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Updated: Tuesday, 24 Jul 2012, 6:01 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 24 Jul 2012, 7:51 AM EDT
NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) - Several suspected drug dealers in Newport had a rude awakening early Tuesday morning. Police arrested them as part of a major drug sweep in the city.
Only Eyewitness News was there as police carried out the raid in various parts of the city.
Following a five-month undercover operation focusing on street-level drug dealing in Newport, police said they obtained 31 arrest warrants and five search warrants.
In all, 19 suspects, accused of dealing crack cocaine, cocaine, marijuana, and prescription drugs, were arrested Tuesday. Authorities said investigators also seized several vehicles and cash during the sting.
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