Man from DR Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Conspiracy Charges

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Man from DR Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Conspiracy Charges

A man from the Dominican Republic pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Friday.

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