PRESS RELEASE

Owner Of Smoke Shops In Bakersfield, Fresno And Visalia Pleads Guilty To Fraud Relating To The Sale Of Synthetic Drugs

May 15, 2014
… drugs intended for human consumption were packaged and sold without the labeling required by law and necessary to … transaction in property derived from drug trafficking to buy a time share in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. If convicted of the …
May 15, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Mississippi Man Sentenced for Smuggling Meth, Heroin Aboard Train

September 09, 2021
… C. Wimes to seven years and three months in federal prison without parole. Braison was remanded to federal custody … and heroin aboard a train from Los Angeles for delivery in St. Louis. Inside the suitcase, five bundles …
September 09, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Seven Individuals Face Drug Charges Following Multi-Agency Sting Operation

July 18, 2014
… heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis, were taken into custody without incident yesterday morning and appeared in Bond … apply. The two men have each been charged with one count of Delivery of Cannabis, a Class 3 Felony. Judge Sexton set …
July 18, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Leader Of Drug Ring Sentenced To More Than 8 Years In Prison For Trafficking Cocaine

February 11, 2016
… arrested the three defendants shortly after the drug delivery had been made. In announcing the sentence, Judge … of a federal facility. All federal sentences are served without the possibility of parole. Mateo Meraz is an …
February 11, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Kansas City Woman Sentenced To 30 Years For Large-Scale Cocaine Conspiracy

January 21, 2014
… District Judge Dean Whipple to 30 years in federal prison without parole. On Aug. 20, 2013, Grandison was found guilty … the trial indicated that Grandison was the conduit who made deliveries of cocaine to customers in the Kansas City area …
January 21, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Fresno Man Pleads Guilty To Interstate Drug Shipments

July 28, 2011
… of marijuana. Law enforcement officials then supervised the delivery of the marijuana to Merisier, Meca, and Pimentel in … remaining defendants are in federal custody and detained without bail. This case is the product of an extensive …
July 28, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

One Fresno Man And One Massachusetts Man Plead Guilty In Interstate Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy

September 12, 2011
… marijuana. Law enforcement officials then supervised the delivery of the marijuana to Merisier, Meca, and Pimentel in … two defendants are in federal custody and detained without bail. The actual sentence, however, will be …
September 12, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Trafficking Ringleader Craig Petties Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

August 23, 2013
… Division X Account @DEAAtlantaDiv Robert Murphy Domestic Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina Additional … network. This life sentence would not have been possible without the high-level of cooperation between federal, … Task (OCDETF) Program, which seeks to reduce the availability of drugs by disrupting and dismantling major …
August 23, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Mercury Targets Large-Scale Agricultural Marijuana Grows In Six Central Valley CountiesMore Than 400,000 Plants Eradicated Since March 2012

September 26, 2012
… “The success of this operation would not have been possible without the support of our state and local law enforcement … a property owner to rent, lease or otherwise make a place available for the cultivation or distribution of marijuana. … distribute marijuana may be forfeited to the United States without compensation, along with any proceeds of the illegal …
September 26, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Nine Charged Following Investigation into Manufacturing and Interstate Trafficking of Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl

March 29, 2023
… and by text message, using coded language as they discussed delivery of pill-pressing materials, possession and sale of … users who think they know the potency of the drugs they are buying. The sellers make a calculated decision to profit off …
March 29, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

St. Louis Area Doctors Accused of Illegally Administering Ketamine

January 11, 2024
… intravenous ketamine and a nasal spray version of the drug without authorization. Among businesses owned by Dr. Malik, … or actions. Due to the risks of the drug, Spravato is only available through REMS and must be administered under the …
January 11, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Two Former Western Colorado Doctors Indicted For Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances

August 09, 2011
… resulted in death. Jahani was arrested by federal agents without incident in Texas. Peper has yet to be … these health care benefit programs, in connection with the delivery of and payment for health care benefits, items and … allegedly prescribed controlled substances to patients without determining a sufficient medical necessity for the …
August 09, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Lowell Man Sentenced In Trafficking Conspiracy Involving Counterfeit Pills Containing Methamphetamine

May 20, 2022
… involving methamphetamine disguised as counterfeit Adderall pills. Vimoon Sortsoy, 29, was sentenced by U.S. … counterfeit prescription pills pressed to resemble Adderall that in fact contained methamphetamine in the …
May 20, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Clarence surgeon sentenced on drug charge and lying to the DEA

December 17, 2019
… to which he again falsely responded “no,” as Leone ordered Adderall XR, tramadol, and clonazepam for his own personal … the defendant ordered and received bulk quantities of Adderall XR, hydrocodone, both Schedule II controlled …
December 17, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Doctor, Physician Assistant Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining And Distributing Prescription Medicines

August 03, 2011
… was allegedly filling prescriptions for Percocet, Vicodin, Adderall, and Ativan pills at various pharmacies in the … individuals were allegedly filling prescriptions for Adderall, Percocet and Vicodin allegedly authorized by Dr. …
August 03, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Charges Announced Against Former Physician For Attempting To Distribute Controlled Pharmaceutical Prescriptions In Exchange For Sex

October 28, 2011
… Federal Charges Announced Against Former Physician For Attempting To Distribute Controlled Pharmaceutical … offering to trade various prescription drugs, such as Adderall, Norco, Percocet, Xanax, Vicodin, Ativan, Ritalin, …
October 28, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Ten Arrested In New York “Bath Salts” Round-Up

June 28, 2011
… salts" in total from the stores. During the undercover buys, certain of the defendants discussed how to ingest the … head shops represented that they continued to have the drug available for sale, and one defendant represented that he …
June 28, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Three New Telemedicine Rules that Continue to Open Access to Telehealth Treatment while Protecting Patients

January 16, 2025
… medical provider. Once a patient has had an in-person visit with a medical provider, the medical provider may prescribe … receive prescribed medications through telemedicine visits without ever having an in-person medical evaluation from a medical provider. The special registration is available to medical providers who treat patients for whom …
January 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans

August 30, 2022
… public of an alarming emerging trend of colorful fentanyl available across the United States.  Since August 2022, DEA … 10-15 grains of table salt, is considered a lethal dose.  Without laboratory testing, there is no way to know how much … of Americans between the ages of 18 and 45.  Fentanyl available in the United States is primarily supplied by two …
August 30, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Updated Results From DEA’s Largest-Ever Global Synthetic Drug Takedown Yesterday

June 26, 2013
… Smart About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Nationwide enforcement actions targeted dangerous new and emerging class … synthetic drug trafficking organizations that have operated without regard for the law or public safety.  These series … among teens and young adults, because they are easily available and, in many cases, they are more potent and …
June 26, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Twenty Seven Arrested in the Rio Grande Valley on Drug Charges

October 28, 2021
… Possession with Intent to Distribute, Manufacturing, and Delivery of Controlled Substance(s): Javier Medrano, age 30, … the public of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl …
October 28, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

25 Charged In Drug Trafficking Organization

November 17, 2015
… of controlled substances in Mexico. They discussed the availability and prices of methamphetamine and heroin, arranged for deliveries of the drugs and arranged for payment of drugs …
November 17, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA News: Huge Synthetic Drug Takedown

May 07, 2014
… Project Synergy Phase II continues attack on drug networks, sources of supply, global money flow hq050714-01.jpg … success of Project Synergy II could not have been possible without the assistance of our state, local and foreign law … among teens and young adults, because they are easily available and they are more potent and dangerous than …
May 07, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Major Indictment Targets Southeastern Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

November 28, 2022
… into the Caribbean. The primary conspiracy charge in USA v. Morales-Jimenez et. al , dubbed Operation Carpet … in Operation Carpet Ride spans nearly six years and thousands of miles as it tracked illegal drugs flowing into the … distribution in the Southern District. Each defendant in USA v. Morales-Jiminez et. al is charged with Conspiracy to …
November 28, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Indictment Targets Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Operation in Coastal Georgia Area

July 02, 2021
… Snowplow, the 29-page indictment in Operation Snowplow II, USA v. Gallegos et. al, charges 16 defendants with … Initial court appearances for the defendants charged in USA v. Gallegos et. al have been held, and all are awaiting …
July 02, 2021
STORY

Carfentanil: A Synthetic Opioid Unlike Any Other

May 14, 2025
… drug potency and profits, carfentanil has been found mixed with other drugs or pressed into pills that look like … from using illicit drugs, as they may contain carfentanil without your knowledge. Never take a pill that was not … emergency services immediately and administer naloxone, if available. Stay Informed : Understand the dangers of …
May 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Long Island Doctor Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison for Illegal Distribution of Oxycodone

May 25, 2023
… a highly addictive prescription painkiller, to 18 patients without a legitimate medical purpose. As part of the … Peace. “This Office remains committed to using all tools available to address the damage the opioid crisis does to … for oxycodone and hydrocodone pills to 18 of his patients without a legitimate medical purpose and outside the course …
May 25, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Odessa pharmacy and owner to pay $320,000 in civil penalties

December 02, 2020
… and had sold pseudoephedrine and ephedrine products without self-certifying as required by the Combat … and sell pseudoephedrine and ephedrine products without self-certifying. These requirements are intended to … said U.S. Attorney Sofer. “This office will use all available tools at our disposal, including civil remedies …
December 02, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Doctor Charged With Accepting Bribes in Exchange for Fentanyl

November 04, 2021
… sheets were forged. Gazi also prescribed high-dosage Adderall to a pharmacy owner who filled many of his Subsys … insurance providers for the prescriptions of Subsys and Adderall that he wrote, which were induced through …
November 04, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Milford Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution Charge

May 23, 2024
… including fake oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and fake Adderall pills containing methamphetamine, and other drugs, … 1,000 counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, counterfeit Adderall containing methamphetamine, and psilocybin …
May 23, 2024