PRESS RELEASE

Two Barnstable County Men Arrested On Drug Charges

August 21, 2014
… to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, over 100 grams of heroin. In addition, Andrade is charged … a lifetime of supervised release, and a fine of up to $5 million. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically …
August 21, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Oregon Man Sentenced For Growing Marijuana In Northern Idaho

March 08, 2013
… seized marijuana, marijuana growing equipment, vehicles, over $50,000 in currency and precious metals, and over $1 million in real estate. In November 2012, four …
March 08, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Businessman Sentenced For Bakersfield Drug Operation

June 22, 2015
… Creek Building Center in Malibu, to pay the growers and cover the costs of electricity, supplies, and equipment.  The … plants and 55 pounds of processed marijuana valued at over $4.8 million, along with thousands of dollars of marijuana …
June 22, 2015
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

Attorney General William P. Barr announces updates on Operation LeGend at Kansas City press conference

August 19, 2020
… in the arrests of 18 homicide suspects and the seizure of over 70 illegal firearms. In June, Kansas City had more than … of violence following an joint ATF, SLMPD-initiated undercover operation targeting a known shooter; One defendant has …
August 19, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Jesse Denver Hanes Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Conviction On Federal Firearms And Carjacking Charges Arising Out Of Shooting Of Hatch Police Officer

March 01, 2018
… of today’s sentence,” said Dona Ana County Sheriff Vigil. “Over the past 18 months, a family and a community have …
March 01, 2018