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DEA Highlights 2021

December 31, 2024
… contributed to these tragic deaths. DEA seized more than 20 million fake prescription pills  in 2021, which is more than … the previous two years combined. We also seized record amounts of fentanyl powder.  In fact, with our law …
December 31, 2024
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El Paso Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Deadly Fentanyl Deal

… on Nov. 18. U.S. District Judge Leon Schydlower presided over the case. “This case serves as a stern warning to other … of these cases lets the American people know that their government is working to make this country a place where … Pills Diversion Division Drug Trafficking Fake Pills Overdose Synthetic drugs Fentanyl On On Press Release Image …
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Hobbs Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

… fled on foot before being apprehended. Law enforcement recovered from the discarded backpack and vehicle search approximately 10,000 fentanyl pills, over 827 grams of pure methamphetamine, and four firearms, …
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Southern New Mexico Medical Spa Operator Settles Allegations of Controlled-Substance Recordkeeping Violations

… Cordova committed multiple recordkeeping violations over a two-year period. For the clinic’s 2021 biennial … today.  The Drug Enforcement Administration supported the Government’s investigation.  T he governments investigations were led by Assistant United …
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More Than Two Dozen Identified In Massive Fraudulent Document Operation In Los Angeles

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … by the rings included United States Permanent Resident cards, Social Security cards, Mexican Consular … legitimate ones used by the United States and Mexican governments to limit fraud. The investigation revealed that …
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Agents Seize $3.5 Million in U.S. Currency and Massive Quantities of Cocaine, Fentanyl, and .50 Caliber Ammunition in Otay Mesa

… Agents Seize $3.5 Million in U.S. Currency and Massive Quantities of Cocaine, … them from their dangerous .50 caliber ammunition and over $3 million in drug proceeds that they have gained …
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Vallejo Man Sentenced to over 10 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Offense

… Vallejo Man Sentenced to over 10 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Offense February … and found two pistols in the living room next to a large amount of tools and gun supply parts, including a handgun …
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Mexican National Living in Hialeah Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to Purchase Five Kilograms of Cocaine

… Mexican National Living in Hialeah Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov . Follow DEA Miami …
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Six Persons Indicted For Possessing Over 60 Kilograms Of Cocaine

… Six Persons Indicted For Possessing Over 60 Kilograms Of Cocaine January 22, 2015 San Francisco … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. Any sentence, however, would be determined at …
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San Jose man charged with impersonating a federal agent

… merged onto Highway 17 south, he observed the Jetta pulled over to the right shoulder behind a tow truck. The deputy … “concealed weapons badge,” a pair of handcuffs and a small amount of methamphetamine. Taylor has been charged with … unlawful possession of official badges, identification cards, or other insignia, and use and possession of a …
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DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … Federal, state and local partners collect close to one million pounds across the country LOS ANGELES - Americans … sites across the country. Together with a record-setting amount of local, state and federal partners, DEA collected …
Ivan Archivaldo Guzman-Salazar
FUGITIVE

Ivan Archivaldo Guzman-Salazar

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance; Attempt/Conspiracy-Controlled Substance-Import/Export with Intent to Distribute
21, U.S.C. ss 963,846, 848(a), 848(b), and 848(c); 18 U.S.C. ss 924(c)(1)(A), 924(c)(1)(B)(ii), 924(0), 1956 (h), 1956(f), 3238, and 2.
Jesus Alfredo Guzman-Salazar
FUGITIVE

Jesus Alfredo Guzman-Salazar

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance; Attempt/Conspiracy-Controlled Substance-Import/Export with Intent to Distribute
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DEA Chicago Field Division Hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25

… pose a threat if misused – resulting in a staggering 20 million pounds of unused medications collected to …
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National Trivia Day

December 23, 2024
… trafficking? Answer: 40 years in prison and a fine of $5 million.   A conviction for trafficking Fentanyl or Meth …
December 23, 2024
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DEA Employment Eligibility

March 03, 2026
… may be legal. Applicants cannot present “medical marijuana cards” or other prescriptions as mitigating factors for … Applicants who have abused any prescription drug, over-the-counter substance, or legally obtained substance … those for which they are meant to be used or in excessive amounts. Drug abuse may lead to social, physical, emotional, …
March 03, 2026
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Kern County Drug Traffickers Indicted

… produced immigration documents, commonly known as “green cards.” According to court documents, Kern County Sheriff’s … faces a sentence of ten years to life in prison and a $10 million fine. If convicted of the charges in today’s … 2,728.71 pounds of processed marijuana, 82 weapons, and over $100,000 in cash. Assistant United States Attorney …
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Sunnyside Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking And Being An Illegal Alien In Possession Of Ammunition

… Spokane Regional Drug Task (SRDTF) conducted a controlled buy of four ounces of methamphetamine from Henry Patrick … ammunition and a Mexican permanent resident identification card in the name of “Omar Fuentes”.  Fuentes, a citizen and …
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Three Men Charged Following Seizure of Over 221 Kilograms of Methamphetamine

… Three Men Charged Following Seizure of Over 221 Kilograms of Methamphetamine October 21, 2021 … involved in the production and distribution of large amounts of methamphetamine and the transfer of money …
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31 Indicted For Operating A Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Enterprise

… 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 …
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Our History

January 14, 2025
… can read how DEA and its people have fulfilled this mission over the past five decades, and the important work of our …
January 14, 2025
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East Bay Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years for Sale of Fentanyl That Killed a Young Woman

… 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 …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 300 Months for Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth

… 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 …
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15-Year Prison Sentence for Deadly Drug Deal that Killed Two People

… of polydrug mixtures, many of which have lethal amounts of fentanyl. Criminals like Jevaughn Mark pose a …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29

… drug threat facing the United States as drug-related overdoses remain the leading cause of death among Americans … Prevention (CDC) predicts a 17.4 percent decline in drug overdose deaths year-over-year in Nebraska, while nationally, a 26.5% decline in …
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5 Charged For Possession Of Over 2 Tons Of Cocaine In Maritime Enforcement Operation

… 5 Charged For Possession Of Over 2 Tons Of Cocaine In Maritime Enforcement Operation … this criminal enterprise attempted to import a significant amount of cocaine to the United States by boat but law …
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Mexican Illegal Alien and Convicted Felon Both Face Federal Charges After Norcross Drug Busts

… DEA agents observed Benjamin Alberto Lozoya allegedly sell over four pounds of methamphetamine to an individual in a … in his backpack.  Agents searched the shed and found over 18 pounds of fentanyl in the form of purple bricks, as … During a search of the vehicle, law enforcement found over a pound of fentanyl. DEA agents subsequently executed a …
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Pair Sentenced on Meth Charges

… 662-5879 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 …
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Large Scale “Dark Net” Heroin, Cocaine Traffickers Sentenced

… agents were also able to determine that the encrypted email address used by “Area51” and “DarkApollo” was … digital currency is used by dark web marketplaces because online transactions in digital currency can be completed … with numerous foreign partners to freeze and preserve millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrencies that were …
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DEA Leads Franklin Drug Investigations with Assistance from Franklin Police — 27 Arrests Made

… the City of Franklin. The coordinated operation took place over two days and resulted in 27 arrests , multiple search warrants, and significant seizures over the course of 2 days. Day 1 – August 26: Agents along …