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Idaho Falls Couple Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl and Meth in Eastern Idaho

… 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 …
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Member of Skagit and Whatcom Drug Distribution Ring Sentenced to Prison

… 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 …
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Drug Trafficker Who Created Fortified Compound at Bellingham Homeless Encampment Pleads Guilty

… 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 …
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Mexican National Sentenced to More than 12 Years for Drug Trafficking in the Tri Cities

… 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, …
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Greenwood Village Psychiatrist Pleads Guilty to Illegal Distribution of Controlled Substances and Financial Crimes

… 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 …
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Grand Junction Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death

… 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. …
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Manchester man sentenced to 57 months for drug trafficking

… 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 …
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Indianapolis Meth Trafficking Leaders Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison

… 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 …
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Two Whatcom County men charged in fentanyl drug distribution scheme

… 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 …
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Colombian Veterinarian Charged In Drug Conspiracy Extradited To New York

… 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 …
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Laredo Deputy Constable Pleads Guilty To Accepting Bribe

… 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 …
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Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program Receives National Recognition

… 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 …
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Eleven Members Convicted In Phoenix Area Marijuana Distribution Conspiracy

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

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

… 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 …
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More than 700,000 Pounds Collected at DEA Drug Take Back Day

… 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 …
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DEA Aims For Record Removal Of Unused Pills Through Its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Initiative

… 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 …
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

… 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 …
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Physician pleads guilty to manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the deaths of three patients of his Flushing, Queens pill mill

… 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 …
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Former Wallingford Doctor Who Sold Opioid Prescriptions for Cash Sentenced to Federal Prison

… 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, …
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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

… 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 …
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting

… 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 …
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Eleven charged in Newark drug trafficking conspiracy, one charged with murder

… 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 …
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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

… 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 …
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Two Lawrence Men Arrested for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl at Veterans Affairs Medical Center

… 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 …
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

… 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 …
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Member of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty to Racketeering and Firearm and Drug Trafficking Offenses

… 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 …
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DEA And Discovery Education Name Nate Trillo From Midlothian, Texas The 3rd Place Winner In Operation Prevention Video Challenge

… 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 …
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Guilty Verdict In Major Drug Trafficking Case

… 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 …
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Nephews Of First Lady Of Venezuela Found Guilty Of Conspiring To Import Cocaine Into The United States

… 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 …