12 individuals admit to involvement in 2022 drug ring

Twelve defendants have been convicted in connection with a multi-county drug ring in the Hudson Valley that was discovered in 2022. New York District Attorney Letitia James announced the convictions, which included charges of conspiracy, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal sale of a controlled substance. The individuals involved were found to be trafficking cocaine and pills, as well as possessing illegal guns. The arrests stemmed from an 11-month investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force, which resulted in the recovery of over $1.3 million in narcotics, Read the full article here

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