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Gulf Cartel Drug Trafficker Sent to Prison Following Major Cocaine and Cash Seizures

… 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 …
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Defendants Convicted In Manhattan Federal Court For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone From Pharmacy In Yonkers

… 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 …
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Central Coast Woman Pleads Guilty to Misusing Doctors’ Credentials to Create Bogus Medical Documents for Immigration Applicants

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … seeking to register for a lawful permanent resident (LPR) card – commonly known as a “green card” – or otherwise adjust their immigration status. United …
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OCDETF Cases Net Two Large Prison Sentences For Drug Traffickers

… 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 …
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California, Pennsylvania Men Charged With Operating Bi-Coastal Marijuana Distribution Ring

… was indicted on one count of conspiracy to distribute over 1,000 kilograms of marijuana and two counts of … was due, co-conspirators deposited (typically in an amount under $10,000) into one of many “feeder” accounts in … of five years of supervised release, and a fine of $10 million.  The charge of conspiracy to distribute and possess …
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Vice President attends $569 million cocaine offload in Coronado

… Vice President attends $569 million cocaine offload in Coronado July 12, 2019 … 933 pounds of marijuana, worth a combined estimated $569 million, which was seized in international waters in the …
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Nebraska Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Possessing with Intent to Distribute Meth

Nebraska Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Possessing with Intent to Distribute Meth January 09, 2026 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston (571) 362-1169 …
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Nine Indicted on Multiple Charges Arising From Armed Burglaries of Marijuana Grow Facilities That Resulted in Death of Oakland Police Officer

Nine Indicted on Multiple Charges Arising From Armed Burglaries of Marijuana Grow Facilities That Resulted in Death of Oakland Police Officer December 11, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson …
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Career Offender from West Memphis Sentenced to 12 years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Meth

Career Offender from West Memphis Sentenced to 12 years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Meth December 17, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 …
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Galveston County man sentenced to federal prison for trafficking cocaine through the Eastern District of Texas

Galveston County man sentenced to federal prison for trafficking cocaine through the Eastern District of Texas December 08, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman …
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South Texas Man Receives 10 Years for Cocaine Trafficking

South Texas Man Receives 10 Years for Cocaine Trafficking December 04, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to …
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Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Federal Prison for Drug and Gun Convictions

Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Federal Prison for Drug and Gun Convictions November 18, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Mobile Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon

Mobile Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon November 13, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to …
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications November 03, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" …
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DEA Surge Targets Sinaloa Cartel Networks Worldwide

DEA Surge Targets Sinaloa Cartel Networks Worldwide September 09, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us San Francisco Contacts San …
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

… its law enforcement partners have now collected nearly 12 million pounds of unused or expired prescription medications over the course of 17 successful DEA National Prescription … by collecting over 46,729 pounds.  This brings the total amount of drugs collected by DEA since the fall of 2010 to …
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35 Years For Leader Of Major Marijuana Trafficking Operation

… Midland - (432) 686-4085 Sold Tons of Marijuana, Laundered Millions; $35 Million+ Judgment EL PASO, Texas - A federal …
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Law enforcement agencies collaborate to take down major methamphetamine suppliers

… an investigation. Detectives learned that Stuard would buy one kilogram (2.2 lbs.) of methamphetamine at a time and … and a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. If convicted, Burriel and Madewell face up to 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million. If convicted of the firearms offenses, Torres and …
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Selma Meth Dealer Pleads Guilty

… a maximum prison term of life, and a fine of up to $2 million. Edwan and Khamal Dablan and Vasquez have entered … in prison and a maximum term of 40 years in prison and a $2 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be … (MAGEC), which led a four-month street-level drug-buy program targeting individuals associated with the Dablan …
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$102 Million Settlement Of Civil Forfeiture And Money Laundering Claims Against Lebanese Canadian Bank

… $102 Million Settlement Of Civil Forfeiture And Money Laundering … Lebanon. The settlement order requires LCB to forfeit $102 million to the United States. The settlement order was …
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25th Operation High Tide Defendant Sentenced for Drug and Gun Crimes

… - (540) 662-5879 Large-scale investigation results in recovery of over 65 firearms, kilogram quantities of deadly drugs, and … cash. The narcotics seized have a street value of nearly $1 million. To date, Operation High Tide defendants have been …
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El Paso Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 293 Months In Federal Prison

…  Judge Martinez also ordered that Lopez forfeit to the Government proceeds and property derived from his drug transportation business including $2.4 million in U.S. Currency, various tractor trailers, personal … jury convicted Lopez of one count of conspiracy to possess over 1,000 kilograms of marijuana and one count of …
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Undocumented Man Gets 46 Months in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

… sentence, he must pay a $200 fine. “Even the smallest amount of fentanyl can cause harm to an individual, and … on Interstate 70 in Madison County when the car was pulled over by the Illinois State Police on Oct. 5, 2021. When officers searched the vehicle, they recovered pills containing 771 grams of fentanyl and 616 grams …
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Three Nashville Men Forfeit $180,886 in Drug Proceeds Seized After Traffic Stop

… 234-8542 Ran a Mail-Order Marijuana Business and Advertised Online FORT SMITH   — On August 6, 2024, the U.S. District … planned to do. All three denied having any drugs or large amounts of cash in the vehicle.   However, 13 minutes after … text exchanges with co-conspirators that included arguments over business matters and selfies taken by all three …
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Several charged in $9.6 million opioid distribution conspiracy

… Several charged in $9.6 million opioid distribution conspiracy June 01, 2018 Detroit … and one doctor allegedly conspired to distribute nearly $10 million worth of opioids into the community, potentially … to thank the FBI, DEA, our fabulous prosecutors Brandy McMillion and Brant Cook, the IRS, the Oakland County …
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Perry Woman Indicted for Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Methamphetamine Distribution

… to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of over 500 grams of methamphetamine, distribution of over 50 … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… off unused pills reaching a program total of nearly 11 million pounds SAN DIEGO – 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 …
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Scarsdale Woman Indicted For Manufacturing Marijuana

… - (914) 682-6256 Queens warehouse yields seizure of over 2,800 marijuana plants, large quantities of dried … at the time of the search was worth in excess of $3 million. The warehouse used unusually high amounts of electricity, in some cases generating bills …
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DEA Strike Force Arrests New York Drug Distributor In Undercover Investigation On The Dark Web

… DEA Strike Force Arrests New York Drug Distributor In Undercover Investigation On The Dark Web October 24, 2017 New York … dark web that enables criminal activity and drug addiction. Online illicit marketplaces challenge law enforcement, but …