HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:

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Laredo pharmacist pays six figures to settle Controlled Substance Act violations

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HOUSTON - The owner of Martinez Pharmacy in Laredo has agreed to pay $750,000 to resolve allegations his pharmacy violated federal recordkeeping and dispensing requirements, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.