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Hipolito Rivera is facing drug charges after police seized 17 pounds of pot from his Norwich home, June 9, 2010.

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Police seize 17 lbs of pot in Norwich

One man arrested

Updated: Wednesday, 09 Jun 2010, 2:47 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 09 Jun 2010, 2:47 PM EDT

    Norwich, Conn. (WTNH) - Police in Norwich have arrested a city man after they seized 17 pounds of marijuana from his home.

    Hipolito Rivera, 36, has been charged with possession,  sale of a controlled substance near a school and operating a drug factory.

    Police say they obtained a warrant after receiving tips from the public.

    Rivera is being held on a $250,000 bond and is due in court June 10.
     

     

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