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Nebraska federal courts are 'destination' for meth, U.S. Attorney says

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15.7 pounds of meth seized

Lancaster County sheriff's deputies seized more than 15 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on U.S. 77 on Sunday, March 2.

Federal court district of Nebraska

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