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National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 324 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $14.6 Billion in Alleged Fraud

June 30, 2025
… Results in 324 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $14.6 Billion in Alleged Fraud June 30, 2025 New … of over $14.6 billion in alleged false billings and over 15 million pills of illegally diverted controlled substances. …
June 30, 2025
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D.C. Area Pharmacist Indicted And Arrested On Charges Involving Illegal Pharmaceutical Shipments

March 30, 2015
… operating a rogue internet pharmacy, generating about $8.3 million in illegal proceeds WASHINGTON - A man who owned a … and operated an Internet pharmacy website known as apexonlinepharmacy.com between January 2005 and June 29, 2010. … for pharmaceuticals for customers who ordered drugs over the Internet solely on the basis of their answers to an …
March 30, 2015
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International Scheme To Extort Americans By Impersonating DEA Special Agents Foiled

May 28, 2014
… DEA agents or other representatives of the United States Government.  The defendants targeted individuals who they … in this scheme and copy-cat schemes demanded at least $3.5 million, and received at least $880,000, in extortionate … Attorney Bharara said: “These defendants generated untold millions of dollars in illicit profits by posing as DEA …
May 28, 2014
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Operator Of Venetian Resort In Las Vegas Agrees To Return Over $47 Million After Receiving Money Under Suspicious Circumstances

August 27, 2013
… Operator Of Venetian Resort In Las Vegas Agrees To Return Over $47 Million After Receiving Money Under Suspicious Circumstances … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
August 27, 2013
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Repeat Offender Sentenced to Over 21 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking with a Firearm

December 08, 2025
… Repeat Offender Sentenced to Over 21 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking with a … search warrant on Menjares’s residence resulted in the discovery of four assault rifles, three additional 9mm handguns, …
December 08, 2025
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Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over Ten Years in Federal Prison

February 16, 2022
… Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over Ten Years in Federal Prison February 16, 2022 Miami … 440 grams of cocaine, 620 grams of marijuana, large amounts of various pills, drug paraphernalia, and … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
February 16, 2022
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Over One Million Dollars Worth Of Marijuana Seized In Otsego, New York

January 21, 2011
… Over One Million Dollars Worth Of Marijuana Seized In Otsego, New … of Worcester, NY. Investigation revealed that Scott and Glover, both of who are from northern California, conspired to …
January 21, 2011
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Brothers Sentenced In $3 Million Cocaine Conspiracy

April 29, 2011
… Brothers Sentenced In $3 Million Cocaine Conspiracy April 29, 2011 Washington, DC … the distribution of approximately 30 kilograms of cocaine over a period of several years. The kilograms were sold in …
April 29, 2011
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DEA Issues Letter to E-Commerce Companies on the Sale of Pill Presses Used to Make Fentanyl Pills

February 26, 2024
… drugs. In 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration seized over 79 million fake pills containing fentanyl—a more than 33% … and domain registrars about the sale of pill presses online and related regulatory requirements.  In response to …
February 26, 2024
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DEA Brings In Record Amount Of Unused Prescription Drugs On National Prescription Take Back Day

May 09, 2017
… DEA Brings In Record Amount Of Unused Prescription Drugs On National Prescription … Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 New York Division Collected over 37,000 Pounds of Unused, Unwanted and Expired …
May 09, 2017
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription … (571) 387-2558 utahrecruiter@dea.gov DEA brings in nearly a million pounds of prescription medications WASHINGTON – … Deanne Reuter. “Throughout the division we collected over 34,000 lbs. of medication turned in by people doing the …
October 30, 2020
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Cumberland County man admits conspiring to distribute opioids, launder millions of dollars in drug proceeds

December 15, 2020
… County man admits conspiring to distribute opioids, launder millions of dollars in drug proceeds December 15, 2020 New … man admitted today conspiring to illegally distribute over 1 million prescription pills and launder drug …
December 15, 2020
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DEA One Pill Can Kill Social Media Campaign

October 09, 2024
… #OnePillCanKill Learn more at www.dea.gov/onepill The U.S. overdose crisis has reached a devastating new height with … Learn more at www.dea.gov/onepill #DYK that you cannot buy a legitimate pharmaceutical drug on social media?  Not … use. Parental Resources Fake Pills: What You Need to Know Buying Drugs Online: What You Should Know Wyatt’s Story Drug …
October 09, 2024
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A Record Amount of Unwanted Medications Collected During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… A Record Amount of Unwanted Medications Collected During National … Prescription Drug Take Back Day brought in nearly a million pounds of unused, expired, and unwanted medications … were collected throughout the state with the support of over 200 partners, amidst the COVID pandemic.  Florida …
October 30, 2020
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Three Members of a Prolific Chinese Money Laundering Organization Plead Guilty to Laundering Tens of Millions of Dollars in Drug Proceeds

May 01, 2025
… Laundering Organization Plead Guilty to Laundering Tens of Millions of Dollars in Drug Proceeds May 01, 2025 Atlanta … Yu, 42, of China, were members of the CMLO that laundered over $92 million in illicit funds, including proceeds from …
May 01, 2025
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Senior advisor of the “Silk Road” website pleads guilty in Manhattan Federal Court

January 30, 2020
… senior adviser to the owner and operator of the “Silk Road” online illicit black market. During its operation from 2011 … to more than 100,000 buyers, and to launder hundreds of millions of dollars derived from those unlawful … illegal drugs and other unlawful goods and services to well over 100,000 buyers, and to launder hundreds of millions of …
January 30, 2020
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 04, 2020
… DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription … Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) collected nearly a million pounds of unused, unwanted and expired medications … event, October 24. The nearly 500 ton total is the largest amount ever collected in the program’s 10 years of …
November 04, 2020
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The Dallas Field Division Announces the Seizure of Over 11.4 million Deadly Doses of Fentanyl and over 7,000 Pounds of Methamphetamine in 2022

January 03, 2023
… The Dallas Field Division Announces the Seizure of Over 11.4 million Deadly Doses of Fentanyl and over 7,000 …
January 03, 2023
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DEA Surge Targets Sinaloa Cartel Networks Worldwide

September 08, 2025
… resulted in 25 arrests and the seizure of 41 firearms, over $350,000 in money and assets, and 378 kilograms of … families and communities. As part of a larger whole-of-government approach to dismantling the Sinaloa Cartel and …
September 08, 2025
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Virginian Native Christopher C. Goumenis Named Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Washington Division

September 05, 2025
… Administration’s (DEA) Washington Division, which covers the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia … fight against drug trafficking and its associated threats. Over the past month, under Administrator Cole's leadership, …
September 05, 2025
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Broomfield Man Sentenced to 48 Months for Ibogaine Distribution

September 25, 2025
… of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of ibogaine.  Ibogaine is a psychedelic compound … United States District Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney presided over the sentencing.  Assistant United States Attorneys …
September 25, 2025
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Brevard County Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years for Fentanyl Distribution

March 29, 2024
… or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl. Flewellen entered a guilty plea on … the Drug Enforcement Administration. From these controlled buys, Flewellen was responsible for distributing 27.96 grams … which agents located an additional 14.6 grams of fentanyl, over 50 grams of cocaine, and 263 grams of pure …
March 29, 2024
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39 Kilos Of Heroin Worth Over $20 Million Seized In Richmond Hill, Queens

September 20, 2012
… 39 Kilos Of Heroin Worth Over $20 Million Seized In Richmond Hill, Queens September 20, 2012 …
September 20, 2012
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San Diego and Imperial County residents turn in large amounts of unwanted medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2020
… San Diego and Imperial County residents turn in large amounts of unwanted medications on National Prescription … Sandoval Divsersion.SAN@dea.gov DEA brings in nearly a million pounds of prescription medications nationwide SAN …
November 05, 2020
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Kennewick WA Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison

April 11, 2022
… Kennewick WA Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison April 11, 2022 Seattle … two pounds of methamphetamine as part of a controlled buy. This led agents to Zavala-Alvarez’s residence in …
April 11, 2022
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As Part Of Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown, DEA Arrests Orange County Doctor Who Illicitly Sold Over 1.2 Million Narcotic Pills

July 13, 2017
… DEA Arrests Orange County Doctor Who Illicitly Sold Over 1.2 Million Narcotic Pills July 13, 2017 Los Angeles Contact … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
July 13, 2017
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Houston Man Sentenced To 147 Months In Prison For His Role In $1.2 Million Dollar Cocaine Conspiracy

June 20, 2017
… Man Sentenced To 147 Months In Prison For His Role In $1.2 Million Dollar Cocaine Conspiracy June 20, 2017 St. Louis … replacement kilogram along with a number of hotel room key cards and rental car keys.  Agents traced the keys to a …
June 20, 2017
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Worldwide Drug Trafficker Sentenced

February 20, 2014
… drugs were sent from Pakistan to the customers, and Malik emailed the tracking numbers that his co-conspirators in … of the three-year investigation, agents made eight undercover purchases of various drugs from Malik that were shipped …
February 20, 2014
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Fresno Pharmacy Agrees To Pay $1 Million In Civil Penalties To Resolve Controlled Substances Act Claims

March 09, 2015
… Fresno Pharmacy Agrees To Pay $1 Million In Civil Penalties To Resolve Controlled Substances … no material violations, the United States will reduce the amount ultimately paid in settlement. The payment and action …
March 09, 2015
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70 kilograms of cocaine worth over $10 million seized in Hunts Point

August 30, 2019
… 70 kilograms of cocaine worth over $10 million seized in Hunts Point August 30, 2019 New York … produce. This seizure is significant because we interdicted millions of dollars-worth of cocaine amidst pallets of …
August 30, 2019