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Stockton Man Indicted for Cocaine Distribution and Firearm Possession

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

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

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

… 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 …
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Detroit Field Division will host National Prescription Pill Take Back

… 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 …
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DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit

… 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.    …
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Cincinnati Pharmaceutical Supplier’s DEA License Suspended

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

… 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 …
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DEA And Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

… 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. …
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Federal Jury Convicts Guatemalan For Cocaine And Methamphetamine Conspiracy

… 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 …
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30 Years For Los Zetas Cartel Leader

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

… 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 …
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Final Two Defendants Convicted In “Operation Yeti Ice”

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

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

… 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 …
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DEA Announces 12th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

… J. McCartney (215) 861-1974 Division Contacts Delaware Dover - (302) 672-6383 Wilmington - (302) 395-4600 … 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 …
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Designer Drug Importer Arraigned Today In Bakersfield

… 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 …
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Three Men Sentenced Today For Drug Trafficking In Kern County

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

… 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 …
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Mexican National Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking

… down the sentence, the court noted the potential harm to millions of individuals posed by fentanyl distribution. On …
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Fentanyl Distributor Pleads Guilty

… Porter faces up to 40 years in prison and a maximum $5 million fine.  Porter has been and will remain in custody …
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South Texan Man Admits to Cocaine Possession

… faces up to life in prison and a possible $10 million maximum fine.  He has been and will remain in …
Jesus Gonzalez-Penuelas
FUGITIVE

Jesus Gonzalez- Penuelas

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute a controlled substance, Conspiracy to import heroin and distribution or possession with the intent to distribute heroin
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Steven Bell Named DEA Omaha Division Special Agent in Charge

… borders three Canadian provinces and is home to nearly 13 million residents. Public and Media Affairs - also see …
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Red Ribbon Week Proclamation Promotes Drug Education in Iowa

… began wearing red ribbons to honor his sacrifice. Today, millions of people celebrate Red Ribbon Week by wearing red …
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Red Ribbon Week Proclamation Promotes Drug Education in Nebraska

… began wearing red ribbons to honor his sacrifice. Today, millions of people celebrate Red Ribbon Week by wearing red …
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Members of drug ring connecting North Dakota Indian Reservations and Michigan residents face federal charges

… of thousands of Oxycodone pills, worth an estimated $2.5 million, throughout the three North Dakota reservations and …
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DEA Omaha Division kicks off Red Ribbon Week on October 23

… the devastating effects drugs have on communities. Today, millions of people celebrate Red Ribbon Week by wearing red …
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DEA Omaha Division sees significant increase in methamphetamine seizures

… 2019, reporting approximately 1,437 pounds, estimated at $9 million dollars, collected across the region during the …
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Doctor Convicted Of Three Murders In Prescription Drug Overdose Case

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … patients died in less than three years, Tseng took in $5 million from her clinic and continued dispensing potent and …