DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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Leader Of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced In Federal Court Defendant Receives 25 Years In Prison

LAFAYETTE, LA. - Demetrio Regalado, AKA “Dee” 24, leader of a drug trafficking organization based out of Vermilion Parish, was sentenced January 23, 2011 to 25 years in prison and five years supervised release following imprisonment. The sentence is a result of Regalado’s plea of guilty to conspiracy to possess...
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Los Angeles Street Gang Targeted In Federal Racketeering Indictment

LOS ANGELES, CA - A joint federal-state law enforcement operation this morning led to the arrest of 27 people linked to a Lennox street gang, some of whom are named in a federal racketeering indictment that alleges the gang is a criminal enterprise that has engaged in violent crimes, extortion...
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Lead Defendant In Massive Gang Case Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Wide-Ranging Drug Trafficking Activities

LOS ANGELES, CA - The lead defendant in a federal RICO indictment that was brought as part of the nation’s largest-ever gang sweep was sentenced today to 30 years in federal prison for helping coordinate the racketeering activities of the Varrio Hawaiian Gardens street gang and distributing large quantities of...
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Operation “Chronic Problem" Results In Federal Charges Against Nevada Marijuana Dispensary Operators

LAS VEGAS, NV - Federal charges have been filed against 15 individuals alleging they were distributing marijuana in violation of federal and state law through the operation of storefront medical marijuana businesses, announced Daniel G. Bogden, United States Attorney for the District of Nevada. Federal and local authorities arrested 12...