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Men arrested with 100 pounds of cocaine


Published: March 24, 2008 at 3:31 PM
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CINCINNATI, March 24 (UPI) -- Police in an undercover sting operation in Ohio arrested three men who allegedly had in their possession at least 100 pounds of cocaine valued at $10 million.

An undercover anti-drug task force made up of sheriff's deputies and the Cincinnati police on Sunday morning arrested Valentin Espinoza, Felipe Reyes and Samuel Rodriquez, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported.

Authorities charged the men with conspiracy to distribute and for possession of illegal substances. Reyes faces additional charges for allegedly selling more than a half-pound of heroin to undercover police.

The men are being held without bail.



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