DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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Peoria woman sentenced to 12 years for distributing fentanyl resulting in the death of a man

PHOENIX – The DEA announces the sentencing of Fany Madrigal-Lopez, 45, to 12 years in prison and five years of supervised release, following a hearing in federal court yesterday. Madrigal-Lopez previously pleaded guilty in April 2018, to two federal drug charges, including the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death. The...
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DEA investigators seeking answers in small Tennessee town

CELINA, Tenn. -- DEA investigators this week conducted inspections at several pharmacy locations in the Clay County, Tennessee town of Celina, following an inquiry into irregular patterns of pill purchases from drug distribution companies. DEA is now investigating possible criminal activity involving the illicit diversion of controlled prescription pharmaceuticals at...