Demetrius Flenory
Encyclopedia
Demetrius Flenory better known in many Atlanta circles as Big Meech, is an American
convicted drug trafficker, one of the two founding leaders of the Black Mafia Family
drug trafficking organization. At the height of his career, Flenory became the highest-earning black
drug lord
in US history.
shortly into the 21st century, eventually extended as far as Los Angeles
and Atlanta and was involved in large-scale trafficking of cocaine
throughout the United States from 1990 through 2005.
. He is currently incarcerated in the USP Atlanta prison, with a projected release date of February 25, 2032.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
convicted drug trafficker, one of the two founding leaders of the Black Mafia Family
Black Mafia Family
The Black Mafia Family , was a drug--trafficking organization originally based in Detroit, Michigan. Founded by the Flenory Brothers , the organization began in the late 1980s. By the year 2000, they had established multi-kilogram cocaine distribution cells in cities throughout the United States...
drug trafficking organization. At the height of his career, Flenory became the highest-earning black
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
drug lord
Drug lord
A drug lord, drug baron or kingpin is the term used to describe a person who controls a sizable network of persons involved in the illegal drugs trade. Such figures are often difficult to bring to justice, as they might never be directly in possession of something illegal, but are insulated from...
in US history.
Career
He co-founded a drug distribution organization in Detroit in the late 1980s with his younger brother Terry "Southwest T" Flenory. The organization, which became known as the Black Mafia FamilyBlack Mafia Family
The Black Mafia Family , was a drug--trafficking organization originally based in Detroit, Michigan. Founded by the Flenory Brothers , the organization began in the late 1980s. By the year 2000, they had established multi-kilogram cocaine distribution cells in cities throughout the United States...
shortly into the 21st century, eventually extended as far as Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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and Atlanta and was involved in large-scale trafficking of cocaine
Cocaine
Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. The name comes from "coca" in addition to the alkaloid suffix -ine, forming cocaine. It is a stimulant of the central nervous system, an appetite suppressant, and a topical anesthetic...
throughout the United States from 1990 through 2005.
Arrest
Flenory was arrested in 2005 and had been sentenced to a total of 30 years by 2008 for drug trafficking and money launderingMoney laundering
Money laundering is the process of disguising illegal sources of money so that it looks like it came from legal sources. The methods by which money may be laundered are varied and can range in sophistication. Many regulatory and governmental authorities quote estimates each year for the amount...
. He is currently incarcerated in the USP Atlanta prison, with a projected release date of February 25, 2032.
Further reading
- "Hustlaz Ambition: BMF’s Big Meech", 24 February 2009, The SourceThe Source (magazine)The Source is a United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture, founded in 1988. It is the world's second longest running rap periodical, behind United Kingdom-based publication Hip Hop Connection. The Source was founded as a newsletter in 1988...