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Third Defendant In Rhode Island’s Largest Cocaine Bust Sentenced To 15 1/2 Years In Federal Prison

… Burlington - (802) 951-2900 65 kilos of cocaine, $1.2 million in cash seized in federal, state, local law … with the seizure of 65 kilos of cocaine and more than $1.2 million in cash, the single largest seizure of cocaine in … two vehicles. Authorities seized 65 kilos of cocaine, $1.2 million in cash and a firearm. On …
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Two Anchorage Men Charged In Drug Conspiracy That Resulted In Death Of A Minor

… by up to a lifetime of supervised release, and a $1 million fine. The charges of drug distribution resulting in … supervised release, and maximum fines ranging from $1 million to $2 million. This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement …
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Guilty: Major Synthetic Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Shipped at least 24 tons of synthetic cannabinoid, $33 million in sales, sold under names such as “Bizarro” and … the United States. They generated in excess of $33 million in sales. At the time of the illicit enterprise, … faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $10 million fine. The charges against him are only allegations; …
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Traffic Stops In San Joaquin, Shasta, And Nevada Counties Lead To Federal Narcotic Trafficking Charges

… a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. Gonzalez-Moran and Luvio face a sentence of 10 years to life in prison and a $20 million fine. Barker faces a maximum statutory penalty of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. Any sentence, however, would be determined at …
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Two Men Indicted For Sanger Marijuana Cultivation Operation Bullet Holes In Thieves’ Truck Lead To Defendants

… faces a sentence of five to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. Due to a prior felony conviction for … faces a sentence of 10 to 30 years in prison and a $10 million fine. The actual sentences, if convicted, will be … said U.S. Attorney Wagner. “To date, nearly half a million marijuana plants have been seized and 81 defendants …
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DEA Washington Division Hosts 1st Family Summit to Engage with Families Affected by Fentanyl Poisoning

DEA Washington Division Hosts 1st Family Summit to Engage with Families Affected by Fentanyl Poisoning November 22, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Gulf Coast health care fraud strike force expanded to include Eastern District of Texas

… has resulted in more than a thousand arrests and recovered millions of taxpayer dollars,” said Dallas Special Agent in … than $4.5 billion connected to telemedicine, more than $845 million connected to substance abuse treatment facilities, …
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Columbia Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Meth, Fentanyl

… revealed that on six different occasions, Canzater sold over 550 grams of methamphetamine and 27 grams of fentanyl … with his narcotics trafficking, law enforcement recovered firearms and drug trafficking paraphernalia. Canzater …
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Man Pleads Guilty In New York To Conspiring With Iranian Military Officials To Assassinate Saudi Arabian Ambassador To The United States

… Arbabsiar further admitted that he agreed to pay $1.5 million to CS-1 and had discussed with CS-1 a plan to murder … and that his price for carrying out the murder was $1.5 million.  Arbabsiar agreed and stated that the murder of the … to CS-1 that he would provide the remainder of the $1.5 million after the assassination.  On Sept. 20, 2011, CS-1 …
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Former Oregon Dentist Pleads Guilty in Federal Drug Case

… also Faces Federal Charges for Fraudulently Obtaining Millions in COVID-19 Relief Funds PORTLAND, Ore. —A former … for fraudulently converting to his personal use nearly $8 million in loans intended to help small business during the …
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Court Orders Largest Diversion Civil Penalty Against Physician in Southern District of Georgia History

… Dr. Firoz Patka, of Martinez, Georgia, totaling $1.2 million.  In May 2017, the United States filed a complaint … Patka be held civilly liable to the United States for $1.2 million in penalties.   DEA initiated an investigation into … under the Controlled Substances Act.  The entry of the $1.2 million judgment against Dr. Patka serves as the largest …
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Montana Federal Marijuana Indictments Announced

… years in prison and could be sentenced to 40 years, a $5 million fine and at least four years supervised release. … years in prison and could be sentenced to 40 years, a $5 million fine and at least four years supervised release. … years in prison and could be sentenced to 40 years, a $5 million and at least four years supervised release. …
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Southern District Of Texas Investigation And Personnel Win National Award

… investigations, law enforcement seized approximately $21.9 million in bulk cash, $50,000 in non-cash assets, 489 … of Texas. She has seized and forfeited approximately $3 million in assets held by drug traffickers and is actively litigating forfeitures in excess of $15 million. On …
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Head Of The Quintero Drug Trafficking Enterprise Sentenced To Federal Prison

… States. The charges detailed the movement of more than $20 million dollars in United States currency into banks in … and the Cayman Islands during the 1980s. An additional $60 million was available for investment. As per the charges, a … ranches, airstrips and residences. “That’s more than $100 million in today’s economy,” noted Magidson. “This case …
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Five Plead Guilty To Federal Drug Charges

… - face a possible maximum sentence of life imprisonment, $4 million in fines, and (5) years supervised release. They are … faces a possible maximum sentence of life imprisonment, $8 million in fines, and (10) years supervised release. WHITE - faces a minimum of 5 years to 40 years in prison, a $2 million fine, and at least 4 years supervised release …
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Treasury Designates Honduran Drug Traffickers

… 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 …
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Colombian Crime Syndicate Leader Sentenced To Prison For Role In Mediating Drug Money Disputes

… of supervised release, a $25,000 fine, and forfeiture of $4 million.  Mira Perez surrendered to U.S. law enforcement … undercover operations a cross the world and transferred millions of dollars, sometimes using the Black Market Peso …
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International Narcotics Trafficker And Money Launderer Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 20 Years In Prison

… of cocaine into the United States and then laundered millions of dollars of narcotics proceeds back into Mexico … Dominguez-Gabriel directed his associates to pick up millions of dollars of narcotics proceeds in locations …
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Treasury Continues Targeting Sinaloa Cartel Leadership

… 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 up to $5 million. Criminal fines for corporations may reach $10 million. Other individuals could face up to 10 years in …
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Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Possessing 21 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized From His Tractor-Trailer

… - (914) 682-6256 He also pleaded guilty to laundering $1.2 million in cash TRENTON, N.J. -   - Belarmino Amaya, 58, of … were arrested by the New Jersey State Police after $1.2 million in cash was found in a Volvo tractor owned by … reports about their travels.  Detectives seized about $1.2 million in U.S. currency from the truck’s sleeper …
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DEA Pennsylvania And Delaware Holding Fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In September

… in DEA’s four previous Take-Back Days turned in nearly 1.6 million pounds-almost 774 tons-of prescription drugs, most … 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and (NSDUH). In 2011, 2.3 million people, 12 and older, abused prescription drugs for … per day, according to NSDUH.Also in 2009, there were 1.2 million emergency room admissions for misuse and abuse of …
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Synthetic Drug Dealers With Central Valley Connection Arrested

… throughout the United States and generated in excess of $20 million in illicit income. Manufactured by companies called … to make thousands more. Additionally, more than $20 million in cash and assets were seized. These numbers are … a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The FDA mislabeling charge carries a maximum …
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Multi-County Marijuana Prosecutions

… maximum of life in prison, along with a fine of up to $4 million. His actual sentence will be determined at the … maximum of life in prison, along with a fine of up to $10 million. His actual sentence will be determined at the … prosecution of 83 individuals and seizure of nearly half a million marijuana plants, approximately 2,728 pounds of …
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Key defendant in Operation Snowplow drug trafficking investigation sentenced to two decades in federal prison

… laundered drug proceeds and helped distribute significant amounts of cocaine for a coastal Georgia drug trafficking …
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Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison

Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison July 16, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Manchester Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking More Than a Kilogram of Fentanyl

Manchester Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking More Than a Kilogram of Fentanyl July 14, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin …
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Salem Man Sentenced To More Than Three Years In Prison For Drug Conspiracy And Possession Charges

Salem Man Sentenced To More Than Three Years In Prison For Drug Conspiracy And Possession Charges July 14, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin …
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Twelve Defendants Sentenced for Drug and Firearm Offenses Related to Springfield, Vermont, Drug Conspiracy

Twelve Defendants Sentenced for Drug and Firearm Offenses Related to Springfield, Vermont, Drug Conspiracy July 08, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin …
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Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison

Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison July 08, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 …
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Waterbury Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

Waterbury Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Ring June 16, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …