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Laredo Deputy Constable Pleads Guilty To Accepting Bribe

September 28, 2011
… hearing, Garcia admitted to having accepted bribes in the amount of $500 on two separate occasions in October and … through the use of a confidential (CS). During an undercover operation in furtherance of this unrelated … and warned him that there were several “uglies” - or undercover federal law enforcement vehicles - in the area and …
September 28, 2011
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Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program Receives National Recognition

February 20, 2014
… the arrest and indictment of 28 individuals, the seizure of over 40 kilograms of cocaine destined for Puerto Rico, Florida and Georgia, and the seizure of a substantial amount of assets.  Operation Franco's Folly also uncovered significant public corruption, which led to the …
February 20, 2014
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Eleven Members Convicted In Phoenix Area Marijuana Distribution Conspiracy

December 19, 2012
… into accounts at various domestic financial institutions in amounts ranging from $4,000 to $9,000 to further the …
December 19, 2012
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New York Methodist Hospital Agrees To Implement Compliance Program To Settle Civil Claims Under The Controlled Substances Act

September 20, 2013
… Controlled Substances Act and paid a civil penalty in the amount of $70,000. In the civil action, the United States … Police, along with other key federal, state and local government partners, launched the Prescription Drug … To date, the Prescription Drug Initiative has brought over 120 federal and local criminal prosecutions, taken …
September 20, 2013
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DEA Wins International Award for Publication Aimed at Preventing Drug Misuse Among College Students

June 01, 2021
… tools, and worksheets in eight easy-to-follow chapters.  An online version is available for download on DEA’s website: …
June 01, 2021
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Four of Chapo’s Sons Indicted for Large-Scale Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering and Violent Crimes as Alleged Leaders of Sinaloa Cartel

April 18, 2023
… its financial infrastructure that has laundered hundreds of millions of dollars in illicit proceeds; and the extensive … The Chapitos subsequently amassed greater control over the Sinaloa Cartel by allegedly threatening and causing …
April 18, 2023
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting

March 11, 2020
… has issued one of the largest narcotics rewards ever – $10 million – for information leading to the arrest of El … arrested three CJNG associates, and has seized more than $5 million over the last several months related to Project …
March 11, 2020
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Eleven charged in Newark drug trafficking conspiracy, one charged with murder

February 25, 2020
… the stash apartment and allegedly murdered a conspirator over a monetary debt relating to the distribution of … penalty of 40 years in prison, and a fine of at least $5 million. The count of distribution of a quantity of heroin … carries a maximum of 20 years in prison and a fine of $1 million. The count of murder during and in relation to a …
February 25, 2020
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DEA and partners collect thousands of pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products during the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 04, 2019
… its law enforcement partners, has now collected nearly 12.7 million pounds of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription … under this Administration, DEA has collected nearly 5.5 million pounds of medications.   Beginning with October’s … efforts to spread the word about the dangers of vaping.   Over the course of four hours, San Diego County residents …
November 04, 2019
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Two Lawrence Men Arrested for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl at Veterans Affairs Medical Center

November 07, 2022
… Rollins. “Fentanyl continues to be the main driver of overdose deaths in our Commonwealth and nationwide. Last year alone, we lost over 2,000 people in Massachusetts to drug poisonings. The … four years of supervised release and a fine of up to $5 million. The charge of distribution of fentanyl provides for …
November 07, 2022
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

March 11, 2020
… targeting CJNG-linked organizations have already seized over $22 million dollars’ worth of illegal drugs.  These seizures … of violence in Mexico. With methamphetamine abuse and overdose deaths on the rise, Project Python aims to disrupt …
March 11, 2020
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Member of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty to Racketeering and Firearm and Drug Trafficking Offenses

February 05, 2025
… William G. Young scheduled sentencing for May 1, 2025. Over the course of a two-year investigation, Darosa was … a “waist bag” across his chest – law enforcement had recovered firearms from similar bags in the past. During a … years of supervised release up to life and a fine of $1 million. The charge of distribution of and possession with …
February 05, 2025
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DEA And Discovery Education Name Nate Trillo From Midlothian, Texas The 3rd Place Winner In Operation Prevention Video Challenge

May 24, 2017
… DEA And Discovery Education Name Nate Trillo From Midlothian, Texas The … 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
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Guilty Verdict In Major Drug Trafficking Case

September 30, 2016
… According to the trial evidence, including testimony of over 40 witnesses, and documents filed in the case: An … this traffic stop, a long-term investigation began into uncovering a multi-jurisdiction narcotics trafficking operation … co-defendants that were ultimately charged in this multi-million dollar narcotics distribution ring. Between April …
September 30, 2016
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Nephews Of First Lady Of Venezuela Found Guilty Of Conspiring To Import Cocaine Into The United States

November 18, 2016
… and Franqui Francisco Flores de Freitas conspired to import over 800 kilograms of cocaine into the United States (NEW … at trial established, the two men thought they would make millions of dollars sending hundreds of kilograms of cocaine …
November 18, 2016
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Death Charge Added To Indictment Against Pill Mill Doc

November 29, 2012
… 10, 2011 with 51 co-defendants.  The charges allege a multi-million dollar drug conspiracy involving illegal … their prescriptions filled.  The drugs were then turned over to the alleged drug dealers so their organizations … with Werther trafficked pills valued at more than $5 million that Werther is alleged to have illegally …
November 29, 2012
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Physician pleads guilty to manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the deaths of three patients of his Flushing, Queens pill mill

June 18, 2019
… the filing of tax warrants against Choy for more than a million dollars in taxes owed.   Among his dangerous … signs of substance abuse, and continued to prescribe large amounts and dangerous combinations of drugs after becoming …
June 18, 2019
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Former Wallingford Doctor Who Sold Opioid Prescriptions for Cash Sentenced to Federal Prison

May 23, 2024
… profit; that Braylovsky was selling prescriptions for large amounts of cash; and that some patients who had their … and May 2020, Medicare and Medicaid paid more than $1.6 million for schedule II medications, including oxycodone, …
May 23, 2024
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Boston Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking

April 24, 2023
… through their drug trafficking activities, assumed control over multiple apartments, where they stored, cooked, … conspiracy, during which it is estimated he distributed over 500 grams of cocaine. During intercepted calls with … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $5 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
April 24, 2023
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Boston Man Pleads Guilty to His Role in Drug Trafficking Organization

September 16, 2022
… of two different drug trafficking conspiracies during the overall period of November 2018 through June 2020. According … development. It is alleged that the DTO assumed control over multiple apartments, which they used to store, cook, … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
September 16, 2022
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Braintree Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy and Ammunition Offense

June 16, 2022
… through their drug trafficking activities, assumed control over multiple apartments, where they stored, cooked, … cocaine base (crack cocaine), two loaded firearms and over $360,000 were recovered. Angomas’ residence also … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. The charge of possessing ammunition as a convicted …
June 16, 2022
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Two Rhode Island Men Indicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

March 21, 2022
… manufactured fentanyl pills for distribution. In July 2021, over 1,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills suspected to contain … contain fentanyl and multiple marijuana plants. In total, over 10 kilograms of suspected fentanyl was seized. The … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
March 21, 2022
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Two New York Men Charged for Conspiracy to Distribute 110 Kilograms of Cocaine

June 27, 2022
… to distribute and possessing with intent to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine. The defendants are scheduled … to search the SUV from Medina-Fabian, law enforcement recovered several duffle bags containing approximately 110 … a mandatory minimum term of 10 years in prison and a $10 million fine. U.S. Attorney Sellinger credited special …
June 27, 2022
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Members and Associates of Grape Street Crips Gang Admit Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization

January 19, 2024
… a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Sentencing for Carney is scheduled for May 22, … revealed that the drug trafficking organization distributed over a kilogram of fentanyl-laced heroin and over 280 grams of crack cocaine. Law enforcement also seized …
January 19, 2024
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Former physician assistant convicted in kickback scheme

December 18, 2018
… that a federal jury found Christopher Clough, 44, of Dover, N.H., guilty of participating in a scheme in which he … for Medicare patients. The Medicare program paid over $2.1 million for these prescriptions. Trial testimony …
December 18, 2018
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Sinaloa Cartel Leader Convicted

May 03, 2021
… California in December 2019. He also agreed to forfeit $5 million in drug trafficking proceeds. Zambada-Imperial … that, in total, has resulted in charges against over 125 people and has had a significant impact on the … around the United States, a number of federal districts and over 250 court-authorized wiretaps in this district alone. …
May 03, 2021
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37 Arrested For Alleged Roles In Austin-Based Drug Distribution Operations

April 10, 2013
… states. During this investigation, authorities have seized over 75 kilograms of methamphetamine, ten kilograms of … marijuana during the course of the investigation as well as over $1,000,000 in suspected drug proceeds. “The magnitude … to show that their activities involved the distribution of millions of dollars’ worth of methamphetamine, cocaine, and …
April 10, 2013
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Top Hizballah Terror Financier Arrested

March 24, 2017
… Hizballah.  Tajideen, 62, of Beirut, Lebanon, was arrested overseas on March 12, 2017, based on an 11-count indictment … Hizballah, a major international terrorist group, the U.S. government imposed sanctions on Kassim Tajideen in 2009 that … individual wire transfers, totaling over approximately $27 million, to parties in the United States.  During the same …
March 24, 2017
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Prescription Drugs - Now The Most Commonly Abused Drugs Among Young Teens

September 24, 2012
… and agencies about the dangers of abusing prescription and over-the-counter medicines, while providing viewers with the … and expired prescription drugs. To date, the agency has recovered 1.5 million pounds of unused prescription drugs from the public. …
September 24, 2012
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Riverhead Physician Assistant Arrested For Conspiracy To Illegally Prescribe Oxycodone

November 04, 2015
… to be addicted to heroin. Cashing in on heroin’s hold over American communities, it is alleged that Michael Troyan … pills for cash. Troyan was captured on video in an undercover operation writing phony prescriptions for oxycodone and … faces a maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment and a $1 million fine. This case is the latest in a series of federal …
November 04, 2015