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Marijuana Drug Deal that Ended in Death Results in Guilty Pleas

June 11, 2024
… All were armed. When the victim contacted Brown-Shatto to buy more marijuana, the three drove to his home in the 7800 …
June 11, 2024
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Fentanyl and Illegal Firearms Possession Put Man in Prison for 22 Years

May 20, 2024
… from a more recent source in St. Louis, Mo. Bean stated he buys all his guns off the streets locally, and often takes …
May 20, 2024
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Machine Gun Owner Sentenced to 11 Years for Fentanyl, Meth Conspiracy

November 15, 2023
… and fentanyl and used a confidential source to make drugs buys from him. “Like many business owners, drug trafficking …
November 15, 2023
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13 Charged in St. Louis Drug Conspiracy

September 21, 2023
… distributors in St. Louis, and he used an intermediary to buy about 15 pounds of crystal methamphetamine from Sosa. …
September 21, 2023
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Final Defendant in Drug and Money Laundering Case Sentenced to 27 Years

July 18, 2023
… St. Clair County from February to October 2019. In recorded buys, confidential sources purchased more than 750 grams of …
July 18, 2023
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Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

February 28, 2024
… The citizen called Kerr and set up a time and location to buy fentanyl pills. DEA agents established surveillance at …
February 28, 2024
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DEA El Paso Division Safety Bulletin

March 01, 2019
… exposure can be fatal. We remind the public that buying from street dealers is dangerous, because purchasers …
March 01, 2019
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Drug Kingpin Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison: $6.5 Million “Crystal Meth” And Heroin Haul

June 03, 2015
… Drug Kingpin Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison: $6.5 Million “Crystal Meth” And Heroin Haul June 03, 2015 New … Mota admitted to receiving a large drug shipment containing over 23 (51 lbs.) of methamphetamine, “crystal meth,” and …
June 03, 2015
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Illinois man sentenced for bringing cocaine to Madison to sell

June 16, 2020
… working with law enforcement officers called Gomez to buy cocaine.  During the phone call, Gomez agreed to drive a … because Gomez was involved in selling a significant amount of cocaine. While noting that Gomez had a limited …
June 16, 2020
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Madison, Wisconsin man sentenced to five years in prison for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute

June 30, 2020
… working with law enforcement officers called Dickerson to buy cocaine.  During the phone call, Dickerson agreed to … because Dickerson was involved in selling a significant amount of cocaine and was on supervision in Dane County for …
June 30, 2020
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Houston Man Guilty In Federal Drug Trafficking Ring

March 07, 2011
… effort to determine those involved in the conspiracy, the amount of drugs being distributed and the source of the … least 20 kilograms of cocaine was seized through undercover buys and during the execution of search warrants and …
March 07, 2011
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Two Houston Women Sentenced In East Texas Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

May 31, 2011
… effort to determine those involved in the conspiracy, the amount of drugs being distributed and the source of the … least 20 kilograms of cocaine was seized through undercover buys and during the execution of search warrants and …
May 31, 2011
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Richmond, Texas Man Sentenced In Federal Drug Trafficking Ring

June 09, 2011
… effort to determine those involved in the conspiracy, the amount of drugs being distributed and the source of the … least 20 kilograms of cocaine was seized through undercover buys and during the execution of search warrants and …
June 09, 2011
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Three Houston Men Sentenced In Federal Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

June 15, 2011
… effort to determine those involved in the conspiracy, the amount of drugs being distributed and the source of the … least 20 kilograms of cocaine was seized through undercover buys and during the execution of search warrants and …
June 15, 2011
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Houston Men Sentenced In Federal Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

June 23, 2011
… effort to determine those involved in the conspiracy, the amount of drugs being distributed and the source of the … least 20 kilograms of cocaine was seized through undercover buys and during the execution of search warrants and …
June 23, 2011
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Houston Man Sentenced In Federal Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

September 14, 2011
… effort to determine who was involved in the conspiracy, the amount of drugs being distributed and the source of the … least 20 kilograms of cocaine was seized through undercover buys and during the execution of search warrants and …
September 14, 2011
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Newark Man Sentenced To More Than 24 Years In Prison For Role In Heroin Distribution Conspiracy

October 02, 2012
… information revealed that Pender was distributing large amounts of heroin in and around New Jersey. Agents overheard Pender agreeing to buy heroin from others and observed Pender meeting with …
October 02, 2012
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DEA Releases 2015 Drug Threat Assessment: Heroin And Painkiller Abuse Continue To Concern

November 04, 2015
… the safety and security of our communities. They profit by buying drugs from regional Mexican criminal affiliates and … using heroin within the last 30 days).  Heroin seizure amounts in the U.S. have nearly doubled since 2010, from …
November 04, 2015
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Twin Brothers/Heroin Dealers Sentenced To Federal Prison

July 21, 2016
… for years. DINT and the DEA began making controlled buys of heroin from the Jacobson brothers, who lived in … the main residence where Nicholas lived, although a large amount of heroin paraphernalia, $1237 and two pistols were …
July 21, 2016
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Hobbs Woman Sentenced for High-Speed Chase that led to Fentanyl and Meth Bust

August 08, 2025
… prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses uncovered during an investigation into a significant fentanyl … second traffic stop, however the driver fled from officers over the Texas border. Deputies from the Yoakum County … narcotics and firearms from the vehicle before fleeing back over the state border into Hobbs, New Mexico where they were …
August 08, 2025
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office and DEA announce charges against Rochester Drug Co-operative and two executives for unlawfully distributing controlled substances

April 23, 2019
… the accuracy of an extensive statement of facts, pay a $20 million penalty, reform and enhance its Controlled … RDC’s continued compliance with the agreement, the Government has agreed to defer prosecution for a period of … dispensing quantities of controlled substances in amounts consistently higher than accepted medical standards; …
April 23, 2019
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December 03, 2025
Prevent Prevent A fentanyl free America is within reach thanks to increased enforcement, education, awareness, and prevention. Now is the time to stand united, prevent drug use, and Make America Fentanyl Free. One Pill Can Kill Fentanyl Awareness Parents, …
December 03, 2025
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… off unused pills reaching a program total of nearly 11 million pounds WASHINGTON – With the robust participation of … of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications over the course of 16 successful DEA National Prescription … leftover prescription drugs. This brings the total amount of prescription drugs collected by DEA since the fall …
November 02, 2018
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 23, 2019
… Domestic WASHINGTON – With robust public participation over the course of 16 prior events, the National … Take Back Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s … in its ninth year, DEA has collected a total of nearly 11 million pounds (more than 5,400 tons) of expired, unused and …
April 23, 2019
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California Men Stopped on I-55 Charged with Trafficking over 100 Kilos of Cocaine

August 22, 2023
… California Men Stopped on I-55 Charged with Trafficking over 100 Kilos of Cocaine August 22, 2023 Chicago Contact … to search the vehicle, law enforcement officers recovered approximately 103 kilograms of suspected cocaine. … term of supervised release and a possible fine of up to $10 million. The arrests followed investigation by the Illinois …
August 22, 2023
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Mitchellville Man Sentenced To 33 Years In Prison For Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Conspiracies

June 05, 2015
… WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Distributed over 1,700 kilograms of cocaine and must forfeit $108 million, plus cash, jewelry and luxury automobiles seized … 2011 and January 2012, U.S. Park Police conducted undercover purchases of a total of 308 grams of crack cocaine from …
June 05, 2015
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Central Valley Drug Trafficking Group Indicted

July 10, 2015
… Arizona, charging them with illegally trafficking large amounts of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and marijuana. … area, and one in Phoenix) and 10 individuals were arrested. Over 50 pounds of methamphetamine, a kilogram of heroin, …
July 10, 2015
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March 28, 2025
… mission. Annually DEA awards contracts in excess of $600 million, involving more than 2,000 vendors. DEA’s largest … SAM is the primary vendor database for the Federal Government.Current and potential vendors must register in SAM … of supplies and services. Small Businesses are invited to email their capability statements to DEA’s Small Business …
March 28, 2025
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OCDETF Cases Net Two Large Prison Sentences For Drug Traffickers

January 16, 2018
… to 180 months in prison following his involvement in a million dollar marijuana trafficking organization. Anderson was involved in smuggling over 2,200 pounds of marijuana, usually hidden inside … others.  The conspiracy Anderson was involved in generated millions in proceeds. Investigators from the DEA, the …
January 16, 2018