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Eduardo Arellano-Felix Extradited From Mexico To The United States To Face Charges

August 31, 2012
… estimated by law enforcement to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars, were then smuggled back into Mexico. …
August 31, 2012
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15th Annual Red Ribbon Luncheon

October 14, 2015
… show a dedication to be drug free.  Approximately 80 million people participate in Red Ribbon drug prevention …
October 14, 2015
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International Narcotics Trafficker Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 54 Years In Prison For The Manufacture, Shipment, And Importation Of Tons Of Cocaine Into The United States And Other Countries

June 27, 2014
… term, Judge Forrest ordered Rios Suarez, 46, to pay a $1 million fine and a $100 special assessment.  Mr. Bharara …
June 27, 2014
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Four Indicted For Drug Conspiracy, Kidnapping Involving Sexual Torture, And Using Firearms In Furtherance Of These Crimes

September 05, 2013
… of 10 years in prison and maximum of life in prison, a $10 million fine, and at least five years of supervised release. …
September 05, 2013
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Multi-Agency Gang Case Results In Several Arrests For Drug And Firearm Offenses

September 08, 2017
… the quantity of drugs involved; 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine for possession of a controlled substance with …
September 08, 2017
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DEA and federal, state and local law enforcement announce one of the largest takedowns of MS-13 gang members and associates in nation's history

December 20, 2019
… Coast,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan. “For over two years, a wiretap investigation provided critical … law enforcement has prevented countless acts of violence over the past two years, including seven murder plots.” “Our …
December 20, 2019
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Nassau Doctor Sentenced to Up to 15 Years in Prison for Overprescription of Opioids that Led to Five Deaths

January 22, 2024
… Nassau Doctor Sentenced to Up to 15 Years in Prison for Overprescription of Opioids that Led to Five Deaths January … ultimately led to the deaths of five patients from drug overdose,” said DA Donnelly. “We entrust doctors with our …
January 22, 2024
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Leaders of International Drug Trafficking and Firearms Smuggling Organization Sentenced to 21 and 20 Years in Prison

January 11, 2024
… in the world.  They believed Satan was watching over them because they knew what they were doing was evil — … drugs as they were crossing the border.  To exert control over his criminal organization, Mecina created a CDH …
January 11, 2024
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“Operation Bread, White and Blues” shuts down drug distribution ring in Orange and Rockland Counties

February 05, 2019
… Investigation, executed multiple search warrants and made over twenty arrests throughout Orange County, and Rockland … narcotics investigation. Law enforcement officials recovered more than $200,000, 25 handguns, one assault rifle, multiple rifles, ten vehicles, two motorcycles, over 2.5 pounds of cocaine and 1300 Fentanyl pills.   Paul …
February 05, 2019
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Hampton County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth and Fentanyl

March 14, 2025
… conspired with others to distribute and did distribute over 340 grams of high potency methamphetamine and … 5 grams of fentanyl to a cooperating source and undercover officer. During a search of Anderson’s vehicle after … grams of bath salts; various drug trafficking supplies; and over $35,000 in cash.  “Drug traffickers exploit vulnerable …
March 14, 2025
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New England News 2004

July 15, 2021
… to Federal Prison MAR 31, 2004 Operation Candy Box: Over 130 Arrested in American-Canadian Crackdown on Ecstasy … Drug Conspiracy Charge MAR 26, 2004 Revere Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking MAR 23, …
July 15, 2021
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Heroin Pipeline From The Bronx To Otsego County Shut Down

March 01, 2013
… in Oneonta, NY with heroin supplied from the Bronx, NY.  Over the past two years, the Albany District Office of the … heroin packet on ground as he was being chased which was recovered by investigators.  Oneonta PD officers responded to …
March 01, 2013
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Drug Traffickers Used Bronx Day Care: Kilo Of Cocaine, Oxycodone Pills And Firearm Seized; 3 Arrests

September 12, 2013
… today the seizure of more than a kilogram of cocaine, over 1,000 pills of oxycodone, 150 grams of crack-cocaine, a … which carries a street value of approximately $50,000, and over 1,000 pills of oxycodone worth up to $30,000. The DEA’s … operation makes it all the more horrifying that it used as cover a fully operational day care center." DEA Special Agent …
September 12, 2013
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Phoenix News 2006

July 15, 2021
… Forgery Ring Pleads Guilty for Fraudulently Obtaining Over 27,000 Pills FEB 17, 2006 DEA to Sponsor the 2nd Annual …
July 15, 2021
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Southwest Georgia Man Sentenced to Prison for Armed Meth Trafficking

June 05, 2025
Southwest Georgia Man Sentenced to Prison for Armed Meth Trafficking June 05, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Crystal Harper 571-362-2922 Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a …
June 05, 2025
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic

November 02, 2021
… Drug Take Back Day, the program has removed more than 15.2 million pounds of medication from circulation since its …
November 02, 2021
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San Diego Drug and Money Laundering Cell Leader Sentenced to 17 Years

October 26, 2020
… the conspiracy involved the laundering of at least $4.5 million in drug proceeds and at least 26.5 kilograms of …
October 26, 2020
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DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 2021
… every U.S. state in unprecedented quantities. More than 9.5 million counterfeit pills were seized so far this year, …
September 27, 2021
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Haverhill Fentanyl Pill Distributor Arrested for Trafficking Tens of Thousands of Counterfeit Pills

February 27, 2023
… to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
February 27, 2023
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Info for Teens

December 11, 2024
… With Your Bestie Avoid, Avoid, Avoid Be the Sober One Ask a Million Questions Stick to Your Script Facing constant peer …
December 11, 2024
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Member Of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty To Racketeering And Drug Trafficking Offenses

October 08, 2024
… least three years of supervised release, and a fine of $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
October 08, 2024
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Johnston Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

June 02, 2024
… and possessed enough fentanyl to create more than two million potentially lethal doses of the drugs has been …
June 02, 2024
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Abington Man Pleads Guilty To Oxycodone Conspiracy

April 25, 2024
… up to lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
April 25, 2024
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Member Of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty To Racketeering, Firearm, And Drug Trafficking Offenses

March 19, 2024
… at least four years of supervised release and a fine of $5 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
March 19, 2024
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Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl Conspiracy

March 19, 2024
… and up to life of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
March 19, 2024
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DEA Atlanta Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 22, 2022
… law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 15 million pounds of medication from circulation since its …
April 22, 2022
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DEA Charlotte Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 22, 2022
… law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 15 million pounds of medication from circulation since its …
April 22, 2022
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DEA Raleigh Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 22, 2022
… law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 15 million pounds of medication from circulation since its …
April 22, 2022
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DEA Columbia Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 22, 2022
… law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 15 million pounds of medication from circulation since its …
April 22, 2022
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic

November 02, 2021
… Drug Take Back Day, the program has removed more than 15.2 million pounds of medication from circulation since its …
November 02, 2021