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Drug trafficking-puppies vet sentenced for implanting heroin in puppies as drug mules
Posted: Updated:NEW YORK (AP) - A veterinarian who surgically implanted liquid heroin in puppies on behalf of Colombian drug traffickers has been sentenced to prison in New York.
U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue in Brooklyn and other law enforcement officials say Andres Lopez Elorez received a six-year sentence on Thursday.
The U.S. government says Elorez leased a farm in Medellin, Colombia, where he raised dogs and surgically implanted bags of liquid heroin in nine puppies for importation.
Elorez pleaded guilty in September to conspiring to import heroin into the United States.
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3-alarm fire destroys two-story building in Cypress Hills
3-alarm fire destroys two-story building in Cypress Hills
A three-alarm fire tore through a building in Cypress Hills Sunday afternoon.A three-alarm fire tore through a building in Cypress Hills Sunday afternoon.Forecast: Storm bringing slushy snow and rain
Forecast: Storm bringing slushy snow and rain
A storm is bringing some slushy snow and rain to the borough overnight and into early Monday, and there's another chance for some snow in the forecast.A storm is bringing some slushy snow and rain to the borough overnight and into early Monday, and there's another chance for some snow in the forecast.Man shot in front of restaurant while horrified diners watched
Man shot in front of restaurant while horrified diners watched
A man is recovering after being shot in front of a Flatlands restaurant while horrified diners looked on.A man is recovering after being shot in front of a Flatlands restaurant while horrified diners looked on.Group calls on Brooklyn Botanic Garden to offer free admission all year
Group calls on Brooklyn Botanic Garden to offer free admission all year
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is facing pushback from one group after announcing it will be ending most of its free admission times during the spring and fall.The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is facing pushback from one group after announcing it will be ending most of its free admission times during the spring and fall.Disgraced ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner released from prison
Disgraced ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner released from prison
Disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner has been released from federal prison in Massachusetts.Disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner has been released from federal prison in Massachusetts.Window shattered at Bushwick synagogue
Window shattered at Bushwick synagogue
A window was shattered at a Bushwick synagogue during Shabbat.A window was shattered at a Bushwick synagogue during Shabbat.Mayor: Amazon should have tried to win critics over
Mayor: Amazon should have tried to win critics over
Mayor Bill de Blasio says Amazon proved its critics right by canceling its planned New York City campus rather than trying to win the critics over.Mayor Bill de Blasio says Amazon proved its critics right by canceling its planned New York City campus rather than trying to win the critics over.Neighborhood Brief for 2/17
Neighborhood Brief for 2/17
Neighborhood Brief for 2/17Witness says sandwich sparked bodega stabbing; 2 hurt, 2 arrested
Witness says sandwich sparked bodega stabbing; 2 hurt, 2 arrested
Two people were hospitalized and another two are in police custody in connection to an early morning stabbing in Bed-Stuy that a witness says was sparked by a sandwich.Two people were hospitalized and another two are in police custody in connection to an early morning stabbing in Bed-Stuy that a witness says was sparked by a sandwich.Police: 78-year-old man missing, last seen on Feb. 8
Police: 78-year-old man missing, last seen on Feb. 8
Police say they're searching for a 78-year-old Bushwick man that went missing on Feb. 8.Police say they're searching for a 78-year-old Bushwick man that went missing on Feb. 8.
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Westminster Kennel Club's annual dog show trots into New York
Westminster Kennel Club's annual dog show trots into New York
Photos from the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Piers 92/94 in February, 2019 in New York City.Photos from the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Piers 92/94 in February, 2019 in New York City.Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
A lot of big acts are coming to the Barclays Center.
A lot of big acts are coming to the Barclays Center.
61st annual Grammy Awards
61st annual Grammy Awards
Photos from the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.Photos from the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.2019 Jones Beach Summer Concert Lineup
2019 Jones Beach Summer Concert Lineup
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2019.
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2019.
Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum
Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum
The exhibit opens to the public on Feb. 8 and closes on May 12.The exhibit opens to the public on Feb. 8 and closes on May 12.Your 2019 Brooklyn Valentine's Day Photos
Your 2019 Brooklyn Valentine's Day Photos
Celebrate the one you love this Valentine's Day! Share your photos with us.Celebrate the one you love this Valentine's Day! Share your photos with us.Just Married in Brooklyn
Just Married in Brooklyn
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
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Things To Do
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.