Sheriff Office Captain Convicted In 'Codfather' Smuggling Case

A Massachusetts sheriff's office captain has been convicted of helping a fishing magnate known as "The Codfather" smuggle profits of an illegal fishing scheme to Portugal.

The U.S. attorney's office says Jamie Melo was convicted Monday of conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States and structuring the export of monetary instruments.

Defense attorney Gary Pelletier says Melo maintains his innocence and plans to appeal. Melo was acquitted of bulk cash smuggling.