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Madera County Woman Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Distribution of Heroin that Resulted in an Overdose Death

April 19, 2021
… the victim’s residence and sold heroin to him for a small amount of cash. The victim used the heroin that night, …
April 19, 2021
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St. Louis News 2006

July 15, 2021
… Illegal Firearm AUG 24, 2006 Twelve Indicted in $2.8 Million Heroin Conspiracy AUG 22, 2006 Mexican National … Meth Conspiracy FEB 3, 2006 California Man Sentenced in Million Dollar Meth Conspiracy, Money Laundering Conspiracy …
July 15, 2021
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Organizer Of The Most Prolific Cocaine Network In Alaska Sentenced To 16 Years

March 29, 2016
… Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Airport Security Infiltrated - Over 250 kilograms of Cocaine to Alaska from 2010 to 2014 … large quantities of cocaine to Alaska and Michigan over the past five years; he was also fined $40,000, and …
March 29, 2016
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OptumRx Agrees to Pay $20M to Resolve Allegations that It Filled Opioid Prescriptions in Violation of the Controlled Substances Act

June 27, 2024
… a prescription drug benefit provider, has agreed to pay $20 million to resolve allegations that it improperly filled … months. Late last year, the Department announced a $12 million resolution and consent decree involving Droguería …
June 27, 2024
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Drug Traffickers Sentenced for Distributing 100 Kilograms of Methamphetamine Per Week in Atlanta Area

June 04, 2018
… 100 kilograms of methamphetamine per week (valued at $1.75 million per week) in the Atlanta area. Aguirre-Rodriguez was … organization that flooded the Atlanta area with $1.75 million of methamphetamine per week while hiding on the … to shutting down this high-level operation that was dumping millions of dollars of methamphetamine and cocaine onto our …
June 04, 2018
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Jury Convicts Physician Of Illegally Prescribing Pills That Led To Deaths Of Four People

May 10, 2011
… Dr. Paul H. Volkman of illegally prescribing and dispensing millions of pain pills outside the scope of a legitimate … the trial showed that Volkman prescribed and dispensed millions of dosages of various drugs including diazepam, …
May 10, 2011
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Treasury Designates Sinaloa Cartel Plaza Bosses

May 07, 2013
… the Kingpin Act range from civil penalties of up to $1.075 million per violation to more severe criminal penalties.  … may include up to 30 years in prison and fines of up to $5 million.  Criminal fines for corporations may reach $10 million.  Other individuals face up to 10 years in prison …
May 07, 2013
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Follow DEA On Twitter @DEAnews For The Latest News And Updates

December 13, 2013
… us at https://www.twitter.com/deanews To sign up for email updates from DEA, please visit: …
December 13, 2013
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Los Angeles News 2009

July 15, 2021
… July 15, 2009 Attorney General Holder Announces $8.7 Million in Recovery Act Grants to Support Law Enforcement … by Teen Later Killed on Freeway January 13, 2009 $5 Million Civil Judgement Against Downtown Los Angeles Street …
July 15, 2021
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Los Angeles News 2009

July 15, 2021
… July 15, 2009 Attorney General Holder Announces $8.7 Million in Recovery Act Grants to Support Law Enforcement … by Teen Later Killed on Freeway January 13, 2009 $5 Million Civil Judgement Against Downtown Los Angeles Street …
July 15, 2021
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DEA Eases Requirements For FDA-Approved Clinical Trials On Cannabidiol

December 23, 2015
… This registration permits the possession of an approved amount of CBD for a specific research protocol.  Prior to …
December 23, 2015
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Methamphetamine Trafficker Gets 11 Years In Prison

November 12, 2015
… trunk. Officers also found $23,000 in cash. Based on the amount of methamphetamine and currency found in the car, …
November 12, 2015
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Alaska Resident Sentenced To 7 Years For Drug Dealing And Money Laundering

December 03, 2015
… cash into a Wells Fargo account held by MacDougal in amounts designed to avoid bank reporting requirements. …
December 03, 2015
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Seventeen Alleged Members And Associates Of MS-13 Indicted For Murder, Conspiracy To Commit Murder, Drug Trafficking

January 11, 2018
… to the head. He was left buried until his remains were discovered on October 19 in a remote wooden area in Roosevelt, … south of the Southern State Parkway, and cement was poured over his body. As alleged in the indictment, on three … level, the street value of which is approximately a million dollars. Multiple counts in the indictment allege …
January 11, 2018
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Six members of Paterson-based 230 Boys Gang indicted in 29-count indictment

September 25, 2020
… penalty of life in prison, and a mandatory fine of $1 million. Counts 1 and 26 carry a mandatory minimum sentence … penalty of 40 years in prison, and a maximum fine of $5 million. Counts 2-3 and 5-27 carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million. Count 28 carries a mandatory minimum penalty of …
September 25, 2020
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139 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of Caguas

August 08, 2013
… defendants are facing a forfeiture allegation of forty-five million dollars. The second indictment charges 31 … All defendants are facing a forfeiture allegation of ten million dollars. The third indictment charges 29 individuals … defendants are facing a forfeiture allegation of seventeen million dollars. “Violent drug trafficking gangs should take …
August 08, 2013
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Thirty-Nine Alleged Associates Of Two Chicago Area Drug Trafficking Organizations Facing Federal Narcotics Charges

September 26, 2012
… of 10 years to a maximum of life in prison and a $10 million fine. The remaining defendants face maximum … up to 20 or 40 years in prison and a maximum fine of $2 million or $5 million. If convicted, the Court must impose a reasonable …
September 26, 2012
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Alleged Drug Kingpins Charged With Multi-State Operation That Imported 1,000 Kilograms Of Heroin From Mexico Into The United States

June 04, 2015
… Union money grams, the DTO was able to launder at least $5 million of its heroin proceeds back to Mexico, where the … a mandatory sentence of life in prison, tens to hundreds of millions of dollars in fines, as well as a criminal …
June 04, 2015
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New Orleans News 2010

July 15, 2021
… 1, 2010 Former Tangipahoa Parish Deputy Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Charge October 25, 2010 Houma Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison October 25, 2010 Tangipahoa …
July 15, 2021
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Arizonans Turn In Nearly 6 Tons Of Prescription Drugs To DEA

May 06, 2016
… Take Back Day.  In all, citizens across Arizona turned in over 12,712 pounds of controlled substances from their homes … with federal, state and local law enforcement partners in over 49 locations throughout Arizona, hosted collection … drugs for safe and anonymous disposal.  Nationally, over 4,200 law enforcement agencies collected over 893,000 …
May 06, 2016
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Federal Prosecutors File 20 Cases This Year Against Alleged Drug Dealers Who Sold Fentanyl that Caused Fatal Drug Overdoses

May 16, 2025
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
May 16, 2025
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U.S. Attorney's Office, DEA and HSI Announce Charges Against Fourteen Individuals in Major Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

November 07, 2024
U.S. Attorney's Office, DEA and HSI Announce Charges Against Fourteen Individuals in Major Drug Trafficking Conspiracy November 07, 2024 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 carlos.a.briano@dea.gov Carlos A. Briano Recruiter Name …
November 07, 2024
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Twenty-One Suspected El Paso Gang Affiliates Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking, Firearm Offenses

August 29, 2024
Twenty-One Suspected El Paso Gang Affiliates Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking, Firearm Offenses August 29, 2024 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 carlos.a.briano@dea.gov Carlos A. Briano Recruiter Name Elizabeth Borruel …
August 29, 2024
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Thirty-Four Facing Federal And Tribal Charges Arising Out Of Methamphetamine Trafficking On Mescalero Apache Reservation

December 14, 2015
Thirty-Four Facing Federal And Tribal Charges Arising Out Of Methamphetamine Trafficking On Mescalero Apache Reservation December 14, 2015 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 carlos.a.briano@dea.gov Carlos A. Briano Recruiter Name …
December 14, 2015
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Statement from DEA Administrator Anne Milgram on Cheun Fat Yip

December 15, 2021
… nearly two decades.  This reward announcement of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or …
December 15, 2021
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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

November 04, 2019
… 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 …
November 04, 2019
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Fresno Men Indicted On Methamphetamine Trafficking Charges

May 14, 2015
… a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $35 million fine. Sandoval is facing a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Any sentence, however, would be determined at …
May 14, 2015
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Sacramento Men Indicted For Trafficking Methamphetamine And Cocaine

June 18, 2015
… a maximum statutory sentence of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. Ambriz faces a maximum statutory sentence of life in prison and an $8 million fine. Any sentence, however, would be determined at …
June 18, 2015
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Bakersfield Residents Indicted For Drug Trafficking

December 16, 2011
… in prison and a maximum term of life in prison, and a $20 million fine. Iniego faces a mandatory minimum sentence of … in prison and a maximum term of life in prison, and a $10 million fine. Both Aguilar and Iniego are subject to …
December 16, 2011
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Community Outreach

March 28, 2025
… the Community Outreach Section at 202-307-7936 or by e-mail at Community.Outreach@usdoj.gov . …
March 28, 2025