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Heroin Dealer Connected To The Overdose Death Of A Texas Woman Is Arrested On Federal Drug Charge

… at 7:00 p.m., the victim negotiated, in text messages, to buy a “dub” and a “point” from an individual, later … the charged offense is 20 years in federal prison and a $1 million fine. The Farmers Branch Police Department and the …
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Illegal Firearms And Drug Dealer Admits Selling At Least 100 Guns To Criminals In The Camden, NJ Area Guns Originated From Straw And Gun Show Purchases In Ohio And Virginia

… others in the Camden area. Laboo admitted he knew he was buying guns that came illegally from Ohio and Virginia.   At … carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 14, 2014. …
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72 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of San Juan

… Defendants are facing a forfeiture allegation of 15 million dollars SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - On May 28, 2014, a … create a money (known as “el pote,” in Spanish) in order to buy weapons and ammunition, for the use of the members of …
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High Speed Chase Ends with 15 Years in Prison for Illegal Firearms

… Inn in Springfield alerted the police about a noticeable amount of traffic coming and going from the room rented by … the scent of drugs near the toilet, indicating that a large amount of drugs was likely flushed during the delay in … searched the hotel room, they found another $3,049, trace amounts of methamphetamine, and the loaded pistol hidden …
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Drug Courier Sentenced To 50 Months

… employment and work history, his character, and the serious amount of heroin in this case, commenting that “it’s a lot … traffickers,” Special Agent in Charge Shroba said. “The amount of heroin in Flores’ possession was significant and …
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Jackson County Resident Sentenced For Heroin Offense

… It was established that Johnson was transporting ounce amounts of heroin from northern Illinois to Elkville for … digital scales, drug packaging materials, and a large amount of U.S. currency. At sentencing, it was determined …
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Fairbanks Man Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl Resulting in a Fatal Overdose

Fairbanks Man Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl Resulting in a Fatal Overdose August 27, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 300 5th …
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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration To Participate in National Night Out Events Across the Country

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration To Participate in National Night Out Events Across the Country August 05, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Two Men Unlawfully Residing in US Face Federal Charges After Traffic Stop Yields More Than 100 Pounds of Meth, Fentanyl, and Cocaine

Two Men Unlawfully Residing in US Face Federal Charges After Traffic Stop Yields More Than 100 Pounds of Meth, Fentanyl, and Cocaine July 31, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 …
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Mexican National Unlawfully Residing in Oregon Faces Federal Charges For Trafficking Large Quantities of Fentanyl and Heroin

Mexican National Unlawfully Residing in Oregon Faces Federal Charges For Trafficking Large Quantities of Fentanyl and Heroin July 30, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov …
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DEA Omaha Division Encourages NCAA Baseball College World Series Fans to Have Fun but Be Safe

DEA Omaha Division Encourages NCAA Baseball College World Series Fans to Have Fun but Be Safe June 13, 2025 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily Murray Recruiter Name Scott Kunkel (571) 362-7282 Omaha.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to …
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Overdose Deaths Decline, Fentanyl Threat Looms

Overdose Deaths Decline, Fentanyl Threat Looms December 16, 2024 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily Murray Recruiter Name Scott Kunkel (571) 362-7282 Omaha.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 7300 World …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday April 25, 2025 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily Murray Recruiter Name Scott Kunkel (571) 362-7282 Omaha.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 7300 …
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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

… 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 …
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Mexican National Sentenced to 18 Months for Transporting Heroin in 2019

… In 2020, on the eve of Cepeda-Chico’s trial, Munoz-Mora emailed representatives of the United States Attorneys’ … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Over 20 People Indicted In Coraopolis Drug Operation

… Over 20 People Indicted In Coraopolis Drug Operation May 04, … J. McCartney (215) 861-1974 Division Contacts Delaware Dover - (302) 672-6383 Wilmington - (302) 395-4600 …
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UPDATE: One of South America’s Most Notorious Alleged Drug Traffickers is now in U.S. Custody

March 14, 2026
… 2026 CAPTURED: Sebastian Enrique Marset Cabrera The hunt is over. This week, Bolivian law enforcement captured Sebastián … from South America to Europe, while generating tens of millions in cash and proceeds.  The 29-year-old’s …
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Two Penn North Baltimore Neighborhood Drug Dealers Plead Guilty to Fentanyl Related Charges

… 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, …
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Co-Founder of Sinaloa Cartel Charged in Superseding Indictment with Conspiracy to Manufacture and Distribute Fentanyl

… to retaliate against rivals who threatened the cartel. The millions of dollars generated from the drug sales were then … light of his 2018 trial conviction. Under the statute, the amount of fentanyl involved in the conspiracy attributable …
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A Federal Jury Finds Criminal Defense Attorney Guilty Of Drug Conspiracy And Money Laundering Charges

… laundering charges.              After an eight-day trial, over six hours of deliberation, hundreds of pages of … Goods stores throughout Acadiana raked in approximately $5 million for the sale of the illegal “Mr. Miyagi” product and … in the synthetic cannabinoid industry.              Emails introduced at trial showed that Stanford wanted …
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Steilacoom, Washington, Couple Sentenced to Prison for Leading Drug Trafficking Ring Tied to Aryan Prison Gangs

… Special Agent in Charge, DEA Seattle Field Division. “The amount of money and the sheer volume of weapons seized in … and conspiracy to commit money laundering.  “The Baileys oversaw a multi-state conspiracy to traffic vast amounts of dangerous drugs into Washington state, as seen by …
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20 defendants charged in drug indictments; One alleged trafficker charged in death of carfentanil user

… to a search warrant affidavit, Darren Pham Tran, who overdosed on August 25, 2017 but survived, found his … warrants in the Central District of California and seized over 7,000 marijuana plants.  In addition, investigators … AirBnB and seized over $50,000 from out of state marijuana buyers who traveled from Florida to San Diego to buy …
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DEA Reveals Criminal Drug Networks Are Flooding the U.S. with Deadly Fentanyl

… A Lethal Dose to Every American NEWARK, N.J. – As U.S. overdose deaths reach a devastating new height, claiming a … pills contain at least two milligrams of fentanyl—an amount that is considered to be a lethal dose. Today’s … pills. In 2021, DEA has seized a staggering 20.4 million fake prescription pills. During the recent public …
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Selling Synthetic Drugs Results in $9.2M Forfeiture and Prison for Seven

… them. In imposing the sentence, Judge Hanks noted that the overall operation was fueled by greed and without regard for … addition, he used various business entities to conceal the amount of the income made. During the investigation, … February 2012 through 2019, the network received over $15.4 million in illicit proceeds. Bowles, 47, Phoenix, Arizona, …
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15 People Convicted in $11M Cartel Drug Conspiracy

… blow to the cartels who were trafficking massive amounts of marijuana into the Laredo area for years and … continued the investigation and monitored the vehicle over the next several months. Duenes-Perez was often the … 11,240 kilograms of marijuana valued at approximately $11.6 million as part of the case. All 15 co-conspirators are …
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Leader Of Guadalajara And Sinaloa Cartels Charged With Conspiring To Murder A DEA Agent As Part Of A Continuing Criminal Enterprise

… Quintero to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List and that a $20 million reward provided by the United States Department of … Quintero’s stronghold in the Sinaloa Cartel has lasted for over thirty years, following the kidnapping and brutal … importing into the United States and distributing massive amounts of illegal narcotics and conspiring to murder …
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Colorado Attorney General Announces Indictment Of Massive Illegal Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy

… 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.  …
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DEA Along With Manhattan, Brooklyn, And Miami U.S. Attorneys Announce Extradition Of Colombian Narcotics Kingpin

… 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 …
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Tinley Park Couple Indicted For Illegally Dispensing Controlled Substances And $750,000 In Tax Fraud

… 336-7300 Indictment seeks forfeiture of approximately $6.3 million HAMMOND, IN. - The owner of a weight loss clinic … The indictment also seeks forfeiture of approximately $6.3 million, including more than $3.6 million that has been … or three month’s supply of the pills with cash or a credit card. The indictment states that a physician may not …
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Sunshine Week

January 22, 2025
… sufficient detail so they can be located with a reasonable amount of effort.  Individuals may submit a FOIA request for … FOIA Requester Service Center: (571) 776-2300 Email: DEA.FOIA@usdoj.gov DEA FOIA Points of Contact …
January 22, 2025