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Jail inmate from Central Islip busted for smuggling drugs

Police arrested a 33-year-old jail inmate from Central Islip for smuggling drugs in his rectum Wednesday. Police say Bruce Maldonado attempted to smuggle 30 bags of heroin and balloons filled with marijuana,

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Feb 2, 2006, 10:04 AM

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