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Two Fresno County Residents Indicted for Dealing Fentanyl

November 10, 2021
… crime. According to court documents, after two juveniles overdosed on fentanyl pills, investigators interviewed … of the car that Yama had been driving uncovered a large amount of cash, ammunition, plastic baggies, vials … statutory penalty of life in prison and a fine of up to $1 million. If convicted, Yama faces a maximum statutory …
November 10, 2021
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Federal Judge Sends Three To Prison For More Than 30 Years In “Operation El Patron”

November 12, 2014
… U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo, who presided over the trial, handed all men 405 months in federal prison … and four substantive counts of laundering U.S. currency in amounts ranging from $200,468 to $999,465. Flores Sr. and … that led the convictions, agents seized more than $7.5 million in drug proceeds and more than 450 kilograms of …
November 12, 2014
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Leader Of Nationwide Marijuana, Money Laundering Ring Pleads Guilty

April 14, 2017
… Between 1,000-3,000 kilos of marijuana distributed: Over $6 Million Laundered APR 14 - BOSTON - Ratanack Oung, a/k/a … from co-conspirators and deposited the (typically in an amount under $10,000) into one of many “feeder” accounts in …
April 14, 2017
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Former Colombian Maritime Training Instructor And Co-Conspirator Plead Guilty To U.S. Drug Charges

January 05, 2011
… global positioning system devices, satellite phones, large amounts of fuel, and multiple outboard motors to facilitate the transport of cocaine over long distances on the high seas until the destination … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $4 million fine for the charge of conspiracy to manufacture, …
January 05, 2011
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Watertown Councilman And Ex-Wife Sentenced For Marijuana Distribution And Money Laundering

February 28, 2014
… involving hundreds of kilograms of marijuana and millions of dollars of drug proceeds. John J. Arvanitis, … ran a marijuana cultivation and distribution business which overlapped with the time he served on Watertown's Town …
February 28, 2014
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Narcotics Task Force Announces Marijuana Seizures

December 10, 2015
… Advocates Rejecting Marijuana, (HARM) announce the total amount of illegal marijuana plants seized in San Diego … year 2015, NTF and our law enforcement partners seized over 88,213 marijuana plants from 98 separate grow locations … the marijuana seized this year used approximately 72 million gallons of water.  Gary Arant, General Manager of …
December 10, 2015
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Harford County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for His Participation in a Drug Distribution Conspiracy

December 21, 2022
… Durbin and Walton included discussions regarding the amounts of drugs and the price, often using coded language. …  Durbin was also arrested.  According to trial testimony, over the course of the conspiracy Thompson made at least …
December 21, 2022
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28 Charged in Winchester, VA Cocaine Operation

September 12, 2006
… Winchester,” said ATF Special Agent in Charge William J. Hoover. “Our goal is to make the streets of our communities … of the “Block” is Cartwright’s Recreation Center, where over two dozen conspirators have actively sold crack … his waistband. The informant said there was a “brick” sized amount of crack cocaine in the room. Customers would call …
September 12, 2006
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International Drug Dealer Sentenced To 15 Years

November 24, 2014
… of a Loaded Firearm, and Reckless Endangerment. Agents recovered multiple alias identifications for Landells in two … and four businesses, all with a combined value of over $1 million. Additionally, Landells possessed firearms during … the Court entered a money judgment against Landells in the amount of $1 million and forfeited his interest in several …
November 24, 2014
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Narco-Terrorists Charged in Federal Indictment with Exchanging Cocaine for Firearms, Explosives in War with Colombia’s Government

May 19, 2025
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … a large cocaine-manufacturing ring that trades cocaine to buy firearms to engage in terrorist activity in Colombia, … materials depicting the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles to a buyer. Four other Colombian nationals were also charged in a …
May 19, 2025
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27

April 23, 2019
… NEW ORLEANS – 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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Defendants Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine in Middle Georgia

July 10, 2025
… Informants (CI) to conduct three methamphetamine buys from Mendez and two heroin buys from Willis; the substances were later tested and …
July 10, 2025
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Nurse Sentenced to 16 Months in Federal Prison for Tampering with and Stealing Lorazepam Vials

August 12, 2025
Nurse Sentenced to 16 Months in Federal Prison for Tampering with and Stealing Lorazepam Vials August 12, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 …
August 12, 2025
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Federal Charges Filed Against Panama City Man for Trafficking in Methamphetamine

July 14, 2025
Federal Charges Filed Against Panama City Man for Trafficking in Methamphetamine July 14, 2025 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 …
July 14, 2025
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Federal Charges Filed Against Dixie County Man for Trafficking Methamphetamine

June 25, 2025
Federal Charges Filed Against Dixie County Man for Trafficking Methamphetamine June 25, 2025 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 …
June 25, 2025
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Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years

June 12, 2025
Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years June 12, 2025 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 Commerce …
June 12, 2025
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Heroin Investigations Lead To Two Major Seizures: $12 Million Street Value

October 01, 2014
… Heroin Investigations Lead To Two Major Seizures: $12 Million Street Value October 01, 2014 New York Contact Info … announced two major seizures of heroin worth more than $12 million dollars and nine arrests. Acting Special Agent in …
October 01, 2014
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 05, 2023
… the United States to flood American communities with huge amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, which drives … and resulted in 3,337 arrests and the seizure of nearly 44 million fentanyl pills, more than 6,500 pounds of fentanyl … Americans, they simply move on to try to victimize the millions of other Americans who are social media users.” As …
May 05, 2023
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Colombian Drug Kingpin Charged With Smuggling 35 Pounds Of Heroin Destined For New York In Freight Containers

March 07, 2013
… proceedings. The case centers on a shipment of 16 kilos of (over 35 lbs.) seized from a freighter ship in Miami on January 10, 2012. The load of heroin was worth several million on the street. Luis Fernando Galleano (aka … traffickers ran their business on principals similar to an online commerce company; one - place an order, two- fill the …
March 07, 2013
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New York Doctor Sentenced To More Than 13 Years In Prison For Unlawfully Dispensing Nearly 1 Million Oxycodone Pills

September 28, 2016
… Than 13 Years In Prison For Unlawfully Dispensing Nearly 1 Million Oxycodone Pills September 28, 2016 New York Contact … The New York doctor ordered to forfeit more than $2 million in fees collected for “doctor visits NEW YORK -   - …
September 28, 2016
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Former President Of Guatemala, Alfonso Portillo, Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court For Laundering Millions Of Dollars Through United States Banks

May 23, 2014
… Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court For Laundering Millions Of Dollars Through United States Banks May 23, 2014 …
May 23, 2014
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DEA New York and Law Enforcement Partners Issue Statement on the Resolution of Charges Against Narcotics Trafficker and Longtime Fugitive for Drug-Related Kidnappings and Assaults

April 16, 2025
… kidnappings were captured in audio and video recordings recovered in court authorized searches of cellphones and iCloud … search of the basement apartment resulted in the seizure of over four kilograms (nine pounds) of fentanyl, cocaine, … and a loaded handgun. Law enforcement also recovered plastic twists, duct tape, an iron and other …
April 16, 2025
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Jake’s Fireworks Owner Guilty of Federal Drug Trafficking Violations

January 18, 2022
… to possess with intent to distribute a date rape drug over the internet to an unauthorized purchaser. Kip William … of BDO from the Right Price Chemicals website in small amounts to use for personal consumption. The Daughtry’s … thousands of orders, and that those sales generated $4.5 million. The defendants were indicted by a federal grand …
January 18, 2022
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Prescription Drug Take-Back To Be Held Saturday, April 26, 2014

April 24, 2014
… 1-800-882-9539.  Last October, Americans turned in 324 (over 647,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at over 4,114 … Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 3.4 million pounds-more than 1,700 tons-of pills.  This … DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Clay Morris.  “The amount of drugs that we have disposed of in the past speaks …
April 24, 2014
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California Couple Sentenced to Prison for Mail Order Drug Trafficking

March 19, 2025
… and other controlled drugs purchased by customers from an online pharmacy.       U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon … States purchased narcotics without prescriptions from an online pharmacy. The foreign drug trafficking organization … (appearing to be Adderall) containing methamphetamine. Over the six months, the Kaisers possessed or mailed more …
March 19, 2025
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Three Business Owners Charged with Wiring Drug Trafficking Money to Mexico

September 22, 2022
… Five More Defendants Indicted in $4.7 Million Meth, Heroin Conspiracy KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The … Lilia Leal-Martinez, 46, a citizen of Mexico residing in Overland Park, Kansas, Ana Paola Banda, 50, and Maria de …
September 22, 2022
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Cheshire Medical Center to Pay $2 Million to Settle Allegations of Controlled Substances Act Violations

June 22, 2023
… Cheshire Medical Center to Pay $2 Million to Settle Allegations of Controlled Substances Act … that Cheshire Medical Center (CMC) in Keene will pay $2 million to resolve allegations that it violated the …
June 22, 2023
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Colorado Breaks Record For Fentanyl Pill Seizures

December 03, 2024
… Field Division (RMFD) announces it has seized nearly 2.7 million fentanyl pills – or “fake” pills – in Colorado, with … on the other. Just two milligrams of fentanyl – an amount that can fit on the tip of a pencil – is considered a … Wyoming and Montana have seen pill seizures trend lower over the course of 2024. Last year’s pill seizure total for …
December 03, 2024
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Equitable Sharing Program “Takes The Profit Out Of Crime And Benefits Public Safety”

May 19, 2017
… California Synthetic Cannabinoid Trafficker Forfeits Over $6.5 Million of Drug Proceeds FRESNO, Calif. - The U.S. …
May 19, 2017
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Enforcement Surge in Portland Targets Honduran Nationals Trafficking Fentanyl in Open- Air Drug Markets

April 22, 2025
… arrests, law enforcement partners seized substantial amounts of fentanyl powder and pills, methamphetamine, … deadly dose.  Nearly 70 percent of all drug poisonings and overdose deaths involve fentanyl. “The fentanyl seized by our team in this case could have yielded over 1.5 million lethal doses – enough to kill everyone in Portland …
April 22, 2025