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Man Nabbed For Cocaine Distribution In Massachusetts, Feds Say
A Massachusetts man was convicted by a federal jury of distributing nearly one kilogram of cocaine.
Julio Rivera, age 47, of Worcester, was convicted on Thursday, Sept. 2, following a three-day jury trial of distribution and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, according to the US Attorney's Office.
In October 2018, a federal investigation into co-conspirator Melvin Burgos intercepted numerous communications between Burgos and co-conspirator William Torres arranging to obtain one kilogram of cocaine from Rivera, the US Attorney's Office said.
On Thursday, Nov.…