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Man from Puerto Rico Admits Conspiring to Distribute over 250 Kilograms of Cocaine

… Man from Puerto Rico Admits Conspiring to Distribute over 250 Kilograms of Cocaine December 14, 2021 New Jersey … a Puerto Rican man today admitted conspiring to distribute over 250 kilograms of cocaine. Mariano Enrique Arroyo Perez, … penalty of life imprisonment and a fine of up to $10 million. Sentencing is scheduled for April 21, 2022. Acting …
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Operation Oxy-Concourse: NY Attorney General’s Office and DEA take down narcotics distribution ring in New York City

… criminal motley crew had the means to distribute nearly $2 million dollars’ worth of oxycodone pills annually … effort to take down those who sell these illicit drugs.”   Over the course of the ten-month investigation, which was …
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Four Detained, Six Firearms Seized In Alleged Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… drug termed “Molly.” Law enforcement also seized additional amounts of drugs and cash, and discovered an alleged … home of an individual with a medical marijuana caregiver card authorized by the State of Rhode Island. According to …
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Three Arrested In Connection With Pharmacy Forgery Ring

… forge prescriptions using false addresses, phone numbers & online accounts SEATTLE - Three people involved in an … to obtain narcotic drugs by using forged prescriptions both online and in person now face federal charges.  The … a pharmacy questioned the prescription, they would call or email the contact information on the prescription or the …
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Omnicare Inc. agrees to pay over $15M to resolve allegations it improperly dispensed narcotics at long-term care facilities

… Omnicare Inc. agrees to pay over $15M to resolve allegations it improperly dispensed … facilities, has agreed to pay the United States a $15.3 million civil penalty to resolve allegations that it … in its handling of emergency prescriptions, its controls over the emergency kits, and its processing of written …
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Judge Sentences Caruthersville Man to 6 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth

… others and sold methamphetamine through several controlled buys with an undercover agent. Black would agree to meet …
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Kansas City, Kansas, defendants sentenced to 20 years in meth lab fire

… as well as business surveillance video showing a defendant buying items found in the meth lab. The Drug Enforcement …
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DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Federal, state and local partners collect close to one million pounds across the country San Diego & Imperial, CA - … in Imperial County.   Together with a record-setting amount of local, state and federal partners, DEA collected … drugs, making it the most successful event in DEA history.  Over the course of four hours, San Diego County residents …
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“Cocaine Pepe” Faces up to Life in Prison

… Arredondo faces up to life in prison and a possible $10 million maximum fine. He has been and will remain in custody …
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Suspected gang member charged in meth conspiracy

… and up to life in federal prison as well as a possible $10 million maximum fine. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement’s …
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Attorney General William P. Barr Joins DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea to Announce results of Operation Crystal Shield

… of more than 28,560 pounds of methamphetamine, $43.3 million in drug proceeds, and 284 firearms. Acting …
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Three indicted on fentanyl-related charges

… 20 years. All three could also be required to pay up to $1 million in fines. Texas Department of Public Safety …
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Man heads to prison in multi-state marijuana conspiracy

… trailers, guns and jewelry valued at more than $1.5 million. The Drug Enforcement Administration led the …
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Several charged in federal drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracies

… and up to life in federal prison as well as a possible $10 million maximum fine. The money laundering conspiracy …
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Psychiatrist Sentenced to 48 Months for Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances

… Ludwig recounted how Whelan made more than a quarter of a million dollars by selling improper and illicit …
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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Ringleader of Extensive Sinaloa Cartel Network Sentenced

… today to 33 years in prison for distributing large amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine in Newport News and … Cookout. Background on Operation Cookout In August 2019, over 120 law enforcement officers from 30 law enforcement … 30 kilograms of heroin, 5 kilograms of cocaine, and over $700,000 in cash. To date, 45 total defendants have …
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DEA Joint Enforcement Operation in Upstate New York Targets Unlicensed Marijuana Dispensaries; Results in the Seizure of Marijuana, Suspected Meth, and Firearms

… Syracuse - (315) 426-5300 Westchester - (914) 682-6256 Over 1000 lbs. of Marijuana & 20 Illegal Firearms Including … Farhana Islam. “This operation resulted in the seizure of over 1000 lbs. of marijuana and THC related products, 40 …
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Michigan Man Sentenced to 22 1/2 Years for Controlled Substance Offenses

… to distribute fentanyl pills throughout Michigan City over a period of approximately 10 months, between October … a firearm. “Illicit fentanyl remains the primary cause of overdose deaths and poisonings in the United States, to …
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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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Convicted Felon Indicted for Operating Enormous Fentanyl Pill Pressing Lab with Weapons Stash

… Pills.png On June 5, 2025, DEA Atlanta and FBI seized over 214 pounds of fentanyl (powder and pill form) which has the potential lethal dose to kill approximately 48 million Americans, and represents the largest fentanyl … producing enough deadly fentanyl to potentially kill millions of people,” said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. …
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Police Chief, Mayor And Village Trustee Of Columbus, New Mexico Indicted In Federal Firearms Trafficking Case

… in fact they were acting as “straw purchasers” who were buying the firearms on behalf of others. During the … the countless others that ATF and HSI have pursued jointly over the past several years, provides further proof that the … suppliers. Three of the 11 members of this conspiracy are government officials who violated the public trust by using …
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Citizens Enlist Help from DEA and Bakersfield PD to Keep Community Fentanyl Free

… DEA Task Force, initiated a coordinated investigation over the course of several days.  On March 18th, 2026, …
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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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Reno Doctor Robert Rand And Eight Others Indicted On Federal Prescription Drug Distribution Charges

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … 2016, Rand allegedly issued prescriptions for substantial amounts of oxycodone to his co-defendants, who filled the … to the Centers for Disease Control and (CDC), almost two million Americans abused or were dependent on prescription …