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Wisconsin man sentenced on drug charges in Menominee County

Menominee, MI - A Wisconsin man has been sentenced on delivery of meth charges In Menominee County. Forty-two year old Bounliam Khidsukhum of Milwaukee, was found guilty in 41st Circuit Court in February for Delivery of Methamphetamine and as an habitual offender. He was sentenced last month to 15-to-45 years in prison.

In August of 2024, UPSET detectives began a negotiation with Khidsukhum, also known as The Booski King, for the purchase of a large quantity of meth. On September 5th, Khidsukhum was arrested at a gas station in Menominee County with 432 grams of methamphetamine. Prosecuting attorney Jeffrey Rogg says the amount of the drug seized is considerable, adding, quote – this investigation and prosecution wiped out a substantial connection between predatory drug suppliers and the citizens of Menominee County – end quote.

Rogg added that Khidsukhum is a Thai national and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, has been notified of his conviction.

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