Providence, RI: Postal Inspectors and Rhode Island HIDTA task force agents investigated an alleged drug trafficking operation charged with shipping packages containing cocaine from Puerto Rico to Rhode Island. Five individuals were charged with conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and using a communication facility (U.S. Mail) to commit a drug felony.
Five Charged as Cocaine Pipeline to Rhode Island Shutdown
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