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Sutter Facilities Agree to Pay $3.2 Million to Resolve Alleged Controlled Substances Act Violations

… in protecting the public and that responsibility starts with strict compliance to the Code of Federal Regulations,” … the United States.  A copy of the settlement agreement is available  here . The claims resolved by this settlement are …
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DEA’s Louisville Field Division Kept Nearly 89 Million Lethal Doses of Fentanyl out of Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia in 2025

… The drug is mass-produced at secret factories in Mexico with chemicals sourced from China. In an effort to intensify … advertising, billboards, and social media resources are available at dea.gov/fentanylfree.   DEA’s efforts are part …
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High-Speed Ditching of Bulk Methamphetamine Leads to 135-month Sentence for Convicted Felon

… man has been ordered to federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute bulk crystal methamphetamine, … Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation with the assistance of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, … crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent …
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DEA LA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

… Fentanyl pill generic 1.jpg Fake prescription pills made with fentanyl DEA LA.jpg LOS ANGELES – On Sunday, August 21, … safe from the presence of fentanyl.  DEA is proud to work with families who have been affected by fentanyl poisonings … times more potent than morphine.  It is inexpensive, widely available, highly addictive — and potentially lethal.  Drug …
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DEA Washington Division Gears up to Celebrate the 24th National Drug Take Back Day

… have everything ready in the more than 300 collection sites available  on April 22nd  across the DMV,” mentioned Jarod …
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RICO indictment charges “110 Gang”

… state and local law enforcement partners to use every available tool to hold gang members and affiliates …
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More Than 450 Arrests of Illegal Immigrants and Suspected Drug Criminals Across Arkansas

… organized the overall operation. In addition to assisting with immigration enforcement, these task forces also … and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents collaborated with the Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI), Drug … a minor. “We will continue to use every tool and resource available to identify, locate and apprehend those criminal …
DRUG FACT SHEET
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Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

January 22, 2025
Stimulant that speeds up body’s system that comes as pill or powder. Available in prescription as Desoxyn® to treat obesity and ADHD. Crystal meth resembles glass fragments and is an illegally altered version of the prescription drug that is cooked with over-the-counter drugs in meth labs.
January 22, 2025
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Kilo Fentanyl Distributor in Craven County Sentenced to 40 Years

… Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes. “His prosecution, along with his co-conspirators has resulted in a significant reduction in the availability of these dangerous drugs in our communities.” … search warrants were executed at residences associated with the drug trafficking organization, including Garcia’s …
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Communities Nationwide Turn In Nearly 630,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at www.deaTakeBack.com .                           …
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U.S. Attorney’s Office and DEA Announce Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Task Force

… every corner of Maryland.  It is cheaper and more readily available than ever before.  The Maryland Fatal Fentanyl … the District of Maryland, task force participants remain with their departments conducting their normal duties and … training, operational resources, and engage directly with the communities to talk about drug prevention, …
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Multiple Pharmaceutical Distributor Executives, Sales Representatives and Brokers Charged in Connection with Unlawful Sales of over 70M Opioid Pills

… Sales Representatives and Brokers Charged in Connection with Unlawful Sales of over 70M Opioid Pills October 03, … - oxycodone, hydrocodone and hydromorphone - were available in numerous strengths and forms, but the … such as alprazolam, carisoprodol and promethazine with codeine syrup known for their reputation of enhancing …
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DEA and its Partners Remove More than 670,000 Pounds of Unused Medications from Communities Nationwide

… Renton PD.jpg National Prescription Drug Take Back Day with the Renton Police Department SEATTLE – DEA and its … collected 18,214 pounds of unneeded prescription medication with the help of 133 partners at 154 collections sites. … DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) . ### Take Back Day On …
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Operation Cash Out Launched Across Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana

… continue to flood the nation and the Rocky Mountain region with their poison. Fentanyl pills are manufactured in Mexico … to illegal activity – specifically drug trafficking – with the Mexican drug cartels overseeing a multi-billion … over the previous year – and there are no signs the availability of the powerful narcotic slowing down,” Weis …
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As Western Maryland battles the opioid crisis, meth is surging

… typically turned to meth, which is inexpensive and readily available. Commonly known as crystal meth, methamphetamine …
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Affiliates of notorious white supremacist street gang plead guilty to federal charges

… States Attorney General’s drug strategy to reduce the availability of drugs by disrupting and dismantling major …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

… for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) . Diversion Division …
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Source of Supply for Carrollton Fentanyl Trafficker Charged

… pursue every lead, and exhaust every legal avenue available to eradicate counterfeit fentanyl pills,” said …
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Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Clinic Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone

… Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Clinic Sentenced for Conspiracy … U.S. Attorney’s Office, its priorities, and resources available to help the community, please visit …
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Albuquerque Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 17 years in Prison

… Mr. Seibel made these dangerous illegal drugs readily available to New Mexicans for his profit,” said Greg …
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High-Ranking Member of Los Zetas Cartel Sentenced in Eastern District of Texas to a Term of Life Imprisonment

… A kilogram of cocaine seized in Dallas is one less kilogram available for a gang to fight over in Chicago or to be …
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22 People indicted for their roles in northern Ohio drug conspiracy

… but coordinated with Gray to keep an inventory of drugs available for sale. The Gray organization discussed not …
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Indiana, California drug-trafficking organizations dismantled

… along with our law enforcement partners will utilize all available resources to take investigations to the highest …
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Sweeping 2-day Operation Targets International Organized Crime In Sacramento Area Neighborhoods

… If you don’t, we will pursue you with all of the resources available to the federal government, seize your assets, …
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Operation Road Block Members Of Drug Organization Indicted

… States Attorney General’s drug strategy to reduce the availability of drugs by disrupting and dismantling major …
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DEA’s Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take Back Day Being Held Saturday September 27 New Disposal Rules In Effect Next Month Provide For Convenient, Ongoing Disposal Opportunities For Patients’ Unwanted Pharmaceuticals

… DEA’s goal in implementing the Act is to expand the options available to safely and securely dispose of potentially …
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139 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of Caguas

… enforcement agencies remain committed to using every tool available to attack these criminal organizations, and to …
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Federal Authorities Seize $34 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In The Caribbean

… remain committed to using every law enforcement tool available to attack these criminal organizations and ensure …
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26 Individuals Charged With Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

… enforcement agencies remain committed to using every tool available to attack these criminal organizations, to reduce …
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Federal Authorities Seize $3.5 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In Caribbean

… remain committed to using every law enforcement tool available to attack these criminal organizations and ensure …