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Birmingham Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Fentanyl That Caused 20-Year-Old’s Death

… 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine.  Just a small amount, even a few grains, can be fatal. It is important … agents received fentanyl despite having attempted to buy heroin. A third charge of possession with the intent to …
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Harford County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for His Participation in a Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… Durbin and Walton included discussions regarding the amounts of drugs and the price, often using coded language. …  Durbin was also arrested.  According to trial testimony, over the course of the conspiracy Thompson made at least …
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28 Charged in Winchester, VA Cocaine Operation

… Winchester,” said ATF Special Agent in Charge William J. Hoover. “Our goal is to make the streets of our communities … of the “Block” is Cartwright’s Recreation Center, where over two dozen conspirators have actively sold crack … his waistband. The informant said there was a “brick” sized amount of crack cocaine in the room. Customers would call …
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Two Fresno County Residents Indicted for Dealing Fentanyl

… crime. According to court documents, after two juveniles overdosed on fentanyl pills, investigators interviewed … of the car that Yama had been driving uncovered a large amount of cash, ammunition, plastic baggies, vials … statutory penalty of life in prison and a fine of up to $1 million. If convicted, Yama faces a maximum statutory …
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Federal Judge Sends Three To Prison For More Than 30 Years In “Operation El Patron”

… U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo, who presided over the trial, handed all men 405 months in federal prison … and four substantive counts of laundering U.S. currency in amounts ranging from $200,468 to $999,465. Flores Sr. and … that led the convictions, agents seized more than $7.5 million in drug proceeds and more than 450 kilograms of …
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Leader Of Nationwide Marijuana, Money Laundering Ring Pleads Guilty

… Between 1,000-3,000 kilos of marijuana distributed: Over $6 Million Laundered APR 14 - BOSTON - Ratanack Oung, a/k/a … from co-conspirators and deposited the (typically in an amount under $10,000) into one of many “feeder” accounts in …
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Former Colombian Maritime Training Instructor And Co-Conspirator Plead Guilty To U.S. Drug Charges

… global positioning system devices, satellite phones, large amounts of fuel, and multiple outboard motors to facilitate the transport of cocaine over long distances on the high seas until the destination … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $4 million fine for the charge of conspiracy to manufacture, …
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Watertown Councilman And Ex-Wife Sentenced For Marijuana Distribution And Money Laundering

… involving hundreds of kilograms of marijuana and millions of dollars of drug proceeds. John J. Arvanitis, … ran a marijuana cultivation and distribution business which overlapped with the time he served on Watertown's Town …
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Narcotics Task Force Announces Marijuana Seizures

… Advocates Rejecting Marijuana, (HARM) announce the total amount of illegal marijuana plants seized in San Diego … year 2015, NTF and our law enforcement partners seized over 88,213 marijuana plants from 98 separate grow locations … the marijuana seized this year used approximately 72 million gallons of water.  Gary Arant, General Manager of …
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Over 20 Pounds of Narcotics and a Gun Seized in the Bronx

… Over 20 Pounds of Narcotics and a Gun Seized in the Bronx … of Heroin/Fentanyl Branded “Playboy” and “Tesla” An undercover investigation that began with a large cocaine sale …
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International Drug Dealer Sentenced To 15 Years

… of a Loaded Firearm, and Reckless Endangerment. Agents recovered multiple alias identifications for Landells in two … and four businesses, all with a combined value of over $1 million. Additionally, Landells possessed firearms during … the Court entered a money judgment against Landells in the amount of $1 million and forfeited his interest in several …
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Colombian Drug Kingpin Charged With Smuggling 35 Pounds Of Heroin Destined For New York In Freight Containers

… proceedings. The case centers on a shipment of 16 kilos of (over 35 lbs.) seized from a freighter ship in Miami on January 10, 2012. The load of heroin was worth several million on the street. Luis Fernando Galleano (aka … traffickers ran their business on principals similar to an online commerce company; one - place an order, two- fill the …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day with Extended Hours for the Faces of Fentanyl Exhibit

… men and women of the DEA know their job is far from over. DEA will continue to increase outreach and education … realities of fentanyl." In 2022, DEA seized more than 58.3 million pills containing fentanyl and more than 13,000 … a photograph of a loved one lost to fentanyl, please email their name, age, and photo to …
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Seven Defendants Charged With Conspiring To Aid The Taliban

… it from moving ton quantities of cocaine, laundering millions in drug money, and trading arms to the Taliban to … there, and around the world, we will continue to uncover, disrupt, dismantle, and bring to justice … the Taliban. The communications occurred by telephone, via email, and in a series of audio recorded and videotaped …
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27

… 234-8542 NEW ORLEANS – With robust public participation over the course of 16 prior events, the National … Take Back Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s … in its ninth year, DEA has collected a total of nearly 11 million pounds (more than 5,400 tons) of expired, unused and …
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Former Pain Clinic Owner Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone and Methadone

Former Pain Clinic Owner Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone and Methadone March 19, 2026 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston (571) 362-1169 …
Johnny Hurtado-Olascoaga
FUGITIVE

Johnny Hurtado-Olascoaga

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy/Transporter-Smuggler
Jose Alfredo Hurtado-Olascoaga
FUGITIVE

Jose Alfredo Hurtado-Olascoaga

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: International Drug Manufacturing and Distribution
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Prosecution is Part of Homeland Security Task Force Effort to Combat Transnational Criminal Organizations

Prosecution is Part of Homeland Security Task Force Effort to Combat Transnational Criminal Organizations March 16, 2026 Dallas Contact Info Contact Us (214) 366-6900 571-324-7481 Dallas.Field.Division.PIO@dea.gov Cynthia M. Velazquez Recruiter Name SA …
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Union County Man Sentenced to More than 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl

Union County Man Sentenced to More than 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl March 13, 2026 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 571-362-3458 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Sheri Kindred 571-362-2922 …
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Illegal Alien Transnational Drug Trafficking Leader Receives 12 years in Federal Prison

Illegal Alien Transnational Drug Trafficking Leader Receives 12 years in Federal Prison March 05, 2026 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
Oscar Manuel Gastellum-Iribe
FUGITIVE

Oscar Manuel Gastellum-Iribe

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations:


Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, 848(a), (b), and (e)(1)(A), 963, and 960a; Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2339B, and 924(c)(1)(A)
Conspiracy to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, 1 kilogram or more of heroin, 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 1,000 kilograms or more of marijuana
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Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Coordinating Hundreds of Meth Shipments from California to Chicago

Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Coordinating Hundreds of Meth Shipments from California to Chicago February 19, 2026 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods …
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Jury Convicts Three Men of Meth and Cocaine Conspiracies Across Multiple States

Jury Convicts Three Men of Meth and Cocaine Conspiracies Across Multiple States February 11, 2026 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 …
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Two California Women Charged with Cocaine Trafficking

Two California Women Charged with Cocaine Trafficking January 09, 2026 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 230 …
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Barrio Azteca Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Murder Charges Related to 2010 U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez

Barrio Azteca Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Murder Charges Related to 2010 U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez December 17, 2025 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 carlos.a.briano@dea.gov Carlos A. Briano …
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Suitcases Stuffed with 45 Pounds of Meth Lead to 10-Year Federal Sentence

Suitcases Stuffed with 45 Pounds of Meth Lead to 10-Year Federal Sentence December 11, 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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Former Cadet Guilty of Attempted Meth Smuggling into Dooly State Prison

Former Cadet Guilty of Attempted Meth Smuggling into Dooly State Prison December 04, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 571-362-3458 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Sheri Kindred 571-362-2922 Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Five Indiana Defendants Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Firearms Crimes, and Attempted Killing of a Federal Officer

Five Indiana Defendants Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Firearms Crimes, and Attempted Killing of a Federal Officer November 25, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan …
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Identical Twins Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Drug Trafficking Operation

Identical Twins Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Drug Trafficking Operation September 24, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 571-362-3458 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Sheri Kindred 571-362-2922 Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to …