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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 …
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South Carolina Native Sentenced To 180 Months For Leadership Role In A-PVP Trafficking And International Money Laundering Conspiracies

… awake for days; hostility and having exceptional strength without apparent fatigue.  These characteristics make the … for the “most potent” and “top quality” a-PVP they had available.  He asked for the “big rocks,” because “demand …
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Equitable Sharing Program “Takes The Profit Out Of Crime And Benefits Public Safety”

… packaged as herbal incense or potpourri. They were sold without the labeling necessary to protect the user and … of administration or application. These funds were made available through the U.S. Department of Treasury - …
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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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Albuquerque Man Convicted of Federal Firearm Offenses

… and June 2022, Mike Tomasaour sold an undercover detective with the Albuquerque Police Department methamphetamine and … Albuquerque. On June 28, 2022, DEA agents planned a larger buy from Tomasaour at the motel and then executed a search … agents observed Robert Grado enter Tomasaour’s motel room with a purple bag. Shortly thereafter, Tomasaour texted the …
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Ross Ulbricht, A/k/a “Dread Pirate Roberts,” Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To Life In Prison

… the “silk road" website, used by more than 100,000 users to buy and sell more than $200 million worth of illegal drugs … Silk Road, a hidden website designed to enable its users to buy and sell illegal drugs and other unlawful goods and … and other unlawful goods and services to more than 100,000 buyers, and to launder hundreds of millions of dollars …
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Eleven Charged in Bristol Area Drug Trafficking Ring; Several Overdose Deaths Connected

… that the following 11 individuals have been charged with federal offenses stemming from a long-term … headed by Ocasio.  The investigation revealed that Ocasio, with the assistance of Rosado-Ortiz and Jassor, who formerly … with fentanyl, and pharmaceuticals including oxycodone, Adderall, and Xanax.  Ocasio employed, and frequently rented …
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Leader of Drug Trafficking Ring that Used Social Media to Communicate and Advertise Wares Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

… Yakima - (509) 454-4407 Defendant Recruited Young People with Images of Money, Exotic Cars, and Expensive Jewelry … Gorman. “On social media he not only posted  the drugs available for sale and their prices, he also attempted to … Rosas was so successful that he could not traffic the drugs without bringing others into his criminal orbit. He could …
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Joint DEA And Chicago Police Department Investigation Leads To 38lb Meth Seizure

… block of S. Komensky Ave. was charged with methamphetamine delivery and possession of methamphetamine. Jose Mejia, 38, … 9700 block of S. Avenue L, was charged with methamphetamine delivery. Cesar Ortiz, 32, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, was … area. On Friday, January 21, 2011, officers observed the delivery of approximately two pounds of methamphetamine in …
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Federal Prison Inmates Among Group Charged In Drug Conspiracy

… officers by telephone and negotiated a price for the delivery of large quantities of methamphetamine.  Defendants … from California to meet with the “buyers” and discuss the delivery.  On February 20, 2013, it is alleged that … Lopez, who drove from Oklahoma to Philadelphia, to accept a delivery of methamphetamine.    In addition to the …
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Drug Dealer Heads to Prison for Selling Fentanyl to Overdose Victim

… victim left McMikle’s home at approximately 6 a.m., after buying a capsule containing fentanyl. The victim, who had been struggling with a serious addiction, died of fentanyl poisoning that … The Drug Enforcement Administration investigated this case with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety.  Drug …
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St. Louis County Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Retaliatory Drug Murder

… in prison. Two days before the murder, Phillips arranged to buy fentanyl from Weeden, his source of supply of the drug, … enlisted another person to call Phillips and arrange to buy fentanyl to lure Phillips out into the open so Weeden …
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 110 Months for Meth Trafficking

… police officer communicated with Shelton and arranged to buy two ounces of methamphetamine from him. At a location in … officer communicated with Shelton again and arranged to buy eight ounces of methamphetamine from him.  At a location …
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Wisconsin woman receives federal prison sentence for conspiracy to deal methamphetamine in multi-agency investigation

… 2018, the undercover officer conducted seven controlled buys of methamphetamine from Moore and one from Peterson, … totaled more than 60 grams. During the course of these buys, Moore stated that Peterson set the prices and weighed …
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Two Defendants Sentenced In Opioid Pill Mill Case

… seeking 30mg oxycodone pills.  Robertson offered to buy all the pills Robinson had for $16.00 per pill.  … 700 pills.  On March 3, 2014, Robertson agreed to buy 500 30mg oxycodone pills from Robinson.   This Organized …
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Laredo Resident Sentenced For Distributing Controlled Substances Near School

… An undercover agent then conducted several controlled buys of cocaine, cocaine base and marijuana from Serna Sr., … On March 7, 2013, after attempting another controlled buy of cocaine (crack cocaine), law enforcement then …
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Bolton, Mississippi Resident Sentenced To Prison For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

… both the local and national economy.  Robinson attempted to buy a vehicle using illegal drug proceeds, which is a … an active role in the war on drugs.  Individuals guilty of buying assets for the purpose of laundering their illegal …
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Third Dealer Sentenced In Colorado River Indian Tribes Community Undercover Takedown

… at the tribe’s Farms Office in Poston, Ariz. Over three buys, Leivas sold the informant 43.9 grams of “actual” … grams of actual methamphetamine for $1,180 over three drug buys to the same buyer on the Colorado River Indian Tribes …
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Large scale narcotics pill manufacturing operation dismantled in a residential building in the Bronx

… 17 and June 18, agents and officers observed Lebron accept delivery of these packages at 626 10th Street, Apartment 5, … the weekend in Manhattan Criminal Court. Goris was released without bail. Lebron was held in custody to appear for a …