DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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Miami Woman Arrested on Fentanyl Charge Following Traffic Stop in Jamestown

BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross and Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge, New York Division, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced today that Elina Martinez, 64, of Miami, FL, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute, and distribute, 400 grams...
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Approximately 32,000 Fentanyl Pills Seized at JFK Airport Hotel: Two Men from California Arrested

NEW YORK - A multi-month investigation of fentanyl trafficking into New York City resulted in the seizure of approximately 32,000 fentanyl pills in the vicinity of a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, and the arrest of two individuals. The pills carry an estimated street value of...
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Major Multi-Drug Seizure of Over 250 Pounds of Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, Crystal Meth and Counterfeit Pills in the Bronx

NEW YORK – A court authorized search of an apartment in the Mount Hope neighborhood of the Bronx resulted in the seizure of approximately 110 kilograms of heroin, fentanyl and cocaine, plus 50 pounds of a substance believed to be crystal meth and up to 75,000 counterfeit pills believed to...