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Illegal drug trade

Toys Served As Cover For Trio Accused Of Smuggling Drugs Into Massachusetts Toys Served As Cover For Trio Accused Of Smuggling Drugs Into Massachusetts
Toys Served As Cover For Trio Accused Of Smuggling Drugs Into Massachusetts Three individuals appeared in federal court in Boston for their roles in a conspiracy that allegedly moved numerous controlled substances across the county in boxes of children's items, federal officials said.  Denise Guyette, 29, of Woonsocket, RI, Gerardo Garza, 47, of Yuma, AZ, and Nathan Boddie, 38, of Pawtucket, RI, were each indicted on one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances on Friday, Feb. 17, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts reports.  The trio was allegedly involved in a nationwide conspiracy…
TREND: Fourth Large-Scale Marijuana Farm, With NYC Ties, Is Busted In Western Mass TREND: Fourth Large-Scale Marijuana Farm, With NYC Ties, Is Busted In Western Mass
Trend: Fourth Large-Scale Marijuana Farm, With NYC Ties, Is Busted In Western Mass For the fourth time in about six months, men from Brooklyn have been busted in Western Massachusetts for allegedly growing mass quantities of marijuana. On Monday, Jan. 11, around 8 a.m., police responded to a report of a possible fire with smoke coming out from the eaves of a roof at 24 West St. in Belchertown. When firefighters entered the home to investigate, they allegedly found a large-scale marijuana growing operation, WesternMass News is reporting. After obtaining a search warrant, law enforcement allegedly seized more than 800 marijuana plants, growing equipment, and $2,500. Huoq…