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Two Weslaco Residents Arrested For Trafficking Marijuana

November 06, 2013
… 10 years and a maximum of life in prison and a possible $10 million fine. The government is also seeking a money judgment for nearly $12 million, alleged proceeds from the criminal activity. The …
November 06, 2013
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Zeta Leader "Talivan" Pleads Guilty

April 07, 2014
… or more of marijuana from Mexico into the United States.  Millions of dollars in drug proceeds were also exported from … faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life as well as a $4 million fine for the drug conspiracy charge plus a maximum …
April 07, 2014
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Additional Members Of South Laredo Trafficking Group Plead Guilty

December 04, 2014
… of five and up to 40 years of imprisonment as well as a $5 million fine. Sanchez-Avila faces a sentence of up to 20 … penalty of 10 years and up to life as well as a $10 million fine for the drug convictions with an additional …
December 04, 2014
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New Jersey Residents Turn In Nearly 15,000 Pounds Of Expired And Unwanted Prescriptions

October 31, 2013
… in the U.S. are alarmingly high; almost twice as many (6.8 million) currently abuse prescription drugs than the number … in DEA’s six previous Take-Back Days turned in nearly 2.8 million pounds-almost 1,409 tons-of prescription drugs. On …
October 31, 2013
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DEA, ICE, PRPD Arrests 3 And Seize Nearly 560 Kilograms Cocaine

May 17, 2011
… 628-8136 Street Value of Seized Cocaine Estimated at $13 Million car051711fig1.jpg FAJARDO, P.R. - Drug Enforcement … of cocaine with an estimated street value of nearly $13 million. In this particular seizure, agents and officers …
May 17, 2011
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Federal Jury Convicts Fort Worth Man In Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

January 25, 2013
… than 10 years and up to life in federal prison and a $10 million fine.  Sentencing is set for May 10, 2013.  Today’s … sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison and a $1 million fine.  Sentencing is set for February 1, 2013.  …
January 25, 2013
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Barnwell Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Dealing In Hundreds Of Kilograms Of Cocaine

May 12, 2013
… - (910) 815-4513 Agents seized almost three-quarters of a million dollars in cash (COLUMBIA, S.C.)  - - United States … All totaled, officers recovered nearly three-quarters of a million dollars in ($741,257). U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles …
May 12, 2013
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DEA Houston News: 12 Arrested In Marijuana Trafficking Ring

January 13, 2016
… a minimum of 10 years up to life imprisonment and a $10 million fine. The substantive counts carry up to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. The case was result of a multi-year Organized …
January 13, 2016
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Final Two Ordered To Prison In 10-Defendant Marijuana Conspiracy

July 31, 2017
… trailers, guns and jewelry, valued at more than $1.5 million. They have also agreed to a $10 million money judgment against them. Marichalar was also …
July 31, 2017
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Connecticut Doctor Charged With Illegally Prescribing Oxycodone, Other Controlled Substances

July 02, 2014
… Holly B. Fitzsimmons in Bridgeport and was released on a $1 million bond. As alleged in a criminal complaint, DR. … term of imprisonment of 20 years and a fine of up to $1 million. U.S. Attorney Daly stressed that a complaint is …
July 02, 2014
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San Clemente, California Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute 15 Kilograms Of Cocaine

February 18, 2016
… As part of his plea agreement, Woods agreed to forfeit $1.4 million in cash proceeds, his residence in Orange County, California, $77,400 in seized currency, and 3 million shares of stock. The charge of conspiracy to …
February 18, 2016
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Major Mexican Drug Trafficking Ring Broken Up

February 25, 2011
… more than 30 kilograms of cocaine, and more than $1.1 million in cash. According to court documents, Fletes-Lopez … defendants face a maximum sentence of life in prison, a $4 million fine, and a five-year-to-life term of supervised …
February 25, 2011
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Bakersfield Man Sentenced In Relation To Marijuana Dispensary

April 12, 2011
… September 2004 and February 2006, the business had $16.2 million in gross sales. Court records show that law … face a mandatory sentence of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Two other co-defendants have pleaded guilty to …
April 12, 2011
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Anchorage Man Gets Five Years For Drug & Money Laundering Crimes

January 12, 2011
… Diversion Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Nearly $1 Million in Proceeds to be Forfeited to the Government … release. Hunter will also forfeit approximately $1 million in proceeds from the sale of heroin, including five …
January 12, 2011
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Orthopedic Surgeon Charged With Unlawful Distribution Of Oxycodone

May 07, 2014
… Gundel faces up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, and a term of supervised release. The investigation … Gundel faces up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, and a term of supervised release. On …
May 07, 2014
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Thirty-Pound Methamphetamine Drug Bust In Tulare County Results In Federal Conspiracy Charges Against Five Individuals

July 07, 2016
… a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. If convicted, Arjona-Elston and Perez‑Martinez … face a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years and a $1 million fine. Any sentence, however, would be determined at …
July 07, 2016
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Two Bakersfield Men Plead Guilty To Distributing Methamphetamine

June 26, 2017
… a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. Morales faces a maximum statutory penalty of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
June 26, 2017
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Marijuana Business Owner Sentenced To 87 Months

July 08, 2013
… September 2004 and February 2006, the business earned $16 million from selling marijuana with a cost of 5.5 million. Court records show that Chavez, Sr., and Chavez, …
July 08, 2013
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Tulare County AG Marijuana Grower Pleads Guilty

August 26, 2013
… in prison, a maximum term of life and a fine of up to $10 million. Garcia Torres also faces deportation upon … Mercury has resulted in the seizure of nearly half a million marijuana plants and the prosecution of 84 …
August 26, 2013
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Bakersfield Marijuana Dispensary Owner Arrested, Charged With Conspiring With Others To Distribute Methamphetamine And Marijuana

January 27, 2014
… statutory penalty of 10 years to life in prison and a $10 million fine. If convicted, Chavez faces a maximum statutory penalty of five to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. Any sentence, however, would be determined at …
January 27, 2014
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Four Defendants Indicted In Drug Trafficking Ring That Shipped Methamphetamine And Marijuana To Hawaii And New York

June 18, 2015
… a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. If convicted, Poloai faces a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Any sentence, however, would be determined at …
June 18, 2015
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Residents From Modesto And Southern California Indicted For Large-Scale Statewide Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

January 28, 2016
… face a sentence of 10 years to life in prison and a $10 million fine. If convicted, the remaining defendants face a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Any sentence, however, would be determined at …
January 28, 2016
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Second Devil’s Den Marijuana Cultivator Pleads Guilty

December 10, 2012
… Mercury has resulted in the seizure of nearly half a million marijuana plants and the prosecution of 81 … faces five years to life in prison and a fine of up to $10 million. His actual sentence, however, will be determined at …
December 10, 2012
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Bakersfield Marijuana Business Owner Pleads Guilty

December 18, 2012
… September 2004 and February 2006, the business earned $16 million in gross sales. His son, David Chavez Jr., owned and … He faces a mandatory five-year term in prison and a $2 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
December 18, 2012
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Bakersfield Marijuana Store Owner Sentenced To Four Years In Prison

January 29, 2013
… September 2004 and February 2006, the business earned $16 million in gross sales. David Chavez Sr. pleaded guilty on … He faces a mandatory minimum five years in prison and a $2 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
January 29, 2013
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Mendota Marijuana Cultivator Indicted

February 14, 2013
… overall operation resulted in the seizure of nearly half a million marijuana plants, 38 firearms, and $67,445 in cash. … convicted, Robles faces a 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine, and is subject to deportation. Any sentence, …
February 14, 2013
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Two Plead Guilty To Charges In Connection With Marijuana Cultivation In Bakersfield Warehouse

November 07, 2011
… seized approximately 1,161 marijuana plants valued at $4.6 million, and 54.8 pounds of processed marijuana valued at … years in prison and maximum term of life in prison and a $4 million fine. Taylor faces a maximum prison term of 20 years …
November 07, 2011
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Five Indicted For Kern County Marijuana Cultivation Operations

August 30, 2012
… in prison, a maximum penalty of life in prison, and a $10 million fine. If convicted of the drug crimes, the … a maximum prison term of 40 years, and a fine of up to $5 million. The actual sentences, if convicted, will be …
August 30, 2012
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More Indictments In Operation Mercury Targeting Marijuana Grown On Agricultural Land

October 04, 2012
… the cultivation operation is valued at more than $2.3 million. In addition, at least one of the men acknowledged … term of 10 years and a maximum term of life, and a $10 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
October 04, 2012
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Two Fresno Men Charged With Drug Conspiracy

October 20, 2011
… years in prison, a maximum term of life in prison, and a $2 million fine. Based on prior felony drug convictions, … 10 years in prison, a maximum of life in prison, and a $4 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
October 20, 2011