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Mexican previously deported accused of trafficking drugs from South Salt Lake restaurant

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Investigators later obtained search warrants for Soto-Moya’s West Jordan home and the restaurant. At the restaurant, investigators allegedly recovered about 1,027 grams of heroin — more than two pounds — and 4,047 grams of cocaine, or nearly nine pounds.

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