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Public Response To DEA’s 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Remains Robust

… Balzano.  “The success of this event would not be possible without the support of our partnering agencies and we look …
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Drug Trafficking Organization Leader Sent to Prison for 30 years for Large-Scale Distribution Scheme

… 12 others have been convicted and sentenced in connection with the conspiracy.   Dunbar will remain in custody pending … commit, 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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Illegal Alien Sentenced for Leadership Role in Multi-State Drug Trafficking Organization Linked to Mexican Cartels

… commit, 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 … of State and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of …
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Mexican National Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Role in Cocaine Conspiracy

… which have long fueled violence and instability within our borders. The HSTF further utilizes all available tools to prosecute and remove the most violent … (DEA), and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department with the prosecution being led by Assistant U.S. Attorney …
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medication

… for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available on DEA’s  Take Back Day  page. Outreach/Drug …
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Chula Vista Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Pills that Caused Overdose Death of 20-Year-Old

… can send you to prison for 15 years. DEA has resources available about the One Pill Can Kill campaign at  …
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Pacific Beach Resident Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused Two Overdoses

… your death.  Your life matters.  Help with addiction is available by calling the San Diego County’s Access and …
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Alleged Drug Cartel Leader Charged

… through drug trafficking: we will utilize every resource available to disrupt your drug trafficking organization and …
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… a program total of nearly 11 million pounds SAN DIEGO – With the robust participation of Americans nationwide, DEA … at nearly 6,000 sites across the country. Together with almost 5,000 local, state and federal partners, DEA … Complete results for DEA’s fall Take Back Day are available 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 announces “360 Strategy” in the greater New Orleans area to address heroin, prescription drugs and violent crime

… “DEA’s 360 Strategy makes use of every community resource available to reach young people and attack the heroin and …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… Program Report on the recent drug sampling and testing is available on the DEA.gov website. On …
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… - (601) 965-4400 Oxford - (662) 234-8542 NEW ORLEANS – With the robust participation of Americans nationwide, DEA … at nearly 6,000 sites across the country. Together with almost 5,000 local, state and federal partners, DEA … Complete results for DEA’s fall Take Back Day are available at ttps://takebackday.dea.gov/#initiative-results. …
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Daughter of Prolific Mexican Cartel Leader Pleads Guilty to Criminal Violation of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act

… of Justice, we will use all the investigative tools available, including OFAC designations, to bring to justice …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

… times more potent than morphine.  It is inexpensive, widely available, highly addictive — and potentially lethal.  Drug …
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Methuen Man Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison For Role In Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

… fentanyl soar. The DEA will continue to use every resource available to identify those, like Mr. Guerrero-Lara, who are …
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Brockton Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Role in South Shore Drug Distribution Ring

… drug supply. More information on the OCDETF program is available here: https://www.justice.gov/ocdetf/about-ocdetf …
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Boston Area Fentanyl And Cocaine Supplier Sentenced

… drug supply. More information on the OCDETF program is available here:  https://www.justice.gov/ocdetf/about-ocdetf …
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Arizona Gear Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction

… are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to …
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DEA Launches Operation Engage Spokane to Target Fentanyl

… @DEASeattleDiv Robert A. Saccone Domestic Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington Additional Division Info Community … Registration: Idaho 571-387-2800 Diversion Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Division Contacts Alaska Anchorage - … our Operation Engage webpage to learn more about the available resources and programs. We believe it is …
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DEA and its Partners Remove More than 670,000 Pounds of Unused Medications

… 1,694 pounds In its 15th year of the program, DEA partnered with more than 4,600 law enforcement partners at close to … DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) . Take Back Day On On …
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DEA Launches Project Wave Breaker to Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl

… it is, and why the DEA will continue to use every resource available to identify those who are contributing to the …
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Narcotics Investigation Nets 2 Arrests, Guns and Drugs

… is a top priority of my office. I have pledged to use every available resource to investigate and prosecute drug dealers …
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Company Pays $158,760 to Resolve Claims Related to Controlled Substance Thefts From Pharmacies During Inventory

… pharmacies, and to make the results of the vetting available to their pharmacy-clients.  The pharmacy-clients, …
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Buffalo Man Going to Prison for Selling Fentanyl that Led to Five Deaths

… of heroin and fentanyl. When the defendant was not available, he sent co-defendants Reese Moore and Kevin …
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United States seeks forfeiture of real estate in Mexico purchased by cartel leader Rafael Caro Quintero with proceeds of his drug trafficking organization

… Camarena and he now faces a stark choice between the only available endings - an American prison or a Mexican grave, …
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DEA Works with Tribal Communities to Advance Drug Education

… DEA Works with Tribal Communities to Advance Drug Education February … The DEA created a poster blending Native Indian imagery with wording emphasizing the importance of culture over drug … Good Medicine Bundle culture-based prevention resources available through DEA’s Operation Prevention, conversation …
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Colorado Breaks Record For Fentanyl Pill Seizures

… 2.7 million fentanyl pills – or “fake” pills – in Colorado, with one month remaining in the year.  This breaks last … like Oxycodone pills, or “blues” – counterfeit “M30s” – with an “M” stamped on one side, “30” for milligrams on the … be released in late January, 2025.  Resources are always available at www.dea.gov/onepill  Drug Trafficking Fake …
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Covetrus Agrees To Pay $1,125,000 for Failing to Adequately Address Suspicious Opioid Orders and for Inadequate Recordkeeping Practices

… Covetrus Agrees To Pay $1,125,000 for Failing to Adequately Address Suspicious Opioid Orders … U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached a $1,125,000 settlement with Covetrus North America, LLC (Covetrus NA) to resolve … failed to properly review the most recent information made available in ARCOS (an automated, comprehensive drug …