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DEA’S Prescription Drug Take-Back Effort-- A Big Success

… to the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.5 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs.  …
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Union County woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine

… months in prison for possessing with intent to distribute over 900 grams of methamphetamine. Lorena Marquez, 48, of … her with one count of possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine. Judge Wigenton imposed the … executed a search of Marquez’s storage unit and recovered approximately two pounds of crystal methamphetamine …
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Indiana Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 106 Months in Prison

… December 2020, law enforcement searched Blair’s home and recovered over 150 grams of methamphetamine and a loaded handgun. A search of his car resulted in the recovery of over 200 grams of methamphetamine, two rifles, and …
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United States Attorney's Office files suit against San Joaquin County pharmacy for unlawfully dispensing opioids

… drugs. According to the complaint, Howen knowingly filled over 700 controlled substance prescriptions that were not … unlawful conduct resulted in the improper dispensing of over a hundred thousand of doses of controlled substances, …
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Sarasota Drug Dealer Convicted Of Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

… Sarasota) guilty of possession with intent to distribute over 500 grams of (Count One) and possession of a firearm in … course of the investigation, law enforcement officers found over 2000 grams of cocaine in Cunningham’s home, and five …
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Hardin County Man Sentenced For Drug Violations

… in Beaumont where Turner resided during which officers recovered a handgun, a rifle, and 7.93 grams of crack cocaine.  Also recovered during the search was drug paraphernalia commonly … as the suspect of a burglary and found in possession of over 20 grams of crack cocaine and another $2,013 in his …
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DEA Moves To Emergency Control Synthetic Stimulants

… that pose a significant and growing threat to our nation.” Over the past few months, there has been a growing use of, … are sold at a variety of retail outlets, in head shops and over the Internet. However, they have not been approved by …
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Chemicals Used In "Bath Salts” Now Under Federal Control And Regulation

… safety for use of the drug under medical supervision. Over the past several months, there has been a growing use … are sold at a variety of retail outlets, in head shops and over the Internet. However, they have not been approved by …
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Cocaine Distributor From Hayward Sentenced

… a white Bentley in Livermore, Calif., when he was pulled over by a Livermore police officer. The officer seized more … of cocaine. Lawson admitted that at the time he was pulled over, he knew a controlled substance was in the trunk.  …
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Leader Of Butte County Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 17 Years In Federal Prison

… of methamphetamine on a weekly basis in Butte County. Over a four-month period in 2013, Aguilar’s organization distributed over 49 pounds of methamphetamine. Aguilar was arrested at …
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Long Island Man Charged with Distributing Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine and Oxycodone

… of Fentanyl, Pill Press Parts and Multiple Firearms Recovered from Defendant; Defendant Distributed Fentanyl that … of fentanyl which has led to a rising number of overdose and poisoning fatalities,” said HSI New York acting … Department Commissioner Ryder.  According to court filings, over the last several years, the defendant conspired with …
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30 Multi-State Drug Trafficking Ring Members Arrested, Charged

… the course of this investigation, investigators seized over 46 pounds of methamphetamine, over 700 grams of fentanyl, 30 firearms, over $300,000 in U.S. currency, six vehicles, and a pill …
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Multi-state international drug trafficking organization targeted in 18-month investigation

… operation making arrests and serving search warrants over the last two days targeted a multi-state drug … will be met with a significant law enforcement response.” Over December 5th and 6th, 2018, more than 400 federal, …
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Nineteen indicted in drug distribution conspiracy

… appearances in U.S. District Court in Seattle and Tacoma over the next few days. “Too often the intersection of drug … 41, of Renton, Washington Terry Ezell, 54, of Seattle Over the course of the investigation law enforcement seized …
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Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Operation Tackles Gun Violence In Miami-Dade County

… with illegal firearm and drug trafficking.  To this end, over the past year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the State … drugs.  This proactive investigation used undercover agents to purchase guns and drugs from violent and … Department has been extremely successful in reducing crime over the last five years.  This success continues to create …
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24 Members Of Bronx Street Gang Charged With Racketeering Conspiracy, Narcotics Trafficking, And Firearm Offenses

… Hunt stated, “Law enforcement’s collaboration and resources over the past two years led to the indictments of 24 members … convincing indicators that this investigation is far from over. We are pleased to be working with our fellow agencies … 2014, MMG has been a criminal enterprise consisting of over 20 gang members who were involved in street robberies, …
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Philadelphia News 2008

July 15, 2021
… 11, 2008 Johnson & Johnson Settles with United States Over Recordkeeping of Controlled Substances April 11, 2008 …
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Los Angeles News 2004

July 15, 2021
… Across the U.S.  MAR 31, 2004 Operation Candy Box: Over 130 Arrested in American-Canadian Crackdown on Ecstasy …
July 15, 2021
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DEA honors federal prosecutors for exemplary work in drug-related cases

… in seizures of huge maritime shipments of illicit drugs and millions of dollars of bulk currency shipments; the arrests …
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Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

… Prescription Take Back Day has removed more than 17 million pounds of unnecessary medications from communities …
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Los Angeles News 2008

July 15, 2021
… Sentenced to 24 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing 17 Million Doses of PCP April 30, 2008 Doctor Indicted on …
July 15, 2021
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St. Louis News 2007

July 15, 2021
… Prison On Crack Cocaine Convictions November 9, 2007 $40 Million Forfeiture Sought In Nation-Wide Internet Pharmacy …
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Chicago News 2008

July 15, 2021
… and Gun Charges April 14, 2008 Heartland Dental To Pay $3 Million In Civil Settlement April 14, 2008 Indoor Marijuana …
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Milton Man Sentenced for Drug Distribution Activities

… May 18, 2022, Stephen Boles was found in possession of over 10,000 glassine baggies of fentanyl, a CZ 9-mm pistol, … and  ammunition at his home in Milton. Officers also found over $190,000.00 and drug packaging materials at the …
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Lawrence Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Trafficking

… with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Over several months in 2019 and 2020, Moreta Borge sold … to complete the deals. In total, Moreta Borge distributed over 800 grams of fentanyl. United States Attorney Rachael …
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Brevard County Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

… was executed at Naber’s home, resulting in the seizure of over 100 grams of methamphetamine. In total, Naber was responsible for over 320 grams of pure methamphetamine.  This case was …
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DEA El Paso and Discovery Education Train Albuquerque Schools on DEA Award-Winning Curriculum

April 04, 2024
… DEA El Paso and Discovery Education Train Albuquerque Schools on DEA … of DEA Headquarters Community Outreach Section, and Discovery Education, trained 55 Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) … best practices for using the award-winning curriculum. Discovery Education, a global leader in educational content, …
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Indiana Woman Sentenced to 130 Months for Fentanyl Charges

… were stopped while traveling back to Michigan City with over a kilogram of fentanyl pills. Marion was in possession of over $3,000 when apprehended by law enforcement as she …
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Wisconsin Naturopathic Practitioner Sentenced to Twelve Months’ Imprisonment for Unlawful Prescribing of Controlled Substances

… substances. Nickels’ conviction stemmed from her practice, over at least a four-year period, of prescribing … controlled substances, Nickels prescribed such substances over a four-year period by, among other things, using a DEA …
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Siblings Sentenced for Meth Trafficking from Arizona to Wisconsin

… methamphetamine. Douglas Mack supplied the others with over 4.5 kilograms of methamphetamine between November 2018 … Madison and Greenwood in Sauk County. Emily Mack received over 4.5 kilograms during this time period, some of which …