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Retired Colombian Police General Sentenced To 13 Years For Conspiring To Provide Material Support To Terrorists

December 14, 2012
Retired Colombian Police General Sentenced To 13 Years For Conspiring To Provide Material Support To Terrorists December 14, 2012 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
December 14, 2012
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Former Alexandria Doctor Receives 70 Months In Prison For Conspiring To Distribute Oxycodone

April 25, 2013
Former Alexandria Doctor Receives 70 Months In Prison For Conspiring To Distribute Oxycodone April 25, 2013 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk …
April 25, 2013
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Leader Of Ghanaian Heroin Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 216 Months

May 24, 2013
Leader Of Ghanaian Heroin Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 216 Months May 24, 2013 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
May 24, 2013
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Lenny Cain Convicted In Oxycodone Conspiracy

June 12, 2013
Lenny Cain Convicted In Oxycodone Conspiracy June 12, 2013 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K Street, N.W …
June 12, 2013
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Saint Margret Middle School Presentation

December 05, 2013
Saint Margret Middle School Presentation December 05, 2013 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K Street, N.W …
December 05, 2013
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DEA/FBI Set Up New Tip Lines

May 03, 2013
… the Drug Enforcement (DEA) is announcing a new tip line and email address for the public to provide information … Task Force is announcing the creation of a new tip line and email address for the public to provide information  … numbers are 855-780-(U.S.) and 001-855-780-(Mexico) and the email address is DTOTIPS@USDOJ.GOV . The San Diego Major …
May 03, 2013
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New England News 2007

July 15, 2021
… 27, 2007 Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Steroids Over the Internet September 26, 2007 Hartford Man Pleads … Dealing Crack September 6, 2007 Methadone Clinic Pays $1 Million To Settle Federal Civil Health Care Fraud Claims … Organization March 20, 2007 Fall River Gang Leader Gets Over 12 Years for Federal Narcotics Offenses March 13, 2007 …
July 15, 2021
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Georgia Man Sentenced To 135 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Methamphetamine

January 12, 2018
Georgia Man Sentenced To 135 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Methamphetamine January 12, 2018 Dallas Contact Info Contact Us (214) 366-6900 571-324-7481 Dallas.Field.Division.PIO@dea.gov Cynthia M. Velazquez Recruiter Name SA Lorie Valdez …
January 12, 2018
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Seventeen Alleged Leaders And Associates Of CLAN USUGA Indicted In Brooklyn And Miami

June 23, 2015
… Act.  The U.S. Department of State has posted a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest and/or … taxes, managing armed combatants, and maintaining control over specific territorial areas within Colombia.  Also … taxes, coordinating drug shipments, and maintaining control over airstrips and ports on the coast of Colombia. The …
June 23, 2015
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DEA And New Jersey State Police Take Down International Drug Ring In “Operation Next Day Air”

October 17, 2013
… brother, Kemar Davis, 22, of Hollywood, California took over the transcontinental shipping operation and sent large … effort between the New Jersey State Police and the DEA, over the course of this investigation, detectives documented … that these seizures are but a small percentage of the total amount of cocaine brought into New Jersey by Andrew Davis’ …
October 17, 2013
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Charges filed against leader of Northeast Philadelphia heroin distribution ring and six others

June 24, 2020
… on charges of possession with intent to distribute various amounts of heroin as associates of the Caceres drug … trafficking scheme to package, store and distribute large amounts of heroin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Elkins … Division. “As alleged, Caceres and his crew pushed vast amounts of heroin into Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and …
June 24, 2020
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Five members of drug trafficking organization arrested on money laundering, heroin and cocaine charges

February 05, 2019
… a controlled dangerous substance, namely heroin, in an amount greater than one-half ounce but less than five … a controlled dangerous substance, namely cocaine, in the amount greater than five ounces, in violation of N.J.S.A. … a controlled dangerous substance, namely heroin, in an amount greater than five ounces, in violation of N.J.S.A. …
February 05, 2019
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Drug Dealer Involved in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Violent Spokane-Area Shooting Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

March 12, 2024
… was engaged in “very egregious” conduct by moving massive amounts of drugs into the community – drugs that destroy … future.” “Ms. Riggs engaged in trafficking significant amounts of illegal narcotics in our community. She also had … key role in a drug trafficking organization the dealt large amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine to our community,” …
March 12, 2024
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High ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel arraigned in Chicago after extradition from Mexico

June 16, 2020
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … has resulted in seizures of approximately $30.8 million, approximately eleven tons of cocaine, 265 kilograms …
June 16, 2020
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DEA Announces Actions Related To Marijuana And Industrial Hemp

August 11, 2016
DEA Announces Actions Related To Marijuana And Industrial Hemp August 11, 2016 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links Press …
August 11, 2016
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Teacher Resources

August 25, 2025
Teacher Resources Teacher Resources As a teacher, you are in an important position to educate your students about issues that affect their health and safety. Use the information and resources below to get smart about fentanyl and fake pills, then share …
August 25, 2025
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Task Force Investigation Targets Leadership Of MS-13, Including Former Top ‘Shot-Caller’ Of L.A. Faction, A Dozen ‘Shot-Callers’ Who Supervised Cliques And Three Members Accused Of Murder

May 17, 2017
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … have a significant impact on this violent gang and their overall ability to maintain control over law-abiding citizens.” “This operation is a powerful …
May 17, 2017
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St. Louis News 2010

July 15, 2021
… 6, 2010 Oak Grove Man Sentenced to 15 Years for $40 Million Meth Conspiracy November 23, 2010 19 Defendants Indicted for Nearly $1 Million Drug-Trafficking, Money-Laundering Conspiracies … Haysville Doctor and Wife Sentenced in Deadly Prescription Overdoses October 12, 2010 Arizona Couple Sentenced for …
July 15, 2021
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“Operation Wu Block” defendant pleads guilty

July 09, 2020
… resulted in the removal of drugs, guns, money and over 60 defendants from our streets, which had an immediate … from twenty years to life in prison, depending on the amount of controlled substances charged; and, possession of … prosecuting cases arising from this investigation for the Government. Questions can be directed to Pamela Lightsey, …
July 09, 2020
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Four Members of Violent Bridgeport Gang Guilty

December 11, 2023
… by law enforcement authorities. During the trial, the government presented evidence that: On January 30, 2018, … of the courthouse, law enforcement and first responders discovered that four victims had been shot while sitting inside … 2022 to 2023.  While these statistics are encouraging, the amount of gun violence in our cities remains unacceptable …
December 11, 2023
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Tangipahoa Parish Residents Indicted for Drug Distribution Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury and Firearm Offenses

July 09, 2024
… a substance containing forty grams or more of a detectable amount of fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States … to distribute a substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury to the … of distribution of a substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury to the …
July 09, 2024
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Georgia Man Sentenced for Key Role in Drug Trafficking Ring that Engaged in COVID Fraud

September 27, 2023
… and to Distribute, 500 Grams or More of Cocaine, and an Amount of Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Marijuana; and … “The defendants in this case not only distributed massive amounts of addictive, illegal drugs throughout middle and …
September 27, 2023
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Charges Unsealed Against Specially Designated Global Terrorist Mohammad Bazzi and Talal Chahine

February 24, 2023
… committed to ensuring that sanctions imposed by the U.S. government are respected and that terrorism financiers are … including attacks against American military members, government employees, and civilians abroad. According to the … Bazzi is a key Hizballah financier who has provided millions of dollars to Hizballah over the years, generated …
February 24, 2023
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Burlington County Man Charged with Drug and Weapons Offenses

July 26, 2021
… appearance today after being charged with trafficking over three kilograms of methamphetamine and illegally … in prison, a maximum of life in prison and a fine of $10 million; the possession of an unregistered firearm is …
July 26, 2021
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Attorney General William P. Barr Joins DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea to Announce Results of Operation Crystal Shield

September 10, 2020
… of more than 28,560 pounds of methamphetamine, $43.3 million in drug proceeds, and 284 firearms. In the DEA San Diego Field Division alone, which covers San Diego and Imperial Counties, DEA conducted 29 … Shield was implemented to accomplish that goal.  It’s not over and DEA will be ever vigilant on behalf of the citizens …
September 10, 2020
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Long Island Doctor Convicted of Illegal Distribution of Oxycodone

October 07, 2021
… who had just been discharged from the hospital following an overdose. In addition, Dr. Parasmo issued prescriptions to … suspected were addicts. There is a significant risk of an overdose when oxycodone is taken with heroin and cocaine. From 2010 to 2015, Dr. Parasmo prescribed over 1.5 million oxycodone and hydrocodone pills, making him one of …
October 07, 2021
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Doctor Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Illegal Distribution of Oxycodone From Brooklyn Clinic

July 23, 2020
… profession and broke the law by peddling more than half a million oxycodone pills to ‘patients’ he knew had no medical … medicine and pediatrics, DONSKY illicitly prescribed over 500,000 oxycodone 30-milligram pills to individuals he …
July 23, 2020
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Alabama doctor charged with additional counts of prescribing controlled substances

June 26, 2019
… third-party administrators of health insurance plans of over $10.5 million in fraudulently billed compounded drugs. Reeves is …
June 26, 2019
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

August 21, 2022
… that hits our streets; however, last year we seized over 20 million fake pills, which negatively impacted their bottom … estimated 107,622 people in the United States died of drug overdoses and poisonings in 2021, with 67 percent of those …
August 21, 2022
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Convicted Felon Indicted for Drug and Firearms Offenses

December 20, 2022
… of the residence where Diaz was staying resulted in the recovery of a black Taurus G2S 9mm firearm, a 9mm magazine … 9mm rounds, a 9mm magazine containing one live 9mm round, over 40 grams of fentanyl, several plastic bags containing … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $5 million. The charge of being a felon in possession of a …
December 20, 2022