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Felon Gets 6.5 Years for Carfentanil, Ghost Gun
18 Jan
Summary
- Travis Hong-Ah Nee received 6.5 years for selling carfentanil and possessing a ghost gun.
- He attempted to run down a Honolulu police officer with his car during his arrest.
- Hong-Ah Nee was part of a trans-Pacific drug ring distributing lethal substances.
Travis Kalani Hong-Ah Nee, 36, of Oahu, has been sentenced to 6.5 years in federal prison. The sentence stems from his involvement in selling carfentanil and possessing a ghost gun while working for a trans-Pacific drug trafficking organization. During his apprehension, Hong-Ah Nee attempted to flee from Honolulu police officers, even trying to run one down with his vehicle.
Hong-Ah Nee pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute carfentanil, possession with intent to distribute carfentanil, and being a felon in possession of ammunition. His attorney highlighted his difficult youth, including abuse in the foster care system, as contributing factors. Despite his past, Hong-Ah Nee expressed remorse and a determination to change his life, stating he has reflected on his path.
