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Eleven Indicted For Conspiring To Distribute Controlled Substances In Alaska

… of 2012. That indictment alleged a conspiracy to distribute over 50 kilograms of cocaine in Anchorage and Fairbanks. All … 3:13-cr-00079-RRB, charges a conspiracy to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine, over one kilogram of heroin, … of 10 years in prison and maximum of life in prison, a $10 million fine, and at least five years of supervised release. …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… pose a threat if misused – resulting in a staggering 20 million pounds of unused medications collected to date. …
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DEA News: Designer Synthetic Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison

… employees that his business was legitimate. Dynamic made millions of dollars manufacturing and selling these products …
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Fugitive Arrested After More Than Three Years On The Run

… the group trafficked various different substances in large amounts, including especially dangerous drugs like fentanyl … and up to life of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. The charge also includes forfeiture of assets …
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DEA Atlanta Seizes Nearly 3,000 Pounds of Crystal Meth

… area of the truck.  “This is a significant and unbelievable amount of drugs to be shipped at one time and to a … The wholesale value of this seizure is approximately $3.2 million.  This investigation is ongoing.  DEA’s top …
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Leader of International Drug Trafficking Organization Operating in Oregon Sentenced to Federal Prison

… Mr. Diaz-Ramirez prey on our communities by peddling large amounts of methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine, often to … ammunition. Investigators also forfeited approximately $1.2 million from the organization, including more than $400,000 …
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Final Defendant in Southeastern Massachusetts Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy Pleads Guilty

… cooperating source. Each of the fentanyl deliveries were in amounts consistent with quantities intended for further … and up to life of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
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Two Colombian nationals and one Belizean national sentenced for roles in international cocaine smuggling conspiracy

… more than 600 kilograms of cocaine, worth approximately $18 million, bound for the United States. Randolph Meighan was … consistent with cocaine trafficking, including trace amounts of cocaine present both on the smuggling vessel and …
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Long Island Doctor Convicted Of Causing The Overdose Deaths Of Two Patients And Illegally Distributing Oxycodone

… mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment, a $10 million fine and forfeiture in an amount to be determined by the Court. Richard P. Donoghue, …
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La Familia Michoacan Drug Cartel Leader Sentenced To 43 Years In Federal Prison

… to serve a total of 520 months in federal prison and a $5 million fine for offenses related to his leadership role … Office are working around the clock to combat the massive amount of drugs brought into the United States as a result …
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Indicts 14 For Acadiana Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy

… which has been responsible for bringing significant amounts of crystal methamphetamine from Houston, Texas into … a convicted felon count. They also face a fine of up to $20 million and forfeiture of the money and property seized in …
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United States Files Lawsuit Against PharMerica Corporation For Violations Of The False Claims Act And The Controlled Substances Act

… of long-term care facilities and fills approximately 40 million prescriptions annually.  Many of the prescriptions … Claims Act cases, with more than $10.8 billion of that amount recovered in cases involving fraud against federal …
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Sinaloa Cartel Member Sentenced To 22 Years In Federal Prison; Plea Agreements Unsealed For Leaders Of Cartel’s Chicago Cell

… today, the Flores brothers agreed to forfeit more than $3.6 million in cash that was seized from them, in addition to … of assorted jewelry, several luxury automobiles, smaller amounts of cash, and electronics equipment, all of which …
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Multiple Defendants Arrested For Operating Prescription Drug "Pill Mill"

… the doctor was unable to do so himself. In addition, the amounts of pills distributed to patients were excessive, and … of patients to be seen. The defendants allegedly made millions of dollars during the clinic's approximately one …
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Nineteen Members Of Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring Face Drug Charges

… 500 grams of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, which has a street value of $100. … years and a maximum term of life imprisonment, and a $10 million fine. Taylor and Martin face a maximum prison term …
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Texas Authorities Make Multiple Arrests And Warn Public Of Dangers Of Synthetic Narcotics

… in which one sample could have a significantly greater amount of harmful chemical than another. Authorities also … indictment includes a notice of forfeiture and seeks $35 million money judgment as alleged illegal proceeds from the …
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Drug Trafficking Ring Taken Down

… responsible for poisoning our communities with major amounts of heroin, meth, cocaine and marijuana,” said U.S. … carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, and up to a $4 million fine. In determining an actual sentence, the …
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Corrupt Colombian Government Employee And Criminal Defense Attorney Extradited In Obstruction Of Justice Case

… realized the harsh reality that there is no amount of money worth their charged criminal acts. Federal, … drug trafficking organizations that line their pockets with millions of dollars in illicit proceeds.” If convicted, …
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Joint Law Enforcement Operation Arrested Six Individuals On Drug Charges In The East Bay, One In Fresno

… Jail in Oakland, while Mitts was released on a bond in the amount of $50,000. Donagal’s next scheduled appearance is at … a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of $1 million on the drug charges, 20 years in prison and a …
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Phoenix News 2008

July 15, 2021
… Guilty August 22, 2008 DEA and Local Law Enforcement Seize Over 134 Pounds of "Ice" Methamphetamine August 14, 2008 … Yields 4,200 Plants with an Estimated Street Value of 1.5 Million July 11, 2008 Drug Trafficker Who Survived Rollover Accident Receives 100 Month Sentence July 11, 2008 …
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Two Men Charged With Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine

… and possession charges after law enforcement found over two kilograms of cocaine and heroin in their … federal court. On November 28, 2016, Johnson was pulled over after committing several traffic violations. During the … a potential maximum penalty of 40 years in prison, and a $5 million fine. On …
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Brevard County Felon Charged with Drug and Firearm Offenses

… community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about … can be reported to the DEA through this link: RX Abuse Online Reporting (usdoj.gov) . The DEA encourages parents, …
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Kanawha County Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Crime

… to Connecticut. Officers searched the package and found over 300 pills that appeared to be 30-milligram oxycodone … two loaded pistols and nearly $80,000. Investigators seized over 10,000 pills in this case. Jackson admitted that he … than morphine. One kilogram of fentanyl can produce 1 million to 1.5 million pill dosage units and has the …
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Crackdown On Methamphetamine Traffickers In Upstate New York

… J. Hunt stated, “Recently, methamphetamine abuse has been overshadowed by opioid abuse in the press, but it is … who had been charged with possessing pseudoephedrine, an over-the-counter drug, knowing that it would be used to make … 10 years and up to life in prison, a fine of up to $10 million, and a term of supervised release of at least five …
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Opioid Trafficking Organization Dismantled In The Bronx, NY

… - (914) 682-6256 Sixteen people indicted and multi-million dollars’ worth of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine … of cocaine and various quantities of crack cocaine. Over $175,000 in cash - narcotics proceeds - and two …
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Leader of Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Federal Prison

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

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … 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 …
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Leader Of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Decade in Prison for Fentanyl Conspiracy

… 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. …
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Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Bringing Cocaine to Kansas City from Texas

… 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 …
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Physician Sentenced after Taking Bribes from Drug Manufacturer

… 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 …