PRESS RELEASE

Indicted Man Accused of Being Part of Drug Trafficking Organization

April 25, 2022
… For Sale Of A Narcotic Drug (Fentanyl to wit: powder) In An Amount Over The Statutory Threshold, one count of Possession … Of A Narcotic Drug (Fentanyl to wit: Pills) For Sale In An Amount Over The Statutory Threshold, one count Possession Of A Narcotic Drug (Fentanyl to wit: Powder) For Sale In An Amount Over The Statutory Threshold, one count Possession Of …
April 25, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction

April 21, 2023
… the DEA Miami Field Division and its partners will be at over 200 collection sites across Florida, providing a safe … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
April 21, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Jacksonville Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine

October 27, 2023
… Beach) pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine. Murel faces a minimum mandatory … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
October 27, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Crawfordville Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison

April 21, 2023
… Florida area that was responsible for the distribution of over 45 kilograms of methamphetamine, as well as fentanyl … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
April 21, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

South Florida Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Unlawfully Dispensing Narcotics

January 11, 2023
… enforcement learned of Lubetsky’s operation and practices over the course of more than two years. They learned that … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
January 11, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Multi-Kilogram Cocaine Importer Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison

August 16, 2022
… involved in multiple kilogram-level cocaine transactions over the course of 2020 and 2021. On February 4, 2020, law … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
August 16, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Former law firm partner sentenced for conspiring to defraud two NY law firms out of more than $7 million

October 10, 2018
… conspiring to defraud two NY law firms out of more than $7 million October 10, 2018 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us … for using bogus litigation support companies to obtain millions of dollars from two law firms where she was a …
October 10, 2018
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Scam Alert

March 28, 2025
… federal law enforcement officer will demand cash or gift cards from a member of the public. You should only give money, gift cards, personally identifiable information, including bank …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Fugitive Wanted For The Kidnapping And Murder Of A Federal Agent Is Added To The FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” List

April 12, 2018
… women of DEA who carry out our mission every day.” “Our $20 million Narcotics Reward Program offer reflects the State … and deputy sheriff - was extremely close to unlocking a million-dollar drug pipeline from Mexico to the U.S. in … directed 1-800-CALL-(1-800-225-5324), or can be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov. Additional information concerning …
April 12, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Results in DEA and Partners Collecting Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds of Unneeded Medications in an Effort to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths

May 24, 2022
… Medications in an Effort to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths May 24, 2022 New Jersey Contact Info Contact … with its law enforcement partners, has collected nearly 16 million pounds of unneeded prescription medications. In New … was collected across New Jersey. This brings the total amount of medications collected in New Jersey to more than …
May 24, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Former Passaic County Man Admits Laundering Drug Proceeds

February 15, 2022
… money laundering. In 2016 and 2017, Martinez laundered over $1 million in cash drug proceeds on behalf of a large-scale … of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 or twice the amount involved in the offense, whichever is greater. …
February 15, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 25, 2019
… SAN DIEGO – 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 …
April 25, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2019

April 23, 2019
… - (918) 459-9600 DALLAS  – 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 …
April 23, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Illinois Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking Associated with Street Gang

July 15, 2024
… Judge Sue Myerscough found Wallace was accountable for over 10 kilograms of cocaine as a member of the conspiracy. … of conspirators were responsible for distributing large amounts of controlled substances in the Springfield area, … – include not more than 20 years’ imprisonment, up to a $1 million fine, and up to a life term of supervised release.  …
July 15, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

City of Chicago skyline lit red in support of Red Ribbon Week and DEA’s 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24, 2020

October 21, 2020
… prescription drugs that can be lethal in very small amounts.” The rates of prescription opioid drug misuse in … high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these potent and addictive medications. … thousands wore red ribbons to honor his sacrifice.  Today, millions of Americans all over the United States wear red …
October 21, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Report: Counterfeit Pills Fueling U.S. Fentanyl And Opioid Crisis

July 22, 2016
… of counterfeit prescription pills, many containing deadly amounts of fentanyl and fentanyl-related compounds, have … report higher fentanyl availability, seizures, and known overdose deaths than at any other time since the drug’s … of thousands of pills, and sell the counterfeit pills for millions of dollars in profit. If a particular batch has 1.5 …
July 22, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

May 06, 2019
… its law enforcement partners have now collected nearly 12 million pounds of unused or expired prescription medications over the course of 17 successful DEA National Prescription … dangerous unwanted drugs.   This brings the total amount of drugs collected by DEA since the fall of 2010 to …
May 06, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Jefferson County doctor convicted of health care fraud violations

November 17, 2020
… refills authorized per prescription.  Rodanaia issued over 600 prescriptions in the names of approximately 140 … scheme could be detected, TRICARE paid approximately $6.7 million in TRICARE funds to Memorial Compounding Pharmacy.  … treatment to pay cash for an office visit in excess of the amount which would have been reimbursed by the Medicare and …
November 17, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Texas Men Arrested In Shreveport For Transporting 10 Kilograms Of Fentanyl

May 10, 2018
… fentanyl. A United States Magistrate Judge presided over the initial appearance hearing, which was held this … prison, at least five years of supervised release and a $10 million fine. The defendants will remain in custody until … as a threat to public safety. It only takes a very small amount of fentanyl or its derivatives- which can be inhaled …
May 10, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Corpus Christi Jury Convicts Houston Man Of Marijuana Trafficking

May 30, 2013
… at trial established that the organization moved large amounts of marijuana in tractor-trailers hauling produce … 44, of Miami, and Oscar Quijano, 43, of Dallas.  The government proved Peraza-Trejo would procure large loads of … of 10 years and up to life in prison as well as a $10 million fine. He will remain in custody pending that …
May 30, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA New Jersey Welcomes New Special Agent In Charge

December 18, 2017
… Carl J. Kotowski, who retired on October 27.  SAC Kotowski oversaw the DEA’s New Jersey Division since April 2013. SAC … an Office of National Drug Control Policy grant in the amount of $3.84 million.    SAC Nickerson has had a very active career with …
December 18, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

35 Defendants Charged With Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Offenses Following Undercover Investigation

February 25, 2015
… Trafficking And Money Laundering Offenses Following Undercover Investigation February 25, 2015 Atlanta Contact Info … course of the investigation, federal agents seized large amounts of cocaine and marijuana. Penalties for the charges … in prison without parole. Fines range from $500,000 to $10 million.             Daniel R. Salter, the Special Agent in …
February 25, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Pilot Charged For His Role In International Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

September 06, 2017
… cash back to Guyana. Lall performed, or had others perform, over 1,287 cash deposits totaling approximately $7,549,775 … more than 20 different bank accounts. All deposits were for amounts less than $10,000 in order to circumvent certain … 10 years in prison, a maximum of life in prison, and a $10 million fine. The conspiracy to launder money charge carries …
September 06, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Los Angeles Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking

January 18, 2017
… to make profits from the illegal distribution of large amounts of marijuana. Much of the marijuana grown in … Florist in Sacramento. Law enforcement officers seized over 5,000 marijuana plants in all stages of growth from … a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
January 18, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Ventura Prolific Fentanyl Trafficker Receives 15-Year Federal Prison Sentence

June 27, 2024
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … in Ventura, California. The warrant led to the seizure of over one pound of fentanyl powder, nearly one pound of … heroin as an analgesic.  In 2023, DEA seized more than 80 million fentanyl-laced fake pills and nearly 12,000 pounds …
June 27, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Carlsbad Man Sentenced For Role In Scheme To Launder Money For Drug Rings, Including The Sinaloa Cartel

November 30, 2016
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … organization that conspired to move more than $15 million dollars in drug money for organizations that … Specifically, Martin admitted to personally transporting over $1,800,000 in cash, which he knew was drug trafficking …
November 30, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Stanislaus County Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Possessing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute

August 26, 2025
Stanislaus County Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Possessing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute August 26, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson …
August 26, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Jefferson County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

August 19, 2025
Jefferson County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl August 19, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
August 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Texas Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Meth

August 14, 2025
Texas Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Meth August 14, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
August 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Hopkinsville, Kentucky Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking

June 17, 2025
Hopkinsville, Kentucky Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking June 17, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston (571) 362-1169 …
June 17, 2025