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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… 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 …
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Two Men Admit to Drug Trafficking

… 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 …
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Nine Defendants Indicted for Drug and Firearms Conspiracies

… 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 …
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Paterson associate of 230 Boys gang indicted for drug conspiracy, possession and distribution of heroin and fentanyl

… 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 …
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Trenton heroin distributors plead guilty

… 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 …
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Eleven charged in takedown of Trenton drug trafficking organization

… 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 …
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Holyoke Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearms Offenses

… 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 …
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Three Men Indicted For Conspiracy Involving Fentanyl, Fentanyl Analogs And Cocaine

… 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 …
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Colombian Man Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Prison for Obstruction of Justice

… 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 …
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Two Plead Guilty In Heroin And Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

… 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 …
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Springfield Man Pleads Guilty To Distribution Of Fentanyl

… 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 …
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Six Indicted In Northern New England Fentanyl Trafficking Operation

… 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 …
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Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Responsible for Trafficking More Than 5,000 Kilograms of Cocaine Sentenced to Prison

… 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 …
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Portland man pleads guilty for role in interstate marijuana trafficking conspiracy

… 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 …
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Taunton Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

… 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 …
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Birmingham Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Heroin That Killed Cullman Man, Injured Another

… 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 …
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Methuen Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking

… 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 …
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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

… 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 …
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Two more plead guilty for roles in interstate marijuana trafficking conspiracy

… 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 …
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Last Defendant Sentenced In Largest Drug Trafficking Organization Ever Dismantled In Louisville, Kentucky

… 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 …
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Two Michigan Doctors Plead Guilty To Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substance Painkillers And Health Care Fraud

… 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 …
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Detroit Police Lieutenant, Officer Convicted Of Drug, Robbery, Extortion, Firearm Offenses

… 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 …
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Nine Charged In Federal Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering Conspiracies

… 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 …
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Fifty Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking

… 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 …
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DEA, USCG Interdicts 1,729 Pounds Of Marijuana, Nabs Russian Smuggler, Seizes Sailing Vessel In Caribbean Sea

… 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 …
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10 Arrests In Investigation Of Major Multistate Oxy, Heroin, Fentanyl Trafficking Ring

… 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 …
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Three Cape Cod Men Plead Guilty To Heroin Trafficking And Firearms Charges

… 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 …
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DEA Investigations Lead To Largest Treasury Kingpin Designation Against Mexican Cartel

… 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 could face up to 10 years in …
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14 Charged In Southern District Of Texas As Part Of Operation Dream Catcher

… 10 years and up to life in prison as well as a possible $10 million fine, upon conviction. The complaints and indictment … of the overall operation, authorities seized more than $2 million, 279 pounds of methamphetamine, 206 pounds of …
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Richard Ammar Chichakli Arrested On Money Laundering, Wire Fraud, And Conspiracy Charges

… 2011 conviction in this 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 …