Police Seize 44.5 Lbs. of Marijuana in Massachusetts

Street value of the marijuana is estimated at $220,000

More than 44 pounds of marijuana has been seized by federal and local authorities.

Milford police say Joseph Ruggiero, 23, of Milford, Massachusetts, was arrested on a drug trafficking charge.

Police estimated the street value of the marijuana, which came in at 44.5 pounds, at approximately $220,000.

It's unclear if Ruggiero has an attorney.

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