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Colorado Attorney General Announces Indictment Of Massive Illegal Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy

June 28, 2017
… Stockton and dozens of co-conspirators are alleged to have overseen a massive illegal interstate marijuana distribution … the co-conspirators are also alleged to have laundered millions of dollars in cash, and avoiding paying any … seizures are believed to only scratch the surface of the amount of illegal drugs produced by this organization.  …
June 28, 2017
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Two Penn North Baltimore Neighborhood Drug Dealers Plead Guilty to Fentanyl Related Charges

March 29, 2022
… with intent to distribute a mixture containing a detectable amount of fentanyl.  In an unrelated case, James Meekins, … during the controlled purchases identified a detectable amount of fentanyl. In November and December of 2019, …
March 29, 2022
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DEA Along With Manhattan, Brooklyn, And Miami U.S. Attorneys Announce Extradition Of Colombian Narcotics Kingpin

July 09, 2013
… hundreds of tons of cocaine per year, and laundered millions of dollars in drug proceeds (WASHINGTON) - Michele … law enforcement counterparts, Barrera’s criminal career is over as he now faces charges that may bring him a life … 30,000 kilograms of raw cocaine base into about the same amount of cocaine powder - in total, up to approximately 400 …
July 09, 2013
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Asheville Dealer on Federal Supervised Release is Sentenced to Prison on Drug Charges

August 21, 2025
… of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which oversees the Charlotte District Office, and Chief Michael … The officers also searched Holloway and his vehicle and recovered over 14 grams of crack and 3.34 grams of methamphetamine.  …
August 21, 2025
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Trial Victory Secured in Largest Single Fentanyl Pill Bust in DEA History

August 07, 2025
… offenses. Following Sedillo’s arrest, Martinez took over operations and attempted to expand them to introduce …
August 07, 2025
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High-Ranking Sinaloa Cartel Member Arrested After Being Charged in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracy

April 22, 2025
… (HSI) and our law enforcement partners,” said Cardell T. Morant, Special Agent in Charge of HSI Charlotte, which oversees North and South Carolina. “Leon-Sotos’ criminal …
April 22, 2025
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Second South L.A. Gang Leader Sentenced To Life Without Parole In Federal Prison For Distributing PCP

February 04, 2011
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … hundreds of gallons of PCP with a street value of well over $1 million. In order to obtain the precursor chemicals needed …
February 04, 2011
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DEA Revokes Two CVS Retailers’ Ability To Sell Controlled Substances

September 12, 2012
… the scope of legitimate medical purposes. More than seven million Americans abuse prescription drugs, according to the … is 1-888-954-4662, or members of the public can send an email to Florida.Pill.Mill.Tips@usdoj.gov . In addition, the Miami Field Division has registered over 100 collection sites all over Florida for people to …
September 12, 2012
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International Drug Trafficking Ring Used "Front" Companies To Transport Drugs Across America

August 09, 2016
… trafficking in NY state; fueling drug addiction, overdoses and violent crime. Through an unprecedented … and bookkeepers and money launderers to conceal the tens of millions of dollars sent from Buffalo back to the suppliers. … heroin; and 8.5 kilograms of fentanyl Using standard dosage amounts, the seized drugs potentially represent over …
August 09, 2016
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Phoenix Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 151 Months After Agents Seize Over 90 Pounds of Fentanyl and Over 40 Pounds of Cocaine from Stash House

February 14, 2025
… Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 151 Months After Agents Seize Over 90 Pounds of Fentanyl and Over 40 Pounds of Cocaine from Stash House February 14, 2025 …
February 14, 2025
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Detroit Area Pharmacist/Pharmacy Owner Sentenced To 17 Years For Drug Conspiracy And Health Care Fraud

February 04, 2013
… the pharmacies billed Medicare and Medicaid more than $57 million.  At least 25% of those billings were for drugs that … medically unnecessary, or never dispensed.  Additional amounts were fraudulently billed to private insurers such as …
February 04, 2013
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Three Slovenian fugitives wanted for importation and distribution of anabolic steroids added to United States Department of State Narcotics Rewards Program

July 10, 2019
… responsible for the manufacture and distribution of millions of dosage units of anabolic steroids to the United … Union/MoneyGram, bank to bank wire transfers and credit cards.   “DEA’s Europe office, along with our European …
July 10, 2019
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación

March 11, 2020
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … of violence in Mexico. With methamphetamine abuse and overdose deaths on the rise, Project Python aims to disrupt … has issued one of the largest narcotics rewards ever – $10 million – for information leading to the arrest of El …
March 11, 2020
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Two Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Cocaine Offenses

May 25, 2016
… arrests of two subjects who have allegedly been dealing or buying cocaine in the city for years, with little regard for … and others at the bar that he had a significant amount of cocaine, which he offered to share.  Later, …
May 25, 2016
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Over 20 Individuals Indicted On Heroin Trafficking Charges

October 26, 2016
… Over 20 Individuals Indicted On Heroin Trafficking Charges … with participating in a conspiracy that distributed over one kilogram of heroin: Alberto Guerrero Marte, 33, of …
October 26, 2016
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Last Of Los Zetas Money Launderers Ordered To Prison

March 27, 2013
… Task (OCDETF) investigation relating to the laundering of millions of drug proceeds by Los Zetas, Drug Enforcement … A final order of forfeiture was further ordered in the amount of $6 million against him. Gonzales, determined to be …
March 27, 2013
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DEA’s Eighth Statewide Prescription Drug Take Back Day Results In Another Big Haul More Than 12,000 Pounds Of Prescription And Over-the-counter Medicine Collected

May 08, 2014
… Big Haul More Than 12,000 Pounds Of Prescription And Over-the-counter Medicine Collected May 08, 2014 Phoenix … (CS) medications is at an all-time high, with 6.8 million Americans reporting having abused prescription drugs …
May 08, 2014
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Mission Man Convicted Of Trafficking Marijuana

May 01, 2014
… less than three hours of deliberation.   During trial, the government presented testimony that from Feb. 15, 2013, until … the marijuana on his behalf. In addition to those amounts seized, trial evidence proved Veliz was transporting … of five and up to 40 years imprisonment as well as $5 million fine.  This case was investigated by the Drug …
May 01, 2014
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Texas Drug Source Pleads Guilty In Multi-State Cocaine Conspiracy

March 30, 2015
… plea, Butler admitted to supplying and distributing large amounts of cocaine in and around Houston, Texas, Shreveport, … and 2014.  During the investigation, Butler was intercepted over a federal wiretap arranging for the payment and … five years supervised release, and a maximum fine of $10 million dollars. This investigation was conducted by the DEA …
March 30, 2015
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Florida Man Faces Life Sentence For Substance Linked To Overdose Death

July 28, 2011
… Florida Man Faces Life Sentence For Substance Linked To Overdose Death July 28, 2011 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us … plant called kratom, diphenydramine, caffeine, and a small amount of morphine. Brown would then send packages of the … with a mandatory minimum of ten years, and a fine of $4 million dollars for this offense. Under federal sentencing …
July 28, 2011
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Strawberry Marijuana Farmers Plead Guilty

August 19, 2013
… Info Community Outreach: Akilah Johnson 571-387-5018 Over four tons of marijuana seized near high school FRESNO, … and the number and weight of the plants far exceeded the amount purportedly recommended by their doctor, Terrill … faces a sentence of five to 40 years in prison, and a $5 million, as to each count. Her husband faces a maximum …
August 19, 2013
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Former Venezuelan Military Official Sentenced for Money Laundering and Bribery Scheme

May 23, 2024
… This conduct resulted in the transfer of nearly $1.7 million in U.S. dollars from Banesco Bank into an account … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
May 23, 2024
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DEA, HSI and Local Partners, Seize More Than 16 Kilograms of Fentanyl Powder and 60,000 Fentanyl Pills in Fast-Moving Investigation

May 13, 2024
… moving investigation resulted in the seizure of a large amount of fentanyl and four federal arrests, announced U.S. … M. Gorman. The investigation began in late March with undercover agents setting up initial drug deals. The case … profit, and this amount of fentanyl represented over 1.6 million potentially lethal doses,” said David F. Reames, …
May 13, 2024
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Strasburg Man Charged with Drug Conspiracy

September 15, 2006
… cocaine and $4,764 in cash. Agents also seized a large amount of fake identification documents. The narcotics have …
September 15, 2006
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DEA Agent Involved in Shooting

April 30, 2025
DEA Agent Involved in Shooting April 30, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Crystal Harper 571-362-2922 Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine …
April 30, 2025
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DEA Arrests El Monte Flores And Mexican Mafia Gang Members Charged In Federal Racketeering Indictment

July 30, 2014
… 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 hate crimes directed against …
July 30, 2014
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30 Charged In Federal Drug Indictments

May 29, 2013
… as well as laundering funds for drug dealers through the buying and selling of cars and structuring cash deposits … years imprisonment and a maximum of a life sentence, a $10 million dollar fine, and at least five years of supervised … sentence of 20 years for the charges he faces, a fine of $2 million dollars and period of three years of supervised …
May 29, 2013
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Fentanyl Pill Press Operator Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison

February 10, 2023
… pills containing other medications, meaning many users are buying and ingesting these counterfeit pills off the street … pill press machine to make counterfeit pills in Fort Worth. Over the course of the investigation, they learned that Mr. …
February 10, 2023
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Convicted Felon is Sentenced to 19+ Years in Prison for Trafficking Meth and Illegal Firearm Possession

April 18, 2024
… of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which oversees the Charlotte District Office, and Sheriff Banks … of the passenger side of the truck and proceeded to pull over the vehicle. Clark was the driver of the truck, and …
April 18, 2024
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Buxton Man Sentenced To Over 4 Years On Drug Conspiracy Charge

June 20, 2013
… Buxton Man Sentenced To Over 4 Years On Drug Conspiracy Charge June 20, 2013 New … On April 13, 2011, agents seized a package containing over 800 oxycodone pills that had been sent from Florida to …
June 20, 2013