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12 Members Of Drug Trafficking Operation Sentenced To Total Of Over 80 Years In Federal Prison

… Members Of Drug Trafficking Operation Sentenced To Total Of Over 80 Years In Federal Prison June 24, 2016 New Orleans … and other members of a drug trafficking organization.  Over the course of the next several months, investigators … for Mendez to travel to California to pick up a large amount of methamphetamine and bring it back to Fort Smith …
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The History of Red Ribbon Week

March 28, 2025
… and communities. Each year, on October 23-31, more than 80 million young people and adults show their commitment to a …
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Multi-agency investigation leads to arrest of 5, seizure of 17 kilograms of cocaine, 2 kilograms of heroin, 4,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills, 9 guns, $1.5 million of drug proceeds

… of heroin, 4,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills, 9 guns, $1.5 million of drug proceeds June 29, 2020 New York Contact Info … Island and the tristate area; and by seizing 9 guns and millions of dollars’ worth of illicit narcotics law … various methods to move narcotics and narcotic proceeds over the course of this investigation, often switching these …
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DEA Houston Field Division Partners with Houston Area School Districts to alert parents on the dangers of fentanyl

… Prevention Resources Center, I45 now, and The Council on Recovery Prevention Resource Center, will be hosting a Fentanyl … estimates that these seizures represent more than 7 million deadly doses of fentanyl which could potentially … than heroin. Just two milligrams of fentanyl, the small amount that fits on the tip of a pencil, is considered a …
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South Texas Woman Sentenced for Trafficking over $1M in Crystal Meth and Black Tar Heroin

… South Texas Woman Sentenced for Trafficking over $1M in Crystal Meth and Black Tar Heroin January 19, … She also admitted to knowingly transporting and possessing over 31 kilograms of meth and five kilograms of heroin. Law … The drugs had an estimated street value of more than $1.3 million. Marquez will remain in custody pending transfer to …
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Justice, Treasury, and State Departments announce coordinated enforcement efforts against Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion

… led a Mexico-based conspiracy to launder more than $100 million in narcotics proceeds belonging to Mexico-based drug … rewards through the Narcotics Rewards Program for up to the amount of $5 million for information leading to the arrests … law enforcement authorities by calling 1-213-237-9990, via email at MENCHOTIPS@usdoj.gov , or via Twitter by contacting …
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Pharmacist Indicted for Stealing Drugs from Employer

Pharmacist Indicted for Stealing Drugs from Employer March 30, 2026 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 317 …
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Tallahassee Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy Charges

Tallahassee Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy Charges March 27, 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 …
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Perry Felon Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Meth while on Supervised Release

Perry Felon Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Meth while on Supervised Release March 04, 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 /events Find …
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Gainesville Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution and Illegal Weapons Charges

Gainesville Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution and Illegal Weapons Charges February 25, 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 /events …
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Pensacola Fentanyl Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

Pensacola Fentanyl Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Federal Court February 20, 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 /events Find Us 2100 North …
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Glastonbury Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Bath Salt Trafficking Offense

Glastonbury Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Bath Salt Trafficking Offense February 03, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov …
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New Haven Man Sentenced to More Than 23 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession Offenses

New Haven Man Sentenced to More Than 23 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession Offenses January 15, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin …
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Waterbury Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison

Waterbury Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison December 10, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
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Hartford Man Charged with Narcotics Trafficking and Firearm Possession Offenses

Hartford Man Charged with Narcotics Trafficking and Firearm Possession Offenses December 10, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a …
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New Haven Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine Pills, Violating Supervised Release

New Haven Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine Pills, Violating Supervised Release December 02, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin …
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DEA operation nets 628,000 Carfentanil pills in L.A. County

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis …
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Waterbury Drug Distributor Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison

Waterbury Drug Distributor Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison November 14, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Member of Violent Bridgeport Gang Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

Member of Violent Bridgeport Gang Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison September 04, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison

Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison September 04, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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San Francisco Woman Who Helped Sell Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Sentenced

… - Candelaria Vazquez was sentenced in absentia today to over 12 years in prison for her role in a conspiracy to … hundreds of thousands of fentanyl-laced pills via online marketplaces.  Fentanyl is a dangerous and highly … is such a powerful opiate, a small difference in the amount of fentanyl in a homemade pill can make a huge …
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Detroit News 2009

July 15, 2021
… Years September 23, 2009 Doctor Who Prescribed Diet Drugs Over the Internet Sentenced in Federal Court September 23, … of Oxycontin July 8, 2009 "Jacob the Jeweler" Forfeits $2 Million for Obstructing DEA / IRS Investigation July 6, 2009 … Sentenced for Assaulting a Federal Agent and Attempting to Buy Two Kilograms of Cocaine June 5, 2009 Nine Michigan …
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DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents Are Stealing Identities, Money

… for the fictional drug seizure and instructs the person, over the phone, to send money via gift card or wire transfer to pay a “fine” or to assist with the … federal law enforcement officer will demand cash or gift cards from a member of the public.” Employing more …
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St. Mary’s County Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Distribution of Fentanyl and for Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition

… drug transaction.  As detailed in the plea agreement, after buying fentanyl from Keys, the three individuals returned to …
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Car Repair Shop Owner And His Son Sentenced For Drug Trafficking And Commercial Burglaries

… David Paschall used more than five drug “brokers” to buy drugs almost every day at his shop which he would then …
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Cross-Country Methamphetamine Conspiracy Halted in Washington County

… Winchester - (540) 662-5879 Guy Bowman Conspired to Traffic Over 200 Pounds of Meth into Southwest Virginia Abingdon, … penalty of up to life in prison and/or a fine of up to $10 million. The investigation of this case is being conducted …
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11 Defendants Indicted in Multi-State Drug Conspiracy

… 857-2555 Winchester - (540) 662-5879 Allegedly Distributed Over 100 Kilograms of Marijuana in Hagerstown & … West Virginia. The indictment also seeks forfeiture of $1 million, including two residences. The defendants were …
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18th Street Gangsters, Associates Arrested on Indictments Alleging Murder, Extortion, Drug Trafficking in L.A.’s MacArthur Park Area

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … message to 18th Street Gang members and their Mexican Mafia overlords that we’re going to continue to work with our law … the Mexican Mafia member who maintained ultimate control over 18th Street is an unindicted co-conspirator – …
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DEA Phoenix & the AZ Attorney General “Huddles Up” with NFL Alumni and Rise Up Glendale to Spread Awareness about Fentanyl

… (NFLA) said, “We are proud to partner with multiple government agencies to equip our local communities with the … actions. Last year, the agency seized a record 78.4 million fentanyl pills and nearly 12,000 pounds of fentanyl … drug education and awareness, prevention curriculum, online resources, school programs, and many other special …
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Man Pleads Guilty for Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

… but this trafficker’s days of distributing this poison are over. My office is committed to fulfilling the promise of …