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Pensacola Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Interstate Drug Trafficking Operation

December 05, 2025
… stop this individual from continuing to flood our streets with deadly drugs. My office will continue to deliver … was caught at a Greyhound Bus Station in Houston, Texas, with approximately 10 kilograms of methamphetamine and one … crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent …
December 05, 2025
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Armed Baldwin County Methamphetamine Dealers Sentenced to Prison

November 13, 2025
… admitted that he had sold several pounds of methamphetamine with Buchanan. While searching Crook’s trailer, agents found … which have long fueled violence and instability within our borders. In performing this work, the HSTF places … crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent …
November 13, 2025
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Communities Across Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois Dispose of 25,726 Pounds of Unwanted Medications at DEA Take Back Day

November 04, 2025
… “Take Back Day not only provides community members with a safe place to dispose of unneeded prescription … “We encourage you to use this opportunity to open dialogue with your friends and family about the consequences that can … for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  www.dea.gov/TakeBackDay .  ### Take Back Day …
November 04, 2025
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

November 03, 2025
… for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available on DEA’s  Take Back Day  page. ### Take Back Day …
November 03, 2025
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Bristol, Tennessee, Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years for Fentanyl Distribution Related to an Overdose Death

August 07, 2025
… a term of three years. As part of the plea agreement filed with the court, Nathan Hunter Whitaker agreed to plead guilty to an information charging him with one count of distributing a quantity of … state, and federal law enforcement partners, will use all available resources to investigate and prosecute those who …
August 07, 2025
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Wilson Man Sentenced to 10 Years on Fentanyl and Firearm Charges

April 25, 2025
… November 11, 2024, to conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing fentanyl, possession with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a mixture … www.dea.gov/onepill .  The materials on this website are available for public use. Follow DEA Atlanta on X and …
April 25, 2025
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Halifax County Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Distributing Narcotics in Halifax County

April 25, 2025
… convictions for drug distribution, including possession with intent to distribute heroin from 2013 and possession of … in 2022. Additionally, Covington has a prior robbery with a dangerous weapon conviction from 2014. Daniel P. … www.dea.gov/onepill .  The materials on this website are available for public use. Follow DEA Atlanta on X and …
April 25, 2025
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Charleston Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl and Cocaine

April 23, 2025
… prison after pleading guilty to conspiring and possessing with intent to distribute 5 kilograms of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and being a felon in … www.dea.gov/onepill .  The materials on this website are available for public use. Follow DEA Atlanta on X and …
April 23, 2025
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DEA to announce comprehensive strategy to address heroin, opioid crisis in the greater New Orleans area

April 11, 2019
… and St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.   Speakers will be available for media interviews at the conclusion of the …
April 11, 2019
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Federal and Local Law Enforcement Announce New Public Education Campaign to Highlight Danger of Fentanyl – “Death in Disguise”

January 26, 2023
… in Disguise Press Conference.jpg Fentanyl Pills graphic with agency logos.png Inland Empire Fentanyl Awareness … today includes the wide release of the PSA in conjunction with the launch of a widespread engagement program that will … include trainings by DEA special agents on the widespread availability of fentanyl on social media sites, the …
January 26, 2023
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Violent Drug Dealers Who Attempted to Shoot and Kill a Spokane Police Officer Sentenced to Decades in Prison

March 28, 2025
… at the sentencing hearing, on December 11, 2021, an officer with the Spokane Police Department (SPD) observed Wynecoop, who was driving a white Dodge Charger with no license plates, fail to use a turn signal. SPD … every day they suit up and start their shifts. The ready availability of fentanyl and other controlled substances in …
March 28, 2025
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Bronx Gang Member Charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, and Racketeering

June 24, 2022
… and disorder in our city, and we are using every means available to get them off our streets. As demonstrated by …
June 24, 2022
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Pharmacy owner charged with illegally distributing oxycodone and operating a health care fraud and kickback scheme

September 12, 2019
… continue to work with our law enforcement partners, and all available resources will be used to thoroughly investigate …
September 12, 2019
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

October 23, 2018
… said Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon. “If we reduce the availability of those unused or expired medications through …
October 23, 2018
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DEA Breaks Ground on New Laboratory in New Hampshire

August 28, 2024
… laboratory will serve the entire New England region with quick analysis on seizures, which will lead to drug … 30% involve methamphetamine. DEA continues to use every available asset to combat the synthetic drug threat. This … partners. Given the volume of evidence and time associated with transportation to these regional locations, pivoting to …
August 28, 2024
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year of Removing Unneeded Medications from Communities

April 26, 2024
… (571) 362-2942 Miami.Training@dea.gov MIAMI – Together with its law enforcement partners, the Drug Enforcement … medicines to get high or feel numb, or mixing medicine with illicit drugs or alcohol.  According to The Substance … are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to …
April 26, 2024
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Six indicted in drug conspiracy that included production and distribution of power synthetic opioid

June 12, 2019
… States Attorney General’s drug strategy to reduce the availability of drugs by disrupting and dismantling major …
June 12, 2019
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Additional Affiliates of Ghost Face Gangsters Street Gang Plead Guilty to Federal Charges

March 22, 2019
… States Attorney General’s drug strategy to reduce the availability of drugs by disrupting and dismantling major …
March 22, 2019
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Two More Defendants Arrested During 2023 Joint Enforcement Operation in Carlsbad Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Offenses

February 28, 2024
… which has not been scheduled. According to publicly available court records, on March 5, 2023, Moore took …
February 28, 2024
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U.S. Attorney and Federal Law Enforcement Officials Assemble with State Law Enforcement Officers and Local Dignitaries in Show of Unity Against Fentanyl Trafficking in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco

November 02, 2023
… drug traffickers at all levels.  Every legal resource available to us must be used to deter and disrupt the …
November 02, 2023
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28 Charged in Winchester, VA Cocaine Operation

September 12, 2006
… took control of 80 to 90 percent of the crack cocaine trade within the city of Winchester,” said United States Attorney … the flow of these illegal drugs and the violence that comes with them.” “With today’s indictments and arrests, ATF and … controlled Cartwright’s Recreation Center and made it available for use by drug traffickers for the storing and …
September 12, 2006
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U.S. Attorney, DEA, Montrose County Sheriff and Montrose Police Chief announce major drug enforcement action

January 16, 2020
… scale drug problems.” “The DEA recognized the increased availability of methamphetamine in the Montrose area two …
January 16, 2020
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Gulf Coast health care fraud strike force expanded to include Eastern District of Texas

November 18, 2020
… Coast Strike Force and look forward to working together with them and with our law enforcement partners to protect the people of … then returned the vials to the drug stock where they were available for administration to patients. Harris admitted …
November 18, 2020
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Five Residents Of Valencia And Socorro Counties Arrested On Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Charges

July 01, 2011
… Five Residents Of Valencia And Socorro Counties Arrested On Federal Methamphetamine … Carlos A. Briano Recruiter Name Elizabeth Borruel (915) 832-6000 ElPasoSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … our resources and is beginning to make an impact on the availability of drugs in our area. Yesterday’s joint …
July 01, 2011
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DEA’s Albuquerque Office Spearheads New Mexico’s Multi-Agency Participation In Nationwide Synthetic Drug Takedown

May 09, 2014
… be on notice that law enforcement agencies will utilize all available resources to hold them accountable for their …
May 09, 2014
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Intelligence Report Addresses Marijuana Grow Houses In Colorado

June 22, 2016
… has released a new Intelligence Report titled “” available on the DEA.gov website. The report was produced by …
June 22, 2016
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Four Pharmacy Technicians Charged With Stealing And Selling Prescription Drugs

October 04, 2011
… enforcement to get the most from the very limited resources available in these difficult economic times,” said Chief …
October 04, 2011
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Owner And Employees Of Indiana Medical Center Charged With Multiple Felony Counts

April 19, 2013
… Charging Informations and Affidavits for Probable Cause are available upon request. The Howard County Prosecutor’s …
April 19, 2013
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Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera Faces Charges In New York For Leading A Continuing Criminal Enterprise And Other Drug-Related Charges

January 20, 2017
… approved a request by the United States to proceed with prosecution on the charges filed in the Eastern … Loera’s narcotics enterprise. Guzman Loera is also charged with using firearms in relation to his drug trafficking and … This prosecution demonstrates that we will apply all available resources to dismantle the leadership of dangerous …
January 20, 2017
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Operator Of Venetian Resort In Las Vegas Agrees To Return Over $47 Million After Receiving Money Under Suspicious Circumstances

August 27, 2013
… Operator Of Venetian Resort In Las Vegas Agrees To Return Over $47 Million After … explanation for the transaction after examining the available facts.” The Bank Secrecy Act requires casinos with …
August 27, 2013