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Third Convicted Cuban Cocaine Smuggler Sentenced To Prison For 151 Months

December 14, 2011
… as Michel Martinez, was interested in purchasing cocaine. Over the next several weeks undercover agents conversed with co-defendants Martinez and … location in Tucson. Law enforcement agents swarmed the buy-site and all suspects were arrested without incident. …
December 14, 2011
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Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

October 24, 2025
Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses October 24, 2025 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 carlos.a.briano@dea.gov Carlos A. Briano Recruiter Name Elizabeth Borruel (915) 832-6000 …
October 24, 2025
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Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Fentanyl, Meth Trafficking

January 26, 2024
… Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Fentanyl, Meth Trafficking January 26, … pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl and over 50 grams of …
January 26, 2024
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Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison

August 12, 2025
Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison August 12, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to …
August 12, 2025
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Three Santa Rosa County Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Roles in Drug Trafficking Operation

July 21, 2025
Three Santa Rosa County Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Roles in Drug Trafficking Operation July 21, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - Option 5 Miami.FD.PIO@dea.gov 571-362-3106 Miami.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a …
July 21, 2025
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Dominican National Sentenced To 39 Months In Prison For Role In $65 Million Stolen Identity Income Tax Refund Fraud Scheme

October 23, 2014
… National Sentenced To 39 Months In Prison For Role In $65 Million Stolen Identity Income Tax Refund Fraud Scheme … fraudulent 1040 forms to be filed, seeking more than $65 million in tax refunds, with more than $12 million in losses …
October 23, 2014
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Man Indicted on Suspicion of Trafficking Illicit Drugs

May 31, 2022
… 2+ Pounds of Heroin, and 3 Pounds of Methamphetamine Recovered 140,000 pills, fentanyl powder, meth, heroin and gun … Transportation of a Narcotic Drug for sale (Fentanyl) in an Amount over the Statutory Threshold, two counts Possession of a Narcotic Drug for sale (Fentanyl) in an Amount over the Statutory Threshold, one count Possession of …
May 31, 2022
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DEA’s response to COVID-19

March 20, 2020
… chain, should contact their local DEA field office, or email DEA at Natural.Disaster@usdoj.gov . For updates, … Control and Prevention website and the U.S. government's online guide to information and services .  # # # On …
March 20, 2020
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Former Physician Sentenced To Nearly Six Years In Prison On Drug Charge For Trading Prescription Drugs For Sex And Cash

August 05, 2014
… Ativan, Ritalin, Darvocet, OxyContin, and Klonopin, on an online website, and all of the ads were placed through one of three email addresses he used under the sections, “Men Who Would …
August 05, 2014
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Former Philadelphia Police Detective Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges

October 09, 2012
… customers throughout the United States that he met through online weightlifting chat rooms on websites including: … the electronic mail service yahoo.com, and the encrypted email services hushmail.com and safemail.com to place orders and communicate with his foreign …
October 09, 2012
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Former Police Detective And His Wife Sentenced In Drug Conspiracy

January 07, 2013
… customers throughout the United States that he met through online weightlifting chat rooms on websites including: … the electronic mail service yahoo.com, and the encrypted email services hushmail.com and safemail.com to place orders and communicate with his foreign …
January 07, 2013
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Trio Of Used Car Salesmen Plead Guilty In Money Laundering Conspiracy, Forfeit Almost $12 Million

July 17, 2013
… Guilty In Money Laundering Conspiracy, Forfeit Almost $12 Million July 17, 2013 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) … McAlpin, Jr. and Bowman agreed to forfeit almost $12 million dollars in bank accounts, investment accounts and …
July 17, 2013
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Boise Man Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

October 21, 2022
… Boise Man Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine … three occasions, Gallardo sold methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement officer. In July 2021, officers …
October 21, 2022
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Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To Over 17 Years In Federal Prison

August 20, 2015
… Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To Over 17 Years In Federal Prison August 20, 2015 Atlanta … The driver of the second car then carried a large suitcase over to Nuckles' car, placed it inside, and quickly returned …
August 20, 2015
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Investigation Of Alleged Chicago-Based Drug Trafficking Ring Results In 38 Defendants Federally Charged

June 22, 2011
… Madison - (608) 210-4300 Milwaukee - (414) 336-7300 Over $1 million and 15.5 kilograms of heroin seized CHICAGO, IL. - … detail numerous alleged transactions in which various amounts of heroin and cocaine were tracked through …
June 22, 2011
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Doctor, Office Administrator And Nurse Practitioner Selling Prescriptions For Fentanyl And Oxycodone

November 02, 2017
… A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Dr. Ernesto Lopez charged $2 million in fees to ‘patients’ NEW YORK - James J. Hunt, the … prescriptions for oxycodone and fentanyl patches over an approximately three-year period, Sharon … unnecessary prescriptions for oxycodone and fentanyl worth millions of dollars on the street.  I commend our law …
November 02, 2017
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Colombian Narcotics Kingpin Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 35 Years In Prison For Massive Cocaine Conspiracy

July 25, 2016
… of kilograms of cocaine per year, and laundered tens of millions of dollars in drug proceeds NEW YORK - Preet … the DEA and HSI, this international drug kingpin’s reign is over.”  U.S. Attorney Robert L. Capers said:  “The … 5,000 kilograms of raw cocaine base into about the same amount of cocaine powder, resulting in approximately 60,000 …
July 25, 2016
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Italian national connected to seizure of over 1,500 kilos of cocaine bound for Europe aboard fishing vessels pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking

May 10, 2019
… Italian national connected to seizure of over 1,500 kilos of cocaine bound for Europe aboard fishing … life in prison, a life term of supervised release and a $10 million fine. Sentences are imposed by a federal district …
May 10, 2019
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New Orleans Field Division Takes Down Designer Synthetic Drug Market In The Deep South

May 07, 2014
… to make thousands more. Additionally, more than $20 million in cash and assets were seized. These numbers are … with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, along with over 35 state, local and federal law enforcement agencies in …
May 07, 2014
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Federal and State Law Enforcement Warn of Increased Threats Related to Fentanyl

June 22, 2023
… deadlier than ever, are being seized in Colorado in record amounts. Fentanyl pills in all colors, shapes and sizes; … are leading to an increased number of drug poisonings and overdoses throughout the state. The local field offices of … DEA Rocky Mountain Division has already removed nearly one million deadly doses of fentanyl pills from our communities …
June 22, 2023
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Mississippi Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Possessing Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute

October 30, 2024
… Mississippi Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Possessing Methamphetamine with Intent to … – Dennis Vernandale Phillips, 42, was sentenced today to over 15 years in prison for his possession of …
October 30, 2024
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DEA Washington Division Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Communities

March 02, 2021
… in volume and reach, with traffickers selling increasing amounts outside of traditional markets. 2020 NDTA findings … threat in the area -- responsible for trafficking large amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine …
March 02, 2021
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WANTED: Sebastian Marset Added to DEA Fugitives List

May 21, 2025
… from South America to Europe, while generating tens of millions in cash and proceeds.  The 29-year-old’s … to use) violence, or about his whereabouts, to contact email at  MarsetTips@dea.gov .  Identities are kept strictly …
May 21, 2025
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Two Dominican Nationals Charged With Trafficking Massive Quantity Of Fentanyl

March 23, 2022
… two handguns, ammunition, multiple false identification cards with Rosario’s photo, and approximately $66,000 in … in a drug trafficking network that involved a massive amount of fentanyl and the production of thousands of …
March 23, 2022
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Doctor And Five Others Indicted In DEA Prescription Drug Investigation

May 24, 2013
… professional practice by taking cash, checks, and credit cards from those to whom he distributed.  Insurance was not … including but not limited to a money judgment in the amount of proceeds obtained as a result of the foregoing …
May 24, 2013
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Liberty County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine in School Zone

April 17, 2025
… was executed at Lawson’s residence resulting in the discovery of a backpack on his bed. Inside the backpack, … backpack.  A further search of Lawson’s bedroom revealed over $2000 in U.S. currency.  While searching the kitchen, investigators located another large amount of crystal-like substance, which was determined to be …
April 17, 2025
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Omaha DEA announces successful month in drug enforcement

August 09, 2018
… is readily apparent. Two decades in prison is a significant amount of time of someone’s life. The sentences handed down, … them distribute, or responsible for the distribution, of over 50 pounds of methamphetamine to South Dakota. During a … sweeping the country has contributed to a surge in drug overdose deaths, where the sad reality is that citizens …
August 09, 2018
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Baxley pharmacist sentenced to four years in federal prison for conspiracy involving healthcare fraud, opioids

June 29, 2020
… 815-4513 Defendant will be required to repay nearly $2 million in fraudulent claims BRUNSWICK, Ga. - A pharmacist … presented during the sentencing hearing, Ray Dixon’s fraud amounted to more than $1.8 million over four years, which he will be required to pay …
June 29, 2020
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South Texas Dealer Admits to Selling Fentanyl to Teenager Resulting in Death

January 04, 2024
… revealed text messages which showed the victim wanting to buy “pase” from Carlos. “Pase” was code for cocaine. Carlos … federal prison. He could also be ordered to pay up to a $1 million fine. Carlos will remain in custody pending that …
January 04, 2024
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Nationwide Drug Trafficking, Law Enforcement Impersonation, and Fraud Ring Disrupted

June 17, 2022
… as a FBI Special Agent, attempted to dissuade a person from buying a property in Placer County, claiming that the seller … a maximum statutory penalty of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. If convicted of the false personation …
June 17, 2022