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Missouri Man Admits Being Caught on Interstate 44 with Nearly 3 Pounds of Meth

July 29, 2024
… On July 2, 2022, a Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over a dark blue Pontiac Trans Am for improperly passing a … After obtaining a search warrant, investigators recovered the packages, which contained 1.339 kilograms of … carries a penalty of 10 years to life in prison, a $10 million fine, or both prison and a fine. The Drug …
July 29, 2024
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St. Louis Man Sentenced to 23 Years for Murder, Witness Tampering and Drug Charges

June 03, 2021
… agents seized more than 70 kilograms of cocaine and well over $1 million, among other things. In furtherance of the drug … by Woodson to commit the murder-for-hire was an undercover law enforcement official. The Drug Enforcement …
June 03, 2021
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St. Louis man pleads guilty to murder-for-hire, witness tampering and drug charges

February 25, 2021
… agents seized more than 70 kilograms of cocaine and well over $1 million, among other things. In furtherance of the drug … by Woodson to commit the murder-for-hire was an undercover law enforcement official. The judge will sentence …
February 25, 2021
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Metro East fentanyl trafficker sentenced to 19 years in federal prison 

March 13, 2025
… “Nefer Ojeda-Elenes attempted to introduce more than half-a-million lethal doses of fentanyl into our Southern Illinois … certain justice to a drug dealer who prioritized money over the value of human lives.” Co-conspirator Mariano A. …
March 13, 2025
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Communities Nationwide Turn In Nearly 630,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 14, 2024
… El Paso, Texas – On Oct. 26, DEA and over 4,400 law enforcement partners collected nearly 630,000 … National Prescription Take Back Day has removed nearly 19.2 million pounds of unneeded medications from communities …
November 14, 2024
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Five charged in El Paso for smuggling drugs and illegal aliens

February 01, 2021
… charging five individuals for smuggling an estimated $5.4 million worth of marijuana and methamphetamine and 77 … the Quitman Mountain range in Hudspeth County. Agents discovered a total of 77 illegal aliens inside four vehicles. The fifth vehicle, driven by Pinuelas, contained over 450 pounds of marijuana and more than 157 pounds of …
February 01, 2021
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Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To Life Imprisonment

January 12, 2011
… Juarez Cartel-that was responsible for the distribution of over six tons of cocaine since 1996. Aguirre managed a … New York. Aguirre also directed the repatriation of tens of millions of dollars of drug proceeds from the United States …
January 12, 2011
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Two Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl Resulting in Death

January 17, 2024
… families affected by accidental drug poisonings and fatal overdoses. Fentanyl dealers like Tylicky and Kirk will be … awareness campaign, the agency seized a record of 74.5 million fentanyl pills in 2023. Laboratory testing indicates … helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit the online treatment locator. # # # Drug Trafficking Fake Pills …
January 17, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Kansas City Pharmacy Filled Forged Prescriptions

August 20, 2021
… a free prescriber registration validity application online, which Spalitto’s could have used to discover that …
August 20, 2021
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‘Avengers’ actor Jeremy Renner joins forces with 750 students for purposeful Northern Nevada Opioid Youth Summit

September 27, 2024
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … to speaker, Micah Allegood, talk about his addiction recovery journey. Download Original Image Washoe County and …
September 27, 2024
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More Los Zetas Money Launderers Convicted, Others Head To Prison

October 30, 2012
… laundering investigation relating to the laundering of millions of drug proceeds by Los Zetas, Drug Enforcement … of forfeiture for a money judgment against Casarez in the amount of $2,999,310 and $4 million as to Santos. Casarez …
October 30, 2012
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Fort Wayne man sentenced to 17 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

August 21, 2019
… in the case, a confidential informant and an undercover agent made several controlled buys of heroin and cocaine from Mr. Jefferson.  Jefferson … to deliver four ounces of methamphetamine to the undercover agent.  He was stopped by law enforcement prior to the …
August 21, 2019
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DEA Investigation in Chapel Hill area uncovers large-scale drug ring

December 17, 2020
… DEA Investigation in Chapel Hill area uncovers large-scale drug ring December 17, 2020 Atlanta … proceeds are not presently available, but they exceeded 1.5 million dollars. According to documents filed in court, …
December 17, 2020
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Federal Authorities Seize $3.5 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In Caribbean

January 30, 2014
… Federal Authorities Seize $3.5 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In Caribbean … with an estimated street value of approximately $3.5 million dollars. “These arrests and multi-kilogram seizure …
January 30, 2014
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Physician And Pharmacist Among Those Arrested In Drug Conspiracy And Health Care Fraud Case

August 10, 2011
… and a Northeast Philadelphia pharmacist, in a multi-million dollar drug conspiracy involving phony … would fill the prescription. The drugs were then turned over to Stukes or his drivers. Stukes and his organization … least $920,574 in United States currency, representing the amount of property involved in the money laundering …
August 10, 2011
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Trucker guilty of hauling nearly $2 million in drug proceeds

November 02, 2020
… Trucker guilty of hauling nearly $2 million in drug proceeds November 02, 2020 Houston Contact …
November 02, 2020
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Arizona Residents Dispose Of Over 6 Tons Of Prescription Drugs

May 02, 2013
… Arizona Residents Dispose Of Over 6 Tons Of Prescription Drugs May 02, 2013 Phoenix … and Yuma areas More than 13,000 pounds of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medicine Collected in Sixth Statewide …
May 02, 2013
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Sophisticated Sinaloa Cartel Money Laundering Organization Dismantled

April 18, 2023
… organization that allegedly laundered at least $16.5 million for the Sinaloa cartel, and the rescue of two … their families.  In addition, he admitted that he laundered over $2.4 million for the cartel. According to the … of shell companies incorporated in Wyoming to launder millions of dollars in cash belonging to the Sinaloa Cartel. …
April 18, 2023
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United States Files Civil Complaint Seeking Injunctive Relief, Penalties And Forfeiture Of Assets Tied To Suffolk County Clinic’s Illegal Distribution Of Prescription Painkillers

May 23, 2016
… along with family members, received most of the clinic’s millions of dollars in revenue. The complaint focuses on the … highly addictive drugs, and that they prescribe limited amounts. This case is the latest in a series of federal …
May 23, 2016
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Henderson County Methamphetamine Distributor is Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

September 14, 2023
… as a supplier of methamphetamine in Henderson County. Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement … a confidential source to arrange multiple controlled buys of methamphetamine from Nalley. On December 22, 2021, … Office conducted a traffic stop of Nalley’s vehicle. Over the course of the stop, the deputies found a duffel bag …
September 14, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

East Bay Resident Found Guilty of Attempting to Help Smuggle Cocaine Through Bay Area Airports

March 09, 2022
… Chhabria, United States District Judge.  At trial, the government presented evidence that Bellot, 42, of Hayward, … past airport security. The evidence at trial showed that over an eight-month period between March and November of … drug trafficker who would fly to the Bay Area to buy cocaine and needed a quick way to transport it back to …
March 09, 2022
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Drug Courier Sentenced To 50 Months

March 04, 2015
… employment and work history, his character, and the serious amount of heroin in this case, commenting that “it’s a lot … traffickers,” Special Agent in Charge Shroba said. “The amount of heroin in Flores’ possession was significant and …
March 04, 2015
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Jackson County Resident Sentenced For Heroin Offense

February 20, 2015
… It was established that Johnson was transporting ounce amounts of heroin from northern Illinois to Elkville for … digital scales, drug packaging materials, and a large amount of U.S. currency. At sentencing, it was determined …
February 20, 2015
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January 22, 2025
… sufficient detail so they can be located with a reasonable amount of effort.  Individuals may submit a FOIA request for … FOIA Requester Service Center: (571) 776-2300 Email: DEA.FOIA@usdoj.gov DEA FOIA Points of Contact …
January 22, 2025
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Former President Of Guatemala, Alfonso Portillo, Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Laundering Millions Of Dollars Through United States Banks

March 18, 2014
… Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Laundering Millions Of Dollars Through United States Banks March 18, …
March 18, 2014
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Nevada City Man Pleads Guilty To Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine

March 07, 2016
… 50 grams of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, United States Attorney Benjamin … of Dugan’s residence that resulted in the seizure of over a pound of methamphetamine, along with various items … a mandatory minimum of five years in prison, and a $5 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
March 07, 2016
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DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 07, 2018
… Federal, state and local partners collect close to one million pounds across the country WASHINGTON - Americans … sites across the country. Together with a record-setting amount of local, state and federal partners, DEA collected … Drug Take Back Day events continue to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s …
May 07, 2018
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Stockton Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced To Over Ten Years

May 02, 2014
… Stockton Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced To Over Ten Years May 02, 2014 San Francisco Contact Info … out of his taco truck.   He was found in possession of over 2 kilograms of pure methamphetamine. This case was the …
May 02, 2014
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Drug Courier Arrested in Orange Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison

August 28, 2025
Drug Courier Arrested in Orange Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison August 28, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to …
August 28, 2025
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Armed Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty

August 28, 2025
Armed Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty August 28, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 15 New …
August 28, 2025