the Braintree Police Department, Massachusetts State Police, and the DEA Boston Task Force 5, in executing the investigation and arrests.
