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Two Charged in Maryland Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracy

Federal charges have been filed in the District of Maryland in a developing drug trafficking case.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 19, 2026, 9:53 a.m. ET
Can Quan Xu, also known as "Shawn," and Zebin Liu have been in the with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and conspiracy to launder money, according to reporting by The Maine Wire. The case remains open and developing. Prosecutors say Xu ran a New York hub that took Maryland drug cash, laundered or moved it, and paid a supply chain of growers and traffickers, according to reporting by The Maine Wire. Liu was paid to receive shipments, package and distribute marijuana, and move bulk cash, working directly for Xu as part of the conspiracy. The matter is at the charging stage and remains undecided. Charges are allegations, and the accused are presumed innocent.

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