A California man, 60-year-old Parampreet Singh from Davis, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following his leadership role in a significant cross-border drug trafficking operation. The operation involved the distribution of multiple controlled substances, including cocaine, heroin, opium, and ketamine. In addition to his prison term, Singh has been ordered to forfeit $2 million as part of his sentencing.
Singh's sentencing was announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office after he pled guilty to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute these drugs. The ruling was made by a U.S. District Judge, highlighting the serious nature of his involvement in the organized drug trafficking conspiracy.
According to court documents, Singh was identified as the leader and organizer of a conspiracy that orchestrated large-scale drug transactions primarily in Canada. Prosecutors reported that Singh and several co-conspirators operated this scheme from California, utilizing encrypted cellphone applications to facilitate narcotics deals. Their operation spanned a significant period from October 2020 to April 2021.
During this timeframe, Singh and his associates coordinated sales to undercover officers, resulting in the transaction of approximately 10 kilograms of cocaine, 1.5 kilograms of opium, two kilograms of ketamine, and multiple samples of heroin. These deals collectively generated revenues amounting to around $637,600 CAD and $75,190 USD, directly from transactions conducted both in Canada and Sacramento, California.
Furthermore, prosecutors highlighted that between September 2020 and April 2021, Singh and his co-conspirators frequently offered significant quantities of drugs for sale. This included up to 100 kilograms of cocaine, 25 kilograms of heroin, 100 kilograms of opium, and an extensive amount of 200 kilograms of ketamine.
Singh pleaded guilty to the conspiracy charge on September 9, 2025, which reflects his acknowledgment of the charges against him in a court of law. The investigation that led to his conviction was spearheaded by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), with crucial assistance from several law enforcement agencies, including Homeland Security Investigations, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), York Regional Police (YRP), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and the Placer County Special Investigations Unit.
Among the co-defendants involved in this case, Amandeep Multani, 38, from Roseville, California, also pleaded guilty on December 13, 2022. In exchange for his cooperation with U.S. authorities, Multani was sentenced to time served on December 10, 2025, after spending more than four years and eight months in custody.
In contrast, another co-defendant, Ranvir Singh, 43, from Sacramento, was found guilty by a jury on October 15, 2025, for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and ketamine, along with one count of cocaine distribution. He is currently scheduled to be sentenced on December 1, 2026. Prosecutors indicate that Ranvir Singh faces severe penalties, including a maximum statutory penalty of life imprisonment and a potential fine of up to $10 million. The ultimate sentence will be determined by the court, which will take into account federal sentencing guidelines and other pertinent statutory factors.
This case exemplifies the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking organizations and underscores the severity with which the U.S. judicial system treats those involved in such illegal operations. Singh's lengthy prison sentence and the forfeiture of assets serve as a warning to others involved in similar activities.
