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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.
This case is linked to a larger drug conspiracy managed from a California prison, which moved hundreds of pounds of meth, fentanyl, and carfentanil across Hawaii. Law enforcement seizures in 2024 related to this conspiracy included over 150 pounds of methamphetamine, significant amounts of carfentanil, numerous firearms, and over $150,000 in cash.
