EXPOSED: Illegal Immigrant Ran Massive Meth Ring From California Pizza Shop

Liberty Check

• Illegal immigrant allegedly used California pizza restaurant as front for massive methamphetamine distribution operation
• Over 40 pounds of meth, three firearms, and more than $10,000 in cash seized by federal agents
• Investigation reveals suspected link to Indian organized crime network using long-haul truckers to transport drugs

A California pizza restaurant allegedly served as the front for a major methamphetamine trafficking operation run by an illegal immigrant, according to federal prosecutors. What appeared to be a family pizza joint was actually hiding a massive drug distribution hub.

Kawal Preet Singh, a 50-year-old Indian national living illegally in the United States, was indicted Thursday on federal drug and firearm charges. Authorities uncovered more than 40 pounds of methamphetamine, three guns, and over $10,000 in cash during their investigation.

Federal prosecutors say Singh operated the Round Table Pizza restaurant in Dinuba, a Tulare County city about 30 miles southeast of Fresno, and used the business to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine. The case highlights ongoing concerns about illegal immigration and organized crime operations exploiting American communities.

Singh pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Thursday. He is not in custody. The Dinuba restaurant is now listed as permanently closed on Google.

“The employee involved in the reported incident had worked at this location for approximately one and a half months,” the company told local media.

Erin Mandzik, senior director of corporate communications for FAT Brands, Round Table Pizza’s parent company, said the restaurant was independently owned and operated. Mandzik claimed the local owners had no knowledge of the alleged illegal activity before it came to light and were fully cooperating with authorities.

Federal agents searched Singh’s home and the restaurant on August 18 as part of an investigation into Indian organized crime in California’s Central Valley, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California. The scope of the operation was staggering.

Investigators allegedly found approximately 13.8 kilograms—more than 30 pounds—of suspected methamphetamine at Singh’s home. Another roughly 4.9 kilograms, or nearly 11 pounds, was allegedly packed into five clear plastic bags inside Singh’s Hyundai Sonata parked at the restaurant.

Agents also seized a semiautomatic handgun and $11,800 in cash. Photographs released by the Justice Department showed two handguns allegedly seized during the investigation, including one with a teal-colored frame. Another image showed clear plastic bags containing a crystalline substance authorities identified as methamphetamine.

A federal grand jury charged Singh with distribution of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

The investigation reportedly began with a May tip about a suspected narcotics trafficker operating in Fresno and distributing controlled substances. Investigators later received information about a trafficker known as “Camy,” who was described as a Sikh Indian man involved in long-haul trucking.

“The information identified the narcotics trafficker as ‘Camy’ and described him as a Sikh Indian male involved in long-haul trucking,” an FBI affidavit said. “The suspect worked with a network of other Sikh Indian truck drivers to transport narcotics.”

Investigators developed evidence indicating that a network of truck drivers transported hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Mexico into the United States for an unidentified Mexican cartel. Singh has not been charged with a cocaine-related crime, but the connections raise serious questions about the extent of these criminal networks.

The Central Valley High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force later identified Singh as a subject of the investigation, federal prosecutors said. Search warrants signed August 13 covered Singh, his home, and the Dinuba restaurant. Five days later, agents allegedly watched Singh leave the restaurant and drive to his home before searching both properties.

Singh allegedly told investigators he had not sold methamphetamine for approximately two months and claimed he was storing the drugs for a friend. That excuse is unlikely to hold up in federal court.

Singh faces at least 10 years in federal prison if convicted of the drug charges. The firearm count could add at least five more years behind bars. Prosecutors emphasized that the charges are allegations and that Singh is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Singh’s next federal court hearing is scheduled for November 4. This case underscores the dangers of unchecked illegal immigration and the criminal enterprises that exploit America’s porous borders.

Our freedoms depend on staying vigilant.