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Meriden Man Sentenced On Cocaine Trafficking Offenses: Feds
Investigators made two controlled purchases of cocaine from the man while he was released on bond, according to officials.

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Investigators made two controlled purchases of cocaine from the man while he was released on bond, according to officials.

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Recent arrests by the Hamden Police Department. All charges are allegations and not convictions.
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