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Northeast Hospital Agrees to Pay $1.9 Million To Resolve Allegations of Controlled Substance Recordkeeping Violations

… Northeast Hospital Agrees to Pay $1.9 Million To Resolve Allegations of Controlled Substance … part, to prevent misuse of controlled substances and avoid overdoses or other harms. Northeast does business as Beverly …
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Myrtle Beach drug boss sentenced to over nine years in federal prison on oxycodone conspiracy charge

… Myrtle Beach drug boss sentenced to over nine years in federal prison on oxycodone conspiracy … Griffin, 31, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., was sentenced to over nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty to … is no parole in the federal system.    “The amount of prison time Mr. Griffin received correctly …
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Fort Smith Man Sentenced To Over 17 Years On Charges Related To Lavaca Elementary School Incident

… Fort Smith Man Sentenced To Over 17 Years On Charges Related To Lavaca Elementary School … on school property with loaded weapons and a significant amount of drugs is extremely frightening.  Without the …
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Two Anchorage Residents Charged with Conspiring to Traffic Fentanyl Pills and Powder to Alaska, Laundering the Proceeds

… - (509) 374-3444 Yakima - (509) 454-4407 Laundered Over Half a Million Dollars in Drug Proceeds Alaska seized drugs.jpg …
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New, Dangerous Synthetic Opioid in D.C., Emerging in Tri-State Area

June 01, 2022
… The major concern: This drug can and has caused deadly overdoses in unsuspecting victims. In powder form, ISO can … ISO’s high potency comes with an increased risk of overdose – a big issue the DEA Washington Division is … after a lab test, so people don't realize they're buying them until it's too late. “We want to get this info …
June 01, 2022
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DEA Washington Division Announces Summer Teen Academies Across the DMV

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 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Mexican national and leader of Georgia-based drug trafficking organization sentenced to 17 years in prison for distributing large amounts of methamphetamine in Central Florida

… sentenced to 17 years in prison for distributing large amounts of methamphetamine in Central Florida July 16, 2019 … a drug-trafficking organization (DTO) distributing kilogram amounts of methamphetamine from Georgia to other DTOs …
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$5 million worth of heroin intercepted en route to New York City and Northeast: El Chapo brand recovered

… $5 million worth of heroin intercepted en route to New York … glassines of milled and packaged heroin.    A substantial amount of packaging equipment was also recovered, including … investigation announced today disrupted the flow of millions of dollars’ worth of heroin to our city and …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico November 04, … but can vary based on an individual’s body size, tolerance, amount of previous usage and other factors. The full …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico November 07, … Colorado has experienced a disproportionate number of overdose deaths caused by fentanyl pills coming from Mexican … but can vary based on an individual’s body size, tolerance, amount of previous usage and other factors. The full …
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Two Men Charged In Conspiracy To Distribute Over 140 Kilograms Of Heroin And Cocaine

… Two Men Charged In Conspiracy To Distribute Over 140 Kilograms Of Heroin And Cocaine August 28, 2017 New … a maximum potential penalty of life in prison, and a $10 million fine. Acting U.S. Attorney Fitzpatrick credited the …
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A Salute to the Oldest and Largest Task Force in the Nation

January 08, 2021
… known as the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force, NYDETF. Over the years, the NYDETF has grown into an abominable drug … and Mexican cartels and their leaders, and seizing multi-million kilogram amounts of drugs.  Most recently, the media has recognized …
January 08, 2021
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Make a Request

March 28, 2025
… Public Access Link (PAL) .  You must register to create an online profile or log into your existing profile to submit a … your request via the PAL, DEA will accept your request via e-mail or United States Postal Service (USPS); however, use of e-mail or USPS will result in slower receipt and processing …
March 28, 2025
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Cocaine Distributer Sentenced to over 10 years in Federal Prison

… Cocaine Distributer Sentenced to over 10 years in Federal Prison May 28, 2025 Houston Contact …
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Lead Defendant In Massive Gang Case Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Wide-Ranging Drug Trafficking Activities

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … States District Judge Dale S. Fischer, who is presiding over the 57-defendant racketeering indictment that was the … a day, seven days a week, at which his customers could buy the drug of their choice.” In relation to the narcotics …
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Operation Boyztown Results in Rare Life Sentence for Methamphetamine Distributor

… drug offenders.  Twenty-five years ago, if you wanted to buy wholesale quantities of drugs at wholesale prices, you … so infiltrated with Mexican cartel operatives, that you can buy pretty much any drug in any state in the country at …
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Gainesville Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

… digital scale, in Johnson’s backpack. Examination of the discarded pistol revealed a machinegun conversion device, … found dozens of pictures of Johnson posing with guns, large amounts of cash, and advertising marijuana for sale, …
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Large Scale Dark Web Heroin, Cocaine Trafficker Pleads Guilty

… digital currency is used by dark web marketplaces because online transactions in digital currency can be completed … agents were also able to determine that the encrypted email address used by “Area51” and “DarkApollo” was … a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
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Drug Trafficker Indicted: Two Firearms And $3 Million In Cocaine And Cash, Seized At Apartment Near Horace Mann School

… Drug Trafficker Indicted: Two Firearms And $3 Million In Cocaine And Cash, Seized At Apartment Near Horace … the apartment at approximately 1:30 p.m. The 31 kilos of (over 68 lbs.) were found inside a closet in the bedroom, …
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Georgia Woman Who Trafficked Over 10 Pounds Of Methamphetamine Sentenced To Decade In Prison

… Georgia Woman Who Trafficked Over 10 Pounds Of Methamphetamine Sentenced To Decade In … pocket. A search of Paniagua’s vehicle resulted in the recovery of a large, partially opened bag of dog food that …
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Liberty County Man Sentenced to Over 14 years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking

… Liberty County Man Sentenced to Over 14 years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine … occasions in Liberty County each resulting in the discovery of thousands of dollars in cash, drug trafficking …
GENERAL INFORMATION

El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC)

March 28, 2025
… Center (EPIC) El Paso Intelligence Center A U.S. Government multiagency intelligence center, DEA led, staffed … force‑like environment. El Paso Intelligence Center A U.S. Government multiagency intelligence center, DEA led, staffed … and will never request personal or sensitive information over the phone.  It has come to our attention that schemers …
March 28, 2025
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Fentanyl Deaths Climbing, DEA Washington Continues the Fight

February 16, 2022
… Administration Divisions across the U.S. are seeing overdose deaths climb at an alarming rate, especially those … opioid, fentanyl. Only weeks ago, the DEA reported overdose deaths in the U.S. had topped 100,000 for the first … he notes, is the ability for these drug dealers to sell online, to our children.   Social Media Makes Drug Sales …
February 16, 2022
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El Paso Division Arrests For Project Delirium

… series of investigations lead to nearly 2,000 arrests, over $60 million seized EL PASO, TX -- - EL PASO, Texas -The Drug …
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DEA’s Goal Is To Remove A Third Of A Million Pounds Of Expired Prescription Drugs From Circulation On The Sixth Take-Back Day, April 27

… DEA’s Goal Is To Remove A Third Of A Million Pounds Of Expired Prescription Drugs From … of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska turned in 28,186 (over 12 tons) of prescription medications. The service is …
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St. Charles, Republic Women Sentenced For Meth Conspiracy

… City - (573) 635-1331 Springfield - (417) 888-9800 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - -On May 18, 2017, Assistant Special … from Kenna Harmon in August 2014. Courtois received ounce amounts of methamphetamine, for which she paid approximately …
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Salem Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Over Four Kilograms of Fentanyl Pills

… Salem Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Over Four Kilograms of Fentanyl Pills June 02, 2023 New … federal court in Boston for conspiring to distribute large amounts of fentanyl. Jose Esmerlin Diaz, 38, of Salem, was … Police; Peabody Police Chief Thomas M. Griffin; and Andover Police Chief Patrick Keefe made the announcement today. …
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Two New Jersey Men Admit Possessing with Intent to Distribute Over One Kilogram of Fentanyl

… New Jersey Men Admit Possessing with Intent to Distribute Over One Kilogram of Fentanyl December 06, 2021 New Jersey … a maximum penalty of life in prison, and a fine of $10 million. Sentencing for Latre is scheduled for April 12, …
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Fentanyl Distribution Nets West Texas Man 12 Years in Federal Prison

… M30 pills containing fentanyl, a loaded handgun and a large amount of U.S. currency. Further investigation revealed that … on July 28, 2022. In 2022, the DEA seized more than 50.6 million fake pills often laced with fentanyl, more than double the amount of fentanyl pills seized in 2021. “The dealers …
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Pensacola Pharmacist and Conspirator Charged with Illegal Drug Diversion Conspiracy

Pensacola Pharmacist and Conspirator Charged with Illegal Drug Diversion Conspiracy January 28, 2026 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 …