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2.5 Tons of Methamphetamine and 100,000 Fentanyl Pills Interdicted

… these two traffickers were allegedly caught red-handed with over $90 million dollars’ worth of fentanyl and methamphetamine.  Traffickers see opportunities when drug overdoses rise, and they are trying to flood American …
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Former Honduran National Police Chief sentenced to 14 years in prison for conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and to possess firearms

… – participated directly in drug-related murders and cover ups. For his heinous acts, Valladares will serve 14 … identified Leonel Rivera as the perpetrator of a homicide. Over the next decade, and while Valladares rose through the … $80,000 in U.S. currency; and (v) recovered $2 million in U.S. currency in drug-trafficking proceeds that …
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

… Safeguard has resulted in more than 700 investigations, over 1,500 arrests – including nearly 40 DEA fugitives, more than 2,130 seized firearms, nearly $24 million in seized assets, and more than 6,100 kilograms of …
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Heroin And Methamphetamine Traffickers Convicted

… distributions to California, Illinois and Washington. The government also presented numerous vehicle title histories …   U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo, who presided over the trial, has set sentencing for June 2, 2014, at … both face up to life in federal prison and a possible $10 million fine. They will remain in custody pending that …
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Orlando Pharmacist Convicted Of Illegally Dispensing Oxycodone

… pills during the timeframe of the conspiracy and collected over $1.3 million from illegal oxycodone sales.  Okonkwo accepted …
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151 Arrested In DEA-Led Investigation Of Synthetic Drug Rings

… Project Synergy III continues to reveal the flow of millions of dollars in U.S. synthetic drug proceeds to … bring expertise and innovative contributions to the U.S. government’s effort to keep these dangerous narcotics off the … drugs. For the past several years, DEA has identified over 400 new designer drugs in the United States - the vast …
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Leader of Transnational Money-Laundering Network Pleads Guilty

… to his involvement in a conspiracy to launder at least $30 million in drug proceeds on behalf of foreign … like the one here, who allegedly laundered more than $30 million in drug profits.” “The defendants laundered millions of dollars on behalf of drug traffickers through …
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Prominent Oregon Drug Trafficker and Final Defendant in Large Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced

… and fentanyl. Photo_2_-_Seized_Cash_Totalling_More_than_$1_million.jpg Cash seized during investigation- more than $1 million. Photo_3_-_Seized_Cash_Totalling_More_than_$1_million.jpg More cash seized during the investigation. …
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Former Mexican Secretary of Public Security Genaro Garcia Luna charged with engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise

… officials working under Garcia Luna also received millions of dollars in bribes from "El Chapo's" Sinaloa … positions in the Mexican government, Garcia Luna received millions of dollars in bribes from the Sinaloa Cartel in … under Garcia Luna during this time. They each received millions of dollars in bribes from the Sinaloa Cartel. In …
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San Francisco News 2009

July 15, 2021
… August 5, 2009 Kabaddi Player Admits Guilt in $1.4 Million Bakersfield Drug Bust July 31, 2009 Twenty-One … Distribution Conspiracy July 1, 2009 Guilty Plea in $1.4 Million Bakersfield Drug Bust June 25, 2009 $1 Million International Drug Conspiracy Results in Guilty …
July 15, 2021
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International Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison

… legitimate businesses to distribute the cocaine and launder millions of dollars in proceeds. The warehouses were located … enforcement agencies. “By successfully laundering tens of millions of drug proceeds back down to himself and his …
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Florida Men Convicted after Cleaning Crew Locates More Than $30K of Cocaine in Hotel Room

… from 2004.  U.S. District Judge Sherri A. Lydon presided over their trial and will sentence the two after reviewing a …
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Caribbean News 2008

July 15, 2021
… Caribbean News 2008 December 30, 2008 DEA Seizes $3 Million Worth of Cocaine in St. Croix, USVI November 25, … La Trocha Ward, Vega Baja October 28, 2008 DEA Seizes #13.5 Million Worth of Cocaine in Puerto Rico October 2, 2008 DEA Seizes $58 Million Worth of Cocaine on Panamanian Ship October 1, 2008 …
July 15, 2021
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Fifteen Defendants Facing Federal Or State Charges For Selling Heroin, Cocaine And Crack Cocaine On Chicago’s South And West Sides

… in prison and a maximum of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. If convicted, Turner and Callaso each face a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The affidavits allege that Murray also sold … Orr faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The charges were announced by Zachary T. …
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November 15, 2018
November 15, 2018

Orientation

12:00 AM - 2:00 AM (EST)
Philadelphia, PA
DEA Special Agent Orientation Philadelphia Field Division Thursday, November 15, 2018 10:00am to 12:00pm Please RSVP to the Recruiter Email by November 1, 2018. Applicants must bring a valid ID and meet the qualifications listed on the website.
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Recruitment
October 23, 2018
October 23, 2018

Special Agent Applicant Orientation

2:00 AM - 4:00 AM (EDT)
Phoenix, AZ
Orientation on DEA's Special Agent Application process. To attend a Special Agent Applicant orientation session, you must email your contact information to PhoenixSpecialAgentRecruiter@USDOJ.Gov to confirm your reservation since seating will be limited.
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Statement from Administrator Milgram on the Increased Reward for DEA Priority Target El Mencho

December 04, 2024
… Rewards Program, the government is offering up to $15 million – an increase of $5 million from the previous reward of $10 million – for information leading to the arrest and/or …
December 04, 2024
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Laurence Doud, Former CEO of Pharmaceutical Distributor, Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Unlawfully Distribute Controlled Substances and Defrauding the DEA

… imposed today holds Doud responsible for shipping massive amounts of dangerous and highly addictive oxycodone and … dispensing quantities of controlled substances in amounts consistently higher than accepted medical standards; …
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Former Mexican Federal Police Commander Sentenced to 10 Years’ Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… in drug trafficking and in spreading massive and dangerous amounts of cocaine in our communities,” stated United States … in exchange for his agreement to assist the cartel. The amount of cocaine involved in the conspiracy attributable to …
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Two people arrested and charged with selling heroin which may have led to the deaths of two individuals

… officers observed a hypodermic needle containing a small amount of liquid or blood. A few days later, on November 4, … took custody of an eyeglasses case that contained an amount of suspected controlled substances and the hypodermic …
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Drug Kingpin Sentenced to 27 Years as Part of Ongoing Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… drug trafficking organization” that dealt massive amounts of both cocaine and methamphetamine. Demyers is the … of drugs into Michigan along with an untold amount of misery and destruction. Together with our law …
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Six Augusta-Area Defendants Indicted on Separate Firearms, Drug Charges

… Intent to Distribute 500 Grams or More of Cocaine, and An Amount of Fentanyl, “Crack” Cocaine, and Marijuana; … woods. Investigators found a loaded pistol, a significant amount of drugs, and more than $18,000 in cash at the scene, …
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Nine defendants named in 42-count federal indictment for operation of south Georgia drug trafficking organization

… to Distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and an amount of cocaine and marijuana, along with illegal firearms … to Distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and an amount of cocaine and marijuana. Those named in the indictment and their additional charges are: James Lamount Graham, a/k/a “JT Money,” a/k/a “James Livingston,” …
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Prosecution of Richmond County Narcotics Conspiracy Wraps Up

… and terminate this conspiracy that imported significant amounts of illegal drugs into the Richmond County area,” … involved the sale of kilograms of cocaine, as well as amounts of crack cocaine marijuana.  During the …
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Ten Defendants Charged with Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Alleging Prescription Drug Fraud

… indictment alleging a conspiracy to obtain and sell large amounts of opioids through fraudulent prescriptions. The … to use forged and fraudulent prescriptions to obtain large amounts of the highly addictive opioid Oxycodone, said David …
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DEA and El Paso County District Attorney Team Up

… and found guilty of the statutory aggravator regarding the amount of drugs, they each face a minimum of 12 years in … District Court and Judge James Patterson set bond in the amount of $500,000 on each defendant. The next court …
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Multiple sentences imposed in massive synthetic narcotics distribution network

… Tanous, 52, of Manassas, Virginia, who distributed large amounts of synthetic cannabinoids to Houston area … other drugs or toxic chemicals from previous batches. The amounts of synthetic cannabinoid in packages may also vary …
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Norteno gang leader and drug trafficker sentenced to 20 years in federal prison

… or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and a mixture or substance … or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, distribution of 50 grams or more …
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Five Defendants Pleaded Guilty In Unrelated Cases To Methamphetamine Trafficking Charges.

… or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.  According to court records, the … or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.  According to court records, …
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Drug Ring Supplying Elmira, NY With Heroin And Fentanyl Shut Down

… rates skyrocket, and law enforcement seize heroin in record amounts, our country is battling one of the largest drug … are now behind bars, and we have prevented a significant amount of heroin from reaching the streets. Our message to …