PRESS RELEASE

McAllen Jury Convicts Major Brownsville Drug Trafficker

September 10, 2012
… His organization was also responsible for transporting millions of dollars of drug proceeds from Houston to the … of 10 years and up to life in prison as well as a $4 million fine. The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
September 10, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Colorado, Montana, Utah, And Wyoming Prescription Drug Take-Back Results

October 04, 2012
… from DEA’s previous four Take-Back events, more than 2 million (1,018 tons) of prescription medications have been … National Survey on Drug Use and (NSDUH), more than six million Americans abuse prescription drugs. That same study …
October 04, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Two Highlands County Men Plead Guilty To Firearm And Drug Trafficking Offenses

September 05, 2014
… of supervised release of five years, a maximum fine of $10 million and a $100 special assessment.  As to the conspiracy … of supervised release of four years, a maximum fine of $5 million and a $100 special assessment. As to the possession …
September 05, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Marrero Men Plead Guilty To Drug Conspiracy

September 22, 2014
… prison, a maximum of life imprisonment, a fine of up to $20 million, and at least 10 years of supervised release.    … prison, a maximum of life imprisonment, a fine of up to $10 million, and at least 8 years of supervised release.  …
September 22, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Sponsoring 11th National Prescription Take Back Day

April 26, 2016
… facing the nation." To date this program has removed 5.5 million pounds or 2,762 tons of unused prescription drugs … prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.5 million Americans abuse prescription drugs, according to the …
April 26, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Brothers Found Guilty By Federal Jury For Drug Possession And Distribution

November 15, 2012
… a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, a fine of up to $8 million and a term of 8 years of supervised release. Kavis … sentence of 40 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $5 million and a term of 4 years of supervised release. …
November 15, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Natick Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Heroin And Fentanyl Charges

October 27, 2015
… and up to a lifetime supervised release and a fine of $5 million.  The charges of distribution of fentanyl and heroin … and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of $1 million.  Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically …
October 27, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Convicted Drug Trafficker And Money Launderer Sentenced To Prison

April 07, 2016
… four years of supervised release, and forfeiture of $1 million and a 2007 Ferrari.  In January 2016, Fernandes … Fernandes and his co-conspirators laundered as much as $5 million in drug sale proceeds.  As the organizer and leader …
April 07, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 40 Years In Federal Prison

October 22, 2012
… proceeds and sent portions of that (normally about $2.7 million) back to Mexico. The cocaine supplied by Garza was … year. As a result of this Operation and investigation, $1.1 million in U.S. currency has been seized, along with more …
October 22, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Viktor Bout Associate Extradited To The United States

May 28, 2013
… conviction in the Southern District for conspiring to sell millions of dollars of weapons to the Fuerzas Armadas … and Bout electronically transferred more than $1.7 million through banks in New York and into bank accounts …
May 28, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Head Of The Gulf Cartel Sentenced To Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking

June 30, 2015
… Marcia A. Crone and ordered to pay a money judgment of $100 million.         According to information presented in … Maryland and Georgia.  As a result of this scheme, $100 million was laundered by Saenz-Tamez and his drug …
June 30, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Drug Task Force, Providence Police Investigation Results In Seizure Of Record 19 Kilos Of Heroin

November 02, 2012
… heroin seizure in Rhode Island valued at upwards of $4.5 million dollars PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Prompted by information … kilos of heroin with a street value of approximately $4.5 million dollars. The on-going investigation and record …
November 02, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Two New Bedford Men Plead Guilty To Heroin Trafficking

January 14, 2015
… eight years of supervised release, and a maximum fine of $8 million.  Pursuant to a written plea agreement, the … prison, six years of supervised release, and a fine of $2 million.  Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically …
January 14, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Money Launderer Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison

June 23, 2011
… Havasu, Nogales, Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma areas $1.17 million seized from this organization - PHOENIX, AZ. - Drug … Arizona to Illinois. Law enforcement later seized $1.17 million from the same organization. The investigation in …
June 23, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Washington’s Largest Used Car Dealership Pleads Guilty To Financial Reporting Crimes

October 23, 2013
… Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Agrees to forfeit $1.5 million seized from bank accounts and pay $250,000 fine … with locations in Lynnwood and Everett, forfeited $1.5 million to the United States, paid a $250,000 fine and …
October 23, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Florida Resident Pleads Guilty To Fraudulent Shipments Of Synthetic Drugs From Lab In Stockton

May 09, 2016
… the United States. They generated in excess of $33 million as a result of the fraudulent sales. Operating under … and face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $10 million fine. The charges against them are only allegations; …
May 09, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Two Sentenced For Drug Shipments

December 05, 2016
… 24 tons of misbranded drugs and generated in excess of $33 million as a result of the fraudulent sales. The drugs were … a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $10 million for drug trafficking offenses and drug misbranding …
December 05, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Case Update: Central Valley Marijuana Traffickers

March 31, 2014
… prison term of 20 years, along with a fine of up to $1 million.  He is scheduled for sentencing on June 9, 2014.  … a maximum prison term of 20 years and a fine of up to $1 million.  His actual sentence will be determined at the …
March 31, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Two More Guilty Pleas Entered In Vallejo-Based Drug Trafficking Indictments

September 11, 2014
… forfeited 230 acres of property valued at approximately $1 million as part of the investigation. Agents also seized a … a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The actual sentences, however, will be …
September 11, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

More Operation Mercury Convictions

March 04, 2013
… and Orozco face five to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. Their actual sentence will be determined at … Mercury has resulted in the seizure of nearly half a million marijuana plants and the prosecution of 83 …
March 04, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Local, State, And Federal Agents Shut Down Two Commercial Marijuana Grow Operations

June 30, 2011
… of marijuana plants each year and sell the marijuana for millions of dollars under the guise that they were … minimum 10 years to a maximum life in prison, a $10 million fine, and a minimum five years to life supervised …
June 30, 2011
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HIDTA

March 28, 2025
… enforcement leaders. The 2021 HIDTA annual budget is $290 million. To qualify for consideration as a HIDTA, an area …
March 28, 2025
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April 27, 2019
April 27, 2019

DEA Take Back Day (April 2019)

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
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Find a collection site near you! The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs...
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Former High School Dean Convicted of 2010 Murder

July 20, 2023
… Israel Garcia Led the GMG YGz, a Violent Street Gang, for Over a Decade Following the Murder of 21-Year-Old Alfonso … street in the Bronx, New York, as part of a dispute over narcotics trafficking territory.  Garcia was also …
July 20, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Boston Man Sentenced for Trafficking Cocaine

October 26, 2022
… through their drug trafficking activities, assumed control over multiple apartments, where they stored, cooked, … A traffic stop following an observed cocaine deal recovered 62 grams of crack cocaine from Aman. During a … search of Aman’s residence, magazine clips and ammunition, over 350 grams of cocaine, over 150 grams of cocaine base …
October 26, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

New York City Man Convicted of Drug and Gun Offenses

April 22, 2024
… admitted that, between April and October 2022, he sold over 100 grams of methamphetamine and over 30 grams of fentanyl in the Utica, New York area. He also admitted that on December 9, 2022, he possessed over 700 grams of fentanyl, over 700 grams of …
April 22, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Caldwell man sentenced for federal drug crimes

April 18, 2019
… count for possessing with the intent to distribute over fifty grams of pure methamphetamine, which carried a … Gonzales, 40, of Twin Falls, pleaded guilty to distributing over fifty grams of pure methamphetamine. He was sentenced … Gonzales, 45, of Boise, was sentenced on April 16, 2019, to over 11 months and given credit for time served for using a …
April 18, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Continues To Act Against Synthetic Drugs

April 12, 2013
… taking steps that conclude with today’s Final Rule. Over the past two years, synthetic stimulants sold under the … adults, and is sold at a variety of retail outlets and over the Internet.  However, they have not been approved by …
April 12, 2013
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Community Event
October 27, 2018
October 27, 2018

DEA Take Back Day

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
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Find a collection site near you! The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.2 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs...
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New Orleans News 2005

July 15, 2021
… Management Clinic's Owner/Operator And Physicians-Seize $10 Million in Assets  MAR 29, 2005 Dr. Richard A. Mazur Pleads …
July 15, 2021