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Dineh Benally, 48, pleaded guilty to running a massive illegal cannabis operation on Navajo Nation land from 2018 to 2025, involving over 30 farms, 1,100 greenhouses, and environmental and labor violations.
Dineh Benally, 48, pleaded guilty to 15 federal charges for running a large-scale illegal cannabis operation on Navajo Nation land from 2018 to 2025.
He managed over 30 farms across 400 acres, using more than 1,100 greenhouses, hiring undocumented workers, and diverting water from the San Juan River to grow and process marijuana.
Authorities seized 60,000 pounds of cannabis, $30,000 in cash, weapons, and chemicals.
Benally admitted to conspiracy, drug trafficking, illegal labor practices, environmental violations, and firearm possession.
He created fake companies to attract Chinese investors and continued operating after losing his state license in 2023.
His father and another man were also charged.
Benally faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years and up to life in prison.
Dineh Benally, de 48 años, se declaró culpable de dirigir una operación masiva de cannabis ilegal en tierras de la Nación Navajo desde 2018 hasta 2025, que involucró más de 30 granjas, 1,100 invernaderos y violaciones ambientales y laborales.