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Last of Three Men Involved in Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Conspiracy Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison

… a federal search warrant. The search of the residence recovered three pounds of methamphetamine, over 400 grams of powder fentanyl, over 2,300 “M30” blue fentanyl pills, over 50 grams of …
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Monroe Father and Son Sentenced to Prison for Money Laundering and Illegal Marijuana Business

… Pair Defied State Marijuana Licensing and Laundered Over $100,000 from Sales using Bitcoin and Dark Web Seattle … regulatory scheme, they also illegally laundered immense amounts of bitcoin that their enterprise earned,” said U.S. …
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Los Angeles 2002

July 15, 2021
… Los Angeles 2002  DEC 20, 2002 DEA Suspends Online Drug Activity  DEC 9-13, 2002 DEA Clan Lab School in … Alaska Drug Corridor"  SEP 19, 2002 "Date Rape" Drug Sold Over The Internet  AUG 7, 2002 More Than 57 Arrested in …
July 15, 2021
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Nearly 2 Dozen Charged in Large Drug and Money Laundering Operation Spanning Multiple Jurisdictions

… Time, and Resurrection lead to seizure of drugs and millions in illicit proceeds HOUSTON – 23 people are now in … investigation and operations, law enforcement also seized over 170 kilograms of cocaine and heroin, over two thousand …
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Jury convicts three men of trafficking nearly $17 million of cocaine

… Jury convicts three men of trafficking nearly $17 million of cocaine August 14, 2019 San Diego Contact Info … 734 kilograms (1,614 pounds) of cocaine -- worth nearly $17 million -- on the high seas. The verdict was rendered after …
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Federal Racketeering Indictment Targets Mexican Mafia Control Of Inmates And Drug Trafficking Inside Los Angeles County Jail System

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … of the Mexican Mafia and its violent exercise of authority over Latino street gangs in Southern California and inside … money laundering; possession of at least 15 access (credit card numbers); aggravated identity theft; and use, …
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Project Below The Beltway Targets Sinaloa And Juarez Cartels And Affiliated Violent Street Gangs Nationwide

… Mexico.  These cartels also are responsible for laundering millions of dollars in criminal proceeds from their drug … in this region seized three pounds of methamphetamine, over 700 pounds of marijuana, some powdered and crack …
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Collaboration Between Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Leads to Major Drug and Firearm Seizures in Broome County

… of hundreds of pounds of illicit drugs and 20 firearms over the past year in Broome County.  The announcement was …
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Lowndes County, MS Man Sentenced in Homeland Security Task Force Investigation for Trafficking Meth

… and prosecute the individuals who prioritize profit over the safety and well-being of our community." Sheriff … American People Against Invasion. The HSTF is a whole-of-government partnership dedicated to eliminating criminal …
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Brooklyn Man Convicted For Role In Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Involving Over 50 Kilograms Of Cocaine

… Convicted For Role In Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Involving Over 50 Kilograms Of Cocaine February 22, 2024 New England … three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court … upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes that govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case. …
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Federal Authorities Seize $34 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In The Caribbean

… Federal Authorities Seize $34 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In The Caribbean … estimated to have a wholesale value of more than $34 million dollars. On Saturday, October 19, U.S. Magistrate …
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

… the United States to flood American communities with huge amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, which drives … and resulted in 3,337 arrests and the seizure of nearly 44 million fentanyl pills, more than 6,500 pounds of fentanyl … Americans, they simply move on to try to victimize the millions of other Americans who are social media users.” …
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Man Charged in Sales of Nearly 50 Pounds of Crystal Meth in Manhattan and Queens

… transported from Atlanta, Ga. carried a street value of over $2 million 2022 May 11 NYDETF SNP 20 Kilograms of … substance, but not a narcotic drug. Regardless of the amount of methamphetamine sold or possessed, and regardless …
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Major Drug Trafficker Receives 14 Year Sentence

… has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for trafficking over 700,000 pills of BZP, a drug similar to ecstasy. “Based on the staggering amount of drugs in the case, the defendant earned every day … The street value of the drugs is estimated at $2.8 million. After agents executed the search warrant, Henry …
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DEA St. Louis Division Seizes Record 400+ pounds of Meth

… Springfield - (417) 888-9800 Estimates Place Value at over $1 million STL_Meth_Record.jpg A table laden with … Division. “That makes this seizure valued at more than $1 million, the largest meth seizure in this division’s …
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32 Kilograms of fentanyl worth $28.8 million seized and two Dominican Nationals arrested for trafficking

… 32 Kilograms of fentanyl worth $28.8 million seized and two Dominican Nationals arrested for … 32 kilos of fentanyl with an alleged street value of $28.8 million. A firearm and $20,000 were also recovered. Angel … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Morell-Oneill faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years …
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International Narcotics Distributor Sentenced To 20 Years’ Imprisonment For Trafficking Narcotics And Laundering Millions Of Dollars

… Imprisonment For Trafficking Narcotics And Laundering Millions Of Dollars January 05, 2018 New York Contact Info … kilograms of cocaine, heroin, and marijuana and laundered millions in drug proceeds for nearly a decade BROOKLYN, N.Y. …
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Two Face Life for Drug Trafficking in Local Parking Lot

… Jr., 28. Authorities were conducting surveillance at a Best Buy parking lot in McAllen They saw vehicles approach, after … 1o years and up to life in prison as well as a possible $10 million maximum fine. Mendez was permitted to remain on bond …
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Tulare County Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute 6 Pounds of Methamphetamine

… methamphetamine. A law enforcement source negotiated to buy a pound of methamphetamine from Meza and Chavez … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
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Essex County, New Jersey, Man Pleads Guilty To Role In Oxycodone Distribution Ring

… and his two conspirators then found a fourth conspirator to buy the 180 Endocet pills. Oxycodone is a Schedule II … a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 12, 2016. …
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Leader Of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison

… law enforcement agencies, the original small undercover buy culminated on December 15, 2010, with the seizure and … confiscation of 48 (109 pounds) of cocaine valued at $1.5 million and 4.4 pounds of methamphetamine valued at …
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DEA/San Diego Sheriff’s Department Arrest 65 People In Operation Mountain Shadow

… in US currency. The drugs have a street value of $2.1 million. Operation Mountain Shadow was launched in October … and Drug Enforcement Administration agents conducted "buy-walk" operations.  They bought methamphetamine, heroin, …
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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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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 …
March 28, 2025
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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 …
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Pharmacist Admits Multiple Sales Of Oxycodone Without A Prescription, Agrees To Forfeit $1.5 Million

… Of Oxycodone Without A Prescription, Agrees To Forfeit $1.5 Million January 24, 2014 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us … to cheat customers and bilk insurance companies out of millions of dollars. They are both scheduled to be sentenced …
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Joint Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Doctor For Selling Assault Weapons & Drugs During Course Of Murder-for-Hire Plot

… to December 2014, when the first of six undercover drug buys from the seller, until March 2015, was conducted.  … a professional dispute. During one of the undercover drug buys, a conversation ensued about a Feb. 25 arson that …