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Authorities catch narcotic trafficking fugitive

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CLEVELAND (Toledo News Now) -

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force has announced the capture of fugitive Anthony Smith.

Smith was wanted by the U.S. Marshals and FBI for trafficking narcotics. He is a member of a large drug ring responsible for distributing cocaine in and around Cleveland.

Anyone with information about a fugitive or his whereabouts should contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or text the keyword "WANTED" and "tip" to 847411. Tipsters can remain anonymous. Reward money is available.

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