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Dover Man Arrested After Receiving Large Shipment Of Marijuana

February 14, 2013
… Dover Man Arrested After Receiving Large Shipment Of … Info Community Outreach: Frank J. McCartney (215) 861-1974 DOVER, Del. - An investigation conducted by the Delaware … Administration resulted in the seizure of a large amount of marijuana yesterday. At 7:25 p.m., a search …
February 14, 2013
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Ocean County Felon Convicted of Drug Trafficking, Firearm Possession, and Possessing Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking

October 28, 2022
… New Jersey. Inside his apartment, Moss possessed over 1,000 grams of fentanyl, over 1,300 grams of heroin, and over 2,600 grams of cocaine; … penalty of life in prison, and a maximum fine of $10 million. The firearm possession charge carries a maximum …
October 28, 2022
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Chinese national pleads guilty for failing to report foreign national bank account

July 08, 2019
… Murray. U.S. Magistrate Judge David C. Keesler presided over Bian’s guilty plea.    Special Agent in Charge Matthew … Charge Robert J. Murphy, of the DEA Atlanta Division, which oversees the Charlotte District Office, join U.S. Attorney … to her plea agreement, Bian has agreed to forfeit over $3 million in U.S. currency, funds and other assets, including …
July 08, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Six Defendants Charged In Controlled Substance Dispensation Conspiracy

February 27, 2013
… prescribed and caused to be prescribed more than 4 million milligrams of oxycodone without any legitimate … who lived outside the state of Georgia, including over 130 from Kentucky; over 50 from North Carolina; over 30 from South Carolina; …
February 27, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Federal Prison

July 14, 2025
… Baez pumped poison into Granite State neighborhoods for over four years, trafficking fentanyl and cocaine from …
July 14, 2025
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L.A. County Fentanyl Distributor Found Guilty in Death of Gold Line Rider

July 02, 2025
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … States District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett is presiding over the case. A sentencing hearing date will be announced … usage. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), overdose remains the leading cause of death for Americans …
July 02, 2025
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Leader Of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Decade in Prison for Fentanyl Conspiracy

June 16, 2025
… xylazine. During of search of Melendez Decatro’s residence, over $11,000 in drug proceeds and clothing worn during the fentanyl transactions were recovered.  United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; Michael J. …
June 16, 2025
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Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Bringing Cocaine to Kansas City from Texas

June 07, 2024
… of today’s plea agreement, Harris must forfeit to the government a money judgment of up to $887,600, based upon his … by agents, analysts, and prosecutors who remain together over time, and they epitomize the model that has proven most …
June 07, 2024
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Physician Sentenced after Taking Bribes from Drug Manufacturer

September 13, 2022
… making a false statement to Medicare to obtain insurance coverage for a fentanyl prescription and to one count of … paid him to speak for them, increasing his compensation over time due to his prescriptions. There was a direct … false statements on pre-approval forms to ensure Medicare coverage of the expensive drug for these patients. Halley …
September 13, 2022
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Two Defendants Arrested During 2023 Joint Enforcement Operation in Carlsbad Plead Guilty to Conspiracy Charges

January 24, 2024
… items in the Jeep. Purdy and Maldonado then turned the Jeep over to another individual, who had traveled to Carlsbad …
January 24, 2024
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Albuquerque career criminal sentenced to life imprisonment for heroin distribution resulting in death of Cameron Weiss

January 23, 2020
… La Cueva High School student died from overdose in 2011 after becoming addicted to opioids … week of the life of Cameron Weiss, who died of a heroin overdose on the morning of Aug. 13, 2011. The jury learned … heroin from Moya, including heroin which Mr. Weiss ingested over the course of the evening and into the night. At the …
January 23, 2020
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Federal jury finds Albuquerque career offender guilty of distributing heroin that caused teen's overdose death

May 13, 2019
… offender guilty of distributing heroin that caused teen's overdose death May 13, 2019 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us … who prey on our communities and to do our part to reduce overdose deaths."   In announcing the verdict, U.S. Attorney … people die each year in New Mexico from heroin and opioid overdoses. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to …
May 13, 2019
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Large Scale Colorado Springs And Pueblo Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled

April 20, 2011
… Parker (571) 387-2558 utahrecruiter@dea.gov Meth Seized Was Over 99 Percent Pure den042011fig01.jpg den042011fig02.jpg … $33,000 in cash, and a number of vehicles. The grand total amount of assets seized during the investigation is over …
April 20, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Top China-Based Global Designer Drug Trafficker Arrested In U.S.

May 28, 2015
… Poisyn Control - In January and April of 2012, a DEA undercover agent purchased illicit synthetic cannabinoid products … the arrest of 153 individuals and the seizure of nearly $39 million in cash and other assets; 17,363 kilograms of …
May 28, 2015
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Seven People Charged in Augusta-Area Drug Trafficking Operation

April 22, 2022
… early 2018 and includes allegations of trafficking in large amounts of methamphetamine, heroin, and marijuana, along … 500 Grams or More of a Mixture Containing a Detectable Amount of Methamphetamine, 50 Grams or More of …
April 22, 2022
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DEA Publishes Proposed Regulations For Disposing Of Controlled Substance Prescription Drugs

December 26, 2012
… National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than six million Americans abuse prescription drugs.  That same study … and heroin combined.  This rule proposes requirements to govern the secure disposal of controlled substance … resulted in the removal from circulation of more than 2 million (over a thousand tons) of prescription drugs. …
December 26, 2012
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DEA’S National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days Meet A Growing Need For Americans

May 08, 2014
… past Saturday.  After seven previous Take Back Days spread over almost four years, 780,158 - ( 390 - tons) of pills … collected at previous DEA-coordinated Take-Back events, 4.1 million - ( 2,123 - tons) of prescription medications have … (CS) medications is at an all-time high, with 6.8 million Americans reporting having abused prescription drugs …
May 08, 2014
STORY

North Dakota State College of Science Wins Top Prize in Red Ribbon Week Video Contest

January 31, 2019
… Week Campus Video PSA Contest! You can view the winning PSA online at https://youtu.be/7DFbh_0Npog . DEA and the …
January 31, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Holds Second Annual Family Summit on Fentanyl

October 13, 2023
… opening remarks where the Attorney General announced $345 million in grants to combat fentanyl ( DEA Holds Second …
October 13, 2023
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A member of Montgomery drug trafficking organization sentenced to 30 years for conspiracy, drug and gun charges

December 12, 2019
… found that Phyfier and his co-conspirators would buy and sell various drugs to each other to support their …
December 12, 2019
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Orlando Man Sentenced To 32 Years for Possessing Illegal Firearms and Selling Fentanyl That Killed a Woman

March 28, 2025
… After some time, N.K. realized that the pills she was buying from them contained fentanyl. On October 31, 2021, …
March 28, 2025
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Melvin Hill Sentenced on Federal Drug And Firearms Charges

July 11, 2024
… told Burlington narcotics investigators that they could buy narcotics from Hill. In February and March, this source …
July 11, 2024
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Two Sent to Prison After Drug Trafficking in Local Parking Lot

March 27, 2024
… friend Mendez. Authorities conducted surveillance at a Best Buy parking lot in McAllen in anticipation of the narcotics …
March 27, 2024
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Fentanyl Distributer Tied to 13-Year-Old’s Overdose Death Pleads Guilty

July 06, 2023
… messenger to a 13-year-old girl who asked him if she could buy “percs.”  Soliz agreed and delivered the pills to her …
July 06, 2023
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Large-scale, Spokane based fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine trafficker sentenced to 180 months in federal prison

February 08, 2021
… Spokane, Washington area. On June 11, 2020, a controlled buy of fentanyl-laced pills was conducted from Bridges. A …
February 08, 2021
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Members Of Camden Drug Trafficking Ring Charged With Racketeering

February 14, 2018
… go together to gun stores in Ohio, where Hammond would buy multiple guns for Scott.  It is alleged that Scott would …
February 14, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Crack-dealing Gang Dismantled In The Bronx

March 02, 2018
… the John Adams Houses, with undercover officers making 32 buys of crack cocaine. Three defendants are also charged …
March 02, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

National Jewish Health Study Documents Health Dangers Of Indoor Marijuana Grows

September 10, 2012
… these operations may go undetected, an unsuspecting family buying the residence at a later date may be put at risk of …
September 10, 2012
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Three New Orleans Men Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences In Heroin Conspiracy Involving Overdose Death

June 24, 2015
… calls, ask the caller how much heroin he or she wanted to buy, and direct the caller to drive to a gas station or …
June 24, 2015
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20 Year Sentence For Birmingham Man On Drugs, Weapons Charges

July 13, 2017
… agents received fentanyl despite having attempted to buy heroin. A third charge of possession with the intent to …
July 13, 2017