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DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Federal, state and local partners collect close to one million pounds across the country WASHINGTON - Americans … sites across the country. Together with a record-setting amount of local, state and federal partners, DEA collected … Drug Take Back Day events continue to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s …
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Arrests Made in Joint Federal/Local Investigation Targeting Jackson, Calhoun, Liberty, and Gadsden Counties

… Florida.” The multi-agency operation netted seizures of over 35 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, multiple … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Northern District Of Georgia Targets Prescription Drug Abuse

… those who are the primary contributors to this problem.” “Over the past decade Oxycodone and other opioids have risen … filled out prescriptions for the doctor to sign, and the amounts of pills distributed to patients were excessive, and …
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Sinaloa Cartel Driver Convicted for Role in Drug Trafficking Operation

… investigation began June 30, 2021, when law enforcement discovered Love was transporting methamphetamine and fentanyl … heard how authorities had conducted a traffic stop and discovered approximately 11 kilograms of methamphetamine and … load of fentanyl that Love was carrying contained over two million potential lethal doses.    The defense attempted to …
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DEA Reveals Criminal Drug Networks Are Flooding the U.S. with Deadly Fentanyl

… Provide A Lethal Dose to Every American Seattle - 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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Colorado Attorney General Joins Forces With DEA, U.S. Attorney, To Execute Largest Heroin Bust In History Of Rocky Mountain Region

… Change has netted 273 pounds of brown heroin valued at $40 million over two years (DENVER)   - Colorado Attorney … organization bringing deadly drugs, including large amounts of heroin, into Colorado,” said U.S. Attorney John …
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Feds Shut Down Massive New Cross Border Drug Tunnel South Of San Diego

… Ysidro - (619) 671-4500 Investigators seize more than $10 million worth of marijuana and cocaine, arrest 3 suspects … rail system - is the largest, most sophisticated tunnel uncovered along the southern border in two years. Investigators … late Thursday. “The cartels have spent years and tens of millions of dollars trying in vain to create an underworld …
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Grand Jury Indicts 14 In L.A.-Based OxyContin Ring

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … Drug trafficking organization allegedly distributed over 1 million pills LOS ANGELES, CA - Federal and state …
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Leader of Mexico’s United Cartels Extradited to U.S.

… West Palm Beach - 561-684-8000 Face Charges of Importing Over 1100 Pounds of Crystal Meth MIAMI – Adalberto Fructuoso … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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DEA Announces Proposed Rules for Permanent Telemedicine Flexibilities

… expansion of telemedicine with guardrails that prevent the online overprescribing of controlled medications that can … lives,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “We still have millions of Americans, particularly those living in rural … Please go to http://www.regulations.gov/ and follow the online instructions at that site for submitting comments. …
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Multi-Kilogram Drug Trafficker Convicted at Trial, After Spending More than Four Years on the Lam

… which had a wholesale value at that time of more than $3 million. On June 7, 2017, investigators arrested Lewis. When … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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DEA Arrests Two Individuals In Synthetic Drug Conspiracy Linked To An Overdose Death

… those materials into the chemicals that he sold online.  Afterwards, Parker transported the finished … contained controlled substance analogues that Parker sold online.  A court-authorized search and seizure of … a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.   Acting U.S. Attorney Fitzpatrick credited …
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Former President Of Guatemala, Alfonso Portillo, Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Laundering Millions Of Dollars Through United States Banks

… Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Laundering Millions Of Dollars Through United States Banks March 18, …
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Kentucky Man Convicted of Possessing Over Five Kilos of Meth

… Kentucky Man Convicted of Possessing Over Five Kilos of Meth August 12, 2021 Atlanta Contact Info … Chief U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger presided over the hearing. Robert J. Murphy, Special Agent in Charge …
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Jake’s Fireworks Owner Sentenced to 15 years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Violations

… to possess with intent to distribute a date rape drug over the internet to an unauthorized purchaser.  Daughtry … of BDO from the Right Price Chemicals website in small amounts to use for personal consumption. The Daughtry’s … thousands of orders, and that those sales generated $4.5 million.  Daughtry and several members of his family who …
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Anchorage nurse practitioner and Soldotna doctor arrested on separate federal narcotics charges

… charges, which allege that they illegally distributed large amounts of opioids and other powerful narcotics by writing … alleges that between 2014 and 2019, Spayd prescribed over four million dosage units of opioid narcotics to just over 450 …
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Visalia Doctor Indicted For Illegally Dispensing Oxycodone

… a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine, and if convicted for the structuring, he faces … for oxycodone, hydrocodone, and medical marijuana cards from a doctor in Modesto - Dr. Brown. They recruited … other individuals to obtain prescriptions and marijuana cards from the doctor by offering them payments in return …
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Visalia Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegally Dispensing Oxycodone

… a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine for illegally causing the dispensing of a … for oxycodone, hydrocodone, and medical marijuana cards from Dr. Brown in Modesto. They recruited other individuals to obtain prescriptions and marijuana cards from the doctor by offering them payments in return …
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Rio Grande Valley Drug Dealer Admits to Methamphetamine charges

… investigation revealed multiple bags containing a large amount of U.S. currency and a loaded firearm.  Chief U.S. … Luera faces up to life in federal prison and a possible $10 million fine. Luera has been and will remain in custody …
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Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison

… the 16 kilos. Whyte was also had numerous business cards for shipping companies and other businesses in Los …
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Central Coast Woman Pleads Guilty to Misusing Doctors’ Credentials to Create Bogus Medical Documents for Immigration Applicants

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … seeking to register for a lawful permanent resident (LPR) card – commonly known as a “green card” – or otherwise adjust their immigration status. United …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Removes 642,410 Pounds of Unwanted Medications

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Removes 642,410 Pounds of Unwanted Medications May 14, 2026 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov …
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Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Investigators Seize 86 Pounds of Meth

Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Investigators Seize 86 Pounds of Meth May 11, 2026 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Leads to Arrest of Uncle & Nephew, Seizure of More Than 80 Kilograms of Suspected Cocaine

Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Leads to Arrest of Uncle & Nephew, Seizure of More Than 80 Kilograms of Suspected Cocaine May 12, 2026 Detroit Contact Info Contact Us (313) 234-4000 (571) 362-1498 Brian.K.McNeal@dea.gov Brian McNeal (571) …
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Three People Arrested by Homeland Security Task Force and Four Charged with Multi-State Burglary and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Targeting Local Pharmacies

Three People Arrested by Homeland Security Task Force and Four Charged with Multi-State Burglary and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Targeting Local Pharmacies May 04, 2026 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day, April 29

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day, April 29 April 28, 2026 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
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Lancaster Man Sentenced to 14½ Years in Federal Prison for Using Drone to Deliver Fentanyl, Including to Customer Who Later Died from Overdose

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis …
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Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis …
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Two Colorado Women Charged in Multi State Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracy

Two Colorado Women Charged in Multi State Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracy March 12, 2026 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 …
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Eleven Charged in Bristol Area Drug Trafficking Ring; Several Overdose Deaths Connected

Eleven Charged in Bristol Area Drug Trafficking Ring; Several Overdose Deaths Connected January 15, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk …