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Read More »Man found with 10 kilos of cocaine, thousands of fentanyl pills: Mobile Co. Sheriff
MOBILE, TX. (WKRG) — The US Marshall said they arrested a “significant drug trafficker” on Thursday and charged him with trafficking cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to a release. James “Jamie” Harris was also found with $52,920 in cash and two watches, according to photos provided to WKRG. Deputies said Homeland Security Investigations assisted in Harris’ arrest on Thursday, April …
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