DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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Former Leader of the Violent “Clan Del Golfo” Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty to Engaging in a Continuing Criminal Enterprise and Other Related Charges

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Dairo Antonio Úsuga David, known by various aliases, including “Otoniel,” pleaded guilty today to running a continuing criminal enterprise—the Colombian paramilitary and multibillion-dollar drug organization known as the “Clan del Golfo” (CDG). Úsuga David also pleaded guilty to related drug distribution charges. When sentenced, Úsuga David will...
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DEA Houston Field Division Partners with Houston Area School Districts to alert parents on the dangers of fentanyl

HOUSTON - Amid the growing fentanyl epidemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration Houston Field Division created an initiative to educate the youth and parents on the threat of fentanyl through partnering with several area school districts. DEA Houston Field Division, in partnership with Friendswood ISD, Pearland ISD, Clear Creek ISD, Alvin...
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Women Sentenced for Trafficking Cocaine through the Eastern District of Texas

BEAUMONT, Texas– Two women have been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Tina Gilder, 40, of Houston, and Gina Moreno, 29, of...
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Buffalo Man and Woman Found Guilty to Cocaine Charge

BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jose A Solis-Pizzaro, 43, and Mirelys Camacho Betancourt, 27, both of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to attempt to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20...
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Liverpool Man Sentenced for Drug and Firearm Crimes

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Dionel Hall, 43, of Liverpool, New York, received an 84-month prison sentence as a result of his convictions for possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, and unlawfully possessing a firearm as a felon. United States...
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South Texas Woman Sentenced for Trafficking over $1M in Crystal Meth and Black Tar Heroin

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 28-year-old Mission woman has been sent to prison following her conviction of possession with the intent to distribute more than 31 kilograms of meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Cristina Inez...
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Buffalo Man Going to Prison on Fentanyl Charge

BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Sherron Kye, 39, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and 4-ANPP, was sentenced to serve 40 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy C. Lynch, who handled...
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Mexican Women Sent to Prison for Smuggling Heroin Balls in Potato Chip Bags

LAREDO, Texas – Two women residing in Monterrey, Mexico, have been ordered to federal prison for their roles in importing nearly 1000 grams of heroin, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Maria Luisa Hernandez-Alanis, 41, and...
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Shelby County Woman Sentenced for Federal Drug Trafficking Violations

BEAUMONT, Texas– A Center woman has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Ingrid Yaresi Balderas De Leon, 28, pleaded guilty on July...
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Four Gun Traffickers Charged with Selling Over 50 Firearms in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, a seven-count indictment was unsealed charging David Mccann, Tajhai Jones, Raymond Minaya, and Calvin Tabron with allegedly conspiring to illegally traffic more than 50 firearms. Mccann and Minaya are also charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent...