19 indicted on drug charges in Palm Beach Co.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Nineteen people have been indicted on federal drug charges in Palm Beach County.

The U.S. Attorney's Office announced the indictments Wednesday on heroin and cocaine trafficking charges.

Authorities told the South Florida Sun Sentinel that four defendants remain at large. Another 15 were arrested and will make their initial appearances Thursday in federal court.

Seventeen of the defendants face up to 20 years on a charge of possession with intent to distribute heroin. Others could face 10 years to life.

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