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Heroin Pipeline From The Bronx To Otsego County Shut Down

… Damaschke Field in Neahwa Park and took him into custody without further incident.  Sheriff’s deputies and State … and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility without bail.  If convicted Garcia could face up to 54 years …
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DEA Highlights 2021

December 31, 2024
… primarily illicit fentanyl. The alarming increase in the availability and lethality of fake prescription pills also … We also seized record amounts of fentanyl powder.  In fact, with our law enforcement partners, the amount of fentanyl we … than six years to bring awareness to the accessibility and availability of these fake prescription pills containing …
December 31, 2024
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DEA Laboratory Testing Identifies New Soft/Pliable Form of Fentanyl

December 15, 2025
… exposure. The ability to mold and shape this substance without water further enhances its potential for concealment …
December 15, 2025
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Parents and Caregivers

March 23, 2026
… and fake pills and then share what you have learned with young people in your care. Hidden in Plain Sight …
March 23, 2026
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Man Pleads Guilty for Conspiracy to Distribute 900 Pounds of Methamphetamine and Illegal Reentry

… police officer. Police followed Mercado-Chaparro after the buy and saw him conduct other drug deals. Several days … possessed almost 900 pounds of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. This case is the result of an …
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Teacher Resources

January 30, 2026
… fentanyl and fake pills, then share what you have learned with your students. Unmasking Counterfeit Pills Fight for …
January 30, 2026
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Mexican National Who Supervised a Drug Trafficking Organization Operating in Orville, Washington, Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

… the Oroville area and the Colville Indian Reservation, with methamphetamine and fentanyl. Between January 2023 and … law enforcement conducted a series of controlled drug buys from Medrano and others selling drugs on his behalf. On … (BIA) expresses its gratitude for the robust partnerships with various law enforcement agencies that contributed to …
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International law enforcement operation targeting opioid traffickers on the Darknet results in over 170 arrests worldwide and the seizure of weapons, drugs and over $6.5 million

… Rosen. “The arrest of 179 of them in seven countries—with the seizure of their drug supplies and their money as … announcement sends a strong message to criminals selling or buying illicit goods on the dark web: the hidden internet is …
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Houston Residents Sentenced to Over 13 Years Following Discovery of Over 130 Kilos of Crystal Meth

… ordered to federal prison for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute meth, announced Drug Enforcement … from Mexico and that the two men had been in contact with others regarding price and delivery. The court also considered information about their …
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Prior Felon Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

… Esther, Fla., pleaded guilty in federal court to possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, … of a firearm by a convicted felon.  “Mr. Oranje was caught with 300 grams of fentanyl, approximately 150,000 potential … grams of fentanyl. Law enforcement conducted a controlled delivery at Oranje’s residence. Oranje took possession of …
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Illegal Alien Transnational Drug Trafficking Leader Receives 12 years in Federal Prison

… in Houston has been sentenced for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced Drug … of methamphetamine from Reyes-Morales. He then coordinated with Moices Moreno-Marin and Franciso Reyes Solorzano-Duarte to complete the deliveries.  On April 14, 2023, authorities executed a …
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DEA Multi-Location Arrest Warrant Operation

… Cartel (CJNG), involved in the transportation and delivery of large quantities of crystal methamphetamine.  …
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Two Charged with Federal Narcotics Offenses Resulting in Death in Connection with the Poisoning of Four Children at a Bronx Daycare

… hold accountable anyone who plays a part in the supply-and-delivery chain that is flooding fentanyl into our …
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Major trafficker extradited from the Dominican Republic; linked to large scale heroin and fentanyl distribution ring

… also communicated with customers, taking orders, arranging deliveries and fielding complaints. Investigators …
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Twenty Charged In Chicago With Various Drug Trafficking Offenses, Including Five Allegedly Tied To The Mexican “Zetas” Cartel

… Twenty Charged In Chicago With Various Drug Trafficking Offenses, Including Five … a safe deposit box. All 20 Chicago defendants were charged with various narcotics offenses, including conspiracy to … Aguirre allegedly worked with the others to coordinate the delivery of cash proceeds to truck drivers. Estrada …
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Veterans Affairs Employees Charged With Stealing And Selling Prescription Drugs

… the course of the investigation, which included controlled deliveries of oxycodone at the direction of law enforcement, …
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Two Colombian Drug Traffickers Charged With Smuggling Narcotics To New York Aboard Famed Spanish Navy Ship

… Two Colombian Drug Traffickers Charged With Smuggling Narcotics To New York Aboard Famed Spanish … Frank A. Tarentino III Domestic New York state with offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long … group were previously arrested and indicted following the delivery involving the Juan Sebastian de Elcano. On May 14, …
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DEA Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Data

January 22, 2025
… DEA Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Data Laboratory … obtained. Net Weight: The number of grams of an exhibit without packaging received by the DEA laboratory; binned as …
January 22, 2025
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Denver News 2005

July 15, 2021
… 21, 2005 Christopher Holyfield Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole for Crack Cocaine Distribution JUN 17, 2005 …
July 15, 2021
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DEA Implements E-commerce Outreach Program to Combat Counterfeit Drug Production

… an e-commerce outreach program aimed at reducing the availability of dangerous, often deadly, counterfeit …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Results in DEA and Partners Collecting Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds of Unneeded Medications in an Effort to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths

… DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at www.DEATakeBack.com . DEA’s next National …
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Leader of Trenton Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted

… conspirators regarding issues such as heroin quality and availability, branding, quantity and customer satisfaction. …
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DEA and NJ law enforcement partners collect more than 16,000 pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products

…   Complete results for DEA’s spring Take Back Day are available at www.DEATakeBack.com .   DEA’s next National …
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DEA destroys more than 16,000 pounds of surrendered prescriptions

…   Complete results for DEA’s spring Take Back Day are available at www.DEATakeBack.com . DEA’s next National …
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Atlantic County joins the Liberty Mid-Atlantic HIDTA

… law enforcement strategies that make the most of available resources to reduce the supply of illegal drugs in …
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Defendant Sentenced to 130 Months in Prison for Providing Deadly Dose of Fentanyl to Imperial County High School Student

… Agent in Charge Shelly S. Howe. “The DEA has resources available for parents, grandparents, and educators at …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Results in DEA and Partners Collecting Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds

… DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at www.DEATakeBack.com . DEA’s next National …
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DEA Recognizes First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… times more potent than morphine.  It is inexpensive, widely available, and highly addictive. Drug traffickers are …
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San Diego Resident Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in 15-Year-Old’s Death

… and it could cost your child’s life.  The DEA has resources available to parents at www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov .” “Every …
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San Diego Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Overdose Death

… Acting U.S. Attorney Randy Grossman. “We will use every available tool to hold traffickers accountable, confiscate …