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Canadian National Guilty In Marijuana Conspiracy

July 29, 2015
… destined for a rural location in Delaware County, Iowa.  Over the course of the investigation law enforcement officers were able to seize over $1.2 million in drug proceeds. Boyachek was subsequently arrested …
July 29, 2015
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Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More than 55 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

July 17, 2025
… of fentanyl. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearings for the United States District …
July 17, 2025
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Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More than 55 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

July 17, 2025
… of fentanyl. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearings for the United States District …
July 17, 2025
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Mobile Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Meth and Fentanyl Distribution and Maintaining a Drug Premises

May 30, 2025
… associated with Burroughs. Inside the residence, agents discovered multiple illegal controlled substances, including … and fentanyl. In total, investigators seized over a pound of methamphetamine. The search also uncovered drug distribution tools, including a digital scale, a …
May 30, 2025
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FORT Investigates Fentanyl Death, Brings First-Ever Texas Murder Charges

May 07, 2025
… of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1B Over 4 grams and Under 200 grams. On April 23, 2025, … Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) El Paso Fentanyl Overdose Response Team (FORT), a West Texas High Intensity …
May 07, 2025
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Large-Scale Drug Trafficker in Little Rock, AR Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

May 08, 2025
… multiple bags of multi-colored pills and tablets. Also discovered inside the safe were 8,826 grams of PCP in six bottles and over $27,000 in cash. The safe also contained documents …
May 08, 2025
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Four Defendants Charged in Federal Court for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

April 18, 2025
… from an individual and on August 28, 2024, he received over 29,000 fentanyl pills from Garcia-Ruiz. The indictment …
April 18, 2025
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Career Criminal Sentenced to 21+ Years for Meth Trafficking

April 03, 2025
… of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which oversees the Charlotte District Office, and Chief Michael … the Asheville area. During the investigation, Payton sold over 50 grams of methamphetamine at least three times to a …
April 03, 2025
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Three Sentenced in International Controlled Substances and Prescription Drug Trafficking Operation

April 23, 2024
… controlled substances and other prescription drugs over the internet. Bateman was a search engine optimizer … with Buckley, who provided customer service and credit card processing for customer orders made through Bateman’s … to customers, including by drafting and sending an email introducing Tapentadol as a product for sale. …
April 23, 2024
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Mexican National sentenced to 9 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Tehama County

February 13, 2020
… and Tehama Counties. In August and September 2018, an undercover agent purchased over three pounds of methamphetamine from Cervantes during three controlled buys. In addition, when law enforcement executed a search …
February 13, 2020
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Every Day is Take Back Day

December 12, 2025
Every Day is Take Back Day Every Day is Take Back Day Every Day is Take Back Day If you missed DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, you can still take advantage of year-round drop-off locations . Clean out your medicine cabinets and help …
December 12, 2025
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Truck Driver Charged in Attempt to Smuggle Over Half-a-Ton of Cocaine Into the United States

October 05, 2023
… Truck Driver Charged in Attempt to Smuggle Over Half-a-Ton of Cocaine Into the United States October … cocaine has an estimated value of between $10.7 and $12.5 million.  A conviction for Possession with Intent to …
October 05, 2023
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Felon Pleads Guilty To Impersonating An Armed Federal Agent

June 09, 2015
… to being a felon in possession of a firearm when he pulled over an off-duty Doraville police officer while … Acting U.S. Attorney John A. Horn. “Fortunately he pulled over a real Doraville police officer - which quickly led to … handgun in a thigh holster, and possessed an identification card purportedly issued by the DEA. The Doraville Corporal …
June 09, 2015
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Leader of Lawrence Area Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy and Firearm Charges

September 16, 2022
… Smith and Wesson firearms and multiple fake identification cards bearing the Rodriguez Then’s likeness. During a … house multiple hidden compartments/wall hides were discovered, containing drug paraphernalia and narcotics … up to lifetime supervised release and a fine of up to $5 million. The charge of possession of a firearm in …
September 16, 2022
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Data and Statistics

December 12, 2025
Data and Statistics Data and Statistics Data and Statistics DEA's Data and Statistics page is the agency's central hub for public drug-threat data and enforcement metrics. It provides quick access to information on clandestine labs, domestic arrests, …
December 12, 2025
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Last Of The Arellano-Felix Brothers Sentenced

August 19, 2013
… federal court to 15 years in prison for laundering tens of millions of dollars in illicit drug proceeds. Arellano-Felix … some of the income to pay AFO members to commit crimes; to buy firearms, ammunition and vehicles; to travel on …
August 19, 2013
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Drug Kingpin Indicted Following Record-Breaking Meth And Heroin Seizure

August 01, 2011
… and 11 pounds of heroin worth approximately $6.5 million. This is the region’s largest seizure of the … $4.8 million and was five times the size of the total amount of methamphetamine seized by the DEA’s New York Field … $1.75 million. Purity levels of both drugs tested at over 90 percent. Drug Enforcement Task Force Agents and …
August 01, 2011
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Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison

February 01, 2011
… the 16 kilos. Whyte was also had numerous business cards for shipping companies and other businesses in Los …
February 01, 2011
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Operation Avalanche

April 07, 2017
… Outreach & Red Ribbon: Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Millions of Narcotic Painkillers Pumped Onto Black Market, … included extensive real estate holdings, frequent trips overseas and the regular purchase of luxury goods. The …
April 07, 2017
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Notorious Mexican Cartel Leader Convicted for International Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

September 24, 2024
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … Oseguera-Gonzalez used extreme violence to traffic massive amounts of methamphetamine and cocaine into the United … oversaw the manufacture of more than three million pounds of methamphetamine in one area of Mexico. In …
September 24, 2024
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Man And Woman Admit To Their Roles In Synthetic Drug Distribution That Lead To An Overdose Death

March 28, 2018
… Their Roles In Synthetic Drug Distribution That Lead To An Overdose Death March 28, 2018 New Jersey Contact Info … those materials into the chemicals that he sold online. Afterwards, Parker transported the finished products … a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Sentencing for Parker and Koleski is scheduled …
March 28, 2018
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Operational Divisions

April 11, 2025
Operational Divisions Operational Divisions Diversion Control Division Aviation Division Other DEA Divisions   Domestic Divisions    Foreign Divisions No Yes No …
April 11, 2025
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Gulf Cartel Drug Trafficker Sent to Prison Following Major Cocaine and Cash Seizures

December 18, 2024
… for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine, announced Drug Enforcement … “Through a multi-agency task force, we uncovered over $1.5 million in drug proceeds and seized more than 150 kilograms of cocaine; this amount of poison has no place in our country.”  “The Drug …
December 18, 2024
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Defendants Convicted In Manhattan Federal Court For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone From Pharmacy In Yonkers

October 02, 2014
… the filled prescriptions to them.  Stanley Pharmacy charged over $1,000, in cash, for 180 30-milligram oxycodone pills, … distributed over 200,000 oxycodone tablets - over five million milligrams of oxycodone - pursuant to fraudulent … Stanley Pharmacy, regularly deposited the cash proceeds in amounts that, alone or in combination, were just under …
October 02, 2014
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Hanover Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Other Drugs

March 01, 2022
… Conspirators, including Six from Pitts, and more than $1.5 Million Cash in Drug Proceeds Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. … in a drug distribution conspiracy involving large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, and other drugs, shipped …
March 01, 2022
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Hanover Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Other Drugs Shipped Across the US to Maryland

March 01, 2022
… aw Enforcement Also Seized 15 Firearms and more than $1.5 Million Cash in Drug Proceed Baltimore, Md., – U.S. District … in a drug distribution conspiracy involving large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, and other drugs, shipped …
March 01, 2022
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DEA And USPIS Investigation Leads To Indictment Of 28 Individuals For Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute Marijuana

September 27, 2011
… the object of the conspiracy was to distribute large amounts of marijuana throughout Puerto Rico for significant … commercial establishments. The co-conspirators used USPS’ online service, text messaging and USPS customer service to … and a maximum of life imprisonment, with fines of up to $8 million. Criminal indictments are only charges and not …
September 27, 2011
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Long Beach Man Sentenced To Over 26 Years In Prison For Role In Narcotics Conspiracy Involving Powerful Opioid Acetylfentanyl

May 21, 2018
… Long Beach Man Sentenced To Over 26 Years In Prison For Role In Narcotics Conspiracy … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
May 21, 2018
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Former Las Vegas Doctor Sentenced To Over 3a½ Years In Prison For Selling Prescription Painkillers To Undercover DEA Agent

September 18, 2014
… Former Las Vegas Doctor Sentenced To Over 3a½ Years In Prison For Selling Prescription Painkillers To Undercover DEA Agent September 18, 2014 Los Angeles Contact Info … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
September 18, 2014
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Mariah Ferry and Jose Torrez plead guilty to federal kidnapping charges for abducting and brutally beating two victims suspected of stealing drugs and money

February 14, 2020
… contacted M.T. under a ruse that Smothermon wanted to buy marijuana from M.T. When M.T. arrived at Smothermon’s …
February 14, 2020