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Fentanyl distributor who used the dark web and crypto currency sentenced to 30 years in federal prison

… manufactured and distributed oxycodone laced with deadly fentanyl - over 350,000 such pills - to people … Hydrocodone  pills laced with fentanyl, four kilograms of Adderall pills laced with  methamphetamine, five kilograms … laced with fentanyl                         359,553 pills Adderall laced with methamphetamine             342,551 …
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Four South Arkansas Men Sentenced To A Total Of Over 31 Years For Unrelated Drug Trafficking Offenses

… Street Crimes Unit arranged for multiple controlled buys of suspected crack cocaine in October, 2013 from the … of methamphetamine for $12,500 or $13,000 for the CI to buy. Bennett then instructed the CI to come to his residence …
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New, Dangerous Synthetic Opioid in D.C., Emerging in Tri-State Area

June 01, 2022
… Division brought local news outlets into their regional laboratory to see and discuss a dangerous class of drugs they are … after a lab test, so people don't realize they're buying them until it's too late. “We want to get this info …
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Leader of Major Alabama Drug-Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Life in Prison

… Mobile area. Federal agents captured Thomas coordinating with his drug suppliers and other DTO members via … Thomas and one of his drug suppliers about coordinating a delivery of bulk cocaine from Houston Texas, to Mobile. On … crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent …
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DEA Washington Division Saw a Surge of Over 250% in Fentanyl Pill Seizures in 2023

… include synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, are widely available throughout the DEA Washington Division area of … Mexico. The drugs are transported into our area by parcel delivery services, tractor trailers, and personal or rental …
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Multi-Kilogram Cocaine Distributor Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

… of cocaine, valued at an estimated $570,000, through a delivery service from an address in Puerto Rico to an … Orlando. On January 19, 2022, security specialists at the delivery service company detected the cocaine shipment and … On January 21, 2022, an undercover officer posed as a delivery driver and delivered a fake package to the address …
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Two Sentenced To 6 Years In Federal Prison For Conspiring To Traffic Crystal Methamphetamine

… - (603) 628-7411 Vermont Burlington - (802) 951-2900 The delivery of 9 kilos of crystal meth was orchestrated from … in this matter who orchestrated the shipment and delivery of crystal meth to Massachusetts from California … deliver the vehicle to a residence in Randolph, Mass. Upon delivery of the vehicle, agents observed a vehicle owned by …
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Money laundering charges added in international marijuana conspiracy to grow marijuana in Sacramento and Placer Counties houses

… charged in 2017 in a scheme to use money from China to buy houses to grow marijuana, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. … to wire transfer approximately $870,000 from China to buy six houses for growing marijuana or to pay off the …
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Ross Ulbricht, The Creator And Owner Of The “Silk Road” Website, Found Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court On All Counts

… 682-6256 Silk Road was used by more than 100,000 users to buy and sell hundreds of kilograms of illegal drugs and … Silk Road, a hidden website designed to enable its users to buy and sell illegal drugs and other unlawful goods and … Silk Road - a clandestine global marketplace that offered buyers and sellers of illegal goods and services a promise …
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Judge sentences Wentzville man to 10 years in fentanyl case

… was addressed. On July 12, 2019, a UPS employee attempted delivery of the decoy package. A person within the residence … McRoberts inside the residence during the decoy package delivery and watched him leave. McRoberts returned later to …
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Methamphetamine trafficker receives 10 years in federal prison

… Hanover County Narcotics Detectives arranged a controlled delivery of 12 ounces of methamphetamine from a source in … it was discovered that Newland had made two prior deliveries of methamphetamine to New Hanover County during …
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Newport News Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Receiving Over 200 Kilograms of Cocaine

… area. Between June and October 2016, King received four deliveries of cocaine that arrived in hidden compartments of … operated by a co-conspirator in Newport News, to receive deliveries and provide money for the purchase of … their California suppliers. In June 2016, King received a delivery of 70 kilograms of cocaine at his home in Hayes, …
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Florida man sentenced to 84 months in prison for trafficking multiple kilos of cocaine into Rhode Island

… intercepted and seized by U.S. Postal Inspectors prior to delivery to the intended recipients. The two men were … Inspectors identified cocaine in the package prior to delivery and removed the controlled substance. In its place … drug trafficking activities, a package addressed for delivery to a residence in Cumberland that contained …
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Operation Fraud Street Mafia Results Announced: Nine Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Attempted Tax Fraud

… Fraud Street Mafia Results Announced: Nine Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Attempted Tax Fraud February 23, … is no longer a place where violent criminals can operate without consequence.” “I applaud the work of our California … California. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the ERC became available as a refundable federal tax credit for employers …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

… in the case, between June and July 2021, four controlled buys of cocaine and fentanyl were made from Rutherford. Based on the buys, a search warrant was obtained and executed on July 15, …
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Two Men Sentenced On Meth Charges

… 2014, the defendant engaged in the practice of “smurfing,” buying small quantities of pseudoephedrine, at local … process, Fagan engaged in the practice of “smurfing” (buying small quantities) at local pharmacies. The …
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San Francisco Man Sentenced To 151 Months For LSD And Ecstasy Trafficking Offenses

… ecstasy that was delivered to an undercover DEA agent in a buy-bust operation, and that Mr. Cook was arrested on the day of the buy-bust operation, wearing a backpack containing 630 grams …
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Portland Man Charged With Being A Felon In Possession Of A Firearm

… to the complaint, Okot possessed a Springfield Armory USA Model SA XD-9 subcompact handgun that was recovered from … Police Departments.  A criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless proven …
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DEA Announces Intent To Schedule Kratom

DEA Announces Intent To Schedule Kratom August 30, 2016 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Stamford Man Admits Trafficking Marijuana, Agrees To Pay $200,000 To Resolve Forfeiture Case

… government $200,000 to resolve a related civil forfeiture ( USA v. 15 Mead Street, Stamford, Connecticut, 3:14cv645 ). …
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Laredo Pharmacist Pays Six Figures to Settle Controlled Substance Act Violations

… operator and pharmacist-in-charge. The pharmacy registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration March 19, 2003, and … prescriptions for controlled substances that practitioners without a legitimate medical purpose allegedly issued. They … supply of controlled substances and listed chemicals is available for legitimate medical, scientific, research and …
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San Diego Doctor Pays $200,000 to Resolve Allegations that He Wrote Illegitimate Opioid Prescriptions

… San Diego Doctor Pays $200,000 to Resolve Allegations that He Wrote … that Dr. Wynn wrote opioid prescriptions to patients without a legitimate medical purpose and/or outside the … have consistently demonstrated, we will continue to use all available tools to combat the serious opioid epidemic.” …
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DEA Releases 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment

… orchestrated by these cartels. DEA will continue to use all available resources to target these networks and save … sedative xylazine have increased the harms associated with fentanyl.   Seizures of fentanyl, in both powder and … recruit and train couriers, and deliver drugs to customers without having to meet face-to-face. This new age of digital …
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DEA Announces Settlement with Morris & Dickson Co., LLC

… company shipped potentially suspicious orders to customers without resolving red flags of diversion or reporting the … information on these actions and related processes is available here . # # # Diversion Division …
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Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

… is of the utmost importance to us and we couldn’t do it without the communities’ support and participation.”  DEA … DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) .                     …
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Federal Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Prohibiting Tampa-Area Clinic from Distributing Opioids and Other Prescription Drugs

… Civil Division. “The Department of Justice will use all available tools to stop the illegal distribution of … writes prescriptions for powerful opioids and other drugs without a legitimate medical basis and despite obvious signs …
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Justice Department Obtains Temporary Restraining Order to Prevent Tampa-Area Physician from Writing Opioid Prescriptions

… “The Department of Justice will use every enforcement tool available under the Controlled Substances Act to protect our … of Florida. “Physicians who prescribe these dangerous drugs without legitimate medical cause violate not only the law, …
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Leader of Transnational Money-Laundering Network Pleads Guilty

… crime. This plea and sentence would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of our federal law enforcement … operating within our borders, and we will use every tool available in our mission to protect the American people.” …
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Laredo Deputy Constable Pleads Guilty To Accepting Bribe

… a telephone call from Garcia confirming that he would be available on Oct. 22, to conduct the escort. On Oct. 22, … Garcia faces a maximum punishment of 20 years incarceration without parole and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is expected …
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Richard McNeal Hillman Sentenced To 188 Months On A-PVP (a.k.a. “Gravel” Or “Flakka”) And Firearm Charges

… awake for days; hostility and having exceptional strength without apparent fatigue.  These characteristics of the drug … It is simply one of the most dangerous and addictive drugs available anywhere.  I am proud of the hard work expended by …