PRESS RELEASE

Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty In Multistate Drug Conspiracy

August 12, 2011
… As a result of this investigation, officers seized over 25 pounds of methamphetamine, more than 15 firearms, … seized approximately $890,000 in alleged criminal assets over the course of the investigation. This case is the … a maximum statutory penalty of 40 years in prison, a $4 million fine, and five years to life of supervised release. …
August 12, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Queens Man Indicted in Connection with Seizure of Approximately $300,000 in Cocaine during Citywide Drug Trafficking Investigation

December 14, 2022
… with the seizure of approximately 6 kilograms of cocaine (over 13 pounds) and more than $50,000 cash from his burgundy … said, “Cocaine continues to be significant factor in overdose deaths in New York City. Cocaine has always posed … of the bail required that 10 percent of the total bail bond amount be posted. Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget G. …
December 14, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Parker doctor sentenced for illegally distributing controlled substances

April 24, 2019
… with his long-term survival.” That patient died just over a month later from oxycodone toxicity as a result of … 200mcg tablets.   Littleford did not taper or reduce the amounts of controlled substances he was prescribing to … of medical necessity shows the opioid epidemic is far from over,” said DEA Denver Division Special Agent in Charge Tim …
April 24, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Mercer County Accounting Professor Charged with Tax Evasion and Filing False Tax Returns

May 12, 2022
… that he had no financial interest in or signature authority over any foreign bank accounts. Ndubizu failed to report approximately $3.3 million in income from the pharmacy, resulting in the evasion of approximately $1.3 million in tax due and owing. Each count of tax evasion …
May 12, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Concealing Cocaine Carries Considerable Sentence

July 31, 2024
… been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute $4 million worth of cocaine, announced Drug Enforcement … anomalies in all four tires of the vehicle. Authorities discovered they were lined with welded metal casings that serve … 48 kilograms with an estimated street value of over $4 million. Segundo will remain in custody pending transfer to …
July 31, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Stockton Man Indicted for Cocaine Distribution and Firearm Possession

February 02, 2024
… two handguns, a Glock 31 and a Diamondback Arms 9 mm, and over 1,200 rounds of ammunition. Allen is a convicted felon … a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. If convicted of possession with intent to … a maximum statutory penalty of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. If convicted of being a felon in possession of …
February 02, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Sacramento Area Group Charged for Shipping Fentanyl Pills Across the United States

June 16, 2023
… that members of the conspiracy have shipped more than one million fentanyl pills to customers in several different … agents found hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills, over $80,000 in cash, and 17 firearms. Some of the pills and … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison, and a $10 million fine. Any sentence, however, would be determined at …
June 16, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Grass Valley Man Pleads Guilty to a Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy and other Narcotics Offenses

October 18, 2022
… Robinson’s residence on June 2, 2020, resulted in the discovery of over 40 grams of fentanyl involved in this conspiracy. On … in prison and a maximum of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine for his role in the fentanyl conspiracy and his …
October 18, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA agents serve warrants at pain management clinic and arrest naturopathic medical doctor

April 19, 2019
… White Cranes Medical Center, and allegedly responsible for over-prescribing Schedule II controlled substances, … the execution of the warrant, law enforcement officials discovered the Ips were physically living at the medical center, … revealed the clinic issued prescriptions in excess of 1.6 million dosage units, of which 1.4 million (85 percent) were …
April 19, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Detroit Field Division will host National Prescription Pill Take Back

October 23, 2018
… DETROIT – After collecting a total of more than 9.9 million pounds (nearly 5,000 tons) of expired, unused and … unwanted prescription medications during 15 previous events over the past eight years, the Drug Enforcement Administration expects to reach a total of 10 million pounds collected following the upcoming fall 2018 …
October 23, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit

February 21, 2019
… that comes with drug use.”   Experienced by more than 22 million students, teachers, and parents across the … Costs and Consequences presents a historic and contemporary overview of the many costs and consequences of illegal drugs … DEA Museum in Arlington, Va., and has since inspired its millions of visitors in 16 previous locations nationwide.    …
February 21, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Cincinnati Pharmaceutical Supplier’s DEA License Suspended

June 10, 2011
… City - (571) 362-0443 Keysource Medical distributed 48 million doses of oxycodone products to Florida pharmacies … revealed that Keystone Medical distributed approximately 48 million dosage units of oxycodone products to customers in Florida over a two year time between November of 2008 and November …
June 10, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

April 29, 2016
… p.m. April 30 DETROIT - After collecting and destroying 5.5 million pounds-2,762 tons-of unused prescription drugs in … their potentially dangerous, unwanted medicines to one of over 5,000 collection sites around the country that are … prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.5 million Americans abuse prescription drugs, according to the …
April 29, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

DEA And Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

October 19, 2016
… step that DEA takes to make our communities safer.” Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of injury-related death … Last April, during its 11th Take Back Day, the DEA and over 4,200 of its national, tribal, and community law … Oklahoma.  Since the program began six years ago, about 6.4 million (about 3,200 tons) of drugs have been collected. …
October 19, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Jury Convicts Guatemalan For Cocaine And Methamphetamine Conspiracy

March 12, 2015
… and possession with intent to distribute more than $1.5 million worth of cocaine and $75,000 worth of … United States District Judge Donald E. Walter presided over the trial. The defendant’s trial started Tuesday and … life in prison, five years of supervised release and a $10 million fine. Sentencing is set for June 29, 2015. Mendez’s …
March 12, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

30 Years For Los Zetas Cartel Leader

July 21, 2017
… prison for 360 months and imposed a forfeiture order of $10 million. At the hearing, the court noted that here was … or more of marijuana from Mexico into the United States. Millions of dollars in drug proceeds and over 100 firearms were also exported from the United States …
July 21, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Mission, Texas Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Role In Drug Trafficking / Money Laundering Conspiracy

January 25, 2018
… by Los Zetas. This organization maintained control over smuggling routes stretching from Guatemala to Diaz … during trial revealed that cocaine sales generated millions of dollars for this organization, some of which was …
January 25, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Final Two Defendants Convicted In “Operation Yeti Ice”

October 22, 2015
… and faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and a $10 million fine on each count. Another defendant in this case, … He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and a $10 million fine. Kidd and Henderson were indicted on August 19, … Mississippi. The drug network involved the distribution of over 100 kilograms of methamphetamine and encompassed the …
October 22, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Is This Saturday

October 18, 2016
… NEW ORLEANS - After collecting and destroying about 6.4 million pounds-about 3,200 tons-of unused prescription drugs … their potentially dangerous, unwanted medicines to one of over 4,700 collection sites around the country that are … prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.4 million Americans abuse prescription drugs, according to the …
October 18, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Jury Finds Texas Man Guilty Of Conspiring To Transport Illegal Drugs

August 09, 2017
… substance. A United States District Judge presided over the trial, which started Monday and ended today. The … to life in prison, 10 years of supervised release and a $20 million fine for the conspiracy count; up to 20 years in prison, five years of supervised release and a $10 million fine for the methamphetamine and cocaine …
August 09, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces 12th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

October 20, 2016
… During the last Take-Back event in April 2016, the DEA and over 4,200 of its national, tribal, and community law … Since the program began in 2010, approximately 6.4 million (3,200 tons) of drugs have been collected; that’s … aged 12 to 17 -- pills that won’t result in abuse or overdose.   The Take-Back initiative addresses a vital …
October 20, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Designer Drug Importer Arraigned Today In Bakersfield

December 17, 2013
… House in Bakersfield that Kamar owns and operates and $2.7 million in cash from Kamar’s residence and smoke shop. … plant food, and have caused significant abuse, addiction, overdoses, and emergency room visits. Those who have abused … a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Any sentence, however, would be determined at …
December 17, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Three Men Sentenced Today For Drug Trafficking In Kern County

October 19, 2015
… between 15 and 45 kilograms of methamphetamine and over 1,000 grams of heroin. Co-defendant Erik Gesus Rivera, … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $5 million fine, and Pasqual Gonzales Magallanes faces a maximum statutory penalty of 40 years in prison and a $2 million fine. The actual sentences, however, will be …
October 19, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Boston Area Distributors Of Fresno-Grown "Medical" Marijuana Sentenced

December 06, 2011
… Pimentel admitted that they had received marijuana worth over half a million dollars for distribution in Massachusetts. According … years and a maximum prison term of life in prison, and a $4 million fine. Their actual sentences, however, will be …
December 06, 2011
STORY

Recent DEA Seizures of Pill Presses

April 09, 2024
… tool at its disposal to help fight the drug poisoning and overdose crisis facing America today. In February 2024, DEA … of fentanyl, multiple prescription substances, small amounts of cocaine, heroin, and marijuana, five firearms, … Field Division seizure of two pill presses and significant amounts of illicit drugs and weapons.   Philadelphia Field …
April 09, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Buffalo man sentenced for his role in cross country drug conspiracy

October 31, 2018
… including bags and a vacuum sealer, identification cards, and one live bullet. Mark Ramos was previously …
October 31, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Jefferson County Man Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Term for Drug Trafficking

February 17, 2022
… to purchase narcotics and stolen or fraudulent credit cards to purchase hotel rooms and other items used in the …
February 17, 2022
STORY

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Why become a DEA investigator?

January 08, 2021
… to serve and protect every day. You can wear blue, send a card to your local police department, or even share a story …
January 08, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Lockport Man Sentenced On Oxymorphone And Marijuana Charges

April 06, 2018
… digital scales, six cellular telephones, a Micro SD sim card, a 14-karat gold diamond bracelet, and $2,243.65 in …
April 06, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Joseph Zapatero Sentenced To Fourteen Years In Prison For Selling Drugs In Windsor And Burlington, Vermont

September 28, 2011
… Union wire transfer and by the use of Green Dot debit cards. This case involved multiple kilograms of crack …
September 28, 2011