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Costa Rican National Sentenced to 20 Years for Leading a Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and Fentanyl following Homeland Security Task Force Investigation
Aug. 21, 2026
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August 18, 2026
Costa Rican National Sentenced to 20 Years for Leading a Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and Fentanyl following Homeland Security Task Force Investigation
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