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New York, New Jersey Authorities Arrest 18 in Cocaine Ring

The raids came after a seven-month investigation

Authorities in New York and New Jersey say they've broken up a cocaine distribution ring, arresting 18 people.

The New York State Police and prosecutors say multiple raids Thursday in Orange County in New York, Sussex County in New Jersey and surrounding counties netted two kilograms of cocaine, most of it in New Jersey.

The raids came after a seven-month investigation.

The suspects face a variety of charges, including narcotics trafficking and possession, conspiracy and money laundering.

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