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31 Indicted For Operating A Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Enterprise

June 18, 2004
… agent doing business in Burtonsville, Maryland, to acquire over 17 life insurance policies that were opened on numerous … ballistic vest, large quantities of cocaine and heroin, and over one million dollars in criminal proceeds that this organization …
June 18, 2004
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East Bay Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years for Sale of Fentanyl That Killed a Young Woman

August 22, 2022
… 2020, a former high school classmate came to his house to buy oxycodone pills.  He sold her thirteen M30 pills, which … disregard for her safety.  Pascoe told the victim he would buy the oxycodone pills from a street source he referred to … the genuine drugs.  However, very small variations in the amount or quality of fentanyl creates huge effects on the …
August 22, 2022
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 300 Months for Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth

August 08, 2022
… conspiracy with his co-defendants to distribute significant amounts of controlled substances. During the conspiracy, … methamphetamine and 98 grams of fentanyl in five controlled buys with law enforcement. Knox also provided a firearm to a felon during one of the controlled buys. In addition, Knox maintained a residence where …
August 08, 2022
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Dominican Man Charged for Allegedly Possessing Assault Rifle and Five Kilograms of Suspected Fentanyl

February 08, 2025
… a mandatory minimum of 10 years, and a fine of up to $10 million. The charge of unlawful possession of a firearm …
February 08, 2025
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Repeat International Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Almost 20 years in Prison for Trafficking

July 14, 2025
… of cocaine with an approximate wholesale value of $82 million. Lopez Mero previously had been convicted of and …
July 14, 2025
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Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting at Federal Agents

July 11, 2025
… a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $20 million fine. The plea agreement contemplates a sentence of …
July 11, 2025
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Gang Member Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics in Southwestern Connecticut

December 10, 2025
Gang Member Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics in Southwestern Connecticut December 10, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 …
December 10, 2025
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Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

December 02, 2025
Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl December 02, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov …
December 02, 2025
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Cross City Man Sentenced to 10 years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

November 14, 2025
Cross City Man Sentenced to 10 years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine November 14, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - Option 5 Miami.FD.PIO@dea.gov 571-362-3106 Miami.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
November 14, 2025
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Crawfordville Felon Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Charges

November 14, 2025
Crawfordville Felon Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Charges November 14, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - Option 5 Miami.FD.PIO@dea.gov 571-362-3106 Miami.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
November 14, 2025
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Dominican National Pleads Guilty of Unlawful Reentry into the U.S. and for Distributing Fentanyl and Meth

October 16, 2025
Dominican National Pleads Guilty of Unlawful Reentry into the U.S. and for Distributing Fentanyl and Meth October 16, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 …
October 16, 2025
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Dominican National Sentenced to a Decade in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

September 24, 2025
Dominican National Sentenced to a Decade in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy September 24, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 …
September 24, 2025
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Pensacola Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Interstate Drug Trafficking Operation

September 16, 2025
Pensacola Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Interstate Drug Trafficking Operation September 16, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - Option 5 Miami.FD.PIO@dea.gov 571-362-3106 Miami.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
September 16, 2025
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DEA Surge Targets Sinaloa Cartel Networks Worldwide

September 08, 2025
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
September 08, 2025
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Dominican Republic Man Pleads Guilty for Role in a Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

September 04, 2025
Dominican Republic Man Pleads Guilty for Role in a Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy September 04, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 …
September 04, 2025
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Hartford Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 6 Years in Federal Prison

September 04, 2025
Hartford Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 6 Years in Federal Prison September 04, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a …
September 04, 2025
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Two Anchorage Residents Charged with Conspiring to Traffic Fentanyl Pills and Powder to Alaska, Laundering the Proceeds

June 20, 2025
… Diversion Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Laundered Over Half a Million Dollars in Drug Proceeds Alaska seized drugs.jpg …
June 20, 2025
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Doctor And Owner Of Bronx Clinics Involved In Illegal Distribution Of More Than Five Million Oxycodone Pills Is Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison

January 10, 2016
… Clinics Involved In Illegal Distribution Of More Than Five Million Oxycodone Pills Is Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison … painkiller oxycodone were unlawfully distributed over a three-year period.  On May 4, 2015, LOWE was …
January 10, 2016
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Pair Sentenced on Meth Charges

January 26, 2023
… A man and woman, who were caught with a large amount of methamphetamine in an outbuilding in Bristol, … Va. – A man and woman, who were caught with a large amount of methamphetamine in an outbuilding in Bristol, … arrived at Smith’s home to execute a state warrant and discovered Smith and Younce in an outdoor shed on the property …
January 26, 2023
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Member of large drug trafficking organization sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison

January 22, 2020
… Member of large drug trafficking organization sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison January 22, 2020 New Orleans … operating in Baton Rouge. A Chief Judge sentenced Lawson to over 10 years (125 months) in federal prison following his … Michael Nelson, another customer, who received ounce amounts of methamphetamine from Lawson. During this …
January 22, 2020
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Former Pain Clinic Doctor Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Money Structuring

March 17, 2022
… sentence, the Court also entered a money judgment in the amount of $481,526.76, which represents the total amount of … October 26, 2015, Bird structured another 38 cash deposits amounting to $288,351. In total, Bird structured $481,526.76 … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
March 17, 2022
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DEA Washington Division Announces Summer Teen Academies Across the DMV

July 31, 2025
DEA Washington Division Announces Summer Teen Academies Across the DMV July 31, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
July 31, 2025
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Another Pill-Mill Doctor Sentenced To Over A Decade In Federal Prison

August 13, 2014
… Another Pill-Mill Doctor Sentenced To Over A Decade In Federal Prison August 13, 2014 Atlanta … - (910) 815-4513 Total of 10 defendants sentenced and $2 million forfeited relating to prosecution of phony pain …
August 13, 2014
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Portsmouth Man Charged With Manufacturing And Selling Over 13 Kilograms Of Cocaine And 478 Grams Of Heroin Worth $555,850.00

May 20, 2015
… Portsmouth Man Charged With Manufacturing And Selling Over 13 Kilograms Of Cocaine And 478 Grams Of Heroin Worth … Police. During the execution of the warrant, officers recovered heroin, cocaine, and a firearm from Brown’s bedroom.  …
May 20, 2015
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Tangipahoa Parish Resident Indicted for Fentanyl Distribution Resulting in Death

April 16, 2025
… with distribution of a substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl, resulting in the death of a victim, in …
April 16, 2025
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

February 14, 2022
… in the case, between June and July 2021, four controlled buys of cocaine and fentanyl were made from Rutherford. Based on the buys, a search warrant was obtained and executed on July 15, … During the search, officers located 240 grams of marijuana, over 90 grams of fentanyl, over 60 grams of cocaine, along …
February 14, 2022
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Indiana Man Sentenced 20 Years For Meth Trafficking

January 05, 2022
… and March 2021, law enforcement conducted controlled buys of over 380 grams of methamphetamine from Mitchell. During one of the buys, Mitchell boasted about having fentanyl available that …
January 05, 2022
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Season 5 of Awkward Conversation Launches on YouTube Wednesday, September 24

September 22, 2025
… answers to the questions parents care about most. Season 5 covers a wide array of subjects designed to help parents … Sept 24: Parenting in the Digital Age – Spotting online red flags and mentoring digital choices. Oct 1: The … Jodie Sweetin. The program will be supported by over 14 million impressions directing audiences to   …
September 22, 2025
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Operation Legend results in over 500 arrests, including 37 murder suspects

September 28, 2020
… Operation Legend results in over 500 arrests, including 37 murder suspects September 28, …
September 28, 2020
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Colombian Money Broker Sentenced to Nearly a Decade in Prison for Role in International Money Laundering Conspiracy

June 16, 2025
… Practitioner 571-362-9171 Defendant laundered over $1.95 million in drug proceeds BOSTON – A Colombian man …
June 16, 2025