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DEA Revokes Two CVS Retailers’ Ability To Sell Controlled Substances

… the scope of legitimate medical purposes. More than seven million Americans abuse prescription drugs, according to the … is 1-888-954-4662, or members of the public can send an email to Florida.Pill.Mill.Tips@usdoj.gov . In addition, the Miami Field Division has registered over 100 collection sites all over Florida for people to …
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Whitinsville woman faces up to 20 years in prison for adderall distribution

… Caraceni to collect, while payments made by debit or credit card were paid to a bank account controlled by Caraceni.   … three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million. The charge of distributing, dispensing, and … three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
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Dominican National Sentenced To 39 Months In Prison For Role In $65 Million Stolen Identity Income Tax Refund Fraud Scheme

… National Sentenced To 39 Months In Prison For Role In $65 Million Stolen Identity Income Tax Refund Fraud Scheme … fraudulent 1040 forms to be filed, seeking more than $65 million in tax refunds, with more than $12 million in losses …
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Investigation Of Alleged Chicago-Based Drug Trafficking Ring Results In 38 Defendants Federally Charged

… Madison - (608) 210-4300 Milwaukee - (414) 336-7300 Over $1 million and 15.5 kilograms of heroin seized CHICAGO, IL. - … detail numerous alleged transactions in which various amounts of heroin and cocaine were tracked through …
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Doctor, Office Administrator And Nurse Practitioner Selling Prescriptions For Fentanyl And Oxycodone

… Westchester - (914) 682-6256 Dr. Ernesto Lopez charged $2 million in fees to ‘patients’ NEW YORK - James J. Hunt, the … prescriptions for oxycodone and fentanyl patches over an approximately three-year period, Sharon … unnecessary prescriptions for oxycodone and fentanyl worth millions of dollars on the street.  I commend our law …
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Colombian Narcotics Kingpin Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 35 Years In Prison For Massive Cocaine Conspiracy

… of kilograms of cocaine per year, and laundered tens of millions of dollars in drug proceeds NEW YORK - Preet … the DEA and HSI, this international drug kingpin’s reign is over.”  U.S. Attorney Robert L. Capers said:  “The … 5,000 kilograms of raw cocaine base into about the same amount of cocaine powder, resulting in approximately 60,000 …
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Trio Of Used Car Salesmen Plead Guilty In Money Laundering Conspiracy, Forfeit Almost $12 Million

… Guilty In Money Laundering Conspiracy, Forfeit Almost $12 Million July 17, 2013 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) … McAlpin, Jr. and Bowman agreed to forfeit almost $12 million dollars in bank accounts, investment accounts and …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Drug and Firearm Offenses

… Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Drug and Firearm Offenses September 12, … at Roberson’s house in February 2023, resulted in the recovery of almost 400 grams of cocaine, one pound of …
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Buffalo Man Sentenced To Over 21 Years On Drug Charges

… Buffalo Man Sentenced To Over 21 Years On Drug Charges December 09, 2014 New York … 2008 and July 29, 2008, the defendant was intercepted over New York State wiretaps, on numerous occasions, …
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Buffalo Woman Sentenced To Over 8 Years On Drug Conspiracy Charge

… Buffalo Woman Sentenced To Over 8 Years On Drug Conspiracy Charge July 02, 2015 New … prescriptions and then turn the controlled substances over to Long for further distribution. The controlled …
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DEA Washington Division Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Communities

… in volume and reach, with traffickers selling increasing amounts outside of traditional markets. 2020 NDTA findings … threat in the area -- responsible for trafficking large amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine …
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Federal and State Law Enforcement Warn of Increased Threats Related to Fentanyl

… deadlier than ever, are being seized in Colorado in record amounts. Fentanyl pills in all colors, shapes and sizes; … are leading to an increased number of drug poisonings and overdoses throughout the state. The local field offices of … DEA Rocky Mountain Division has already removed nearly one million deadly doses of fentanyl pills from our communities …
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Man Indicted on Suspicion of Trafficking Illicit Drugs

… 2+ Pounds of Heroin, and 3 Pounds of Methamphetamine Recovered 140,000 pills, fentanyl powder, meth, heroin and gun … Transportation of a Narcotic Drug for sale (Fentanyl) in an Amount over the Statutory Threshold, two counts Possession of a Narcotic Drug for sale (Fentanyl) in an Amount over the Statutory Threshold, one count Possession of …
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New Orleans Field Division Takes Down Designer Synthetic Drug Market In The Deep South

… to make thousands more. Additionally, more than $20 million in cash and assets were seized. These numbers are … with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, along with over 35 state, local and federal law enforcement agencies in …
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‘Avengers’ actor Jeremy Renner joins forces with 750 students for purposeful Northern Nevada Opioid Youth Summit

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … to speaker, Micah Allegood, talk about his addiction recovery journey. Download Original Image Washoe County and …
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South Texas Dealer Admits to Selling Fentanyl to Teenager Resulting in Death

… revealed text messages which showed the victim wanting to buy “pase” from Carlos. “Pase” was code for cocaine. Carlos … federal prison. He could also be ordered to pay up to a $1 million fine. Carlos will remain in custody pending that …
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Nationwide Drug Trafficking, Law Enforcement Impersonation, and Fraud Ring Disrupted

… as a FBI Special Agent, attempted to dissuade a person from buying a property in Placer County, claiming that the seller … a maximum statutory penalty of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. If convicted of the false personation …
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65 people charged in Operation Double Dippin

… investigation was initiated with small street-level buys from narcotics dealers in Pueblo, Colorado. Based on … resulted in the seizure of monetary assets valued at $1.25 million, seven vehicles, 31 firearms, 126.6 pounds (57.4 …
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Baxley pharmacist sentenced to four years in federal prison for conspiracy involving healthcare fraud, opioids

… 815-4513 Defendant will be required to repay nearly $2 million in fraudulent claims BRUNSWICK, Ga. - A pharmacist … presented during the sentencing hearing, Ray Dixon’s fraud amounted to more than $1.8 million over four years, which he will be required to pay …
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Nurse Sentenced to 16 Months in Federal Prison for Tampering with and Stealing Lorazepam Vials

Nurse Sentenced to 16 Months in Federal Prison for Tampering with and Stealing Lorazepam Vials August 12, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin …
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Federal Charges Filed Against Panama City Man for Trafficking in Methamphetamine

Federal Charges Filed Against Panama City Man for Trafficking in Methamphetamine July 14, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - Option 5 Miami.FD.PIO@dea.gov 571-362-3106 Miami.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
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Federal Charges Filed Against Dixie County Man for Trafficking Methamphetamine

Federal Charges Filed Against Dixie County Man for Trafficking Methamphetamine June 25, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - Option 5 Miami.FD.PIO@dea.gov 571-362-3106 Miami.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
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Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years

Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years June 12, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - Option 5 Miami.FD.PIO@dea.gov 571-362-3106 Miami.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2100 North Commerce …
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Queens Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Illegally Distributing Oxycodone and Filing False Tax Returns

… in him by the community to illegally distribute enormous amounts of oxycodone, spreading misery in the community and … in return for hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash. Over the course of the conspiracy, Russo’s co-conspirators …
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Niagara Falls man sentenced to 78 months for role in drug conspiracy tied to Sinaloa Cartel

… of the investigation, law enforcement officers seized over $5,000,000 worth of illegal narcotics, including 52.5 … heroin and 8.5 kilograms of fentanyl. Using standard dosage amounts, the seized drugs potentially represented over … lethal dose, enough fentanyl potentially to kill over four million people.   The sentencing is the result of an …
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Sweeping 2-day Operation Targets International Organized Crime In Sacramento Area Neighborhoods

… Santa Rosa - (707) 837-2324 Stockton - (571) 387-3956 Over 100 houses seized and approximately 74 properties … communities safer.” “This was a large-scale operation, with millions of dollars coming into the US from China,” said …
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Italian national connected to seizure of over 1,500 kilos of cocaine bound for Europe aboard fishing vessels pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking

… Italian national connected to seizure of over 1,500 kilos of cocaine bound for Europe aboard fishing … life in prison, a life term of supervised release and a $10 million fine. Sentences are imposed by a federal district …
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Drug Trafficking Co-conspirators Head To Federal Prison

… the defendants were ordered to pay a money judgment in the amount of $41.9 million - the amount shown to have been laundered during the course of the …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Fentanyl, Meth Trafficking

… Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Fentanyl, Meth Trafficking January 26, … pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl and over 50 grams of …
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Three men sentenced to federal prison for smuggling nearly $200 million of cocaine on board a semi-submersible submarine

… men sentenced to federal prison for smuggling nearly $200 million of cocaine on board a semi-submersible submarine … of cocaine (almost 17,000 pounds) worth approximately $192 million. The two remaining defendants are scheduled to be …