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Atlanta man sentenced to prison for smuggling cocaine in fruit, electronics shipments
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points A package from Mexico contained about 119 pounds of cocaine, which was discovered by federal agents. A man has been sentenced to prison for his role in smuggling cocaine.
A man has been sentenced to prison for his role in smuggling cocaine. He pleaded guilty to several charges, including possession and money laundering, in April. The sentence is ten years in prison, followed by supervised release.
The case involved hundreds of pounds of cocaine hidden in various items. A package from Mexico contained about 119 pounds of cocaine, which was discovered by federal agents.
Further details about the case are available, including the method of smuggling and the investigation that led to the sentencing.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
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