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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
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Mexican National Sentenced to 88 Months in Prison for Role in Drug Conspiracy

May 19, 2025
Mexican National Sentenced to 88 Months in Prison for Role in Drug Conspiracy May 19, 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 …
May 19, 2025
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Mexican National Sentenced for Distribution of Fentanyl

April 29, 2025
Mexican National Sentenced for Distribution of Fentanyl April 29, 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 University …
April 29, 2025
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Louisville, Kentucky Man Found Guilty of Methamphetamine Distribution

April 11, 2025
Louisville, Kentucky Man Found Guilty of Methamphetamine Distribution April 11, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston (571) 362-1169 …
April 11, 2025
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Drug Trafficker who used Teens as Couriers Sentenced to 85 Months

August 30, 2021
… a photograph of a Chula Vista High School identification card and subsequently discussed the drop location for what …
August 30, 2021
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Mexican citizen pleads guilty to drug conspiracy in Western District of New York

August 07, 2019
… gave the trooper an expired Georgia identification card and told the trooper he was looking for work.   …
August 07, 2019
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Former corrections officer sentenced for smuggling contraband into prison

November 06, 2020
… on at least four prior occasions and was paid via Green Dot cards for her deliveries of contraband to an inmate. “The …
November 06, 2020
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Retired nurse sentenced to five years in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering

October 01, 2018
… of marijuana, $10,093 in cash and more than $13,000 in gift cards.  Miles and her husband, Oscar Montoya, were arrested …
October 01, 2018
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DEA Teams Up with NFL Alumni Health to Spread Awareness about Fentanyl Pills

February 08, 2024
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … actions. Last year, the agency seized a record 78.4 million fentanyl pills and nearly 12,000 pounds of fentanyl …
February 08, 2024
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DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 28, 2021
… every U.S. state in unprecedented quantities. More than 9.5 million counterfeit pills were seized so far this year, …
September 28, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Nationwide Turn in Nearly 630,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 08, 2024
… Just Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON – On Oct. 26, DEA and over 4,400 law enforcement partners collected nearly 630,000 … National Prescription Take Back Day has removed nearly 19.2 million pounds of unneeded medications from communities …
November 08, 2024
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More than 700,000 Pounds Collected at DEA Drug Take Back Day

May 23, 2022
… Medications in an Effort to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths WASHINGTON – On April 30, 2022, communities … with its law enforcement partners, has collected nearly 16 million pounds of unneeded prescription medications. … Back Day is an important part of DEA’s efforts to fight the overdose epidemic and save lives,” said DEA Administrator …
May 23, 2022
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DEA Aims For Record Removal Of Unused Pills Through Its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Initiative

April 24, 2018
… Twice Domestic WASHINGTON - After collecting more than 9 million (4,500 tons) of expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications at 14 previous events over the past 8 years, the Drug Enforcement Administration … high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. DEA launched its prescription …
April 24, 2018
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

October 24, 2017
… free and anonymous, no questions asked. “Disposing of leftover painkillers or other addictive medicines in the house … opioid epidemic, which has led to the largest rate of overdose deaths this country has ever seen.”   This … Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 8.1 million pounds-more than 4,050 tons-of pills. On …
October 24, 2017
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Overdose Death Investigations Challenge DEA Agents to Bring Justice

February 08, 2023
… Overdose Death Investigations Challenge DEA Agents to Bring … healing process.” The number of deaths due to illicit drugs over the last three years has increased 35%. [ i] The chief … to refute the evidence or testimony. The cases require vast amounts of resources and time. “They’re not easy cases,” …
February 08, 2023
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Ocean Beach Drug Dealer Sentenced to 12.5 Years for His Role in Fatal Overdose

September 23, 2022
… Drug Dealer Sentenced to 12.5 Years for His Role in Fatal Overdose September 23, 2022 San Diego Contact Info Contact … Souza’s distribution of fentanyl resulted in the fatal overdose of 28-year-old Chad Stevens, also of Ocean Beach. … more than 40 percent of counterfeit pills contain a deadly amount of fentanyl. We can’t say it enough. With fentanyl …
September 23, 2022
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NYPD Officer convicted of drug trafficking and firearms offenses in Manhattan Federal Court

March 07, 2019
… these drugs in New York and also in the Boston area. Over the course of the conspiracy, she collected hundreds of … which she also stored in her apartment, and delivered large amounts of cash to other co-conspirators to bring back to … obtained a search warrant for Jimenez’s apartment and discovered approximately 250 grams of heroin and fentanyl.   …
March 07, 2019
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Armed Drug Trafficker is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

February 27, 2025
… conducted multiple controlled purchases of methamphetamine, over 250 fentanyl pills, powder fentanyl, heroin, and other … the residence five firearms and ammunition, and additional amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl.  On February 29, …
February 27, 2025
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Kidnapping of Rival Drug Trafficker

August 23, 2024
… trafficking crime. Espino faces minimum mandatory penalties amounting to 15 years, up to life, in federal prison. His … 7.62 x 39 mm firearm, and a pillowcase that had been placed over the victim’s head.  Prior to the kidnapping, Espino had …
August 23, 2024
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Idaho Falls Couple Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl and Meth in Eastern Idaho

May 31, 2024
… 61, a couple living in Idaho Falls, were sentenced to over ten years combined for distributing fentanyl and … enforcement seized an ounce of methamphetamine and a large amount of U.S. currency. Shortly thereafter, a separate … of methamphetamine was seized. Further investigation uncovered cell phone communications showing that Norton and Fox …
May 31, 2024
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Member of Skagit and Whatcom Drug Distribution Ring Sentenced to Prison

March 27, 2024
… identified a drug trafficking organization spreading large amounts of fentanyl and meth in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. … the car near the town of Van Zandt and attempted to pull it over.  Witteveen began driving at a high rate of speed. A … meth, multiple cell phones, firearms parts, and ammunition. Overall, in this case law enforcement seized: 11.5 kilos of …
March 27, 2024
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Drug Trafficker Who Created Fortified Compound at Bellingham Homeless Encampment Pleads Guilty

March 14, 2024
… Drug Run with More Than 65,000 Fentanyl Pills – Search Uncovered Guns and More Drugs SEATTLE, Wash. – A 32-year-old … Vasquez-Martinez’s car was searched, law enforcement found over seven kilos of fentanyl pills – more than 65,000 pills … They also seized a sawed-off shotgun. Due to the drug amounts and the possession of the firearms, Vasquez-Martinez …
March 14, 2024
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Mexican National Sentenced to More than 12 Years for Drug Trafficking in the Tri Cities

May 09, 2023
… that involved a legitimate landscaping business used to cover up the organization’s drug trafficking activities. … the investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration recovered large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and … sentence.” Mr. Mendoza-Ruelas will spend a significant amount of time in prison due to the dedication of our state, …
May 09, 2023
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Greenwood Village Psychiatrist Pleads Guilty to Illegal Distribution of Controlled Substances and Financial Crimes

March 09, 2023
… sale of controlled substances and one patient’s poly-drug overdose death.  Further investigation revealed that the … in more detail at Weiss' prescribing records they discovered other red flags, including poly-drug prescribing. It … cash, ask it to be counted, and then decline to deposit any amount more than $10,00.  The defendant also admitted that …
March 09, 2023
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Grand Junction Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death

January 12, 2023
… States District Court Judge Christine M. Arguello presided over the trial and sentenced the defendant on January 11, … for the victims’ families. We hope this brings them some amount of peace,” said United States Attorney Cole Finegan. …
January 12, 2023
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Manchester man sentenced to 57 months for drug trafficking

October 01, 2020
… interception of communications occurring over a phone number used by the organization.  On June 19, … activities, Mr. Ortez will be spending a substantial amount of time in federal prison,” said U.S. Attorney … Massachusetts State Police, Methuen Police Department, Andover, Massachusetts Police Department, Essex County …
October 01, 2020
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Indianapolis Meth Trafficking Leaders Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison

December 16, 2021
… sentenced today by U.S. District Judge James R. Sweeney to over 27 years in prison following his conviction at trial … DEA Indianapolis ASAC Gannon. “Any time we can remove large amounts of debilitating drugs such as methamphetamine, which …
December 16, 2021
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Two Whatcom County men charged in fentanyl drug distribution scheme

May 29, 2020
… case, law enforcement used confidential sources and undercover officers to purchase the fentanyl laced pills from … “These counterfeit oxycodone pills, laced with unknown amounts of fentanyl, have proven deadly in our communities,” … despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 lockdown.” Over the course of the investigation law enforcement seized …
May 29, 2020
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Colombian Veterinarian Charged In Drug Conspiracy Extradited To New York

May 01, 2018
… callousness,” stated DEA Special Agent in Charge Hunt. “Over time, drug organizations’ unquenchable thirst for … puppies for drug concealment, or nowadays pushing lethal amounts of fentanyl onto our streets. This week, the … Madrid Country Office; The Colombian National Police; the Government of Spain and the Spanish Guardia Civil. According …
May 01, 2018