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Dominican National Sentenced to More Than Ten Years for Unlawful Reentry into the US and for Trafficking Fentanyl and Meth

Dominican National Sentenced to More Than Ten Years for Unlawful Reentry into the US and for Trafficking Fentanyl and Meth March 12, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin …
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Honduran National Extradited from Guatemala to the Eastern District of Texas to Face International Drug Trafficking Charges

Honduran National Extradited from Guatemala to the Eastern District of Texas to Face International Drug Trafficking Charges March 23, 2026 Dallas Contact Info Contact Us (214) 366-6900 571-324-7481 Dallas.Field.Division.PIO@dea.gov Cynthia M. Velazquez …
Yulian Andony Archaga-Carias
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Yulian Andony Archaga Carias

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Cocaine importation; racketeering conspiracy; possession and conspiracy to possess machine guns
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Northwest Indiana Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Meth, Cocaine Trafficking

Northwest Indiana Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Meth, Cocaine Trafficking December 03, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Illinois Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Gun Possession

Illinois Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Gun Possession November 18, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Final Defendant Sentenced in Major Alabama Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Final Defendant Sentenced in Major Alabama Drug Trafficking Conspiracy November 19, 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 /events Find Us …
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Northern Illinois Man Sentenced to More than 8 Years in Prison for Distributing Meth

Northern Illinois Man Sentenced to More than 8 Years in Prison for Distributing Meth August 22, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 200 Months for Meth Trafficking

Indiana Man Sentenced to 200 Months for Meth Trafficking August 27, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
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Pill Distributor Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Tens Of Thousands Of Pills Containing Fentanyl And Methamphetamine

… Diaz posing as a potential drug customer seeking to buy counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl. On … three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. The charges of distribution of and possession with … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
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Pill Distributor Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Tens of Thousands of Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

… Diaz posing as a potential drug customer seeking to buy counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl. On … three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. The charges of distribution of and possession with … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
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Missouri Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Meth Organization

… today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in Howell, Greene, and Texas … from her distribution of methamphetamine. Rodriguez took over as a leader of the conspiracy following Hicks’ arrest. …
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DEA and U.S. Marshals Service arrest man charged in fentanyl and cocaine conspiracy

… in Los Angeles this week by the U.S. Marshals Service. Over the course of the investigation, agents seized more … operational work, which in this case prevented an enormous amount of the dangerous drug fentanyl from reaching the …
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DEA-Led Investigation Results In Sentencing Of Two In Major Missouri Methamphetamine Trafficking Operation

… City - (573) 635-1331 Springfield - (417) 888-9800 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - - Troy Derby, Assistant Special … in southwest Missouri and provided distribution amounts of methamphetamine to Miller and others. During the … Motors, were present. Inside the business, officers discovered approximately 75.59 grams of methamphetamine …
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Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More than 55 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

… of fentanyl. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearings for the United States District …
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Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More than 55 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

… of fentanyl. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearings for the United States District …
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Mobile Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Meth and Fentanyl Distribution and Maintaining a Drug Premises

… associated with Burroughs. Inside the residence, agents discovered multiple illegal controlled substances, including … and fentanyl. In total, investigators seized over a pound of methamphetamine. The search also uncovered drug distribution tools, including a digital scale, a …
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FORT Investigates Fentanyl Death, Brings First-Ever Texas Murder Charges

… of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1B Over 4 grams and Under 200 grams. On April 23, 2025, … Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) El Paso Fentanyl Overdose Response Team (FORT), a West Texas High Intensity …
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Large-Scale Drug Trafficker in Little Rock, AR Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

… multiple bags of multi-colored pills and tablets. Also discovered inside the safe were 8,826 grams of PCP in six bottles and over $27,000 in cash. The safe also contained documents …
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Four Defendants Charged in Federal Court for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

… from an individual and on August 28, 2024, he received over 29,000 fentanyl pills from Garcia-Ruiz. The indictment …
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Career Criminal Sentenced to 21+ Years for Meth Trafficking

… of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which oversees the Charlotte District Office, and Chief Michael … the Asheville area. During the investigation, Payton sold over 50 grams of methamphetamine at least three times to a …
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Three Sentenced in International Controlled Substances and Prescription Drug Trafficking Operation

… controlled substances and other prescription drugs over the internet. Bateman was a search engine optimizer … with Buckley, who provided customer service and credit card processing for customer orders made through Bateman’s … to customers, including by drafting and sending an email introducing Tapentadol as a product for sale. …
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Domestic Trafficker Admits to Possession with Intent to Distribute Over 2,000 Counterfeit Pills

… Trafficker Admits to Possession with Intent to Distribute Over 2,000 Counterfeit Pills April 04, 2024 Houston Contact … Authorities conducted a search of the hotel room and discovered a silver zipper bag containing several clear plastic … faces up to 40 years in federal prison and a possible $5 million maximum fine. Somers will remain in custody pending …
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Idaho Couple Sentenced to 133 and 96 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Meth, Heroin, and Cocaine

… distributing drugs. Lacasse provided his “customers” a 3x5 card, which contained different types and amounts of illicit controlled substances, and the …
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Mexican City Council Woman Admits to Trafficking Nearly a million dollars in cocaine

… Mexican City Council Woman Admits to Trafficking Nearly a million dollars in cocaine October 23, 2023 Houston Contact … faces up to life in prison and a possible $10 million maximum fine. She has been and will remain in …
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California Man Arrested for Trafficking 91 Kilograms of Cocaine Worth $1.8 Million

… Arrested for Trafficking 91 Kilograms of Cocaine Worth $1.8 Million April 28, 2023 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) … penalty of up to life imprisonment and a fine of $10 million. If convicted, the Court must impose reasonable …
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Man Sentenced For Trafficking Enough Fentanyl To Possibly Kill Nearly 6 Million People

… For Trafficking Enough Fentanyl To Possibly Kill Nearly 6 Million People March 22, 2018 Houston Contact Info Contact … in Parker’s car could have caused the deaths of up to 5.8 million people - more than the populations of Dallas, San …
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DEA Asset Forfeiture

March 28, 2025
… judge (with some exceptions).  The US Department of Justice oversees the Asset Forfeiture Program.  What is Asset … exceptions);  Publication. DEA must advertise the seizure online for 30 days;  Proof. In all judicial forfeiture … $440,463.70 $206,778,965.19 Seized Assets Greater than $10 Million for FY20-FY22 As of 09/10/2021 Seizure Date Asset …
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Norton doctor pleads guilty to illegally prescribing prescription drugs

… States Attorney Daniel P. Bubar. “When they choose greed over their important obligation to help heal people, we will … for a term of 80 years and a maximum fine of $4.25 million. This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement …
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Federal Jury Convicted Quentin Horsley of Distributing Cocaine, Heroin and Meth

… These narcotics had a street value of more than $1 million. Horsley’s reach and influence over the Lynchburg region’s drug network was so vast that …
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Operation Fowl Play

… violent heroin operation and the seizure of approximately 1 million glassine vials allegedly used to package heroin. DEA … money.” Also seized were 1 bullet proof vest, 5 guns and over $25,000.00 in cash. Before today, agents and city … and the Baltimore City States Attorneys Office to uncover and stop violent drug activity. On …