​N.J. Doctor Among 8 Busted In Deadly Statewide Opiate Ring: AG​ [Patch PM]

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N.J. Doctor Among 8 Busted In Deadly Statewide Opiate Ring: AG

A New Jersey doctor and seven other people from six towns were busted Tuesday in a statewide opiate ring that left one person dead, according to authorities. >>> Read more on Patch.

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