[But Sheriff Robert Crowder said this case is new and different because the drugs came straight from Mexico instead of being bought from middlemen in West Palm Beach or Miami. That had the effect of bringing in much more money and product for the alleged dealers, who all also worked in the area as roofers or on construction crews, he said. Tips from confidential informants to community policing deputies led to the arrests.] It's an example of the outstanding work our unit is doing, ... We're making some headway.
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