A man was convicted in federal court on Thursday of leading a drug trafficking ring responsiblefor distributing cocaine and marijuana throughout central Ohio.
Maurice Williams, also known as "Papa Joe" was found guilty of 30 counts, including thecontinuing operation of a criminal enterprise and several counts related to possession anddistribution of drugs, a news release from the U.S. Attorney's office said.
More than 30 people were arrested in February 2009 as part of "Operation Georgia Peach," whichended a year-long investigation into the drug trafficking ring, 10TV News reported.
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The operation was named because Williams, 34, trafficked drugs between Georgia and Ohio, the FBIsaid.
Williams was ordered to forfeit cash, vehicles and firearms seized during the investigation.
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