Alleged drug distributor indicted in District Court

by Mindy Aguon

Guam - A federal indictment has been unsealed in the District Court against Julian Gerald Borja Robles. It's alleged that Robles ran a drug trafficking ring on Guam nearly five years before it was uncovered by law enforcements. Robles is charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, multiple counts of distribution and money laundering, conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition and a forfeiture allegation. According to the indictment, Robles distributed more than 50 grams of crystal methamphetamine and was involved in numerous money wire transfers of cash from various people.

Robles, who is a convicted felon, was also found in possession of two firearms and ammunition.  The forfeiture allegation is for $711,000 in cash that the feds maintain were proceeds of Robles' drug trafficking operation.

Last year, the feds executed a series of search warrants around the island and seized close to $2 million worth of crystal meth and learned that Robles, Christopher Waki and Jovin Santos had been working with others to buy and sell the drug Ice between California and Guam. At that time, Robles admitted to authorities that he had purchased between 50 to 100 pounds of Ice from sources in California. 

The indictment was handed down on Wednesday but was sealed until Robles had been picked up and taken into custody.  His arraignment was continued until Monday to allow him time to go over the indictment with his defense attorney.