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Four Ecuadorian Nationals Trafficking Over 700 Kilos of Cocaine, Intercepted

March 05, 2021
… more than five kilograms of cocaine onboard a vessel without nationality. If convicted, they face a mandatory …
March 05, 2021
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Meth “mules” plead guilty in 23-kilo bust on I-75

December 18, 2020
… consequences – federal prosecution and federal prison without parole,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Leary. “I want to …
December 18, 2020
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Two Albuquerque Men Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking Offenses

December 19, 2023
… to take both men into custody. Ramirez was arrested without incident. Aragon attempted to flee but was quickly …
December 19, 2023
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Umar Koon Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges

December 20, 2023
… seized $1,500 in cash from Koon’s person. Koon was held without bail on state charges until December 6, when he was …
December 20, 2023
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Reseda Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Selling Dozens of ‘Ghost Guns’ and Pound Quantities of Meth

November 03, 2023
… count of engaging in the business of dealing in firearms without a license. He has been in federal custody since …
November 03, 2023
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Unsealed Indictment Charges Connecticut Man with Trafficking Guns and Fentanyl in Rhode Island and Connecticut

October 04, 2023
… him with engaging in the business of dealing in firearms without a license and conspiracy to distribute 40 grams or …
October 04, 2023
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Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Federal Firearms Offenses

September 20, 2023
… agents executed the search warrant, Garcia was arrested without incident and a search of his residence revealed …
September 20, 2023
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New Hampshire Doctor Indicted for Unlawfully Distributing Opioids and Benzodiazepines

September 19, 2023
… outside the usual course of professional practice, and without a legitimate medical purpose.  He recently …
September 19, 2023
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Woonsocket Man Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Federal Prison for Role in a Conspiracy that Trafficked Dozens of Kilos of Cocaine

August 25, 2023
… court in December 2015 on a charge of carrying a pistol without a license. The case in U.S. District Court is being …
August 25, 2023
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DEA Announces Proposed Rules for Permanent Telemedicine Flexibilities

February 24, 2023
… of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder without an in-person evaluation or referral from a medical …
February 24, 2023
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 21, 2020
… susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Together with our partners, we are not only holding National … unwanted, unused, and expired prescription medications.” “With America in the grips of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we’re … other ways they can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs without having to leave their homes. Both the U.S. Food and …
October 21, 2020
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Local Man Sent to Prison After Helping Traffic Over 250 Kilograms of Meth in Gas Tank

July 12, 2023
… on a vehicle Rodriguez was driving after he switched lanes without signaling. They soon discovered Rodriguez had …
July 12, 2023
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DOJ and Lincoln Pharmacy in Tacoma Settle Allegations the Pharmacy Failed to Follow the Controlled Substances Act

February 28, 2023
… pharmacies from filling prescriptions written by providers without prescribing authority for those substances.  The DEA …
February 28, 2023
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South Florida Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Unlawfully Dispensing Narcotics

January 11, 2023
… by any demonstrable medical need and were therefore without any legal basis.  An expert medical witness called …
January 11, 2023
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High-Ranking Aryan Circle Gang Leader and Member Sentenced on Racketeering-Related Violations

December 08, 2022
… are required to follow the orders of higher-ranking members without question. Evidence presented at trial demonstrated …
December 08, 2022
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Fentanyl Trafficker Found Guilty

October 28, 2022
… was found in the backseat. Both defendants were arrested without incident. The drugs were tested by the DEA …
October 28, 2022
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Man Who Rammed SUV into Police Charged With Drug and Gun Crimes

May 06, 2022
… at the time was flashing red and blue.  He was apprehended without further incident and transported to a police …
May 06, 2022
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Las Cruces psychiatrist pleads guilty to unlawfully prescribing opioids

March 28, 2022
… outside the course of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose. From July 8, 2016, …
March 28, 2022
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Fourteen People Charged with Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl, and Cocaine in Racine, Wisconsin

November 19, 2020
… and ultimately the outcome, would not have been possible without the collaborative effort of local, state, and …
November 19, 2020
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Two Pharmacy chains pay civil monetary penalties to resolve alleged violations of the Controlled Substance Act

September 09, 2019
… the distribution or dispensing of a controlled substance without a valid prescription.  A valid prescription for a …
September 09, 2019
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DEA and Attorney General Kilmartin announces $300,000 settlement with Rite Aid for filling prescriptions of Schedule III controlled substances in excess of statutory maximums

December 31, 2018
… for officers to safely field test suspected narcotics without risk of contamination. In addition to the monetary …
December 31, 2018
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day scheduled for October 26

October 24, 2019
… National Prescription Drug Take Back Day scheduled for October 26 October 24, 2019 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us … Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 7300 World Communications Drive Omaha , NE 68122 United States … a friend or relative or took them from a friend or relative without asking.   Now in its 10th year, the National …
October 24, 2019
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Former Jacksonville healthcare worker sentenced to five years in federal prison for opioid distribution conspiracy

June 23, 2020
… Rader had access to her employer’s prescription pad. Without her employer’s knowledge, Rader sold fraudulent …
June 23, 2020
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Local pharmacist pleads guilty to unlawful distribution of oxycodone

April 27, 2020
… (those who had never been previously prescribed opiates) without consulting with the prescribing physician or the …
April 27, 2020
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Five Indicted in Scheme to Defraud Investment Banking Firm

April 20, 2006
… an order, bearing the forged signature of a FBW customer without the customer’s knowledge or consent, directing the …
April 20, 2006
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Federal Grand Jury Returns Superceding Indictment Against Members of Major Drug Organization

December 13, 2003
… all of the defendants face a maximum sentence of life without the possibility of parole. Additionally, six of the …
December 13, 2003
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31 Indicted For Operating A Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Enterprise

June 18, 2004
… purchase life insurance policies on individuals without those individuals’ knowledge, and collected on these …
June 18, 2004
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Violent Drug Gang Indicted in Baltimore

April 01, 2003
… areas. Of course, such successes would not be possible without the "Target Initiative". The investigation started …
April 01, 2003
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Local Drug Arrests International Drug Nexus

August 01, 2003
… in Northwest Washington, D.C. All arrests were made without incident. Additionally, five other defendants-Julian …
August 01, 2003
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Hollywood-based Craigslist drug dealer named in federal criminal case alleging fentanyl sale that resulted in a fatal overdose

December 07, 2018
… his initial court appearance that day, he was ordered held without bond by a United States Magistrate Judge. This case …
December 07, 2018