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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
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Final Defendant Pleads Guilty in Southeast Alaska Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

June 18, 2025
… Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 The Defendant is One of Over 60 Charged in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Ring … addressed to Patricia Seal-Uttke, 32, of Ketchikan, and discovered nearly 500 grams of heroin and over 430 grams of …
June 18, 2025
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Sunshine Week

January 19, 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@dea.gov Checking on the Status of Your FOIA …
January 19, 2025
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Mallinckrodt Agrees To Pay $35 Million Record Settlement For Failure To Report Suspicious Orders Of Pharmaceutical Drugs And For Recordkeeping Violations

July 11, 2017
… Mallinckrodt Agrees To Pay $35 Million Record Settlement For Failure To Report Suspicious … manufacturers of generic oxycodone, agreed to pay $35 million to settle allegations that it violated certain …
July 11, 2017
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Fifteen Meth Traffickers Sentenced to a Total of Over 175 Years

March 06, 2024
… Fifteen Meth Traffickers Sentenced to a Total of Over 175 Years March 06, 2024 Chicago Contact Info Contact … individuals trafficking illegal drugs in Kokomo, Indiana. Over the course of two years, fifteen people were charged in …
March 06, 2024
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Federal judge sentences Charlotte man to nine years in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy

February 04, 2019
… - (910) 815-4513 Defendant used the drug proceeds to buy multiple homes and luxury vehicles CHARLOTTE, N.C. – … around Mecklenburg County, and used the drug proceeds to buy multiple residences and luxury vehicles. On April 3, …
February 04, 2019
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 110 Months for Meth Trafficking

September 13, 2022
… police officer communicated with Shelton and arranged to buy two ounces of methamphetamine from him. At a location in … officer communicated with Shelton again and arranged to buy eight ounces of methamphetamine from him.  At a location …
September 13, 2022
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Two Defendants Sentenced In Opioid Pill Mill Case

May 05, 2017
… seeking 30mg oxycodone pills.  Robertson offered to buy all the pills Robinson had for $16.00 per pill.  … 700 pills.  On March 3, 2014, Robertson agreed to buy 500 30mg oxycodone pills from Robinson.   This Organized …
May 05, 2017
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Laredo Resident Sentenced For Distributing Controlled Substances Near School

January 28, 2015
… An undercover agent then conducted several controlled buys of cocaine, cocaine base and marijuana from Serna Sr., … On March 7, 2013, after attempting another controlled buy of cocaine (crack cocaine), law enforcement then …
January 28, 2015
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Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Arrests 10 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

July 22, 2014
… Defendants are facing a forfeiture allegation of $127 million SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - On July 16, 2014, a federal … in 2005, the organization distributed wholesale and retail amounts of cocaine throughout Puerto Rico and continental …
July 22, 2014
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Final Defendant Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Transport Stolen Catalytic Converters Across State Lines

August 16, 2022
… Thousands of Catalytic Converters Stolen as Part of a Multi-Million-Dollar Business SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A former … catalytic converters across state lines as part of a multi-million-dollar business. Danielle Ice, 34, of Columbia, Mo., …
August 16, 2022
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Fresno Man Charged With Laundering Over $800,000 In Marijuana Trafficking Proceeds

August 17, 2017
… Fresno Man Charged With Laundering Over $800,000 In Marijuana Trafficking Proceeds August 17, … within a day, Ramirez withdrew the deposits in Fresno.  Over the course of two and a half years, Ramirez and …
August 17, 2017
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Harrison County Doctor Sentenced for Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances

July 31, 2025
Harrison County Doctor Sentenced for Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances July 31, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston (571) 362-1169 …
July 31, 2025
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Sacramento Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking

July 21, 2025
Sacramento Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking July 21, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us San …
July 21, 2025
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Texas Woman Arrested After 20 Pounds of Cocaine Seized at New Mexico Checkpoint

June 26, 2025
Texas Woman Arrested After 20 Pounds of Cocaine Seized at New Mexico Checkpoint June 26, 2025 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 …
June 26, 2025
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Memphis Man Sentenced to 150 Months for Gun and Drug-Related Offenses

June 20, 2025
Memphis Man Sentenced to 150 Months for Gun and Drug-Related Offenses June 20, 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 20, 2025
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Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Meth

June 13, 2025
Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Meth June 13, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
June 13, 2025
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Houston Man Guilty of Federal Controlled Substances Act Violations

April 29, 2025
… nofdoutreach@dea.gov NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FULGENCIO CARDENAS-RIVERA (“CARDENAS-RIVERA”) , age 35, a resident of Houston, Texas, … Attorney Michael M. Simpson. According to court documents, CARDENAS-RIVERA traveled into the Eastern District of …
April 29, 2025
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Texas Man Sentenced For Federal Controlled Substances Act Violations

May 05, 2025
Texas Man Sentenced For Federal Controlled Substances Act Violations May 05, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3838 N. …
May 05, 2025
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New Orleans Man Sentenced For Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

June 02, 2025
New Orleans Man Sentenced For Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy June 02, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
June 02, 2025
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Kenner Woman Guilty of Federal Controlled Substances Act Violations

June 12, 2025
Kenner Woman Guilty of Federal Controlled Substances Act Violations June 12, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3838 N. …
June 12, 2025
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Illegal Alien Sentenced to more than Three Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

June 16, 2025
Illegal Alien Sentenced to more than Three Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl June 16, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
June 16, 2025
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Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana

May 14, 2025
Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana May 14, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information …
May 14, 2025
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Memphis Man Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl Which Caused Three Fatal Overdoses

May 13, 2025
Memphis Man Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl Which Caused Three Fatal Overdoses May 13, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston (571) 362-1169 …
May 13, 2025
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Hopkinsville, Kentucky Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking

May 05, 2025
Hopkinsville, Kentucky Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking May 05, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" …
May 05, 2025
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Hopkinsville Felon Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Distributing Cocaine and Illegally Possessing Firearm

April 28, 2025
Hopkinsville Felon Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Distributing Cocaine and Illegally Possessing Firearm April 28, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston …
April 28, 2025
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Illegal Immigrant Sentenced for Reentering the United States

April 25, 2025
Illegal Immigrant Sentenced for Reentering the United States April 25, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3838 N. …
April 25, 2025
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Mississippi Co-Conspirators Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine

April 15, 2025
Mississippi Co-Conspirators Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine April 15, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
April 15, 2025
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Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison

April 14, 2025
Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison April 14, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Crystal Harper 571-362-2922 Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a …
April 14, 2025
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Armed Meth Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

April 11, 2025
Armed Meth Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison April 11, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3838 N. Causeway Blvd. …
April 11, 2025