DEA Archived Press Releases

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Temple, Texas Aryan Brotherhood Associate Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison For Her Role In Methamphetamine Distribution Operation To Date, 30 Individuals Have Been Sentenced To Federal Prison In Connection With This Investigation

WACO, Texas - In Waco, a federal district judge sentenced 35-year-old Temple, TX, resident and Aryan (AB) associate Amanda Petrie to 20 years in federal prison for her role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division, Acting United States...
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Judge Sentences Bus Passenger For Smuggling Heroin

LAREDO, Texas - A 29-year-old Laredo woman has been ordered to federal prison following her conviction of conspiracy and possession with the intent to distribute more than one kilogram of methamphetamine, announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. A...
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25 Arrested This Week In Round Up Centered On Alien Smuggling Operation

SAN ANTONIO - This week, federal, state and local authorities arrested 23 individuals indicted for their role in an undocumented alien smuggling scheme operating in Eagle Pass, Crystal City, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde, San Antonio, Laredo, Dallas and surrounding areas in Texas. Authorities also arrested two other individuals on related federal...
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DEA Atlanta Division Office Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

ATLANTA - Daniel R. Salter, the Special Agent in (SAC) of the DEA Atlanta Field Division announced that the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place September 26th from 10 am-2 pm local time. As with the previous nine Take-Back events, sites will be set up throughout communities nationwide...
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DEA Charlotte District Office Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - William F. Baxley, Jr., the Assistant Special Agent in (ASAC) of the DEA Atlanta Field Division announced that the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place September 26th from 10 am-2 pm local time. As with the previous nine Take-Back events, sites will be set up...
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DEA Columbia District Office Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Robert Murphy, the Assistant Special Agent in (ASAC) of the DEA Atlanta Field Division announced that the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place September 26th from 10 am-2 pm local time. As with the previous nine Take-Back events, sites will be set up throughout communities...
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DEA Nashville District Office Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Michael J. Stanfill, the Assistant Special Agent in (ASAC) of the DEA Atlanta Field Division announced that the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place September 26th from 10 am-2 pm local time. As with the previous nine Take-Back events, sites will be set up throughout...
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Final Defendant Sentenced For Heroin Transaction At Federal Prison Visitation

BEAUMONT, Texas - A 31-year-old Houston woman has been sentenced for bringing prohibited drugs into a federal prison in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today. Janet Tapia pleaded guilty on Apr...
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Desai Sentenced For Distribution Of “Ice” And Possession Of Multiple Firearms

COLUMBUS, Ga. - Michael J. Moore, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announced that Nimesh Vijay Desai, age 33, of Columbus, Georgia was sentenced today by the Honorable Clay D. Land, Chief United States District Judge in Columbus, Georgia. Mr. Desai was sentenced to serve 130 months...
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Federal Jury Convicts Texas Couple Of Drug And Money Laundering Conspiracies

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Aldo Villarreal, 46, of McAllen, Texas, was found guilty today by a federal jury of conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine and marijuana, and conspiracy to commit money laundering, announced David Rivera, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee. Villarreal’s wife, Juana Edith Vela-Salinas, 41...