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FBI: Dozens arrested in NY, NJ trash-hauling case

Authorities say the case involves the mob, and suspected are expected to be charged Wednesday

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The FBI says an investigation into extortion and other crimes in the garbage-hauling industry has led to dozens of arrests in New York and New Jersey.

They say the case involves the mob.

The arrests are in New York City and its northern suburbs, as well as in New Jersey.

The suspects are expected to be charged Wednesday in Manhattan federal court.

Further details were not immediately available.

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