Connecticut man who ran pot distribution ring gets 6 years
BRIDGEPORT — A Connecticut man who distributed large amounts of marijuana throughout the state has been sentenced to serve six years in prison.
The New Haven Register reports 30-year-old Ivo Silva-Silveira, of Waterbury, was sentenced Monday to a 14 years with six to serve and the remainder suspended. Silva-Silveira had previously pleaded guilty to transportation with intent to sell over a kilogram of marijuana and possession of marijuana with intent to sell.
Police say a narcotics task force arranged for a marijuana purchase with Silva-Silveira last year after receiving information about his drug ring. Authorities say Silva-Silveira met with task force members and was arrested.
Prosecutors say police found 20 pounds of pot in Silva-Silveira's truck and more marijuana and cash at his apartment.
Silva-Silveira said he acknowledged his mistakes.
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Information from: New Haven Register, http://www.nhregister.com
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