Reputed drug lord nabbed by feds, arraigned in D.C.

Published July 25, 2007 4:00am ET



An accused drug trafficker whose Mexican mansion recently yielded the largest cash haul in history was traced to a Silver Spring grill through his cell phone calls, where federal agents busted him as he sought legal advice, according to his lawyer and court documents.

Zhenli Ye Gon was arraigned in U.S. District Court in D.C. on Tuesday, where he was ordered held without bail. He is charged with possession with intent to distribute illegal narcotics.

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