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Three Men Charged with Conspiring to Distribute Nine Kilograms of Cocaine

August 09, 2023
… (617) 557-2100 Diversion/Medical Practitioner 571-362-9171 Over $200,000 in suspected drug proceeds seized BOSTON – … five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million.  The charges of conspiracy to distribute controlled … upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case. …
August 09, 2023
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Siskiyou Man Convicted of Bribery of a Public Official, Conspiracy to Commit Bribery, and Manufacturing More than 100 Marijuana Plants

March 24, 2022
… On May 17, 2017, Yang met with Sheriff Lopey and offered a million-dollar donation to the charity of the sheriff’s … $2,500. The FBI caught all of these transactions on video. Over time, Yang asked for favors outside the original … of five years and up to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine for manufacturing more than 100 marijuana …
March 24, 2022
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15 Indicted in Large-Scale Sacramento Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking Conspiracies

June 04, 2021
… March 1, 2018, and May 19, 2021, law enforcement seized over 5 kilograms of cocaine, a kilogram of heroin, a half … the spectrum,” said Special Agent in Charge Tatum King, who oversees HSI operations in Northern California. “Strong … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. If convicted of the conspiracy to distribute …
June 04, 2021
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Drug Enforcement Administration And Discovery Education Announce Finalists In 1st Annual Operation Prevention Video Challenge

May 08, 2017
… Drug Enforcement Administration And Discovery Education Announce Finalists In 1st Annual Operation … professional learning community of its kind. Serving 4.5 million educators and over 50 million students, Discovery Education’s services are in half …
May 08, 2017
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DEA And Discovery Education Name Operation Prevention Video Challenge PSA Winners

May 24, 2017
… DEA And Discovery Education Name Operation Prevention Video Challenge … professional learning community of its kind. Serving 4.5 million educators and over 50 million students, Discovery Education’s services are in half …
May 24, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Florida Doctors No Longer Among The Top Oxycodone Purchasers In The United States

April 05, 2013
… 21 clinic/pharmacy owners; the seizure of approximately 2.2 million dosage units of controlled substances, the seizure of approximately $9 million in U.S. currency, real estate, and exotic vehicles; … shed light on our efforts; however, our work is far from over.  The DEA along with our state and local partners will …
April 05, 2013
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Former Gulf Cartel Plaza Bosses Receive Long Prison Sentences

March 10, 2015
… guilty and, as part of their pleas, also agreed to a $5 million forfeiture. Today, Senior U.S. District Judge Hilda … sentencing guideline ranges. During the hearing, the government presented evidence that allowed the court to find … of marijuana. Both have agreed they obtained at least $5 million in drug proceeds as a result of the conspiracy. Both …
March 10, 2015
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Cape Cod Brothers Convicted In Oxycodone Trafficking Scheme

October 10, 2014
… pills which were distributed on Cape Cod and generated over $5 million in proceeds.   Stanley Gonsalves, 36, of Sandwich, … of the related money laundering conspiracy was to use the millions of dollars in drug proceeds to purchase fresh …
October 10, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

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

April 26, 2016
… NEW ORLEANS - 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 26, 2016
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Doctor Convicted Of Running Pill Mill And Contributing To A Death

June 12, 2013
… until Friday, June 14, 2013. Werther was part of a multi-million dollar drug conspiracy involving illegal … their prescriptions filled.  The drugs were then turned over to the drug dealers so their organizations could sell … with Werther trafficked pills valued at more than $5 million that Werther illegally prescribed. …
June 12, 2013
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Doctor Sentenced For Running Pill Mill And Contributing To A Death

September 24, 2013
… drug-involved premises.  Werther was part of a multi-million dollar drug conspiracy involving illegal … with Werther trafficked pills valued at more than $5 million that Werther illegally prescribed. “Instead of using … their prescriptions filled.  The drugs were then turned over to the drug dealers so their organizations could sell …
September 24, 2013
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New Jersey/Pennsylvania doctor indicted for accepting bribes and kickbacks in exchange for prescribing powerful fentanyl drug

June 25, 2019
… based in Arizona, in exchange for prescribing more than 28 million micrograms of Subsys, a powerful opioid narcotic … about Subsys whatsoever, the same individuals attended over and over again and Sun did not attend some of the presentations …
June 25, 2019
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Colombian Man Sentenced For His Participation In Money Laundering Conspiracy

August 02, 2024
… Practitioner 571-362-9171 Defendant laundered over $250,000 in drug money through business bank account in … based primarily in Barranquilla, Colombia. An undercover investigator infiltrated the organization by portraying … of the conspiracy, Abril-Sequera received over $250,000 million in wire transfers to his account. After receipt, …
August 02, 2024
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Clinic Office Manager Sentenced for Operating $1.2M Pill Mill Scheme

December 12, 2023
… operating a pill mill clinic that unlawfully distributed over 600,000 opioid pills, announced Special Agent in Charge … other controlled substances. Jomori received more than $1.2 million in cash over 14 months through the scheme that resulted in the …
December 12, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Expansion of Operation Crystal Shield

January 28, 2021
… increased meth on our streets and deaths from meth use and overdose. This action is an important step to stymie this … Shield generated more than 800 investigations resulting in over 2,100 arrests, the seizure of nearly $54.5 million in drug proceeds, more than 300 firearms, and more …
January 28, 2021
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DEA New England Announces 20th Take Back Day

April 20, 2021
… Back Day the New England Field Division and its partners, over the course of four hours, collected a record 115,944.24 pounds or over 57 tons of expired, unused, unwanted prescription … with its recent Take back events, as evidenced by the millions of pounds of pills collected during our previous 19 …
April 20, 2021
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

April 23, 2019
… expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications at over 600 collection sites throughout New England, operated … high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. DEA launched its prescription … with its recent Take Back events, as evidenced by the millions of pounds of pills collected during our previous 16 …
April 23, 2019
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Launch of outreach and education campaign to combat cartels using youth to smuggle drugs

July 16, 2018
… pedestrian lanes at the San Ysidro Port of Entry with over two kilograms each of fentanyl strapped to their … two kilograms of fentanyl is enough to supply up to one million lethal doses of fentanyl. “We live in a beautiful … on public transportation, via social media outlets, and over electronic communications like gaming consoles, text …
July 16, 2018
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Federal investigation of Portland drug trafficking organization reveals black market peso exchange scheme

April 09, 2019
… peso exchange money laundering scheme. The scheme was uncovered in 2015 following a lengthy investigation by the … long-term heroin trafficking investigation. Agents arrested over 20 drug trafficking defendants, seized multiple kilos … was required to a serve prison term and more than $2 million has been seized, forfeited or applied to …
April 09, 2019
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Ten Members Of Methamphetamine Trafficking Operation Federally Indicted

April 09, 2018
… operation that sought to distribute more than $1 million worth of drugs have been indicted in a 13-count … allegedly smuggled into the U.S. from Mexico. Over the course of the investigation, federal and local law …
April 09, 2018
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Colombian Narcotics Kingpin Sentenced To 360 Months In Prison

August 07, 2014
… the U.S. Department of State offered a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to his capture. Perez Henao … who engage in drug trafficking into our borders.”   “For over a decade, Perez Henao - one of the most powerful and … workers in his drug trafficking organization and oversaw the manufacture and distribution of over 80 tons of …
August 07, 2014
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California Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Methamphetamine

April 14, 2015
… Express to Arabi.  In total, the four packages contained over one kilogram of methamphetamine.  According to DEA … methamphetamine in all four packages had a purity level of over 99%, with one shipment testing as 100% pure … term of 10 years and a maximum of life imprisonment, a $10 million fine, and at least five years of supervised …
April 14, 2015
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Seven Indicted In Broward Pharmacy Takedown

July 08, 2011
… average for dispensing pharmacies. It took in nearly $2 million in cash for these pills. A review of the … of the prescriptions the defendants kept at the pharmacy over 60 percent were counterfeit. Prescriptions for the distribution of over 66,000 pills could not be located. Drug Enforcement …
July 08, 2011
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Nine Methamphetamine Traffickers Sentenced To Federal Prison

December 02, 2015
… N.C. - Nine methamphetamine traffickers have been sentenced over a two-day period to prison terms ranging from one to … involved have trafficked methamphetamine worth millions of dollars. Over the course of the investigation, …
December 02, 2015
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20 Charged With Conspiracy To Distribute Synthetic Drug “Molly”

August 16, 2011
… face a term of imprisonment of up to 20 years, up to a $1 million fine, and at least three years of supervised release … organization was responsible for the distribution of over 100 kilograms of “Molly” during the course of the … John P. Gilbride. To date, the following items have been recovered during this investigation: approximately 25 kilograms …
August 16, 2011
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21 Charged In Operation Flamethrower

February 14, 2011
… marijuana, 28 firearms, and two bullet resistant vests. Over $30,000 in currency, and approximately ten vehicles, … minimum penalty of ten years to life in prison, a $4 million fine, and a term of supervised release for five …
February 14, 2011
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Whatcom County Resident Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Conspiring To Smuggle Massive Cocaine Shipment To Canada

November 09, 2012
… ring who were traveling to Washington to confront Stewart over the seized cocaine. Law enforcement warned Stewart and … of the investigation investigators seized more than $2 million and 136 kilograms of cocaine. On April 28, 2011, the …
November 09, 2012
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Miami News 2006

July 15, 2021
… Bust MAR 30, 2006 Son of Cali Cartel Leader Sentenced to over 21 Years Imprisonment MAR 16, 2006 Major Round-up of … Drug Traffickers Arrested, Charged With Laundering $3 Million In Drug Money FEB 27, 2006 High-Ranking Colombian …
July 15, 2021
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New Jersey News 2008

July 15, 2021
… Better Equipped to Face Emergencies November 21, 2008 $2.8 Million in Cash and Six Kilograms of Heroin Seized from … Month in New Jersey August 5, 2008 DEA, CBP, and ICE Seize Over 2,000 Lbs of Pseudoephedrine August 4, 2008 DEA "Brand" …
July 15, 2021
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DEA Meets With Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders Today To Discuss Collaboratively Preventing Prescription Drug Misuse And Abuse

February 29, 2016
… prescription medications and reducing the addictions, overdoses, and crimes that too often result from these … medications is an epidemic in America today.  6.5 million people aged 12 and over abused these drugs in 2014, according to the Substance …
February 29, 2016