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United States Files Civil Complaint Seeking Injunctive Relief, Penalties And Forfeiture Of Assets Tied To Suffolk County Clinic’s Illegal Distribution Of Prescription Painkillers

… along with family members, received most of the clinic’s millions of dollars in revenue. The complaint focuses on the … highly addictive drugs, and that they prescribe limited amounts. This case is the latest in a series of federal …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 188 Months for Meth Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

… any firearms. “Brock Russell aimed to distribute a large amount of meth—five pounds—into our communities,” said …
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Dominican National Arrested For Conspiring To Distribute Nearly 65,000 Fentanyl Pills

… Garcia, 35, was charged with conspiracy to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl and unlawful reentry of a … In November 2016, Rodriguez Garcia was arrested in North Andover, Mass. for fentanyl distribution, which he was later … to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. The charge of unlawful reentry of a deported alien …
Javier Francisco Benitez-Coronado
FUGITIVE

Javier Francisco Benitez-Coronado

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: 21 USC 841, 21 USC 846, 18 USC 1956(h)
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Mexican Felon Returns to Prison for Meth Trafficking

Mexican Felon Returns to Prison for Meth Trafficking December 10, 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 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a …
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San Antonio Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

San Antonio Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl December 03, 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 …
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DEA’s Louisville Field Division Targets Sinaloa Cartel Activities; 51 Arrested Across Three States

DEA’s Louisville Field Division Targets Sinaloa Cartel Activities; 51 Arrested Across Three States September 02, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston …
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More Los Zetas Money Launderers Convicted, Others Head To Prison

… laundering investigation relating to the laundering of millions of drug proceeds by Los Zetas, Drug Enforcement … of forfeiture for a money judgment against Casarez in the amount of $2,999,310 and $4 million as to Santos. Casarez …
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Henderson County Methamphetamine Distributor is Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

… as a supplier of methamphetamine in Henderson County. Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement … a confidential source to arrange multiple controlled buys of methamphetamine from Nalley. On December 22, 2021, … Office conducted a traffic stop of Nalley’s vehicle. Over the course of the stop, the deputies found a duffel bag …
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East Bay Resident Found Guilty of Attempting to Help Smuggle Cocaine Through Bay Area Airports

… Chhabria, United States District Judge.  At trial, the government presented evidence that Bellot, 42, of Hayward, … past airport security. The evidence at trial showed that over an eight-month period between March and November of … drug trafficker who would fly to the Bay Area to buy cocaine and needed a quick way to transport it back to …
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Federal Court Orders Clinic to Close, Physician and Clinic Owners to Pay $600,000 for Alleged Unlawful Opioid Distribution

… community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about … can be reported to the DEA through this link: RX Abuse Online Reporting (usdoj.gov) . The DEA encourages parents, …
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DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit

… that comes with drug use.”   Experienced by more than 22 million students, teachers, and parents across the … Costs and Consequences presents a historic and contemporary overview of the many costs and consequences of illegal drugs … DEA Museum in Arlington, Va., and has since inspired its millions of visitors in 16 previous locations nationwide.    …
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Thirteen Facing Federal Charges For Trafficking Heroin

… Jr., and other Albuquerque teens reportedly died from overdoses after they transitioned from OxyContin to heroin, … the New Mexico Department of Health reflect that heroin overdose deaths among New Mexicans between 17 and 24 have … a maximum penalty of 20 years of imprisonment and a $1 million fine. Corral, Ortiz, Padilla, Sanchez, and Witt were …
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Nevada City Man Pleads Guilty To Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine

… 50 grams of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, United States Attorney Benjamin … of Dugan’s residence that resulted in the seizure of over a pound of methamphetamine, along with various items … a mandatory minimum of five years in prison, and a $5 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
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Atlantic County Men Charged in Heroin Conspiracy

… to distribute and possess with intent to distribute over one kilogram of heroin. Both defendants appeared by … fentanyl, and cocaine seized have prevented an untold amount of potential fatal overdoses in the Atlantic County … work that resulted in the arrests and seizure of several millions of dollars of drugs. I want to thank them for the …
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Union County Man Admits Role in Cocaine Trafficking and Money Laundering

… searches of the residence and the stash location and recovered over $1 million in cash, financial paperwork and notations related … and a statutory maximum fine of $1 million, or twice the amount involved in the offense. The charge of money …
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DEA Denver Division sets new record for 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… its law enforcement partners have now surpassed its 10 million pound goal and collected nearly 11 million pounds of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications over the course of 16 successful DEA National Prescription … leftover prescription drugs. This brings the total amount of prescription drugs collected by DEA since the fall …
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DEA, ICE, PRPD Arrests Four Individuals For Participation In Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Results in Seizure of 1,068 kilograms of cocaine valued at over $25 Million car051011fig1.jpg car051011fig2.jpg SAN JUAN, P.R. - … a high speed chase. The United States seeks to forfeit the amount of money representing the value of the property …
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31 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of Canovanas

… Defendants facing a narcotics forfeiture allegation of $1 million SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - On March 7, 2013, a federal … in order to distribute the same in street quantity amounts in different areas of the Municipality of … their homes.  Afterwards, they would invade and take over those properties in order to use them for their drug …
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Doctor Who Supplied Oxycodone Ring Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 36 Months In Prison

… cheated an already-strapped Medicaid system out of almost a million dollars." According to the Indictment and other … New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, over the course of the conspiracy Medicaid reimbursed nearly … pay a fine of $17,500 and restitution and forfeiture in the amount of $301,360. All eight of Williamson’s co-defendants …
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Colombian Foreign National Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges for His Role in International Cocaine Importation Conspiracy

… attempting to flood North Florida communities with large amounts of cocaine for personal profit. Extraditing Pareja … Henry Royer. Pareja awaited international extradition for over a year before Colombian authorities relinquished him to … of cocaine would have an estimated value in excess of $1 million in the Northern District of Florida. Gould and Royer …
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Dr. Rogelio Lucas And His Wife Convicted On 30 Counts

… face the consequences of the harm they caused by putting millions of highly addictive oxycodone pills out on the … handwritten notations by Lydia Lucas indicating the precise amount of money in each box. Evidence further revealed that … office and maintained lists of the numbers of patients and amounts paid per day. Generally, patients who received …
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16 People Sentenced To Lengthy Terms For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

… and were responsible for transporting drugs and/or large amounts of cash which represented the proceeds of drug sales … of methamphetamine and 6,000 kilograms of marijuana. Over the course of the conspiracy, evidence further showed …
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Six Arrested In Massive Queens Marijuana Bust

… bundled cash allegedly seized following early morning discovery NEW YORK - James J. Hunt, Special Agent in Charge of … Drug Enforcement Task Force spotted and seized over $3.5 million dollars worth of marijuana that was destined to be … the Drug Enforcement Task Force for intercepting this large amount of illegal drugs before it could be distributed onto …
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Federal Authorities Seize $3.5 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In Caribbean

… Federal Authorities Seize $3.5 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In Caribbean … with an estimated street value of approximately $3.5 million dollars. “These arrests and multi-kilogram seizure …
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Defendants Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine in Middle Georgia

… Informants (CI) to conduct three methamphetamine buys from Mendez and two heroin buys from Willis; the substances were later tested and …
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Leader Of Nationwide Meth Ring Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Firearm and Money Laundering Charges

… court in Boston yesterday. Throughout the investigation over 160 pounds of pure methamphetamine, as well as an … five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. The charge of possessing a firearm in furtherance … release, and a fine of up to $500,000 or twice the amount of laundered funds, whichever is greater. Sentences …
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16 People Linked To San Fernando Valley-based Narcotics Delivery Service Indicted By Federal Grand Jury

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … controlled substances, the indictment outlines activities over a two-month period that began in late August.  During … of heroin, more than one pound of cocaine and a significant amount of cash.             The main indictment charges 14 …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day with Extended Hours for the Faces of Fentanyl Exhibit

… men and women of the DEA know their job is far from over. DEA will continue to increase outreach and education … realities of fentanyl." In 2022, DEA seized more than 58.3 million pills containing fentanyl and more than 13,000 … a photograph of a loved one lost to fentanyl, please email their name, age, and photo to …
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Seven Defendants Charged With Conspiring To Aid The Taliban

… it from moving ton quantities of cocaine, laundering millions in drug money, and trading arms to the Taliban to … there, and around the world, we will continue to uncover, disrupt, dismantle, and bring to justice … the Taliban. The communications occurred by telephone, via email, and in a series of audio recorded and videotaped …