California Man Arrested for Major Meth Export Attempt

Jing Tang Li, a 32-year-old man from Southern California, was arrested for attempting to ship over 1,000 kilograms (2,205 pounds) of methamphetamine to Australia hidden within shipments falsely labeled as various products. The shipments, which took place from February to December 2023, were sent by fictitious companies and included items such as carpets and textiles, furniture, and equipment. Li was apprehended near a warehouse in South El Monte, where law enforcement discovered shipping labels, scales, and packages of methamphetamine. He faces several federal charges, including distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and could face a minimum of 10 years in prison if convicted, with a potential maximum sentence of life imprisonment. The case highlights Los Angeles's role in transnational narcotics trafficking, as noted by Homeland Security Investigations agent Eddy Wang.