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Laredo Felon Indicted for Trafficking Fentanyl and Possessing Various Firearms

August 20, 2024
… indictment in the near future.  According to the charges, over the course of two days, law enforcement conducted … In addition to the firearms, law enforcement allegedly discovered nearly 25 grams of fentanyl and seized $16,311 in … faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a possible $1 million maximum fine. The Drug Enforcement Administration …
August 20, 2024
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Burlington County Man Admits Drug and Gun Charges

October 12, 2023
… were stopped in Crawford County, Arkansas, in possession of over three kilograms of methamphetamine. In July of 2019, … a maximum of life in prison, and a fine of up to $10 million. The firearms offense to which Layton pleaded guilty …
October 12, 2023
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Passaic County Doctor Charged in Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids

October 04, 2023
… the fake patients, and the fake patients themselves. Over the course of the conspiracy, Ferraro wrote … carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. U.S. Attorney Sellinger credited special …
October 04, 2023
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Corpus Christi Couple Caught Carrying Meth

August 07, 2023
… to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute over 50 grams of meth, announced Drug Enforcement … and ordered him to sit in the grass. At that time, they discovered a bag suspected of containing meth in the area where … Samora face up to life in federal prison and a possible $10 million maximum fine. Both have been and will remain in …
August 07, 2023
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Former Officer Convicted of Smuggling Cocaine

June 27, 2023
… as charged. U.S. District Judge Micaela Alvarez presided over the trial and set sentencing for Sept. 14. At that … of 10 years and up to life imprisonment and a possible $10 million maximum fine. Previously released on bond, Posas was …
June 27, 2023
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Roseville Man Pleads Guilty to International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy in the United States and Canada

December 13, 2022
… in Canada. They coordinated these deals from California over encrypted cellphone applications. In total, between … 2020 and April 2021, they coordinated sales to undercover officers of approximately 10 kilograms of cocaine, 1.5 … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
December 13, 2022
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Placerville Man Indicted on Drug Trafficking Charges

December 01, 2022
… Placerville. During the authorized search, agents located over 40 pounds of methamphetamine. Agents also located six … to a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison, and a $10 million fine. If convicted of being a felon in possession of …
December 01, 2022
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Arizona Communities Team up with DEA & Partners Turning in 4 Tons of Unneeded Prescription Medications

November 17, 2022
… National Prescription Take Back Day has removed almost 17 million pounds of unneeded medications from communities … turned in 8,215 pounds which brings the 2022 total to over 8 tons!  “Thank you Arizona, for taking part in this …
November 17, 2022
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Mexican National Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Fentanyl and Heroin Trafficking; Porterville Co-conspirator Pleads Guilty

July 22, 2022
… Delgado delivered 1,350 fentanyl pills to an undercover officer in exchange for $9,500. She also received 2.2 … to court documents, Cox and another individual received over a pound of methamphetamine in two separate transactions … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison, and a $10 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
July 22, 2022
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Houston Man Sentenced for East Texas Drug Trafficking

April 21, 2022
… in the seizure of approximately 80 kilograms of cocaine, over four kilograms of methamphetamine, and a kilogram of heroin.  Additionally, $2.5 million in cash was seized as part of the investigation. … for other violent crime, property crime and, unfortunately, overdose deaths.  We will continue to track, arrest, and …
April 21, 2022
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Mexican National Sentenced for Central Valley Drug Conspiracy

December 17, 2021
… In June 2015, Serrato coordinated the shipment of over 20 pounds of high-purity crystal methamphetamine to a … mandatory minimum prison term of 10 years, and a $10 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
December 17, 2021
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Hobart resident indicted for dark web drug sales and money laundering

April 03, 2019
… charges, Bania faces up to 80 years in federal prison and over $4 million in fines.   An indictment is only a charge and is … innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.   …
April 03, 2019
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DEA announces 16th National Drug Take Back

October 26, 2018
… are providing 86 collection points state-wide, an increase over the previous year. Nationally, more than 5,400 sites … alarming, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Many abused prescription drugs … of the program. Nationally, DEA has collected more than 9.9 million pounds since 2010.    On …
October 26, 2018
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Large methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution network dismantled in Evansville, IN

September 15, 2020
… Indiana area. During the investigation, law enforcement recovered over 123 pounds of methamphetamine, 769 grams of fentanyl … release following their sentence, and up to a $10 million fine. An indictment is only a charge and not …
September 15, 2020
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Modesto Men Plead Guilty to Drug Conspiracy

August 10, 2021
… Reyes Pineda, 48, of Anaheim, were charged with conspiring over a two-year period to distribute methamphetamine and … mandatory minimum prison term of 10 years, and a $10 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
August 10, 2021
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Six people arrested and indicted in Juneau drug ring bust

May 21, 2021
… Lorvin Baraoidan Uddipa, 33. According to court documents, over the last four years, Powers and Davis obtained drugs in … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. A federal district court judge will determine any …
May 21, 2021
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Daniel C. Comeaux named Special Agent in Charge of the Houston Division

March 01, 2021
… miles of U.S./Mexico border, and is home to a population of over 16 million. Comeaux will oversee and further advance an array of investigative and …
March 01, 2021
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Operators of large-scale drug trafficking organization in Kern County face federal charges

November 13, 2020
… enforcement obtained court-authorized wiretaps and seized over 44 pounds (20 kilograms) of methamphetamine, … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. Any sentence, however, would be determined at …
November 13, 2020
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Fresno man indicted for trafficking fentanyl, LSD, cocaine and heroin and a firearm offense

September 17, 2020
… a search warrant at Ventura Sanchez’s residence and car. Over 300 fentanyl pills were in the car and approximately … cash, and a loaded Beretta 92 FS, 9 mm pistol. Messages recovered from Ventura Sanchez’s cellphone contained evidence … a maximum penalty of life in prison, and up to a $5 million fine. Any sentence, however, would be determined at …
September 17, 2020
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Three charged with turning ocean into international drug trafficking superhighway

December 06, 2019
… to the allegations, USGC conducted a search and discovered 54 bales of cocaine weighing approximately 1,321 … smugglers. The law gives the United States jurisdiction over “stateless” vessels without nationality found on the … and up to life in federal prison as well as a possible $10 million maximum fine.   The Drug Enforcement Administration …
December 06, 2019
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Local man guilty of firearms charge in furtherance of drug trafficking

July 30, 2019
… during the searches, agents opened a locked room and discovered it had been set up for drug trafficking. The room … a loaded Taurus 9mm handgun.   In addition, they also discovered a large safe. Inside, there was a box of small Ziploc … prison term imposed. The charges also carry a potential $5 million maximum fine.    Callis has been and will remain in …
July 30, 2019
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DEA's 15th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Delivers Positive Numbers Throughout South And Central Texas

May 07, 2018
… sites across Texas. The Houston Division collected over 44,262 pounds of prescription drugs during the 15th … high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.  DEA launched its prescription … total nationwide, since 2010, DEA has collected more than 9 million (4,500 tons) of expired, unused and unwanted …
May 07, 2018
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DEA Aims For Record Removal Of Unused Pills Through Its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Initiative

April 24, 2018
… NEW ORLEANS, La. - 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 … (DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps.) “Drug Overdose is now the leading cause of injury death in the …
April 24, 2018
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DEA Aims For Record Removal Of Unused Pills Through Its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Initiative

April 24, 2018
… 720-431-8836 NEW YORK - After collecting more than 9 million (4,500 tons) of expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications at 14 previous events over the past eight years, the Drug Enforcement … 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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Violent Robbery Crew Member Sentenced To 18 Years’ Imprisonment For Cold Case Murder

March 30, 2018
… members of the crew generally sold the narcotics they recovered in bulk to other drug traffickers. Over several years, the crew stole millions of dollars in cash, approximately 90 kilograms of …
March 30, 2018
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Michigan Physician Sentenced To 6.5 Years In Prison For Role In Oxycontin Conspiracy

January 04, 2011
… violated the public trust by conspiring to illegally divert over a million prescription drug dosage units to the black market. …
January 04, 2011
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Kentucky Crack Cocaine Trafficking Operation Halted

January 20, 2011
… estimated by investigators to have profited more than a ½ million dollars over the course of the conspiracy. Ten defendants have been …
January 20, 2011
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Kentucky Crack Cocaine Trafficking Operation Halted

March 17, 2011
… by investigators to have profited more than a half million dollars over the course of the conspiracy. Ten defendants have been …
March 17, 2011
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Florida Doctor Convicted In Kentucky For Illegally Prescribing 600,000 Pain Pills

December 18, 2012
… to solicit Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia patients. Over 600 patients came to her clinic from those states. The clinic grossed $1.9 million in one year. In an attempt to thwart investigators, … hired a security guard to watch for informants and undercover law enforcement officers. Robinson pleaded guilty last …
December 18, 2012
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Ohio Man Convicted In 200 Kilo Cocaine Conspiracy

November 17, 2016
… nearly 200 kilograms of cocaine involving at least $4 million in U.S. currency over a six-month period in 2015. U.S. Attorney Benjamin C. …
November 17, 2016