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Men Learn Fates for Plot to Transport High-Grade Marijuana to Rutgers

Two men have been sentenced for their roles in a plot to deliver marijuana to Rutgers University.

NJ.com reports that 32-year-old Jason Ho, of New York City, was sentenced to up to 23 months in prison Monday. Co-defendant 23-year-old Nirup Reddy, of Flemington, New Jersey, was sentenced to five years' probation. Both were charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana and conspiracy.

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Police say Ho and Reddy were paid to transport 80 pounds of high-grade marijuana from South Whitehall Township to Rutgers. Authorities say both men were stopped a short time after picking up the shipment and arrested on Aug. 12.

Prosecutors say Reddy cooperated with their investigation while Ho was uncooperative.

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