Tucson Man Sentenced To 19 Years For Delivering Heroin To Denver

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP/CBS4) - A man was sentenced to more than 19 years in prison for his acknowledged role in a Tucson-based heroin trafficking ring that sent drugs to Denver.

Victor Corral Jr., 36, of Tucson had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy with intent to distribute heroin and another charge.

During his guilty plea, he acknowledged overseeing distribution of heroin for the ring and coordinating drug shipments from Mexico to other American cities such as Portland, Oregon.

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