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British National Convicted on International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charges Linked to the 2017 Deaths of Two Navy Submariners

… a minimum mandatory sentence of 20 years imprisonment, with a maximum possible sentence of life imprisonment, as … court documents and testimony, Defendant Nicholls conspired with at least one other person to run a drug trafficking … traveled to Kingsland, Georgia in October 2017. Following delivery of those packages, United States Navy submariners …
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Recent DEA Seizures of Pill Presses

April 09, 2024
… and dies were ordered from e-commerce websites with direct delivery from China. The pill press transactions had not …
April 09, 2024
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DEA And New Jersey State Police Take Down International Drug Ring In “Operation Next Day Air”

… Towanda R. Thorne-James Domestic New Jersey with offices in Atlantic City, Camden, Monmouth/Ocean, … Drug Enforcement (DEA) arrested nine people in connection with an international drug ring that was based in Jamaica … the shipment of large quantities of cocaine through public delivery services. The joint investigation focused on the …
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Felon Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl and Illegal Possession of a Firearm

… Felon Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl and Illegal Possession of a … Fla., was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to … crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent …
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Florida Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Conspiring to Launder Money and Distribute Fentanyl

… money and one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of … was indicted by a federal grand jury in July 2022 along with five alleged co-conspirators. In 2019, an investigation … crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent …
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Violent Sex Offender from Blytheville Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography

… by a federal grand jury in a three-count Indictment with being a felon in possession of firearms, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possession of … crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent …
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Rhode Island Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Over Six Kilograms of Methamphetamine Intended for Distribution

… to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of … crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent …
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Mississippi Repeat Offender Sentenced for Cocaine Distribution

… stated U.S. Attorney Scott Leary. “We will continue to work with our partners to remove career criminals from our … which have long fueled violence and instability within our borders.  In performing this work, the HSTF … crimes involving children.  The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent …
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Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

… of this large drug trafficking operation and it paid off with the dismantling of that network through this successful … America from the drug traffickers flooding our communities with deadly drugs.” Curry was one of 14 defendants charged … crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent …
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Jonesboro Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute 500 Grams or More of Methamphetamine

… ecstasy. Also located during the search was a backpack with Osborne’s name on it, approximately $3,840, a bottle of … felony drug convictions for possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and possession of cocaine with the … crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent …
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of  Fentanyl Free America,  a … period. These reductions in potency and purity correlate with a decline in synthetic opioid deaths to levels not seen … advertising, billboards, and social media resources are available at dea.gov/fentanylfree.   DEA’s efforts are part …
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Pensacola Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Interstate Drug Trafficking Operation

… stop this individual from continuing to flood our streets with deadly drugs. My office will continue to deliver … was caught at a Greyhound Bus Station in Houston, Texas, with approximately 10 kilograms of methamphetamine and one … crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent …
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Armed Baldwin County Methamphetamine Dealers Sentenced to Prison

… admitted that he had sold several pounds of methamphetamine with Buchanan. While searching Crook’s trailer, agents found … which have long fueled violence and instability within our borders. In performing this work, the HSTF places … crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent …
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Communities Across Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois Dispose of 25,726 Pounds of Unwanted Medications at DEA Take Back Day

… “Take Back Day not only provides community members with a safe place to dispose of unneeded prescription … “We encourage you to use this opportunity to open dialogue with your friends and family about the consequences that can … for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  www.dea.gov/TakeBackDay .  ### Take Back Day …
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

… for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available on DEA’s  Take Back Day  page. ### Take Back Day …
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Bristol, Tennessee, Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years for Fentanyl Distribution Related to an Overdose Death

… a term of three years. As part of the plea agreement filed with the court, Nathan Hunter Whitaker agreed to plead guilty to an information charging him with one count of distributing a quantity of … state, and federal law enforcement partners, will use all available resources to investigate and prosecute those who …
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Wilson Man Sentenced to 10 Years on Fentanyl and Firearm Charges

… November 11, 2024, to conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing fentanyl, possession with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a mixture … www.dea.gov/onepill .  The materials on this website are available for public use. Follow DEA Atlanta on X and …
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Halifax County Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Distributing Narcotics in Halifax County

… convictions for drug distribution, including possession with intent to distribute heroin from 2013 and possession of … in 2022. Additionally, Covington has a prior robbery with a dangerous weapon conviction from 2014. Daniel P. … www.dea.gov/onepill .  The materials on this website are available for public use. Follow DEA Atlanta on X and …
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Charleston Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl and Cocaine

… prison after pleading guilty to conspiring and possessing with intent to distribute 5 kilograms of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and being a felon in … www.dea.gov/onepill .  The materials on this website are available for public use. Follow DEA Atlanta on X and …
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DEA to announce comprehensive strategy to address heroin, opioid crisis in the greater New Orleans area

… and St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.   Speakers will be available for media interviews at the conclusion of the …
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Federal and Local Law Enforcement Announce New Public Education Campaign to Highlight Danger of Fentanyl – “Death in Disguise”

… in Disguise Press Conference.jpg Fentanyl Pills graphic with agency logos.png Inland Empire Fentanyl Awareness … today includes the wide release of the PSA in conjunction with the launch of a widespread engagement program that will … include trainings by DEA special agents on the widespread availability of fentanyl on social media sites, the …
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Violent Drug Dealers Who Attempted to Shoot and Kill a Spokane Police Officer Sentenced to Decades in Prison

… at the sentencing hearing, on December 11, 2021, an officer with the Spokane Police Department (SPD) observed Wynecoop, who was driving a white Dodge Charger with no license plates, fail to use a turn signal. SPD … every day they suit up and start their shifts. The ready availability of fentanyl and other controlled substances in …
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Bronx Gang Member Charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, and Racketeering

… and disorder in our city, and we are using every means available to get them off our streets. As demonstrated by …
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Pharmacy owner charged with illegally distributing oxycodone and operating a health care fraud and kickback scheme

… continue to work with our law enforcement partners, and all available resources will be used to thoroughly investigate …
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

… said Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon. “If we reduce the availability of those unused or expired medications through …
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DEA Breaks Ground on New Laboratory in New Hampshire

… laboratory will serve the entire New England region with quick analysis on seizures, which will lead to drug … 30% involve methamphetamine. DEA continues to use every available asset to combat the synthetic drug threat. This … partners. Given the volume of evidence and time associated with transportation to these regional locations, pivoting to …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year of Removing Unneeded Medications from Communities

… West Palm Beach - 561-684-8000 MIAMI – Together with its law enforcement partners, the Drug Enforcement … medicines to get high or feel numb, or mixing medicine with illicit drugs or alcohol.  According to The Substance … are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to …
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Six indicted in drug conspiracy that included production and distribution of power synthetic opioid

… States Attorney General’s drug strategy to reduce the availability of drugs by disrupting and dismantling major …
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Additional Affiliates of Ghost Face Gangsters 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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Two More Defendants Arrested During 2023 Joint Enforcement Operation in Carlsbad Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Offenses

… which has not been scheduled. According to publicly available court records, on March 5, 2023, Moore took …