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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… prescriptions such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax®, and other medicines. Criminal drug … networks. As a result, these fake pills are widely available. The U.S. Department of Justice will continue to … enforcement effort to address the alarming increase in the availability and lethality of fentanyl-laced fake pills. …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… prescriptions such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax®, and other medicines. Criminal drug … networks. As a result, these fake pills are widely available. The U.S. Department of Justice will continue to … enforcement effort to address the alarming increase in the availability and lethality of fentanyl-laced fake pills. …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… prescriptions such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax®, and other medicines. Criminal drug … networks. As a result, these fake pills are widely available. The U.S. Department of Justice will continue to … enforcement effort to address the alarming increase in the availability and lethality of fentanyl-laced fake pills. …
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California Men Sentenced For Meth Conspiracy

… was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole. Acosta was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison without parole. On May 13, 2015, Gonzalez-Alvarado pleaded … distribute. Gonzalez-Alvarado admitted that he directed the delivery and then the distribution of methamphetamine, which …
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DEA to Hold 21st Take Back Event on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021

… Field Division.  “251 drop-off locations will be available across Pennsylvania and Delaware for Saturday’s … Americans for profit. These fake, deadly pills are widely available and deadlier than ever. Fake pills are designed to … prescriptions such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax® and other medicines. Criminal drug …
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DEA Operation Meltdown Shuts Down Hundreds of Illegal Online Pharmacies

… – Today, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, with the cooperation of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the … of orders of diverted pharmaceuticals and counterfeit pills without valid prescriptions. Under the Controlled Substances … BeSafeRx campaign  page for information on how to safely buy prescription medication online and how to locate a …
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Leader Of North Shore Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Nineteen Years in Prison

… to one count of conspiring to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, involving … quantities of various controlled substances, including, Adderall (both pharmaceutical-grade pills and counterfeit … crimes involving children. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent …
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Cocaine Dealer In St. Mary’s County Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

… to customers.  Co-conspirator Damon Estep coordinated the delivery of cocaine to himself and other conspirators from … Holt gave his girlfriend around $20,000, more or less, to buy a 2012 Jeep. In December 2012, Holt also delivered … located at 4338 Glenmore Avenue in Baltimore, in order to buy the property.  The monies Holt provided in these …
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Bronx Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Delivery of 1000 Bricks (50,000 bags) of Fentanyl to Syracuse

… Bronx Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Delivery of 1000 Bricks (50,000 bags) of Fentanyl to …
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New York City Man Pleads Guilty to Delivery of 1,000 Bricks (50,000 bags) of Fentanyl to Syracuse

… New York City Man Pleads Guilty to Delivery of 1,000 Bricks (50,000 bags) of Fentanyl to …
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DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

… Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl … and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®). Fake prescription pills are widely accessible … sold on social media and e-commerce platforms – making them available to anyone with a smartphone, including minors. …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… prescriptions such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax®, and other medicines. Criminal drug … networks. As a result, these fake pills are widely available. The U.S. Department of Justice will continue to … enforcement effort to address the alarming increase in the availability and lethality of fentanyl-laced fake pills. …
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AlphaBay, The Largest Online ‘dark Market,’ Shut Down

… Deaths, and Used By Hundreds of Thousands of People to Buy and Sell Illegal Goods and Services Anonymously over the … has been seized by the DEA and FBI. According to publicly available information on AlphaBay prior to its takedown, one … an avenue for criminals to conduct business anonymously and without repercussions,” said Chief Don Fort of …
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DEA Investigations Lead To Treasury 311 Patriot Act Designation Against Hizballah-Backed Financial Institutions

… primary money laundering concern under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT (Section 311) - the first time the Department … today’s action. These actions would not have been possible without considerable support from the Drug Enforcement … offices, which allowed bulk cash deposits to be made without requiring documentation of where the money …
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Indiana Man Sentenced 20 Years For Meth Trafficking

… and March 2021, law enforcement conducted controlled buys of over 380 grams of methamphetamine from Mitchell. During one of the buys, Mitchell boasted about having fentanyl available that was so strong “it was killing people.”  When …
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Intelligence

January 19, 2025
… Since its establishment in 1973, the DEA, in coordination with other federal, state, local, and foreign law … leads to seizures and arrests, and provides policy makers with drug trend information upon which programmatic … Establish and maintain close working relationships with all agencies that produce or use narcotics …
January 19, 2025
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Illinois Ice Meth Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

… he was sentenced, admitted that he conspired with others to buy and resell methamphetamine throughout the Pekin and … District of Illinois is cheap, highly potent, and readily available,” said Quivey. “It’s a drug that can bring out the …
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51 Arrested In Major Heroin Takedown

… reported throughout the St. Louis region. Heroin use and availability are on the rise across the country and causing … an analgesic and anesthetic. It is the most potent opioid available for use in medical treatment - 50 to 100 times … on the streets during the course of enforcement, such as a buy-walk, or buy-bust operation. Fentanyl cases in 2014 have …
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DEA’s response to COVID-19

… using any of the methods of prescribing currently available adhering to DEA regulations, including issuing a …
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Columbus Convicted Felon Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Attempting to Sell “Meth” in Harris County, Georgia

… Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 COLUMBUS, Ga. – A Columbus man with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced to serve 168 … that comes with federal prosecution—lengthy prison time without parole,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Leary. “I want to … County Sheriff’s Office and DEA arranged a controlled buy of “ice” methamphetamine from McBride on September 20, …
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Dept. Of Justice Statement On The Arrest Of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera

… stated: "The operation led by the Mexican government overnight to capture Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman Loera is a …
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Dept. Of Justice Statement On The Arrest Of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera

… stated: "The operation led by the Mexican government overnight to capture Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman Loera is a …
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DEA Reminds Families to Discuss the Dangers of Drugs Before Students Return to School

… and fake pills laced with fentanyl made to look like Xanax, Adderall, Oxy and other legitimate pharmaceuticals,” DEA … turning to smartphones as a one-stop shop to market, sell, buy and deliver deadly, fake prescription pills and other …
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DEA Encourages Back to School Drug Awareness and Education Among Family and Friends

… prescription medications including Oxycodone, Xanax and Adderall. “Legitimate prescription pills can’t be purchased … emphasize this. A lot of people aren’t aware what they’re buying online and ingesting is actually fentanyl disguised …
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Franklin, Kentucky Pharmacist and Spouse Sentenced to Federal Prison

… from the pharmacy from May 2, 2020, to January 17, 2023, with Jenifer Huff selling or trading the controlled … billed various insurance companies for brand name Adderall when in fact generic Adderall was issued to … to identify health care providers, to issue prescriptions without the medical professional’s knowledge or consent. …
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DEA, Coast Guard, Customs And Border Protection, And Homeland Security Investigations Partner To Interdict $29 Million Cocaine Shipment, Detain 13 Smugglers

… - (868) 628-8136 The smugglers on board a mother ship and delivery vessel were nabbed following a drug shipment … an at-sea interdiction Tuesday, February 3rd, of a delivery vessel and coastal freighter, approximately eight … southbound, towards the northern coast of Puerto Rico, without any navigational lights. Coast Guard Station San …
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Step Up. Speak Out. Fight Back

June 27, 2025
… outreach, and education.   In February, DEA teamed up with NFL Alumni Health to take the One Pill Can Kill, Your … The program, which was livestreamed in partnership with YouTubeHealth, reached more than 4,200 people. Just … a row NFL All-Star and Hall of Famer Rod Woodson partnered with DEA to use his voice to help raise awareness.   DEA and …
June 27, 2025
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within American Communities

… TikTok, and Snapchat—and encrypted platforms—like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Wire, and Wickr—to coordinate …
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Cigarette And Alcohol Use At Historic Low Among Teens

… In 2011, the non-medical use of the ADHD medicines Adderall and Ritalin remained about the same as last year … population 12 years of age and older. More information is available at: … behaviors, including substance abuse. More information is available at www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/yrbs/index.htm . The …
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Kerrville Doctor Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Prescribing Controlled Substances Without A Legitimate Medical Purpose

… Six Years In Prison For Prescribing Controlled Substances Without A Legitimate Medical Purpose February 26, 2015 …