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Sheriff Grady Judd, a no-nonsense Florida sheriff known for his tough talking and showmanship, announced the takedown of a drug-trafficking gang by donning the ringleader’s gold chain and bracelet during a press conference.

The Polk County sheriff wore the jewelry to drive home what he called the deadly consequences of so-called "low-level" drug dealing. He also held up seized guns to underline his point that dealers are armed and dangerous.

"I got their drip. I got their money. We got their guns. We got their dope," Judd said Friday, unveiling the results of a yearlong investigation that led to the arrests of 32 suspects in Bartow.

Judd identified Nathaniel "Nate" Donald, a repeat offender, as heading the network and s

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