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Holland man pleads guilty to marijuana manufacturing and money laundering

January 30, 2019
… business, including to pay down the balance on a credit card that he used to purchase marijuana-related cultivation … up to a lifetime of supervised release, and a fine of $5 million on the drug charges. The charge of money …
January 30, 2019
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Two Men Charged With Trafficking Prescription Narcotics

January 30, 2014
… approximately $5,500 in cash, and more than 50 stored-value cards. At the time of Earl’s arrest, he possessed $2,557 in … term of imprisonment of 20 years and a fine of up to $1 million. Costanzo, who has been detained since his arrest, …
January 30, 2014
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Leader of Colombian cocaine trafficking organization sentenced to over 24 years

December 12, 2019
… of Colombian cocaine trafficking organization sentenced to over 24 years December 12, 2019 Miami Contact Info Contact … Andrade-Caceres, 47, of Cali, Colombia, aka “Yiyo,” to over 24 years and 4 months in federal prison for conspiracy … style vessels. Andrade-Caceres directed, managed, and oversaw virtually all aspects of the maritime …
December 12, 2019
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Truck Driver Sentenced To 16 Years For Possession Of More Than 24 Pounds Of Heroin And Methamphetamine

July 21, 2015
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … Pine County, NV, on April 27, 2013, when he was pulled over by a Nevada Highway Patrol Officer for a commercial … of the tractor.  The drugs, valued at more than one-half million dollars, were meticulously-wrapped in multiple …
July 21, 2015
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Doctor Found Guilty Of Illegal Distribution Of Drugs

August 15, 2014
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … prescriptions for controlled substances and generated over $1 million in cash proceeds.  Agents conducted a series of …
August 15, 2014
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Godfather of Black Stone Gorilla Gang Sentenced to Over 32 Years in Prison

May 24, 2022
… Godfather of Black Stone Gorilla Gang Sentenced to Over 32 Years in Prison May 24, 2022 New York Contact Info … During the assault, Arguedas placed a plastic bag over Victim-3’s head in an attempt to suffocate Victim-3, …
May 24, 2022
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Meth Distributors Sentenced to Prison and Forfeiture of Earnings

April 19, 2023
… court for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in the Springfield, Mo., area. … to distribute. Roman also orchestrated sending large amounts of methamphetamine through the mail from California …
April 19, 2023
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Second Nationwide Drug Take Back Surpasses Last Year’s Totals

May 06, 2011
… Madison - (608) 210-4300 Milwaukee - (414) 336-7300 Over 300,000 pounds of medication collected across the US … held this past Saturday. This total represents the highest amount of medication turned in compared to the other 20 DEA …
May 06, 2011
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UW Medicine Resident Physician at Seattle Children’s Hospital Charged for Diverting Fentanyl

July 01, 2025
… physician observed Voegel-Podadera draw up an excessive amount of fentanyl into syringes that would not be needed …
July 01, 2025
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Mexican National Sentenced to Prison for Role as Drug Ring Courier

June 23, 2025
… nearly a kilo of fentanyl pills and a small amount of fentanyl powder and cocaine. He had more than …
June 23, 2025
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Los Angeles Strike Force targets drug trafficking organizations that allegedly smuggled Sinaloa Cartel narcotics into U.S.

August 08, 2018
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … were already in state custody and are being turned over today to federal authorities.  The remaining 35 … pounds of heroin, almost 50 pounds of marijuana, and $1.42 million in United States currency. The Los Angeles Strike …
August 08, 2018
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DEA’s OD Justice Devotes Critical Resources to Fatal Drug Poisoning and Overdose Death Investigations Across the United States

December 16, 2024
… caused serious injury to a university student. Controlled buys, searches, and interviews revealed a large drug … more than 7,000 pounds of fentanyl powder and more than 51 million fentanyl pills year to date.  OD Justice is one …
December 16, 2024
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Operation Hotline Bling

April 25, 2024
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … quantities of fentanyl that potentially could produce 10 million lethal doses. In March 2023, the Drug Enforcement … to target drug trafficking organizations that put profit over people’s lives,” said United States Attorney Martin …
April 25, 2024
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New Jersey man sentenced to 76 months for heroin conspiracy

April 25, 2019
… with New Jersey plates entering the property and leaving over 90 minutes later. After the Lexus left, an individual … Cruz-Rivera, presented a Puerto Rican identification card. When questioned about the purpose of the trip to … likely that he would get in trouble if they were pulled over because he was a firefighter.   DEA New England …
April 25, 2019
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Puerto Rican man sentenced to 76 months in prison for heroin distribution

April 22, 2019
… with New Jersey plates entering the property and leaving over 90 minutes later. After the Lexus left, an individual … Cruz-Rivera, presented a Puerto Rican identification card. When questioned about the purpose of the trip to … to a vehicle search, $44,000 in a black bag was recovered.    The cash was seized, but Jimenez and Cruz-Rivera …
April 22, 2019
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April 17, 2025
Divisions DEA has 241 Domestic Offices in 23 Divisions throughout the U.S. and 91 Foreign Offices in 68 countries Domestic Divisions DEA has 241 Domestic Offices in 23 Divisions throughout the U.S. View Domestic Divisions Select to a Division Page - …
April 17, 2025
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Armed Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Federal Prison

September 16, 2024
… from a drug trafficking organization in Palmetto Beach over the previous ten (10) months, after being released from … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at  Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
September 16, 2024
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Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison

February 02, 2024
… on September 21, 2023.    According to court documents, over the course of several months in 2023, Hidalgo engaged … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
February 02, 2024
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Winter Haven Meth Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

January 29, 2024
… detectives with the Winter Haven Police Department pulled over Green’s vehicle for a window tint violation. During a … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
January 29, 2024
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Jury Convicts Florida Man Who Tampered with Witnesses While Pending Trial with Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Obstruction Of Justice, Suborning Perjury, And Contempt Of Court

October 27, 2023
… for further distribution. In October 2018, agents discovered a package containing two kilograms of cocaine … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
October 27, 2023
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Jury Finds Felon Guilty of Possessing Firearm and Multiple Bags of Drugs for Distribution

February 13, 2023
… in the air but instead threw the black bag and firearm over a fence into a church parking lot. Both items, the … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
February 13, 2023
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Port Saint Joe Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

August 19, 2022
… guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute marijuana and over 500 grams of a mixture containing methamphetamine and … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
August 19, 2022
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DEA Miami Field Division Warns of Alarming Increase in Suspected Fentanyl-Related Overdoses in Florida

July 15, 2022
… Warns of Alarming Increase in Suspected Fentanyl-Related Overdoses in Florida July 15, 2022 Miami Contact Info … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
July 15, 2022
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Pasco Man Indicted on Fentanyl Trafficking, International Money Laundering, and Assault Weapon's Charges

June 21, 2022
… was also found in the master bathroom. Agents seized over 800 grams of suspected fentanyl in powdered form, and … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
June 21, 2022
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12 People Charged With Heroin Trafficking After Statewide Multi-Jurisdictional Investigations

September 15, 2015
… Task Force and FBI took the lead in conducting controlled buys and interviewing witnesses. The FBI and HSI played an … 250 grams of crack cocaine, a handgun, and a significant amount of cash. The grand jury subsequently indicted John …
September 15, 2015
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Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Meth Trafficking

February 25, 2025
… Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Meth Trafficking February 25, 2025 Chicago …
February 25, 2025
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Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 17 Years in Prison

July 07, 2021
… Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 17 Years in Prison July 07, 2021 Chicago Contact Info …
July 07, 2021
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Woman Sentenced for Smuggling over Five Kilograms of Meth

August 31, 2021
… Woman Sentenced for Smuggling over Five Kilograms of Meth August 31, 2021 Houston Contact … her arrival, a law enforcement query resulted in the discovery that she might be transporting narcotics. A follow-up …
August 31, 2021
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Meth trafficker gets over 10 years in prison

March 03, 2021
… Meth trafficker gets over 10 years in prison March 03, 2021 Houston Contact Info … the Border Patrol checkpoint near Falfurrias where they discovered a backpack near Sorrell’s feet. It contained nearly …
March 03, 2021
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DEA’s Fifth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Results in Another Big Haul

October 04, 2012
… from DEA’s previous four Take- Back events, more than 2 million pounds (1,018 tons) of prescription medications were … Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), more than six million Americans abuse prescription drugs. That same study …
October 04, 2012