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Two Armed Methamphetamine Traffickers Handed Down Lengthy Prison Sentences

September 30, 2022
… of which Henry was a member. Court records show that, over the course of the drug conspiracy, the defendants … 2019, Brooks and Henry robbed at gun point two individuals over the course of a drug transaction. And, on May 14, 2019, … of heroin, 70 firearms, more than $385,000 in cash, and over $800,000 in other property.  OCDETF identifies, …
September 30, 2022
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Two Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Traffickers Sentenced to Federal Prison

August 30, 2023
… offense. According to court records, Cooley was pulled over for a traffic violation.  During the traffic stop, … for controlled substances.  During the search, they found over 400 grams of methamphetamine, over 140 grams of fentanyl, a digital scale, a revolver, two …
August 30, 2023
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Prolific Wadesboro Methamphetamine Trafficker and Co-Conspirator are Sentenced to Prison

February 09, 2023
… of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which oversees the Charlotte District Office, and Chief Thedis … trafficking activities in and around Wadesboro. Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement …
February 09, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Multiple individuals indicted in major drug trafficking operation

May 31, 2018
… Mississippi. This drug network involved the distribution of over 40 kilograms of methamphetamine, over 3 kilograms of cocaine and over 100 pounds of marijuana. The distribution network …
May 31, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Loveland Meth Connection Broken

November 11, 2005
… Yesterdays arrests and searches led to the seizure of over 10 ounces of methamphetamine. To date in this … has been charged with Possession with Intent to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine. A federal arrest warrant … be charged with Possession with the Intent to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine. The charge carries a …
November 11, 2005
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Sentencing of California-based drug lord

February 14, 2019
… associated searches, federal and state investigators seized over 30 kilograms of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl, multiple pounds of marijuana, two kilogram presses, over $1,300,000 in drug proceeds, a bullet-proof vest, three … to our community. In Kent County alone, the number of overdose deaths from controlled substances increased by over …
February 14, 2019
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Bakersfield Police Narcotics Detective Charged With Bribery, Drug Trafficking, Obstruction, And Filing False Tax Returns

November 20, 2015
… FBI, DEA, and IRS-CI, effectively investigating this case over the last few months.” “No one is above the law. The … reflective of the commitment and awesome public service the over 500 employees of the Bakersfield Police Department … Counts two through four charge Diaz with accepting over $5,000 in bribes in each calendar year of 2012, 2013 …
November 20, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Three Members Of International Organization Of Money Launderers For The Largest Drug Cartels Arrested

September 10, 2015
… system and trade-based money laundering scheme to launder over $5 billion BUFFALO, N.Y. - James Hunt, Special Agent in … shipment of counterfeit goods around the world to launder over $5 billion for drug cartels based in Mexico and … Henry Poveda, among others, was responsible for laundering over $5 billion in narcotics proceeds. Duque-Aristizabal was …
September 10, 2015
GENERAL INFORMATION

National Forensic Science Week

September 12, 2025
… phones to identify traffickers in overdose deaths. We seize millions in cryptocurrency used to launder drug profits. We …
September 12, 2025
LANDING PAGE

Pink Cocaine

December 27, 2024
… into perspective, within that same time, DEA has seized 180 million fentanyl pills. Pink cocaine is typically found in …
December 27, 2024
LANDING PAGE

FAST and KCO Memorial Dedication

September 16, 2025
FAST and KCO Memorial Dedication In Honor of Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice In Honor of Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice FAST KCO Memorial Unveiled In Honor of Fallen DEA Special Agents and Military Personnel Ahead of 24th Anniversary of …
September 16, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Data

January 22, 2025
… laws and regulations. The DEA Office of Forensic Sciences oversees decentralized accredited laboratories, which … and increasing public engagement.   Geographic Coverage: United States, Limited to 50 States and the … the DEA laboratory; binned as up-to-10g, 10g-to-1000g, and over-1000g. Purity: Percentage of net weight; binned into 10 …
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Administrator Chuck Rosenberg Statement On Walgreens’ Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative

February 09, 2016
… secure collection bins for unused prescription drugs in over 500 of their stores in 40 states.   "Take back programs … prior to their diversion for abuse or trafficking is key.  Over 50 percent of persons 12 or older who abused pain …
February 09, 2016
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DEA and law enforcement members from the state of Alabama briefed in Mexico

September 18, 2019
… by the delegation was immeasurable, only countered by the amount of narcotics activity with but one primary …
September 18, 2019
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Four Poughkeepsie individuals charged in White Plains Federal Court with narcotics offenses

March 25, 2020
… said:  “As alleged, these defendants trafficked in large amounts of fentanyl and other narcotics in and around …
March 25, 2020
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Two Mexican drug traffickers charged with the murder of a Mexican soldier and conspiring to import cocaine into the United States

January 29, 2020
… 750 kilograms of cocaine, three assault rifles, and a large amount of ammunition. Gomez-Castruita , 37, of Mexico, and …
January 29, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Rockville Centre doctor indicted for allegedly selling opioid and amphetamine prescriptions

October 30, 2019
… indictment charging him with allegedly selling large amounts of opioid and amphetamine prescriptions to multiple …
October 30, 2019
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DEA Heroin Enforcement Team, Long Island Heroin Task Force, ATF, Nassau County Police Department and Suffolk County DA team up to arrest 19 members of drug ring

November 08, 2018
… “Law enforcement arrested gang members, removed large amounts of illegal drugs from our streets and confiscated …
November 08, 2018
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Son of Sinaloa Cartel Member Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

October 31, 2024
… was responsible for an organization distributing a large amount of illegal narcotics. Thanks to the excellent work by …
October 31, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of White Supremacist Gang Receives 25 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Drug Trafficking and Assaulting an Officer

July 26, 2023
… or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and 100 grams or more of heroin; …
July 26, 2023
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Violent Felon Sentenced to 11 Years for Armed Trafficking of Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills

January 19, 2024
… on a person’s body size, tolerance, and past usage—a tiny amount that can fit on the tip of a pencil. Seven out of ten …
January 19, 2024
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Prolific Whatcom and Skagit County Drug Dealer Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison

December 07, 2023
… This quantity of drugs represents a significant amount of misery and suffering.” In all in this case, law …
December 07, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans

September 01, 2022
… someone. The DEA Seattle Field Division is seizing record amounts of fentanyl and we will continue this important work …
September 01, 2022
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Federal Law Enforcement Officials Warn of "Rainbow Fentanyl" Appearing in Oregon

August 30, 2022
… to kill someone. DEA’s Portland Office is seizing record amounts of fentanyl and we will continue this important work …
August 30, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Drug trafficking organizer sentenced to prison as part of a multi defendant drug investigation and prosecution

March 07, 2019
… for his crimes, but the government has seized a significant amount of illegal proceeds through asset forfeiture," said …
March 07, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Twelve San Antonio based Texas Mexican Mafia members and associates arrested -- indicted on federal drug trafficking charges

October 02, 2020
… methamphetamine, quantities of cocaine and an undetermined amount of U.S. currency. Prior to today, this operation has …
October 02, 2020
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Arizona Man Sentenced To More Than 20 Years For Drug, Firearm Offenses

January 10, 2018
… search the vehicle, Salazar admitted that there was a small amount of methamphetamine and a pipe on the driver’s side of …
January 10, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Task Force Takes Down Fentanyl Distribution Ring

May 19, 2016
… has resulted in the taking off the streets a significant amount of fentanyl and those who traffic in this drug.  …
May 19, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Rockland County Drug Crew Arrested

June 08, 2017
… aka “Nicki,” conspired to distribute significant amounts of narcotics, including heroin, cocaine, crack …
June 08, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Member Of Eastern European Organized Crime Syndicate Sentenced To 46 Months’ Imprisonment For Racketeering

December 13, 2017
… mafia. Krugly also agreed to pay criminal forfeiture in the amount of $25,000. Krugly pleaded guilty to the charge in …
December 13, 2017