Federal Charges Filed Against Punjabi Devils Founder in Weapons Arsenal Case

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Members of the Punjabi Devils attend an interfaith meeting on July 30, 2022, in Stockton.

Case Summary

A federal grand jury has indicted the founder of the Punjabi Devils motorcycle club on multiple weapons charges after investigators discovered an extensive arsenal of illegal firearms and explosives in his California residence. The case highlights ongoing federal efforts to combat organized criminal enterprises and illegal weapons trafficking networks.

By Samuel Lopez – USA Herald

Federal authorities have struck a significant blow against organized criminal activity with the indictment of Jashanpreet Singh, the 26-year-old founder of the Bay Area-based Punjabi Devils motorcycle club. The Lodi resident now faces a litany of serious federal weapons charges that could result in decades behind bars and substantial financial penalties.

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The investigation began when Singh allegedly attempted to sell firearms to an undercover police officer in June, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California. What started as a routine undercover operation quickly escalated into something far more serious when federal agents discovered the true scope of Singh’s alleged criminal enterprise.