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A Mission man is facing criminal charges after being arrested in a Chicago marijuana trafficking case.
Chicago police arrested Andres Piña on felony delivery and possession of marijuana charges earlier this week.
Piña allegedly delivered 670 pounds of marijuana $1.8 million dollars in a van to Jose Bazaldua.
Chicago police allegedly spotted the alleged delivery during a surveillance operation.
Officers allegedly found $6,000 dollars in cash inside Piña’s van.
Investigators said the two men are part of drug smuggling ring operating out of Mexico.
