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Pensacola Pharmacist and Conspirator Charged with Illegal Drug Diversion Conspiracy

Pensacola Pharmacist and Conspirator Charged with Illegal Drug Diversion Conspiracy January 28, 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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Little Rock Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

… Indictment for possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine, possession with intent  to …
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Meth “Cooks” Sent to Prison in Custom Importation Scheme

… how Duarte planned and orchestrated a scheme with undercover authorities to trade guns in exchange for drugs. In … such narcotics represent to the United States. An undercover investigation around 2021 revealed Duarte and … the course of the investigation, the individuals delivered over 11 kilograms of meth in the McAllen area. Duarte served …
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… that last year, more than 93,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States, marking the largest number … year. Opioid-related deaths accounted for 75 percent of all overdose deaths in 2020. For more than a decade, DEA’s … directly in line with DEA’s priority to combat the rise of overdoses plaguing the United States. “The United States is …
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Twenty-Two Indicted for Drug Trafficking in San Antonio Area

… San Antonio; Justin Paul Guerrero, age 26 of San Antonio; Ricardo Gonzalez, age 24 of San Antonio; Juan Carlos Robles, … along with other assets attributable to this organization. Over the past two days, federal, state and local authorities … Adrián Rosales is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. This operation is part of an OCDETF Strike Force …
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20 Indicted on Meth Trafficking and Firearms Charges

… of methamphetamine in Bell County and surrounding areas. Over the past two days, federal, state and local authorities …
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Federal law enforcement arrest three citizens of Mexico for methamphetamine/heroin distribution operation in San Antonio and South Texas

… was responsible for the coordination and distribution of over 80 kilograms of methamphetamine from Mexico to San … Eric Fuchs is prosecuting this case on behalf of the Government. The principal mission of the OCDETF program is to …
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17 charged in federal indictment alleging cocaine/heroin/meth trafficking in Austin

… upon conviction. Detention hearings are expected to occur over the next two weeks in U.S. Magistrate Court in Austin. … Douglas Gardner is prosecuting this case on behalf of the Government.   ### Cocaine Heroin Methamphetamine On …
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Five Individuals Sentenced to Prison for Meth Trafficking and Money Laundering

… a courier approximately 1-2 times per month and distributed over 3 pounds of methamphetamine per week. Finally, court documents demonstrated that Rodrigo Diaz oversaw the organization’s finances and frequently traveled …
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Little Rock Man Who Led Police on High-Speed Chase with Kilograms of Fentanyl in Car Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison

… in the pursuit of Siglar, with the chase reaching speeds over 114 miles per hour. An ASP trooper immobilized the …
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Foreign National Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Traffic Nuclear Materials, Narcotics, and Firearms

… the investigation, Ebisawa unwittingly introduced an undercover DEA agent (“UC-1”), posing as a narcotics and weapons … places, for the purpose of arranging criminal transactions. Over the course of three years, Ebisawa and his associates …
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Three Illegal Aliens Face Federal Charges for Operating a Brookhaven Meth Lab

… with a separate 2024 incident where he allegedly trafficked over 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in a load of … are presumed innocent of the charges, and it will be the government’s burden to prove the defendants’ guilt beyond a …
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Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… authorities located approximately 1,700 grams of fentanyl, over 700 grams of heroin, 650 grams of methamphetamine, …
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Peabody Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Over Four Kilograms of Fentanyl Pills

… Peabody Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Over Four Kilograms of Fentanyl Pills June 07, 2023 New … a storage unit used by Tejeda in Salem resulted in the discovery of approximately two kilograms of suspected fentanyl … up to life of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
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Two Colombian Nationals Extradited To Los Angeles On Charges Of Leading Multi-Ton Cocaine Conspiracy Via Clandestine Air Shipments

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … and elsewhere in the United States, including more than $70 million in cocaine recovered by international law … to the U.S. originates in Colombia, and a substantial amount of it transits the Los Angeles area,” said DEA …
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Operator Of Clandestine Steroid Lab In Compton Sentenced To Three Years In Federal Prison

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … anabolic steroids, which translates to more than a quarter million steroid doses, as well as vials and other packaging … these types of labs, young children can be exposed to large amounts of chemicals that are detrimental to their health …
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DEA takes additional steps to allow increased production of controlled substances used in COVID-19 care

… controlled substances increased today represent the total amount necessary to meet the country’s medical, scientific, … disorder.  In addition, DEA is increasing the authorized amounts of certain schedule III and IV controlled substances … Control and Prevention website and the U.S. government's online guide to information and services .    On …
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Multi-Agency Investigation Dismantles Lea County-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

… safe takedown,” said Roach.  “Anytime you can take a large amount of narcotics off the streets is a good day.  I cannot … for not less than ten years nor more than life and a $10 million fine. Count 2 charges two defendants with … for not less than five years or more than 40 years and a $5 million fine. Count 5 charges certain defendants with …
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Arizona Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Charge

Arizona Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Charge May 27, 2026 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily Murray Recruiter Name Scott Kunkel (571) 362-7282 Omaha.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
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Iowa Pharmacist Who Stole Controlled Substances Sentenced

Iowa Pharmacist Who Stole Controlled Substances Sentenced April 17, 2026 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily Murray Recruiter Name Scott Kunkel (571) 362-7282 Omaha.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 7300 …
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Meth and Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison

Meth and Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison March 23, 2026 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily Murray Recruiter Name Scott Kunkel (571) 362-7282 Omaha.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 7300 World …
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Source of Supply for Major Drug Trafficking Ring Appears in U.S. District Court in Seattle Following Transfer from Mexico

Source of Supply for Major Drug Trafficking Ring Appears in U.S. District Court in Seattle Following Transfer from Mexico February 13, 2026 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov …
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Marijuana Drug Deal that Ended in Death Results in Guilty Pleas

… All were armed. When the victim contacted Brown-Shatto to buy more marijuana, the three drove to his home in the 7800 …
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Fentanyl and Illegal Firearms Possession Put Man in Prison for 22 Years

… from a more recent source in St. Louis, Mo. Bean stated he buys all his guns off the streets locally, and often takes …
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Machine Gun Owner Sentenced to 11 Years for Fentanyl, Meth Conspiracy

… and fentanyl and used a confidential source to make drugs buys from him. “Like many business owners, drug trafficking …
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13 Charged in St. Louis Drug Conspiracy

… distributors in St. Louis, and he used an intermediary to buy about 15 pounds of crystal methamphetamine from Sosa. …
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Final Defendant in Drug and Money Laundering Case Sentenced to 27 Years

… St. Clair County from February to October 2019. In recorded buys, confidential sources purchased more than 750 grams of …
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Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

… The citizen called Kerr and set up a time and location to buy fentanyl pills. DEA agents established surveillance at …
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DEA El Paso Division Safety Bulletin

… exposure can be fatal. We remind the public that buying from street dealers is dangerous, because purchasers …
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State/Local Law Enforcement Agencies Get More Than $3 Million In Asset Forfeiture

… State/Local Law Enforcement Agencies Get More Than $3 Million In Asset Forfeiture March 01, 2011 Atlanta Contact … that Penland owned or operated a number of businesses over the years in a building located at 1876 Highway 101, … Based in part upon the above information, a joint undercover operation was initiated by law enforcement. On January …