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First Fentanyl Distribution Resulting in Death Conviction in Western District of Louisiana

January 17, 2025
… and Cox were charged in an indictment in April 2022 with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury, possession with intent to distribute heroin, using or maintaining drug … were found between Hassell and Thompson concerning the delivery of fentanyl. The text messages showed that the two …
January 17, 2025
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Five Plead Guilty to Drug, Firearms, and Immigration Offenses

July 30, 2024
… 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov JACKSON, MS– Five individuals with ties to Mexico have pled guilty over the past month to … to purchase firearms and machine gun conversion devices for delivery to Mexico. According to court documents, Rosendo … in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. He …
July 30, 2024
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Co-Conspirator in Idaho Drug Ring Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl

July 18, 2024
… including Dana.  On June 20, 2023, Lee communicated with Dana and arranged to have him distribute approximately … station parking lot located in Jerome, Idaho, where he met with the undercover officer. During the drug transaction, … offenses, including four prior felony offenses involving delivery of a controlled substance, two burglaries, and an …
July 18, 2024
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New Britain Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Cocaine

May 14, 2024
… On August 1, 2022, investigators conducted a controlled delivery of the package in New Britain and observed … several additional suspicious packages associated with Ramos-Acevedo and, on August 11, 2022, observed … United States, to addresses in Connecticut associated with Ramos-Acevedo.  On August 25, 2022, investigators …
May 14, 2024
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Fourth Honduran National Extradited to the U.S. in Prosecution of Tenderloin District Drug Trafficking Organization

May 09, 2024
… originally charged by criminal complaint on July 29, 2019, with charges that he participated in a conspiracy to … charging documents describe how Viera-Chirinos was involved with the organization.  For example, the complaint alleges … Viera-Chirinos also admitted that he made at least one delivery of drugs to a co-conspirator and described how he …
May 09, 2024
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California Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Cocaine to Connecticut

April 13, 2024
… On August 1, 2022, investigators conducted a controlled delivery of the package in New Britain and observed … several additional suspicious packages associated with Ramos-Acevedo and, on August 11, 2022, observed … United States, to addresses in Connecticut associated with Ramos-Acevedo.  On August 25, 2022, investigators …
April 13, 2024
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Career Offender Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl Pills and Powder Days After Leaving Prison

April 03, 2024
… June 19, 2019, and November 5, 2019, he arranged for the delivery of fentanyl, on three occasions delivering more …
April 03, 2024
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Four Men Charged for Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy, Bribing U.S. Mail Carrier

August 20, 2021
… indictment, if Minor was not able to obtain the package for delivery he would inform Miller, who would then dispatch an …
August 20, 2021
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New Britain Man Involved in Coast-to-Coast Drug Trafficking Pleads Guilty

January 25, 2024
… On August 1, 2022, investigators conducted a controlled delivery of the package in New Britain and observed …
January 25, 2024
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California Kingpin Found Guilty of Directing Drug Enterprise

November 07, 2022
… the conspirators, Jacobo set prices, determined methods of delivery and payment, and approved any suggestions made …
November 07, 2022
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President Biden Releases National Drug Control Strategy to Save Lives, Expand Treatment, and Disrupt Trafficking

April 21, 2022
… drug traffickers’ financial networks, supply chains, and delivery routes, including on the internet.” “President … towns to big cities, I have traveled nationwide meeting with people who have been hit particularly hard, and partnering with local leaders to find ways to save lives in our …
April 21, 2022
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New Reward Offered for the Capture of Jian Zhang

August 30, 2021
… New Reward Offered for the Capture of Jian Zhang August 30, 2021 Miami Contact … Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2100 North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 United States Miami … the United States through the mail or international parcel delivery services.  The controlled substances and controlled …
August 30, 2021
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Announcement of Southeast Michigan Regional Strike Force

September 25, 2018
… to extensive terms of incarceration related to the delivery of controlled substances which caused the death of …
September 25, 2018
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Laredo-Based Kingpin With Ties To Los Zetas Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

December 12, 2011
… millions of dollars in drug proceeds back to Mexico for delivery to the Gulf Cartel/Zetas. During recorded …
December 12, 2011
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Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Dismantles Drug Trafficking Organization Responsible For Transporting Drugs And Money Between Puerto Rico-Culebra-St Thomas

April 01, 2014
… from the buyers in Puerto Rico and would coordinate the delivery of the money to the sellers in St. Thomas. Once the …
April 01, 2014
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DEA: Kenyan Drug Traffickers Arrive In US To Face Charges

January 31, 2017
… with narcotics importation offenses based on their delivery of 99 kilograms of heroin and two kilograms of …
January 31, 2017
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Operation Spiderweb Snags Cocaine, Meth, Weapons And Over $1 Million In Cash

January 20, 2011
… of tires that were then either placed on or inside drug delivery vehicles. As part of today's takedown, agents …
January 20, 2011
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Major Cocaine Supplier For The East Coast Extradited From Puerto Rico To New York City: Six Charged In Long-term Investigation

November 29, 2017
… Frank A. Tarentino III Domestic New York state with offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long … of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor charges Gautier-Rios with Conspiracy in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of … network watched for the parcels and intercepted them upon delivery. Through the wiretap investigation, agents …
November 29, 2017
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Operation Kruz Control Delivers Major Action Against Large Scale Marijuana Trafficking Organization

December 17, 2013
… desert area near San Simon and Willcox, Arizona for further delivery to Tucson and Phoenix.  "DEA and its partners are …
December 17, 2013
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Underground Steroid Distribution Ring Busted Raw Steroid Materials From China; 11 Search Warrants; Cash, Bank Accounts And Weapons Seized

April 18, 2014
… members of the ring who assisted in the production and delivery of steroids, the receipt of multiple parcels …
April 18, 2014
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Major Takedown Of Western New York Narcotics Pipeline Investigation Leads To Indictment Of 25 Individuals In Erie County Court; Seizures Of Over Half A Million Dollars In Heroin And Cocaine

May 13, 2016
… of cocaine to Buffalo wrapped as a birthday gift, for delivery to Gonzalez, when he was stopped in the parking lot …
May 13, 2016
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Bowie Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 23 Years In Federal Prison For $108 Million Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Conspiracies

July 13, 2016
… to Ford-Bey in Temple Hills, Maryland.  A controlled delivery of the boxes from the truck was arranged.  On …
July 13, 2016
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Mitchellville Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Conspiracies

December 02, 2014
… to Ford-Bey in Temple Hills, Maryland.  A controlled delivery of the boxes was arranged.  On August 17, 2012, law …
December 02, 2014
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Baltimore Drug Kingpin Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison

February 03, 2014
… in a hidden compartment.  Authorities made a controlled delivery of the heroin in September.  Johnson retrieved the …
February 03, 2014
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DEA St. Louis Division joins Kiwanis to "Crush Drugs" in St. Charles County

July 30, 2020
… their lifetime, they had taken prescription pain medicine without a doctor’s prescription or differently than how a …
July 30, 2020
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Jefferson County Doctor, Staffers Accused of Conspiracy, Health Care Fraud

July 08, 2024
… StLouisDiversionOutreach@dea.gov ST. LOUIS – A doctor with an office in St. Louis and two employees have been … so patients could obtain controlled substances without being evaluated or having their medical records …
July 08, 2024
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Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Bringing Cocaine to Kansas City from Texas

June 07, 2024
… of which $308,472 was cash deposits. Harris also gambled with proceeds from his drug trade. Records received from … mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison without parole, up to a sentence of 40 years in federal …
June 07, 2024
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Physician Sentenced after Taking Bribes from Drug Manufacturer

September 13, 2022
… Stephen R. Bough to one year and one day in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Halley to pay … the visit and issue the pre-signed prescriptions, all without Halley conducting an examination of the patient. …
September 13, 2022
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Owner and Employees of Alleged Pill Mill Facing Federal Indictment

March 05, 2021
… substances outside the scope of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose.  According to the … medical record; increased the customer’s dosage over time without a medical justification; falsified urine drug test …
March 05, 2021
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Nurse Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Prescription Scheme

February 02, 2024
… controlled substances in the names of individuals without lawful authority. As an APRN and DEA registrant, … prescriptions for promethazine with codeine and oxycodone without any medical evaluation. Ryder received cash and …
February 02, 2024