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Repeat Federal Offender Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison after Passing Kilogram of Cocaine to Car with Three Children

December 03, 2024
… drug packaging materials, four cell phones, and varying amounts of psilocybin gummies and marijuana products—further investigation of the seized phones uncovered direct communication with drug traffickers based in … who seek to place the stability of their illegal operations over the well-being and safety of our citizens. I want to …
December 03, 2024
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Convicted Felon Gets 38 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Fentanyl Resulting in Death of Arkansas Man

September 16, 2023
… of a Person. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing for Ethan Scott Driskill, 33, in … male. Next to the deceased’s body, officers located a small amount of a white substance, later determined to be … 3, 2022, the girlfriend went to check on him and discovered his body. DEA agents were able to determine that upon …
September 16, 2023
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Federal Charges Target Drug Trafficking Organization Bringing 20+ Kilo Loads of Meth to Washington

June 13, 2022
… Some of the conspirators, have been charged in state court over the last ten years, but fled the jurisdiction and then … from Sacramento, California. In May 2022, authorities recovered another 19 kilos of methamphetamine when they … at various defendant’s homes and cars. Due to the large amounts of drugs involved, each defendant faces a mandatory …
June 13, 2022
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DEA Task Force and Waterbury Police Investigation Results in Drug Charges Against 17 Individuals

March 03, 2021
… trafficking organization that has been distributing large amounts of heroin, cocaine and crack in the Waterbury area.  … Office.” “More Connecticut residents lost their lives to overdoses in 2020 than in any year previously and the U.S. … the Waterbury Police Department has participated in over the last three years, and we expect to continue to work …
March 03, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Five Estonian residents arrested for conspiring to import carfentanil and fentanyl into the United States

May 09, 2019
… Agent in Charge Tersigni. Two milligrams of fentanyl, the amount of two grains of salt, can kill a person, and … in New York City, which was in fact controlled by the DEA. Over the course of multiple transactions, Bokov transferred …
May 09, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Pike Creek Man Sentenced To 220 Months In Prison For Drug Trafficking And Attempted Murder Offenses Brother Pleads Guilty To Using Facebook To Threaten Government Witness During Trial

June 12, 2013
… Brother Pleads Guilty To Using Facebook To Threaten Government Witness During Trial June 12, 2013 Philadelphia … man’s brother for using Facebook to threaten to kill a government witness during the narcotics trafficking and … invasion robberies of those whom Boney believed had large amounts of cash or drugs in their residences.  Evidence …
June 12, 2013
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Thirteen Arrested In Connection With Meth And Heroin Distribution Ring

February 25, 2014
… heroin throughout Western Washington.  The investigation uncovered a conversion lab in Spanaway, Washington where liquid … involving highly flammable chemicals such as acetone.  Over the year-long course of the investigation law … a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Due to the large amounts of drugs involved and the presence of firearms, …
February 25, 2014
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Alfredo Beltran Leyva Sentenced To Life In Prison For Drug Trafficking

April 05, 2017
… Homeland Security (HSI) made the announcement. “For well over a decade, the defendant commanded a major Mexican drug … a criminal organization responsible for trafficking large amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine into the U.S.,” said … At his plea hearing and during pre-trial conferences, the government proffered evidence that from the early 1990s until …
April 05, 2017
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DEA New Jersey to take part in Newark/Philadelphia Regional Medicare Fraud Strike Force

August 13, 2018
… the CDC, in 2016, more than 40 percent of all U.S. opioid overdose deaths involved a prescription opioid. Our Medicare … robust unit to go after these criminals, the Healthcare & Government Fraud Unit, and I added another, the Opioids Unit, … taxpayer-funded federal health care programs and the millions who rely on those benefits.” Prior to this …
August 13, 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 … related to Project Python have resulted in the arrest of over 130 CJNG associates and seizure of approximately 3,282 …
March 11, 2020
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Historic law enforcement operation dismantles largest drug trafficking network in Rochester

June 18, 2020
… During the execution of those search warrants, they seized over one kilogram of fentanyl, approximately $200,000 in … threat to the quality of life in Rochester by trafficking millions of dollars-worth of fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin … effort focused on saving lives by decreasing drug use, overdoses, and drug-related violence.”    “For the second …
June 18, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Longtime Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy

March 11, 2025
… shootings and violence. According to court documents, over 500 grams of cocaine, cocaine base (crack cocaine) and fentanyl, as well as over 20,000 doses of drug-laced paper were seized during the … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
March 11, 2025
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Southbridge Man Convicted Of Fentanyl And Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

February 05, 2025
… drugs. Throughout the investigation, Maysonet was heard over intercepted calls discussing drug trafficking, payments … 800 grams of fentanyl were seized from various DTO members over the course of the investigation. Both Jonathan Pizarro … four years of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
February 05, 2025
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Maine Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking Charges

June 24, 2024
… to drug trafficking charges. During the investigation, over 160 pounds of pure methamphetamine, as well as an … no serial number, two loaded Smith & Wesson handguns and over 4,200 rounds of ammunition were seized. An illegal … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
June 24, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Former Mexican Judicial Officer Convicted for Hiring Drivers to Transport Drug Loads

April 29, 2024
… tar heroin in Robstown Sept. 26, 2022. “This case removed over 100 kilograms off our streets,” said Hamdani. “My … 1 and May 8.  U.S. District Judge Rolando Olvera presided over the trial and has set sentencing for July 17 for … up to life imprisonment and a possible fine of up to $10 million.  Almaraz-Muniz has been and will remain in custody …
April 29, 2024
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New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking Charges

April 04, 2024
… in federal court in Boston. Throughout the investigation over 160 pounds of pure methamphetamine, as well as an … no serial number, two loaded Smith & Wesson handguns, and over 4,200 rounds of ammunition were seized. An illegal … five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
April 04, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Fourth Circuit Upholds Former Tabor City Doctor’s Conviction for Operating a Pill Mill

June 26, 2023
… S. Ct. 2370 (2022), which made it more difficult for the government to convict physicians for unlawful prescribing. … for prescriptions.  In total, Kim dispensed more than two million doses of addictive prescription medications. Kim’s …
June 26, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Richland business owner sentenced to more than 28 years for falsifying human clinical research trials

October 01, 2020
… trial indicated that Sami Anwar and his companies received over $5.6 million dollars from the fraud. United States Attorney … the signatures of the doctors he employed. In addition, over a dozen former employees of Sami Anwar testified that …
October 01, 2020
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New York State Corrections Officer And 11 Additional Members And Associates Of A Queens-Based Sect Of The Bloods Gang Arrested On Narcotics Conspiracy Charges

July 08, 2015
… and Andre Mitchell, and others, conspired to distribute over a kilogram of heroin. Lambus and Fuller are allegedly … of heroin labeled “Coca Cola” and “Sweet Dreams” and over $5,000 in U.S. currency from Lambus’s residence. … each face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment and a $10 million fine. The government’s case is being prosecuted by …
July 08, 2015
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January 21, 2025
… plates of interest License Plate alerts are sent via email or text. 90-day historical query system for license … both their own license plate reader cameras, as well as over 10,000 other readers shared from license plate reader … that are not related to an EPIC Resource, please send an email to  EPIC.RFI@dea.gov , or call (915) 760-2700 or …
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Two Men Plead Guilty To Possession Of Marijuana

August 08, 2017
…  Each individual was carrying a large bundle of marijuana over their heads.  One of those people was apprehended and … five and up to 40 years in federal prison and a possible $5 million maximum fine.  Both have been and will  remain in …
August 08, 2017
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Chico Couple Indicted For Trafficking Methamphetamine In Butte And Shasta Counties

December 21, 2017
… alerted to the car, agents searched the vehicle and found over three pounds of methamphetamine. Afterwards, law … a subsequent search of a storage unit connected to Vance uncovered additional methamphetamine, cash, and five firearms. … prison, and a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. If convicted of the firearm charge, Vance …
December 21, 2017
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Stockton Man Pleads Guilty To Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

June 14, 2016
… All the crystal methamphetamine was subsequently recovered. On Feb. 16, his brother and co-defendant Mauricio De … to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to over three years in prison on May 2, 2016. This case is the … a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
June 14, 2016
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GUILTY: Trafficking 30+ Pounds Of Methamphetamine In Tulare County

June 26, 2017
… three firearms, multiple magazines and ammunition, and over $16,000 in cash. This case was the product of an … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $5 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
June 26, 2017
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Coloradan Sentenced For California Marijuana Conspiracy

April 20, 2015
… to distribute marijuana. Zeldes was also ordered to forfeit over 300 pieces of equipment used for the indoor cultivation … cultivation and distribution activities, including a $9 million contract with private investors to operate a …
April 20, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Fall River Man Arrested For Selling Drugs And Machine Guns On Telegram App

August 30, 2024
… including with a large capacity drum; significant amounts of ammunition; many privately made firearm parts and … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. The charge of transfer of machineguns provides for …
August 30, 2024
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Man Charged in Sales of Two Guns and Thousands of Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl in Hell’s Kitchen

March 11, 2022
… On March 9, 2022, the undercover officer arranged to buy another 1,000 fentanyl pills from Sanchez. Members of …
March 11, 2022
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Seven Charged In Sales Of Fentanyl And Heroin Branded “Pray For Death”

October 26, 2017
… Attorney Darcel D. Clark said, ““The video of a man buying drugs, snorting them and quickly overdosing on a …
October 26, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Violent Gang Member Convicted of Drug and Firearms Conspiracy Involving Six Shootings

July 08, 2023
… trafficking conspiracy that manufactured and distributed over 10 kilograms each of fentanyl, methamphetamine and … up to life of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. The charge of conspiring to possess, use and carry …
July 08, 2023
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12 Members Of Heroin Drug Trafficking Organization Operating In Manhattan, Bronx, And New Jersey Charged In Manhattan Federal Court

August 15, 2017
… and FRANK DESANTO conspired to distribute significant amounts of heroin from May 2017 to August 2017, as members … and more of mixtures and substances containing a detectable amount of heroin, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence …
August 15, 2017