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Two Men Indicted in Kidnapping and Assault Allegedly Linked to a Drug-Related Dispute

March 02, 2022
… Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Two Guns and More than a Million Dollars in Narcotics Seized gun, drugs, drug … incident were captured in audio and video recordings recovered on the defendants’ cellphones, and from a …
March 02, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION

Administrative Law Judges

August 04, 2025
… Law Judges may now be filed as a PDF attachment via email to the DEA Judicial Mailbox (ECF-DEA@usdoj.gov). The forwarding email on all electronically-filed correspondence must …
August 04, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Texas health care fraud and opioid takedown results in charges against 58

September 18, 2019
… and networks of “pill mill” clinics resulting in $66 million in loss and 6.2 million pills. Of those charged, 16 were doctors or medical … 115 Americans die every day of an opioid-related overdose.   Today’s arrests come three weeks after DOJ …
September 18, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Speeds Up Application Process For Research On Schedule I Drugs

January 18, 2018
… for abuse, such as ecstasy or LSD. By taking the process online, both existing and new researchers can submit their …
January 18, 2018
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

March 11, 2020
… of violence in Mexico. With methamphetamine abuse and overdose deaths on the rise, Project Python aims to disrupt … has issued one of the largest narcotics rewards ever – $10 million – for information leading to the arrest of El Mencho.     In 2018, there were over 5,500 opioid-related deaths in Florida, according to …
March 11, 2020
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Boston Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy

February 18, 2025
… in gang-related drug trafficking, shootings and violence. Over 500 grams of cocaine, cocaine base (crack cocaine) and … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
February 18, 2025
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Two Members of Multi-State Drug Trafficking Rings Linked to Aryan Prison Gangs Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms

January 31, 2025
… It creates people who can no longer function and leads to overdose and death.”  “Mr. Smith and Ms. Thompson helped a hate group distribute over a million potentially lethal doses of fentanyl into our …
January 31, 2025
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High-Ranking Member of Los Zetas Cartel Sentenced in Eastern District of Texas to a Term of Life Imprisonment

September 13, 2021
… Participation in the 2011 Allende Massacre, Where Over 100 Men, Women, and Children Were Slaughtered by the … close to 700 kilograms of cocaine as well as more than nine million dollars in cash and other assets. This case was …
September 13, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

23 Arrested For Distributing Heroin And Fentanyl

February 14, 2017
… and heroin substance use disorder need treatment and recovery but those that distribute and profit from spreading … one of the regions hardest hit by opioid trafficking and overdose deaths,” said Colonel Richard D. McKeon, … and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of $1 million.  Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically …
February 14, 2017
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Drug Ring Peddling Fentanyl Pills Disguised As Oxycodone, Cocaine And Heroin Dismantled

November 16, 2017
… Death,” authorities seized 502 pills laced with fentanyl, over 100 grams of black tar heroin, over 130 grams of cocaine, 15 pounds of marijuana, and a 9mm … made more than 1,200 felony narcotics arrests, and seized millions in cash, more than a ton of illegal drugs, and …
November 16, 2017
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Colombian Man Sentenced To More Than 6 Years In Federal Prison For Conspiracy To Commit Money Laundering

August 22, 2014
… sentence, the court also entered a money judgment in the amount of $969,130 reflecting the proceeds of the charged … to which Marulanda’s associates picked up bulk cash in the amount of 100,000€ (Euros) per week in the Netherlands. Two … authorities had seized several shipments of cocaine, in the amounts and on the dates consistent with those mentioned by …
August 22, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

14 Members Of Bronx Drug Trafficking Organization Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Narcotics And Firearms Offenses

August 22, 2017
… 14 members of a drug trafficking (DTO) that sold large amounts of heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine in and around … organization allegedly responsible for trafficking large amounts of heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine in the Bronx.  …
August 22, 2017
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA’s Family Summits on Fentanyl

January 19, 2025
… families who have lost loved ones to drug poisonings or overdoses, federal partners, and community prevention … few of the individuals who have lost their lives to a drug overdose. June 14-15, 2022 DEA’s National Family Summit on … advocates for change. Please use the following template and email us at familyoutreach@dea.gov Family Summit Photo …
January 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Reseda Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Selling Dozens of ‘Ghost Guns’ and Pound Quantities of Meth

November 03, 2023
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … sold at least 89 firearms and 20 rounds of ammunition over nine transactions to a buyer. The firearms sold …
November 03, 2023
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DEA and partners collect nearly 883,000 pounds of medications and vaping devices at 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2019
… in Charge Richard Salter, Jr. “Collectively, we removed over 22,000 pounds of powerfully addictive and potentially …
November 05, 2019
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Former LAPD officer sentenced to 60 months in federal prison after illegal drug lab exploded in his garage

June 18, 2018
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … bags filled with marijuana. In total, law enforcement found over 28 liters of hash oil containing THC scattered in …
June 18, 2018
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Meth traffickers shipped drugs to Hawaii disguised as Aztec objects

October 16, 2018
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … The indictment also alleges that members of the conspiracy, over the past year, sent to Hawaii a package containing …
October 16, 2018
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Van Nuys man arrested for selling fentanyl that resulted in death in first case investigated by DEA-led opioid overdose task force

October 04, 2018
… in death in first case investigated by DEA-led opioid overdose task force October 04, 2018 Los Angeles Contact … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … fentanyl to a 23-year-old victim, who then suffered a fatal overdose.  James Dorion Rodriguez, 27, was arrested …
October 04, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Iowa Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison

July 01, 2021
… old Hector Ramon Iglesias Tovar was involved in trafficking over 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine in Ottumwa and …
July 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Estherville, Iowa, Police Officer Honored for Commitment to Drug Abuse Prevention

January 26, 2021
… and then murdered in Mexico in 1985 while working undercover gathering information and evidence about drug lords.  … of this distinguished award.  Captain Dunlavy spent over a decade as the DARE officer for Estherville schools.  …
January 26, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Two Doctors Face Federal Charges For Supplying Drug Trafficking Gang Members With Narcotics Prescriptions

August 29, 2016
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … strength. The DEA-led investigation involved 12 undercover operations during which Oparah or Ridgill sold … sold the prescriptions without ever examining the undercover officer or cooperating witness.  A medical expert’s …
August 29, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Physician Assistant At Orange County Clinic Convicted Of Federal Drug Charges For Issuing Prescriptions Without Medical Need

September 20, 2017
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … trial jury heard evidence that four “patients” died of drug overdoses after obtaining prescriptions from Nguyen. … trial last week, Dr. Victor Boon Huat Siew, the doctor who oversaw the Orange County clinic, was sentenced to 70 months …
September 20, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts 122 Collection Sites On Saturday, April 30 Th For Drug Take-Back

April 25, 2011
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … Los Angeles area residents collected and turned in over 8,100 pounds-4 tons-of prescription drugs at collection … public safety issue, and can lead to accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse. The DEA is committed to helping keep …
April 25, 2011
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U.S. Attorney's Office Secures Sentencing of Albuquerque Man for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

September 03, 2024
… and firearms offenses after being found in possession of over 500 grams of methamphetamine and two firearms in a …
September 03, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

International Fugitive Extradited from Italy Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge

August 11, 2020
… of Cuba) pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute a large amount of high-grade marijuana in the Middle District of … was part of a group involved in importing kilogram amounts of cocaine and other narcotics into the United …
August 11, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Sixteen Individuals Plead Guilty in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy “Operation Titan Fall”

February 10, 2023
… 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, …
February 10, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Arrests Azusa Gang Members Responsible For Narcotics Trafficking And Campaign Of Hate Crimes Targeting African-Americans

June 07, 2011
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … will help vindicate all of the victims who have suffered over the years.” Azusa Police Chief Robert B. Garcia said: … to members of the Mexican Mafia who exerted control over the gang. The RICO charge in the indictment outlines …
June 07, 2011
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Tenderloin Drug Dealer Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking, Supervised Release Violation

July 02, 2025
Tenderloin Drug Dealer Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking, Supervised Release Violation July 02, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov …
July 02, 2025
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Tucson Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Possession of Methamphetamine

June 30, 2025
Tucson Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Possession of Methamphetamine June 30, 2025 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 (571) 387-3289 Jodie Underwood 571-362-0582 PhoenixSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3439 East …
June 30, 2025
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Fresno Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl Resulting in Overdose Death

June 24, 2025
Fresno Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl Resulting in Overdose Death June 24, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a …
June 24, 2025