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Major Rewards Offered for Capture and Conviction of Leaders of Honduran Drug Trafficking Operation

May 02, 2022
… DEA's Washington Division announced a reward of up to $5 million each for information leading to the arrest and … or more of cocaine. The Department of State is offering $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or … social messaging applications WhatsApp and Signal, or by email at  Montes.tips@usdoj.gov . If you are located outside …
May 02, 2022
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Drug Dealer Indicted For Distribution Of Fentanyl

May 19, 2016
… Charge of the DEA’s Washington Division.  “There is no safe amount of fentanyl that can be bought on the street. We are … those who ruthlessly traffic these drugs.” “Even a small amount of fentanyl can be lethal,” said Dana J. Boente, U.S. …
May 19, 2016
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Texas man gets nearly 17 years after kilogram of meth found on bus passenger's lap

February 26, 2020
… purchased the courier’s bus ticket using his girlfriend’s email account and his mother’s credit card. Judge Ramos also heard Espree was leading a narcotics …
February 26, 2020
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Two Leaders Of El Monte Street Gang Plead Guilty To Federal Racketeering Offenses

April 07, 2016
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … intimidation, kidnapping, weapons trafficking, credit card fraud, identity theft, and money laundering. In his …
April 07, 2016
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Arrests Made in Joint Federal/Local Investigation Targeting Jackson, Calhoun, Liberty, and Gadsden Counties

June 23, 2023
… Florida.” The multi-agency operation netted seizures of over 35 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, multiple … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
June 23, 2023
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Northern District Of Georgia Targets Prescription Drug Abuse

June 27, 2014
… those who are the primary contributors to this problem.” “Over the past decade Oxycodone and other opioids have risen … filled out prescriptions for the doctor to sign, and the amounts of pills distributed to patients were excessive, and …
June 27, 2014
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DEA Reveals Criminal Drug Networks Are Flooding the U.S. with Deadly Fentanyl

December 17, 2021
… Provide A Lethal Dose to Every American Seattle - As U.S. overdose deaths reach a devastating new height, claiming a … pills contain at least two milligrams of fentanyl—an amount that is considered to be a lethal dose. Today’s … pills. In 2021, DEA has seized a staggering 20.4 million fake prescription pills. During the recent public …
December 17, 2021
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Colorado Attorney General Joins Forces With DEA, U.S. Attorney, To Execute Largest Heroin Bust In History Of Rocky Mountain Region

May 20, 2015
… Change has netted 273 pounds of brown heroin valued at $40 million over two years (DENVER)   - Colorado Attorney … organization bringing deadly drugs, including large amounts of heroin, into Colorado,” said U.S. Attorney John …
May 20, 2015
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Feds Shut Down Massive New Cross Border Drug Tunnel South Of San Diego

October 31, 2013
… Divsersion.SAN@dea.gov Investigators seize more than $10 million worth of marijuana and cocaine, arrest 3 suspects … rail system - is the largest, most sophisticated tunnel uncovered along the southern border in two years. Investigators … late Thursday. “The cartels have spent years and tens of millions of dollars trying in vain to create an underworld …
October 31, 2013
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Jake’s Fireworks Owner Sentenced to 15 years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Violations

November 28, 2022
… to possess with intent to distribute a date rape drug over the internet to an unauthorized purchaser.  Daughtry … 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.  Daughtry and several members of his family who …
November 28, 2022
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Anchorage nurse practitioner and Soldotna doctor arrested on separate federal narcotics charges

October 10, 2019
… charges, which allege that they illegally distributed large amounts of opioids and other powerful narcotics by writing … alleges that between 2014 and 2019, Spayd prescribed over four million dosage units of opioid narcotics to just over 450 …
October 10, 2019
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Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused Two Fatal Overdoses

July 03, 2025
Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused Two Fatal Overdoses July 03, 2025 San Diego Contact Info Contact Us (858) 616-4100 (571) 324-6204 Kelly McKay Recruiter Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov …
July 03, 2025
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Leader of Mexico’s United Cartels Extradited to U.S.

June 13, 2022
… 362-2942 Miami.Training@dea.gov Face Charges of Importing Over 1100 Pounds of Crystal Meth MIAMI – Adalberto Fructuoso … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
June 13, 2022
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H Block Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy

April 25, 2025
… shootings and violence. According to court documents, over 500 grams of cocaine, cocaine base (crack cocaine) and fentanyl, as well as over 20,000 doses of drug-laced paper were seized during the … and up to life of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
April 25, 2025
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Rite Aid to pay $4.75 million to resolve allegation that it violated federal law

April 08, 2020
… Rite Aid to pay $4.75 million to resolve allegation that it violated federal law … pharmacies in 18 states, will pay the United States a $4.75 million penalty to resolve allegations that its employees, …
April 08, 2020
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Cocaine seizures bring recent port of Savannah totals to more than $53 million

June 11, 2019
… bring recent port of Savannah totals to more than $53 million June 11, 2019 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) … cocaine with a conservative street value of more than $53 million.   “Drug distribution networks moving their loads by …
June 11, 2019
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Three More Lows Gang Members Charged with RICO Conspiracy and Murder

August 27, 2025
… was financed, uncovering the cash flow that allowed them to buy weapons, traffic drugs, and sow fear in Minneapolis …
August 27, 2025
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United States Reaches $22 Million Settlement Agreement With CVS For Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances

May 13, 2015
… United States Reaches $22 Million Settlement Agreement With CVS For Unlawful … announces today that CVS Health has agreed to pay $22 million to resolve allegations that two of its retail stores …
May 13, 2015
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DEA Announces Proposed Rules for Permanent Telemedicine Flexibilities

February 24, 2023
… expansion of telemedicine with guardrails that prevent the online overprescribing of controlled medications that can … lives,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “We still have millions of Americans, particularly those living in rural … Please go to http://www.regulations.gov/ and follow the online instructions at that site for submitting comments. …
February 24, 2023
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Multi-Kilogram Drug Trafficker Convicted at Trial, After Spending More than Four Years on the Lam

May 26, 2022
… which had a wholesale value at that time of more than $3 million. On June 7, 2017, investigators arrested Lewis. When … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
May 26, 2022
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DEA Arrests Two Individuals In Synthetic Drug Conspiracy Linked To An Overdose Death

August 29, 2017
… those materials into the chemicals that he sold online.  Afterwards, Parker transported the finished … contained controlled substance analogues that Parker sold online.  A court-authorized search and seizure of … a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.   Acting U.S. Attorney Fitzpatrick credited …
August 29, 2017
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced To 33 Months In Prison For Role In $65 Million Stolen Identity Income Tax Refund Fraud Scheme

July 30, 2014
… Man Sentenced To 33 Months In Prison For Role In $65 Million Stolen Identity Income Tax Refund Fraud Scheme July … income tax returns to be filed, which sought more than $65 million in tax refunds and which resulted in losses to the …
July 30, 2014
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Mexican National Sentenced to 18 Months for Transporting Heroin in 2019

January 12, 2024
… In 2020, on the eve of Cepeda-Chico’s trial, Munoz-Mora emailed representatives of the United States Attorneys’ … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
January 12, 2024
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Sanderson Drug Dealer Sentenced To Over 19 Years

September 15, 2014
… Sanderson Drug Dealer Sentenced To Over 19 Years September 15, 2014 Miami Contact Info Contact … and cocaine base. On August 16, 2007, he was sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for distribution of …
September 15, 2014
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Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced To Over 17 Years In Prison

December 07, 2016
… Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced To Over 17 Years In Prison December 07, 2016 San Francisco … he sold 448 grams of actual methamphetamine to an undercover officer in exchange for $4,800.  Second, on September …
December 07, 2016
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United States Reaches $34 Million Settlement With Cardinal Health For Civil Penalties Under The Controlled Substances Act

December 27, 2016
… United States Reaches $34 Million Settlement With Cardinal Health For Civil Penalties … Settlements SEATTLE - Cardinal Health has agreed to pay $34 million in civil penalties to resolve allegations that the …
December 27, 2016
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Queens Pharmacist Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Illegally Distributing Oxycodone and Filing False Tax Returns

November 29, 2023
… Immediately prior to the sentencing, the defendant paid over $400,000 in restitution. Russo pleaded guilty in … pocket dirty money in return for illegally selling enormous amounts of oxycodone, which was invariably later sold on the …
November 29, 2023
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A Federal Jury Finds Criminal Defense Attorney Guilty Of Drug Conspiracy And Money Laundering Charges

August 29, 2014
… laundering charges.              After an eight-day trial, over six hours of deliberation, hundreds of pages of … Goods stores throughout Acadiana raked in approximately $5 million for the sale of the illegal “Mr. Miyagi” product and … in the synthetic cannabinoid industry.              Emails introduced at trial showed that Stanford wanted …
August 29, 2014
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Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Maintaining a Drug-Involved Premises at Motel in Albuquerque

February 13, 2024
… Additionally, Patel was ordered to pay fines in the amount of $40,000 and $9,000 in restitution and ordered to … 2019, Patel leased the Best Choice Inn to Bhula, who took over as the on-site manager. Craft lived and worked at Best … charge of HSI El Paso. “This multi-agency investigation discovered a dangerous threat to public safety. HSI’s …
February 13, 2024
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Trafficking Methamphetamine

November 10, 2021
… in Mauston. After the confidential informant purchased just over 25 grams of methamphetamine from Scheerer, Scheerer … asked the confidential informant if they would like to buy a “dirty” gun. The confidential informant agreed and …
November 10, 2021