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6,257 Pounds of Unused Medication Collected in Arizona

May 09, 2025
… out on a semi-regular basis, safe disposal options are available year-round. Nearly 17,000 pharmacies, hospitals, … DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day .     Diversion Division Take …
May 09, 2025
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DEA Recognizes 2025 National Fentanyl Awareness Day with Debut of Faces of Fentanyl Online Exhibit

April 25, 2025
… DEA Recognizes 2025 National Fentanyl Awareness Day with Debut of Faces of Fentanyl Online Exhibit April 25, … [1] DEA will recognize National Fentanyl Awareness Day with extended DEA Museum hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. this … www.dea.gov/onepill .   The materials on this website are available for public use.  If you would like to submit a …
April 25, 2025
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 22, 2022
… are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to April 30 collection sites. Year-round receptacles are available at more than 13,000 pharmacies, hospitals, police …
April 22, 2022
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

May 06, 2019
… and collection sites SAN DIEGO and IMPERIAL, Calif. – With enthusiastic participation nationwide, DEA and its law … of law enforcement partners, collection sites. Together with these local, state, tribal and federal partners – more …   Complete results for DEA’s spring Take Back Day are available at www.DEATakeBack.com . Video of DEA’s Take Back …
May 06, 2019
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Maryland law enforcement officials announce new, nationwide MS-13 tip line

December 03, 2019
… to highlight the tipline was presented and is now available for use. “This new tipline adds to our tool box in … to call the FBI so the FBI can help them.  The PSA is available for download on You Tube and has captions enabled …
December 03, 2019
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DEA Joins with Families Across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin to Increase Awareness about the Dangers of Fentanyl

November 22, 2022
… information on national drug threats and resources available to enhance local prevention efforts. If you are … and submit it to familyoutreach@dea.gov . DEA has resources available to help parents and care givers talk to kids about …
November 22, 2022
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DEA Arizona holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction & reduce overdose deaths

April 27, 2022
… are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at  www.DEATakeBack.com  for easy reference to … epidemic in the United States. Year-round receptacles are available at more than 13,000 pharmacies, hospitals, police …
April 27, 2022
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 19, 2022
… United States. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to April 30 collection sites. Year-round receptacles are available at more than 13,000 pharmacies, hospitals, police …
April 19, 2022
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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. to pay $1.5 million to settle Civil Penalty Claims for violation so the Controlled Substance Act

June 28, 2018
… the resolve by this Office and the DEA to use all available tools to address this crisis at every level and reduce the availability of highly addictive, dangerous drugs.” “This …
June 28, 2018
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Money Laundering Scheme Exposed

November 01, 2005
… Cristina Arismendi-Ordaz aka Jennifer Brown, no age available, of Murray; German Mauricio Solarte, age 24 of … Columbian nationals living in Utah. Andres Becerra no age available, of Provo was not arrested and is believed to be …
November 01, 2005
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DEA Issues Warning Over Counterfeit Pills

May 21, 2021
… state, and local law enforcement partners, examining all available reporting details surrounding overdose deaths to … DEA urges the community to share information concerning the availability of any synthetic opioids as they surface within …
May 21, 2021
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Drug Enforcement Administration And Discovery Education Announce Finalists In 1st Annual Operation Prevention Video Challenge

May 08, 2017
… behind addiction and its impact on the brain and body. Available at no cost, the initiative’s resources help … of the participants on a job well done!” “We proudly join with the DEA to congratulate the teen finalists of the first … and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the …
May 08, 2017
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DEA And Discovery Education Name Operation Prevention Video Challenge PSA Winners

May 24, 2017
… behind addiction and its impact on the brain and body. Available at no cost to users, the initiative’s resources … and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the …
May 24, 2017
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Repeat Drug Offender Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Conspiracy

December 02, 2024
… sentenced to 15 years and eight months in federal prison without parole. On April 15, 2024, Dame pleaded guilty to … sentenced on Sept. 30, 2024, to 25 years in federal prison without parole. Jill M. Matthews, 46, of Ozark, was …
December 02, 2024
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Man on Parole for Drug Trafficking Sentenced for Trafficking Meth

July 16, 2024
… 61, was sentenced July 16 to 15 years in federal prison without parole. Durbray admitted that he participated in a … from Durbray in April 2019. On April 24, 2019, a deputy with the Greene County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department stopped a …
July 16, 2024
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Four Co-defendants Sentenced for Meth Conspiracy

December 19, 2023
… Wimes. Naylor was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole. Schull was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison without parole. Hern was sentenced to five years in federal prison without parole. Hagan was sentenced to two years of …
December 19, 2023
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Guns and Heroin Result in 10+ Years in Prison

November 01, 2023
… Greg Kays to 10 years and six months in federal prison without parole. On May 31, 2022, Hicks pleaded guilty to … sentenced on Oct. 10, 2023, to 17 years in federal prison without parole after pleading guilty to his role in the … sentenced on Oct. 26, 2023, to 12 years in federal prison without parole after pleading guilty to his role in the …
November 01, 2023
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Previously Convicted Felon Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl, Heroin

June 15, 2023
… Previously Convicted Felon Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl, Heroin June 15, 2023 St. Louis … June 14, to 12 years and 11 months in federal prison without parole. On Nov. 8, 2022, Stewart pleaded guilty to … sentenced on Dec. 2, 2022, to 34 years in federal prison without parole. Co-defendant Antwanae L. Morgan, 32, of …
June 15, 2023
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Kansas City Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearms

June 28, 2022
… Judge Greg Kays to 15 years and one month in federal prison without parole. On Jan. 6, 2022, Snow pleaded guilty to one … sentenced on Jan. 21, 2022, to nine years in federal prison without parole. Larson pleaded guilty and was sentenced on April 15, 2022, to five years in federal prison without parole. The Drug Enforcement Administration …
June 28, 2022
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Springfield woman sentenced to 17 years for meth conspiracy, illegal firearms

January 27, 2021
… Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 17 years in federal prison without parole. Law enforcement officers seized a total of … and was sentenced to 204 months in federal prison without parole. Co-defendant Jacob B. Piatchek, 26, of … guilty and was sentenced to four years in federal prison without parole. Co-defendants Jason L. Thomas, 42, Robin L. …
January 27, 2021
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Maryland Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone

January 11, 2022
… employment with PTMS, Aburime wrote oxycodone prescriptions without a legitimate medical need and outside the scope of … oxycodone to patients when there was no legitimate need and without considering alternative treatment options.  Aburime … also agreed that she increased oxycodone dosage over time without a medical justification. Co-defendant Thomas Charles …
January 11, 2022
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Bowie Maryland Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone

January 11, 2022
… employment with PTMS, Aburime wrote oxycodone prescriptions without a legitimate medical need and outside the scope of … oxycodone to patients when there was no legitimate need and without considering alternative treatment options.  Aburime … also agreed that she increased oxycodone dosage over time without a medical justification. Co-defendant Thomas Charles …
January 11, 2022
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South Florida pain management doctor sentenced to 17 ½ years in prison for illegally dispensing opioid drugs and bond jumping

November 26, 2019
… South Florida pain management doctor sentenced to 17 ½ years in … now serve years in prison for dispensing pain medications without a legitimate medical purpose and fueling the opioid … dispensing controlled substances, opioid pain medications, without a legitimate medical purpose. According to evidence …
November 26, 2019
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Former Georgia Medical Examiner And Seven Others Federally Indicted For Opioid Distribution

March 02, 2018
… For example, Burton prescribed opioids to individuals without thoroughly examining them, and on occasion, without ever meeting them at all.  Co-defendants Jennifer … of the normal course of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose-from July 2015 to …
March 02, 2018
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Doctor Operating Pill Mill In Pompano Beach Arrested

June 15, 2017
… one count of conspiracy to dispense a controlled substance without authorization by law. If convicted, each of the … and provided prescriptions of controlled substances without proper medical examination for which he received … and 64,000 morphine pills. All pills were prescribed without medical necessity.  DEA agents obtained an …
June 15, 2017
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Perry County Pharmacist Arrested On Federal Drug Charge

January 28, 2015
… Arrested On Federal Drug Charge January 28, 2015 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 … of prescription medications to persons who obtained them without a valid prescription. When a pharmacist knowingly …
January 28, 2015
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Doctor And Wife Guilty Of Tax Evasion; Millions Of Amphetamine Based Pills Illegally Dispensed At Area Weight Loss Clinics

January 08, 2013
… substances as weight loss medications to patients without performing physical examinations or any medical tests, and without reviewing patients’ records, obtaining a complete … level, purchased controlled substances at the clinics without any of the appropriate medical protocols. The guilty …
January 08, 2013
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Merrick Doctor Arrested For The Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone To An Undercover Police Officer

October 08, 2014
… Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Doctor issues prescription without legitimate medical need BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Michael … for oxycodone to an undercover Nassau County Police Officer without a legitimate medical purpose in exchange for … to pad his bank account. Doctors who issue prescriptions without a legitimate medical need are violating the law and …
October 08, 2014
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Former Alexandria Doctor Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Distribute Oxycodone

February 12, 2013
… each month. Wade frequently issued these prescriptions without conducting a physical examination, without reviewing prior medical records, and without establishing a treatment plan. During this time, …
February 12, 2013
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National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in Charges against 601 Individuals Responsible for over $2 Billion in Fraud Losses

June 28, 2018
… Results in Charges against 601 Individuals Responsible for over $2 Billion in Fraud Losses June 28, 2018 … and conspiring to distribute hydrocodone and tramadol without a legitimate medical purpose. In the Eastern … documents related to this announcement will shortly be available here:  …
June 28, 2018