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<p>SCRANTON &#8212; A Luzerne Borough man was recently sentenced to five years in federal prison on a firearms offense.</p><p>Dennis Couvertier, 45, previously pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking activity.</p><p>U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion also ordered that Couvertier serve three years on probation following his release from prison.</p><p>Couvertier was arrested in June 2015 for selling cocaine, authorities say.</p><p>After searching his home, investigators seized a .45-caliber semi-automatic Taurus pistol and a 9 mm Smith and Wesson semi-automatic pistol, along with over 40 rounds of ammunition.</p><p>Investigators also seized $2,916 in cash and various paraphernalia and drug-packaging materials.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Patrick Kernan</p><p>pkernan@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Patrick Kernan at 570-991-6386 or on Twitter @PatKernan</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Luzerne Borough man sentenced to federal prison on weapon charge