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Sky Global Executive and Associate Indicted for Providing Encrypted Communication Devices to Help International Drug Traffickers Avoid Law Enforcement

March 12, 2021
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … more than a decade, Sky Global has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in profit by facilitating the criminal … indictment alleges that Sky Global generated hundreds of millions of dollars providing a service that allowed …
March 12, 2021
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DEA, Along With Manhattan, Brooklyn, And Miami U.S. Attorneys Announce Extradition Of Colombian Narcotics Kingpin

July 09, 2013
… hundreds of tons of cocaine per year, and laundered millions of dollars in drug proceeds MIAMI - Mark R. … of the world, including the U.S., and laundered tens of millions of dollars in proceeds from that narcotics … 30,000 kilograms of raw cocaine base into about the same amount of cocaine powder - in total, up to approximately 400 …
July 09, 2013
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Twenty Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized by New York Strike Force

January 14, 2022
… partners, nearly 20 kilograms of this deadly drug – which amounts to millions of lethal doses – have been taken off the street.” …
January 14, 2022
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Alleged Mexican drug kingpin charged with leading a continuing criminal enterprise and other drug-related charges

October 02, 2019
… to murder his organization’s rivals and reaping tens of millions of dollars in drug trafficking profits,” said … leader of the Juarez Drug Cartel, allegedly funneled vast amounts of addictive drugs into the United States for more … to facilitate the transfer of drugs through Mexico.  The millions of dollars generated from the drug sales were then …
October 02, 2019
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Hidden cocaine shipment seized from container

June 03, 2020
… authorities discovered and seized a shipment with nearly $2 million worth of cocaine. Juan De Jesus Gutierrez, 45, … that traffickers attempt to hide within the massive amounts of vital commercial material,” said U.S. Attorney … street value of the seized drugs is estimated to be $1.75 million. With the cocaine removed from the shipment, …
June 03, 2020
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Sentencing of two men for their roles in one of the largest fentanyl seizures in U.S. history

February 28, 2019
… of fentanyl laced with heroin and more than half a million dollars in cash. It is estimated that the fentanyl seized could have killed at least five million people. Manual Barajas admitted he traveled to … DEA, along with our law enforcement partners, took a record amount of fentanyl off of the streets of communities …
February 28, 2019
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Members of African criminal enterprise charged with large-scale trafficking of rhinoceros horns and elephant ivory and heroin distribution

June 14, 2019
… at least 10 tons of elephant ivory valued at more than $7 million NEW YORK – DEA Special Operations Division Special … both protected wildlife species, valued at more than $7 million that involved the illegal poaching of more than 35 … criminal masterminds not only conspired to traffic huge amounts of heroin to New York, but also directed a …
June 14, 2019
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83 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of San Juan

March 05, 2013
… Cardenas- Marquez also purchased and transported wholesale amounts of narcotics that were delivered to co-conspirators … organizations face a narcotics forfeiture allegation of 10 million dollars. “Today’s arrests stand as a warning to … and a maximum of life imprisonment, with fines of up to $10 million.  Criminal indictments are only charges and not …
March 05, 2013
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Racketeering Kingpin Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court

June 07, 2016
… to murder nearly 20 people, transported and laundered millions of dollars, obstructed justice and committed … million as a forfeiture penalty, which is the approximate amount of gross proceeds received by Rodriguez-Perez derived …
June 07, 2016
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Oldsmar Man Sentenced To Prison For Oxycodone Distribution

January 15, 2014
… sentence, the court also entered a money judgment in the amount of $239,000, the proceeds of his oxycodone … guilty on October 16, 2013. According to court documents, over a period of two to three years, Higgins used the U.S. … Boston, Massachusetts area. Higgins received payments of over $239,000 from cash bank deposits made in Massachusetts, …
January 15, 2014
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Two Rock Hill Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Role in Drug Conspiracy

February 21, 2025
Two Rock Hill Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Role in Drug Conspiracy February 21, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Crystal Harper 571-362-2922 Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov …
February 21, 2025
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“Operation SLO Ride” Dismantles Major Drug Trafficking Organization in Tulare County

March 14, 2024
“Operation SLO Ride” Dismantles Major Drug Trafficking Organization in Tulare County March 14, 2024 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
March 14, 2024
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21 defendants charged, additional charges added to heroin/fentanyl conspiracy

February 20, 2020
… as well as seizures of heroin, fentanyl, and large amounts of cash. Heroin and fentanyl,the affidavits say, …
February 20, 2020
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DEA Washington Chief Issues Public Safety Alert: Dangerous Increase in Fake Rx Pills Containing Fentanyl

September 27, 2021
… deadly overdoses across the tri-state area. More than 9.5 million counterfeit pills have been seized so far this year …
September 27, 2021
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Armed Indianapolis Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl, Heroin and Cocaine

January 11, 2023
… Armed Indianapolis Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl, … powder and brown chunky substances. Shortly after this discovery, law enforcement officers obtained a second search …
January 11, 2023
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Colorado Springs Resident Office Assists GBI, CSPD

August 18, 2016
… 815-4513 Georgia Bureau of (GBI) case into theft of 8.9 million dosage units of Hydrocodone results in multiple … plants, three firearms, ammunition and an undetermined amount of U.S. currency.  During the execution of the search … are related to the theft of a shipment of approximately 8.9 million hydrocodone tablets in Cartersville, Georgia, which …
August 18, 2016
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Guilty Pleas For Two Mexican Nationals In Conspiracy To Acquire “Stinger” Missile And Other Military-Grade Weapons

May 02, 2011
… areas A Third Defendant Found Guilty at Trial of Possessing Over 10 Pounds of Meth - PHOENIX, AZ - . - Two Mexican … Missile carries a maximum penalty of life, a $2 million fine or both. This charge additionally carries a …
May 02, 2011
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Alleged Mexican Drug Kingpin Extradited To The United States To Face Drug And Money-Laundering Charges Defendant’s Organization Allegedly Trucked Thousands Of Kilograms Of Cocaine Across The Texas-Mexico Border

March 14, 2011
… drug trafficking organization was responsible for smuggling millions of dollars of cocaine into our nation. The arrest … the indictment and an unsealing application filed by the government, in 2007 the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
March 14, 2011
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Six Arrested in Multi-Jurisdictional Fentanyl Takedown

February 25, 2022
… (617) 557-2100 Diversion/Medical Practitioner 571-362-9171 Over 4.3 kilograms of suspected fentanyl seized during … five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. The charge of distribution and possession with …
February 25, 2022
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Malden Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

September 05, 2023
… of the defendant’s residence in May 2021 resulted in the recovery of over 10,000 pills, which included over 2 kilograms of … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. The charge of possession with intent to distribute …
September 05, 2023
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DEA San Diego Nets 23 Arrests In Part Of National Project Delirium Take Down

July 25, 2011
… Diversion Recruiter: Brenda Sandoval Divsersion.SAN@dea.gov Over 200 pounds of Methamphetamine Seized in Joint DEA/DA … there were more than 1,980 arrests. Seizures included $60 million in cash, approximately 2,770 pounds of …
July 25, 2011
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Tucson Cocaine Distributors Sentenced

February 12, 2015
… 9, 2012, Sesma-Garcia and Herrera conspired to distribute over 527 kilograms of cocaine from Tucson, Arizona, to … in the distribution cities sent approximately $12 million in bulk cash back to Tucson as payment for the … with this criminal organization. Investigators seized over $2.5 million in bulk cash and 17 firearms from the …
February 12, 2015
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42 Defendants Facing State Or Federal Drug Charges For Allegedly Selling Heroin On City’s West Side

June 24, 2015
… $50,000, nearly a half-kilogram of heroin, and over one-half kilogram of cocaine were seized this morning … are either in custody or at large.  Additionally, over one and a half kilograms of heroin were seized during … in prison and a maximum of life imprisonment and a $10 million fine.  Donald Mcintosh, aka “Donnie,” 40, of …
June 24, 2015
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Importance of Reading Stressed to Students Within DEA Omaha Division

March 21, 2023
… and making arrests. What they may not realize is the vast amount of reading and writing involved in DEA …
March 21, 2023
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DEA Reminds Families to Discuss the Dangers of Drugs Before Students Return to School

August 04, 2021
… with counterfeit pills. “Students can face an enormous amount of peer pressure to try or experiment with substances …
August 04, 2021
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Owner Of Fashion District Clothing Company Pleads Guilty To Customs, Immigration And Money Laundering Offenses

June 01, 2015
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … States without having to take the risk of smuggling large amounts of U.S. currency across the Mexican border and …
June 01, 2015
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Flight Attendant Who Allegedly Tried To Smuggle Nearly 70 Pounds Of Cocaine Through Security At LAX Arrested On Federal Drug Charges

March 24, 2016
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … enterprises that use the aviation system to transport large amounts of illicit drugs throughout the United States and …
March 24, 2016
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Alleged Drug Courier From Detroit Arrested On Federal Charge Of Attempting To Smuggle Cocaine Through LAX

March 07, 2017
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … enterprises that use the aviation system to transport large amounts of illicit drugs throughout the United States, and …
March 07, 2017
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Three Indicted For Methamphetamine Trafficking

April 20, 2015
… between June 2014 and February 2015, Mosher sold large amounts of methamphetamine to an undercover agent. Phillips … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. Any sentence, however, would be determined at …
April 20, 2015
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Tulare And Stanislaus County Men Indicted On Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

September 15, 2011
… Cortes is also charged with distributing a smaller amount of methamphetamine on July 8, 2011. This case is the … sentence, a maximum sentence of life in prison and a $10 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
September 15, 2011