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Second Man Sentenced To Prison For Distributing Heroin On Dark Web Marketplace AlphaBay

January 23, 2018
… agents were also able to determine that the encrypted email address used by “Area51” and “DarkApollo” was …
January 23, 2018
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Turlock Attorney Sentenced For Importing Steroids

September 13, 2017
… anabolic steroids from a supplier in China. Encrypted emails and documented shipments indicated that the purchase …
September 13, 2017
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Seattle News 2004

July 15, 2021
… Seattle News 2004 DEC 17, 2004 Twenty-two Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Marijuana Smuggling Enterprise NOV 26, 2004 …
July 15, 2021
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

December 03, 2025
… greed. As of December 1, 2025, DEA has seized more than 45 million fentanyl pills, and more than 9,000 pounds of fentanyl powder, removing an estimated 347 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl from our …
December 03, 2025
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Two Men Admit to Drug Trafficking

October 28, 2022
… years in prison and a maximum of life in prison and a $10 million fine. Munson faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison, a maximum of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. Sentencing for both defendants is scheduled …
October 28, 2022
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Nine Defendants Indicted for Drug and Firearms Conspiracies

March 15, 2022
… a maximum potential penalty of 40 years in prison and a $5 million. Each count of maintaining a drug-involved premises … a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The counts of possession of a firearm in …
March 15, 2022
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Paterson associate of 230 Boys gang indicted for drug conspiracy, possession and distribution of heroin and fentanyl

December 14, 2020
… penalty of 40 years in prison, and a mandatory fine of $5 million. Counts 2 through 7 and 9 carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a maximum fine of $1 million. U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents of …
December 14, 2020
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Trenton heroin distributors plead guilty

January 22, 2020
… penalty of 40 years in prison and a maximum fine of $5 million. The heroin conspiracy count to which Young pleaded … penalty of 20 years in prison, and a maximum fine of $1 million. Sentencings for Paulino-Escalera and Alford are …
January 22, 2020
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Eleven charged in takedown of Trenton drug trafficking organization

June 12, 2019
… penalty of 40 years in prison and a maximum fine of $5 million. The count charging Foreman with distribution of … penalty of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million.   U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents …
June 12, 2019
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Holyoke Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearms Offenses

July 28, 2023
… prison, five years of supervised release and a fine of $2 million. The charge of possession with intent to distribute … prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $1 million. The charge of possession of firearms in furtherance …
July 28, 2023
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Three Men Indicted For Conspiracy Involving Fentanyl, Fentanyl Analogs And Cocaine

May 08, 2023
… three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million. The charge of distribution of and possession with … five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million.  Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
May 08, 2023
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Colombian Man Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Prison for Obstruction of Justice

September 16, 2022
… to avoid arrest in exchange for payment of 500 million Colombian pesos. Several days later, on Aug. 7, … again to offer information in exchange for payment of 500 million Colombian pesos, advised him to leave his residence …
September 16, 2022
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Two Plead Guilty In Heroin And Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

June 13, 2022
… four years of supervised release and a fine of up to $5 million. All other charges each provide for a sentence of up … three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
June 13, 2022
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Springfield Man Pleads Guilty To Distribution Of Fentanyl

April 29, 2022
… at least four years of supervised release and a fine of $5 million. The charges of possession with intent to distribute … eight years of supervised release and a fine of up to $8 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
April 29, 2022
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Six Indicted In Northern New England Fentanyl Trafficking Operation

March 24, 2022
… five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. The charge of distribution and possession with … four years of supervised release and a fine of up to $5 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
March 24, 2022
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Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Responsible for Trafficking More Than 5,000 Kilograms of Cocaine Sentenced to Prison

August 08, 2023
… Jersey, and Florida.  Enriquez-Nunez laundered at least $10 million of proceeds from his drug trafficking organization and personally made millions of dollars in profits. In September 2021, law …
August 08, 2023
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Portland man pleads guilty for role in interstate marijuana trafficking conspiracy

April 11, 2019
… plants, 546 pounds of processed marijuana, more than $2.8 million in cash, 51 firearms, 26 vehicles, trailers, pieces … a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years in prison, a $5 million fine and a lifetime of supervised release. Money …
April 11, 2019
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Taunton Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

August 10, 2023
… to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. The charge of possession with intent to distribute … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
August 10, 2023
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Birmingham Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Heroin That Killed Cullman Man, Injured Another

August 23, 2017
… injury is 20 years to life in prison and a maximum $2 million fine. The maximum penalty for distributing heroin is 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Parents and children are encouraged to educate …
August 23, 2017
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Methuen Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking

January 06, 2022
… five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. The charge of distribution and possession with … four years of supervised release and a fine of up to $5 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
January 06, 2022
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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 05, 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.   During the 18 th National …
November 05, 2019
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Two more plead guilty for roles in interstate marijuana trafficking conspiracy

May 01, 2019
… plants, 546 pounds of processed marijuana, more than $2.8 million in cash, 51 firearms, 26 vehicles, trailers, pieces … a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $10 million fine, and a lifetime of supervised release. Money …
May 01, 2019
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Last Defendant Sentenced In Largest Drug Trafficking Organization Ever Dismantled In Louisville, Kentucky

August 21, 2013
… 20 assault style rifles, 37 kilograms of cocaine, and $4 million cash were seized.  According to evidence presented … area. This courier system returned between one and four million dollars to the Flores brothers each month.  The …
August 21, 2013
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Two Michigan Doctors Plead Guilty To Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substance Painkillers And Health Care Fraud

February 11, 2015
… defrauded Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross of about $2.3 million. Lyons was recently sentenced to 48 months in … is facing a maximum of twenty years in prison and a $1 million fine. Both will also lose their privilege to write …
February 11, 2015
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Detroit Police Lieutenant, Officer Convicted Of Drug, Robbery, Extortion, Firearm Offenses

July 11, 2016
… participated in a drug seizure that netted more than $3 million, the largest cash seizure by the Detroit Police Department at that time. Only $2.2 million, however, was placed in the evidence room. “These …
July 11, 2016
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Nine Charged In Federal Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering Conspiracies

September 12, 2013
… of 10 years and up to life imprisonment and a possible $10 million fine. In addition, Roberto Ruiz, Rodolfo Ruiz, de la … If convicted, they also face up to life in prison and a $10 million fine. Warrants remain outstanding for the arrests of …
September 12, 2013
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Fifty Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking

November 15, 2012
… the United States properties and/or cash for a total of $3 million in the first indictment and $5 million in the second indictment. On …
November 15, 2012
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DEA, USCG Interdicts 1,729 Pounds Of Marijuana, Nabs Russian Smuggler, Seizes Sailing Vessel In Caribbean Sea

February 19, 2015
… estimated to have a wholesale value of approximately $1.6 million dollars. "This interdiction highlights the strong … wholesale value for these seizures is worth more than $508 million. The Coast Guard’s efforts under Operation Unified …
February 19, 2015
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10 Arrests In Investigation Of Major Multistate Oxy, Heroin, Fentanyl Trafficking Ring

March 16, 2017
… prison, a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of $5 million. The charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess … prison, a lifetime of supervised release, and a fine of $1 million. The charge of conspiracy to launder monetary …
March 16, 2017
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Three Cape Cod Men Plead Guilty To Heroin Trafficking And Firearms Charges

September 20, 2016
… up to a lifetime of supervised release, and a fine of $5 million.  The charge of conspiracy to possess a firearm in … and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of $1 million.  Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically …
September 20, 2016