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DEA In Kentucky With Law Enforcement And Community Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

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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Dallas Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Nearly 20 Years In Federal Prison

August 18, 2016
… statutory penalty of 20 years in federal prison and a $1 million fine. According to documents filed in the case, … for $32,000 to a person he later learned was an undercover law enforcement officer. A few days later, on July 2, … law enforcement in marked patrol cars attempted to pull over Zavala’s vehicle.  Rather than stop, Zavala fled in the …
August 18, 2016
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Trinity Pharmacy, Owner Reach Settlement To Resolve Allegations

February 06, 2017
… America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose, and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, … particularly opioid painkillers. In 2015, approximately 6.4 million Americans aged 12 and over misused prescription drugs, according to the 2015 …
February 06, 2017
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DEA Holds Its Fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

September 25, 2012
… tribal law-enforcement and community partners have removed over 1.5 million (774 tons) of medication from circulation. "While a …
September 25, 2012
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Drug Enforcement Administration To Conduct Sixth Prescription Pill Take-Back Day On Saturday, April 27

April 24, 2013
… of American communities partnered with the DEA to take in over 2 million pounds-almost 1,018 tons-of expired prescription …
April 24, 2013
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Five Arrested For Methamphetamine Manufacturing In Vero Beach

July 31, 2013
… possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance, over (50) grams of methamphetamine in violation of Title 21, … followed by five years of supervised release, and up to $10 million in fines.   According to the criminal complaint, … property. A search of the residence led to the discovery of pre-cursor chemicals and laboratory equipment which …
July 31, 2013
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Colombian Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Importation Conspiracy Charge

May 06, 2014
… operated TAUPLY and attempted to smuggle the cocaine. The government of Colombia consented to the enforcement of US law over the TAUPLY, its illicit (cocaine), and crew. The five … in the conspiracy, Boxton obtained at least $1 million in proceeds.                    This investigation …
May 06, 2014
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New Haven Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Assault In Aid Of Racketeering And Crack Distribution Offenses

January 22, 2016
… 23, 2014, he committed a violent assault of an individual over a .40 caliber pistol that the victim allegedly stole … on the assault count, and 20 years of imprisonment and a $1 million fine on the drug count. This ongoing investigation …
January 22, 2016
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New Haven Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Assault In Aid Of Racketeering And Crack Distribution Offenses

February 03, 2016
… a.k.a. “Ugg,” committed a violent assault of an individual over a .40 caliber pistol that the victim allegedly stole … on the assault count, and 20 years of imprisonment and a $1 million fine on the drug count.  Graham has pleaded guilty …
February 03, 2016
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Dominican Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

August 17, 2016
… At the time of Alicea’s arrest, he was helping to count over $500,000 in cash that was going to be transported by a … and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of $1 million.  The money laundering charge provides for a …
August 17, 2016
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Law Enforcement Joins Forces To Attack Mexican Drug Cartels And Associates

February 24, 2011
… of cocaine, 200 pounds of marijuana, 36 weapons, and over $2 million in U.S. currency, gold bullion, and other assets. … accountable has been a hallmark of President Calderon’s government in Mexico. Our counterparts on the front line in …
February 24, 2011
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Dallas DEA Gears Up For 6th Local Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

April 26, 2013
… in the DEA’s five previous Take-Back Days turned in over 2 million pounds-more than 1,000 tons-of prescription drugs, …
April 26, 2013
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Pilot And Passenger Of Plane That Crashed At Yoakum County Airport After Refueling Plead Guilty To Drug Charge

August 06, 2013
… statutory penalty of 20 years in federal prison and a $1 million fine, and will remain on bond pending sentencing.  … on the bags for the presence of drugs and deputies discovered 151 individual packages of marijuana, with a total … that Thomas carried most of the bags and threw some of them over the fence.  They both admitted that they had intended …
August 06, 2013
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Longtime Gangster Disciples Leader Victor Thompson Sentenced To 28 Years In Prison For 10-Year Drug Distribution Conspiracy

August 24, 2012
… marijuana in low-income neighborhoods throughout the city over the course of a decade before he was arrested in 2007. At sentencing late yesterday, the government presented information that Thompson was … other high-ranking leaders were charged with running a $100 million drug distribution empire, a chart recovered in 1995 …
August 24, 2012
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Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Intercepts Vessel With 290 Pounds Of Cocaine Onboard

March 30, 2011
… Unit, where later, the cocaine, with a street value of $3 million, and the two U.S. citizens onboard was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland …
March 30, 2011
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Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Charges

September 05, 2012
… he accumulated from his illegal activities, including over $6.2 million in cash, a Lincoln MKX SUV, and his residence …
September 05, 2012
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Seven Arrested In San Antonio On Federal Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Charges

September 22, 2015
… to further their heroin trafficking scheme as well as a $7 million money judgment. According to the indictment, since … During this investigation, authorities have seized over 15 pounds of heroin, approximately $420,000 in U.S. … qualified to follow complex financial transactions and uncover the source of the illegal funds.” All of the defendants …
September 22, 2015
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DEA Administrator, Attorney General Announce Enforcement Efforts Against Illegal Prescription Drug Distributors In Florida

October 28, 2011
… among local, state and federal law enforcement agencies over the past several months demonstrates the commitment to … and five clinic owners, and the seizure of more than $18.9 million in cash and assets. In addition, more than 70 …
October 28, 2011
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Former Piedras Negras “Plaza” Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Distribution Charge

April 09, 2015
… narcotics into the United States were used to smuggle millions of dollars of drug proceeds back into Mexico as … pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 300 grams of pure methamphetamine. He faces between ten …
April 09, 2015
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Former Piedras Negras “Plaza” Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison

June 04, 2015
… consensual search of his residence, investigators discovered a .357 caliber revolver. On September 29, 2014, … pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 300 grams of pure methamphetamine and one count of … narcotics into the United States were used to smuggle millions of dollars of drug proceeds back into Mexico as …
June 04, 2015
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Nine Sentenced For Funnel Account Conspiracy Relating To Conspiracy To Traffic Marijuana

June 17, 2015
… between January 2010 and April 2014 more than $1.1 million in cash deposits were made to these bank accounts at … interstate U.S. currency deposits were followed by over-the-counter withdrawals and ATM withdrawals at multiple …
June 17, 2015
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Bristol Businessman Sentenced To Serve 24 Months In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Synthetic Drugs

December 01, 2015
… of supervised release after his prison term and forfeit over $300,000 in assets. Bickley was indicted in January … area. During the less than two year period, he sold several million dollars’ worth of synthetic drugs and used the … there are no available antidotes, such as for opioid overdoses, and physicians often do not know what substance …
December 01, 2015
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DEA Atlanta Divisional Office Holds 12th Prescription Drug Take-Back Saturday, October 22

October 18, 2016
… America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.4 million Americans age 12 and over-2.4 percent of the population-abuse prescription drugs, …
October 18, 2016
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DEA Charlotte District Office Holds 12th Prescription Drug Take-Back Saturday, October 22

October 18, 2016
… America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.4 million Americans age 12 and over-2.4 percent of the population-abuse prescription drugs, …
October 18, 2016
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DEA Columbia District Office Holds 12th Prescription Drug Take-Back Saturday, October 22

October 18, 2016
… America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.4 million Americans age 12 and over-2.4 percent of the population-abuse prescription drugs, …
October 18, 2016
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DEA Nashville District Office Holds 12th Prescription Drug Take-Back Saturday, October 22

October 18, 2016
… America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers. There are 6.4 million Americans age 12 and over-2.4 percent of the population-who abuse prescription …
October 18, 2016
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Three North Shore Men Indicted For Heroin And Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

October 08, 2014
… Department in response to the sharp increase in opioid overdose deaths, particularly overdose deaths involving fentanyl or heroin, in and around … to a lifetime of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million.  Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically …
October 08, 2014
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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.”   DEA Special … 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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Trucker Sentenced To Prison For Hauling Cocaine

June 23, 2017
… a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 85 when he was pulled over by an Alabama State Trooper in Montgomery County for … a suspicious section of the rear truck axle.  They discovered that part of the drive shaft and rear differential … value of 15 kilograms of cocaine is approximately a half-million dollars. “This case is an example of the good that …
June 23, 2017
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DEA Holds Prescription Take-Back Day October 26 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

October 21, 2013
… and anonymous, no questions asked. “Arizonans responded overwhelmingly to DEA’s six previous Take-Back Day events, disposing of over 48,000 pounds of pharmaceutical drugs in the past three … in the U.S. are alarmingly high; almost twice as many (6.8 million) currently abuse prescription drugs than the number …
October 21, 2013