A man released on a promise to appear in court after federal agents said he was caught with more than 65 kilograms of cocaine last month in Texas was arrested Sunday after attempting to board a flight to Japan, federal court records show.

Khan Le, who reportedly helped DEA agents nab another man last month at an Ann Arbor hotel, was scheduled to be arraigned Monday in federal court in Detroit on a charge of conspiracy to distribute cocaine.

He never showed, court records say, because Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained him Sunday in Chicago as he attempted to board a flight to Japan. Le had been out on a $25,000 unsecured bond set by U.S. Magistrate Judge R. Steven Whalen on April 12. The conditions of his bond restricted his travel to Minnesota and Michigan. His bond has been revoked.

According to court records, he was arrested during a traffic stop on April 8 in Texas, where officers said they found a large quantity of cocaine in his car. Agents initially said 77 kilograms were recovered, but an indictment alleges he had 66 kilograms.

Investigators say he agreed to deliver the cocaine on April 11 to Mach Tan Le at an Ann Arbor hotel. Agents were at the hotel and arrested Mach Tan Le.

It's unclear whether the men are related.

Mach Tan Le pleaded not guilty Monday to conspiracy to distribute cocaine and has agreed to be detained as he awaits trial.

Lee Higgins covers crime and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at (734) 623-2527 and email at leehiggins@annarbor.com.

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