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DEA’s Fifth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Results In Another Big Haul

… of Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Alaska, turned in 28,186 (over 14 tons) of prescription medications. The following are … National Survey on Drug Use and (NSDUH), more than six million Americans abuse prescription drugs. That same study …
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Oregon Woman Pleads Guilty To Structuring Financial Transactions

… is set for sentencing in February 2013. Assets totaling over $1.3 million have been forfeited during the investigation. The …
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Five People Arrested; Charged With Illegal Marijuana Grow In Boise County

… off Highway 21, where, yesterday, investigators removed over 4,800 marijuana plants from the dispersed grow site. If … at least five years in federal prison, a maximum fine of $5 million, and at least four years of supervised release. …
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Southern California Marijuana Store Owner Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking

… Florist in Sacramento. Law enforcement officers seized over 5,000 marijuana plants in all stages of growth from … a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
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Four Men Indicted For Trafficking Oxycodone And Money Laundering, 37 Guns Seized

… agents found approximately 382 grams of methamphetamine, over 8,000 prescription pills of various types, 37 … abuse claims thousands of lives every year. The federal government will pursue and prosecute those who seek to make a … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and an $8 million fine. Fields, Hayes and Dixon face 20‑year maximum …
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Bail Bondsman Pleads Guilty To Drug And Firearms Crimes

… trafficking organization based in Kingsburg, which operated over a four-year period,” U.S. Attorney Wagner said. … faces 10 years to life in prison and a fine of up to $10 million. Vasquez faces an additional 10 years and a fine of …
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Sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is This Saturday

… of American communities partnered with the DEA to take in over 2 million pounds-almost 1,018 tons-of expired prescription …
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Leader Of Stockton Area Drug Trafficking Group Sentenced To 18 Years In Federal Prison

… notebooks that indicated that the group had collected over $5 million in cash from the sale of drugs between August 2007 …
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Lawrence man faces 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to operating major fentanyl trafficking organization

… During the trial, which began on October 1, 2019, the government presented evidence that Martinez operated a … The first group of customers, who ordered the smallest amounts of drugs, was served by various telephones (“small … provided with evidence showing that investigators seized over 12 kilograms of fentanyl from the Martinez organization …
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Drug Dealer Arrested with Firearm, DEA Seizes Seven Kilograms of Fentanyl Powder & 100,000 Fentanyl-Laced Pills

… and informed investigators he was in possession of large amounts of fentanyl pills and fentanyl powder at his … apartment, investigators seized seven bricks, weighing over 7,800 grams of a white powdery substance that field …
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Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera Faces Charges In New York For Leading A Continuing Criminal Enterprise And Other Drug-Related Charges

… of Texas and Southern District of California, the Mexican government approved a request by the United States to proceed … importing into the United States and distributing massive amounts of illegal narcotics and conspiring to murder … Attorney General Yates.  “We are deeply grateful to the Government of Mexico for their assistance in securing Guzman …
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Pharmacy Burglary Conspirators Arraigned Today in Federal Court

… - (601) 965-4400 Oxford - (662) 234-8542 More Than $12 Million Worth of Stolen Pharmaceuticals Involved LITTLE … “This criminal organization prioritized money and greed over the safety and well-being of the American people. Their …
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Approximately 300,000 Fentanyl Pills and Five Kilograms of Powdered Fentanyl Recovered from Vehicle’s Gas Tank

… Fentanyl Pills and Five Kilograms of Powdered Fentanyl Recovered from Vehicle’s Gas Tank May 03, 2023 New York Contact … tank located in vehicle's rear floorboard. 4- gas tank uncovered under floorboard.jpg gas tank uncovered under … and carries an estimated street value of approximately $5 million. Bridget G. Brennan, New York City’s Special …
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District Attorney Vance And White House Drug Policy Director Kerlikowske Host Panel Discussion In Washington Heights On Drug Abuse Prevention Rates Of Death Declining In NYC In All Major Drug Categories Except Prescription Drugs DA’s Office To Partner

… Policy reports that recent data indicates that while overall drug use in America has fallen by roughly one-third over the past 30 years, there have been increases between … . New York City Drug Statistics - • More than one million people, or 16 percent of the City’s population, …
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Tenderloin Drug Dealer Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking, Supervised Release Violation

Tenderloin Drug Dealer Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking, Supervised Release Violation July 02, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov …
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Tucson Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Possession of Methamphetamine

Tucson Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Possession of Methamphetamine June 30, 2025 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 571-362-0582 Joshua Boyer 571-362-0582 PhoenixSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3439 East …
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Fresno Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl Resulting in Overdose Death

Fresno Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl Resulting in Overdose Death June 24, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Mexican National Sentenced to 88 Months in Prison for Role in Drug Conspiracy

Mexican National Sentenced to 88 Months in Prison for Role in Drug Conspiracy May 19, 2025 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 571-362-0582 Joshua Boyer 571-362-0582 PhoenixSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3439 …
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Mexican National Sentenced for Distribution of Fentanyl

Mexican National Sentenced for Distribution of Fentanyl April 29, 2025 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 571-362-0582 Joshua Boyer 571-362-0582 PhoenixSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3439 East University Drive …
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Louisville, Kentucky Man Found Guilty of Methamphetamine Distribution

Louisville, Kentucky Man Found Guilty of Methamphetamine Distribution April 11, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston (571) 362-1169 …
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Drug Trafficker who used Teens as Couriers Sentenced to 85 Months

… a photograph of a Chula Vista High School identification card and subsequently discussed the drop location for what …
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Mexican citizen pleads guilty to drug conspiracy in Western District of New York

… gave the trooper an expired Georgia identification card and told the trooper he was looking for work.   …
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Former corrections officer sentenced for smuggling contraband into prison

… on at least four prior occasions and was paid via Green Dot cards for her deliveries of contraband to an inmate. “The …
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Retired nurse sentenced to five years in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering

… of marijuana, $10,093 in cash and more than $13,000 in gift cards.  Miles and her husband, Oscar Montoya, were arrested …
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Eastern Washington Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison

… or More of a Mixture or Substance Containing a Detectable Amount of Fentanyl. United States District Judge Thomas O. … received information that Garza was distributing large amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine in the community of …
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International fugitive/Cuban national extradited

… age 62, from Cuba, with conspiracy to distribute large amounts of high-grade marijuana and possessing a firearm in … was part of a group involved in importing kilogram amounts of cocaine and other narcotics into the United … other Florida-based individuals who were distributing large amounts of high-grade marijuana to individuals and groups in …
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Duo From Massachusetts Arrested In New Jersey And Charged With Drug Distribution And Money Laundering

… Heroin; and one count of money laundering, in the amount of $40,250.00. These arrests are the result of an … the 1st degree; and one count of money laundering, in the amount of $40,250, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-25A, a crime of the 3rd … Thanks to a strong partnership, a significant amount of dangerous drugs and money have been seized. We …
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23 Individuals Charged With Trafficking Counterfeit Prescription Pills

… in numerous seizures of controlled substances, including: over 74,000 counterfeit Adderall pills containing … opioid crisis poisoning our Commonwealth. Last year we lost over 2000 lives. Loved ones taken, stolen from us. And to be … three years of supervised release and fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
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DEA Recruitment

September 17, 2025
… of civilian white-collar Federal employees (about 1.5 million worldwide) in professional, technical, … there. Contact Us Contact information: ( we only have an email and Special Agent Applicants should contact their …
September 17, 2025
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Task Force Investigation Results In Federal Drug Charges Against Gang Members And Associates That Operated In The San Gabriel And Antelope Valleys

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … The estimated street value of the narcotics exceeds $2.5 million.   The task force also seized four vehicles and …