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International Drug Trafficking Ring Used "Front" Companies To Transport Drugs Across America

… trafficking in NY state; fueling drug addiction, overdoses and violent crime. Through an unprecedented … and bookkeepers and money launderers to conceal the tens of millions of dollars sent from Buffalo back to the suppliers. … heroin; and 8.5 kilograms of fentanyl Using standard dosage amounts, the seized drugs potentially represent over …
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Woonsocket Resident Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Trafficking, Firearm Charges

… traveled by vehicle to Texas and/or Florida to obtain large amounts of cocaine and/or heroin, which he then transported … seizure of .380 caliber live ammunition, drug ledgers with amounts of money listed next to names - some of the names on … plants and a state of Rhode Island marijuana caregiver card issued to Colon. Colon, who has been detained in …
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Over 20 People Indicted In Coraopolis Drug Operation

… Over 20 People Indicted In Coraopolis Drug Operation May 04, … Joshua.B.Romig@dea.gov Division Contacts Delaware Dover - (302) 672-6383 Wilmington - (302) 395-4600 …
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30 Charged In Federal Drug Indictments

… as well as laundering funds for drug dealers through the buying and selling of cars and structuring cash deposits … years imprisonment and a maximum of a life sentence, a $10 million dollar fine, and at least five years of supervised … sentence of 20 years for the charges he faces, a fine of $2 million dollars and period of three years of supervised …
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DEA, HSI and Local Partners, Seize More Than 16 Kilograms of Fentanyl Powder and 60,000 Fentanyl Pills in Fast-Moving Investigation

… moving investigation resulted in the seizure of a large amount of fentanyl and four federal arrests, announced U.S. … M. Gorman. The investigation began in late March with undercover agents setting up initial drug deals. The case … profit, and this amount of fentanyl represented over 1.6 million potentially lethal doses,” said David F. Reames, …
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Detroit Area Pharmacist/Pharmacy Owner Sentenced To 17 Years For Drug Conspiracy And Health Care Fraud

… the pharmacies billed Medicare and Medicaid more than $57 million.  At least 25% of those billings were for drugs that … medically unnecessary, or never dispensed.  Additional amounts were fraudulently billed to private insurers such as …
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DEA Operation Overdrive Targets Fentanyl Traffickers on the Yakama Nation Indian Reservation, Thirteen Charged, Thousands of Pounds of Drugs Seized

… DEA Operation Overdrive Targets Fentanyl Traffickers on the Yakama Nation … drug-related activity—including opioid trafficking, overdose fatalities, and an alarming number of … for a 120-day drug initiative under DEA Operation Overdrive,” said David F. Reames, Special Agent in Charge, …
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Mission Man Convicted Of Trafficking Marijuana

… less than three hours of deliberation.   During trial, the government presented testimony that from Feb. 15, 2013, until … the marijuana on his behalf. In addition to those amounts seized, trial evidence proved Veliz was transporting … of five and up to 40 years imprisonment as well as $5 million fine.  This case was investigated by the Drug …
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Texas Drug Source Pleads Guilty In Multi-State Cocaine Conspiracy

… plea, Butler admitted to supplying and distributing large amounts of cocaine in and around Houston, Texas, Shreveport, … and 2014.  During the investigation, Butler was intercepted over a federal wiretap arranging for the payment and … five years supervised release, and a maximum fine of $10 million dollars. This investigation was conducted by the DEA …
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Florida Man Faces Life Sentence For Substance Linked To Overdose Death

… Florida Man Faces Life Sentence For Substance Linked To Overdose Death July 28, 2011 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us … plant called kratom, diphenydramine, caffeine, and a small amount of morphine. Brown would then send packages of the … with a mandatory minimum of ten years, and a fine of $4 million dollars for this offense. Under federal sentencing …
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Strawberry Marijuana Farmers Plead Guilty

… Santa Rosa - (707) 837-2324 Stockton - (571) 387-3956 Over four tons of marijuana seized near high school FRESNO, … and the number and weight of the plants far exceeded the amount purportedly recommended by their doctor, Terrill … faces a sentence of five to 40 years in prison, and a $5 million, as to each count. Her husband faces a maximum …
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Last Of Los Zetas Money Launderers Ordered To Prison

… Task (OCDETF) investigation relating to the laundering of millions of drug proceeds by Los Zetas, Drug Enforcement … A final order of forfeiture was further ordered in the amount of $6 million against him. Gonzales, determined to be …
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Reno Meth Dealer Sentenced To 12a½ Years In Prison

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … source that Ibarra and Fulcher had a significant amount of methamphetamine and firearms in their vehicle.  On the same day, Ibarra was pulled over by a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Record-Setting Results

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back event garnered an overwhelming response as citizens turned in a record-setting amount of prescription drugs.  Last weekend the DEA and over …
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California Man Supplying Pure Methamphetamine To Reno, Nevada Area Sentenced To 19a½ Years In Prison

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … a personal choice to engage in the trafficking of large amounts of almost pure methamphetamine over an extended period of time,” said U.S. Attorney …
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Fentanyl Pill Press Operator Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison

… pills containing other medications, meaning many users are buying and ingesting these counterfeit pills off the street … pill press machine to make counterfeit pills in Fort Worth. Over the course of the investigation, they learned that Mr. …
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Prichard, AL Drug Dealer Sentenced in Federal Court

Prichard, AL Drug Dealer Sentenced in Federal Court November 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 Us 3838 N. Causeway …
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11 Defendants Sentenced for Their Role in a Conspiracy to Traffic Fentanyl from the Mexico Border to Idaho

… Federal and State Investigation Resulted in the Seizure of over 48,000 Fentanyl Pills and Four Pounds of … investigation was extensive and resulted in the seizure of over 48,000 fentanyl pills and four pounds of … of fentanyl is considered a potentially lethal dose. The amount of fentanyl seized in this case had the potential to …
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Justice Department Announces Results from Coordinated Operations Aimed at Reducing Violent Crime

… violent crime in Baton Rouge and surrounding communities. Over the past several months, these coordinated efforts have … crime. I would like to thank the Department of Justice and Governor Landry for surging federal and state resources to …
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Bristol Trio Convicted In Crack Cocaine Conspiracy, Leader Of Conspiracy Faces Two Mandatory Life Terms

… on the remaining charges. In addition, JONES faces ten million dollars in fines. WORLEY faces life imprisonment … minimum term of ten years imprisonment and fines of ten million dollars. CLOYD faces twenty years imprisonment and one million dollars in fines on each charge. The investigation …
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Gang Leader Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Participating In Racketeering Conspiracy

… drug trafficking and extortion, into prepaid debit card accounts.In addition, Brown arranged for contraband to …
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BGF Leader Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison For Participating In A Racketeering Conspiracy

… drug trafficking and extortion, into prepaid debit card accounts.In addition, Brown arranged for contraband to …
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Tallahassee Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Possessing Methamphetamine with the Intent to Distribute It

… Where Coleman had been standing, the trooper also located over a pound of methamphetamine and a loaded firearm. All … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Bradenton Man Sentenced to more than 17 Years for Distributing Cocaine Obtained through the Mail

… and 6 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine. Hernandez Coss had pleaded … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Kilogram Cocaine Trafficker Convicted at Trial

… from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office pulled him over for a tint violation on his vehicle. Inside the car, … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison

… federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute over a kilogram of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced heroin. … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Springfield woman sentenced to 15 years for meth trafficking, and illegal firearms

… contained 253.27 grams of methamphetamine, a distributive amount. She also possessed a stolen, loaded Ruger 9mm … a total of 173.76 grams of methamphetamine, a distributive amount. On June 16, 2017, Hampton was arrested in possession … a total of 14.93 grams of methamphetamine, a distributive amount. Hampton was on probation with the state of Missouri …
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New Britain Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine

New Britain Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine June 03, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Naugatuck Man Found with 21 Kilos of Cocaine Pleads Guilty

Naugatuck Man Found with 21 Kilos of Cocaine Pleads Guilty June 03, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
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Stamford Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charge

Stamford Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charge May 20, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 …