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Indicted Man Accused of Being Part of Drug Trafficking Organization

… For Sale Of A Narcotic Drug (Fentanyl to wit: powder) In An Amount Over The Statutory Threshold, one count of Possession … Of A Narcotic Drug (Fentanyl to wit: Pills) For Sale In An Amount Over The Statutory Threshold, one count Possession Of A Narcotic Drug (Fentanyl to wit: Powder) For Sale In An Amount Over The Statutory Threshold, one count Possession Of …
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Queens Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud and Narcotics Distribution

… falsely claimed he was a pharmacist and distributed over 10,000 oxycodone pills BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Earlier today, … and Medicaid reimbursed New Moon Pharmacy approximately $3 million for pharmaceutical claims. Hussnain transferred significant amounts of the reimbursed funds to accounts in his and his …
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DEA holds 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 26, 2019

… and cartridges NEW YORK – With robust public participation over the course of 17 prior events, the National … Take Back Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s … its ninth year, DEA has collected a total of more than 11 million pounds (almost 6,000 tons) of expired, unused and …
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Liberty County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine in School Zone

… was executed at Lawson’s residence resulting in the discovery of a backpack on his bed. Inside the backpack, … backpack.  A further search of Lawson’s bedroom revealed over $2000 in U.S. currency.  While searching the kitchen, investigators located another large amount of crystal-like substance, which was determined to be …
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Omaha DEA announces successful month in drug enforcement

… is readily apparent. Two decades in prison is a significant amount of time of someone’s life. The sentences handed down, … them distribute, or responsible for the distribution, of over 50 pounds of methamphetamine to South Dakota. During a … sweeping the country has contributed to a surge in drug overdose deaths, where the sad reality is that citizens …
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Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl and Heroin

… Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl and Heroin October … Jackson, 46, of Maywood, Illinois, has been sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and …
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Three Defendants Sentenced To Over 32 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking

… Three Defendants Sentenced To Over 32 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking January 28, … sentenced yesterday in Northwest Arkansas to a total of over 32 years in federal prison for drug trafficking …
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Hanover Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Other Drugs Shipped Through the Mail from California to Maryland

… in a drug distribution conspiracy involving large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, and other drugs, shipped … in Maryland.  Pitts admitted in his plea agreement that the amount involved in the conspiracy attributable to him as a …
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“Drug Kingpin” Gets 28 Years for Trafficking Drugs from Mexico to Alaska

… in prison for running a conspiracy that trafficked vast amounts of dangerous drugs to Alaska. According to court … occasion had a U.S. citizen from Alaska shot in the knee over a drug dispute when they traveled to Mexico. He later … linked to Guevara’s enterprise. His enterprise grossed millions of dollars in drug sales during the course of the …
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New Jersey Division Of Consumer Affairs Launches “Project Medicine Drop,” Providing Consumers Opportunity To Dispose Of Unused Prescription Medication Throughout The Year Pilot Program Important Component Of The Division’s Fight To Prevent Prescription

… Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. “Reports indicate that over twelve million Americans abused prescription drugs in the last year … 1, and check our online calendar of upcoming Consumer Outreach events. On …
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Two Men Sentenced On Meth Charges

… 2014, the defendant engaged in the practice of “smurfing,” buying small quantities of pseudoephedrine, at local … process, Fagan engaged in the practice of “smurfing” (buying small quantities) at local pharmacies. The …
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San Francisco Man Sentenced To 151 Months For LSD And Ecstasy Trafficking Offenses

… ecstasy that was delivered to an undercover DEA agent in a buy-bust operation, and that Mr. Cook was arrested on the day of the buy-bust operation, wearing a backpack containing 630 grams …
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Year in Review: DEA Innovates to Fight Fentanyl

… 18 and 45. In calendar year 2023, DEA seized more than 77 million fentanyl pills and nearly 12,000 pounds of fentanyl … is the most fentanyl seized by DEA in a single year. It amounts to more than 386 million deadly doses of …
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WANTED: Sebastian Marset Added to DEA Fugitives List

May 21, 2025
… from South America to Europe, while generating tens of millions in cash and proceeds.  The 29-year-old’s … to use) violence, or about his whereabouts, to contact email at  MarsetTips@dea.gov .  Identities are kept strictly …
May 21, 2025
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New York Man Sentenced To Over 12 Years For Heroin Trafficking

… New York Man Sentenced To Over 12 Years For Heroin Trafficking December 17, 2013 New … guilty to the charges in August 2013. According to the Government's evidence, Burke was arrested in October 2012 …
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Pittston Woman Sentenced To Over Two Years On Federal Drug Charges

… Pittston Woman Sentenced To Over Two Years On Federal Drug Charges June 17, 2014 New … to court records, on May 9, 2012, the defendant sold over 30 oxycodone pills to a confidential informant working …
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Pittston Woman Sentenced To Over Two Years On Federal Drug Charges

… Pittston Woman Sentenced To Over Two Years On Federal Drug Charges June 19, 2014 New … to court records, on May 9, 2012, the defendant sold over 30 oxycodone pills to a confidential informant working …
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Two doctors, two licensed physical therapists, a licensed clinical social worker, a pharmacist, and four pharmacy owners and operators among those charged in Brooklyn as part of national health care fraud initiative

… billed the Medicare and Medicaid programs for more than $15 million. The charges filed in federal court in Brooklyn, New … equipment (“DME”) to Medicare. Between 2018 and 2019 the amount billed to Medicare for Dr. Kalepu’s DME prescriptions … and dispensing of prescription medications, including large amounts of Oxycodone, when the pharmacy did not employ a …
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Concord Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

… Concord Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses … Agents observed Cady arrive for the transaction in Dover, where he began to conduct the drug deal.  When agents …
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Northwest Arkansas Man Sentenced To Over Nine Years For Drug Trafficking Offense

… Northwest Arkansas Man Sentenced To Over Nine Years For Drug Trafficking Offense February 05, … release.  The Honorable Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing in the United States District Court in …
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Florida Man Sentenced To Over 17 Years For Role In Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy

… Florida Man Sentenced To Over 17 Years For Role In Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy … early part of the conspiracy. The transactions grew in size over time. Green distributed over $150,000 worth of pills in …
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Kalamazzo, Michigan methamphetamine trafficker sentenced to over nineteen years

… Kalamazzo, Michigan methamphetamine trafficker sentenced to over nineteen years September 26, 2018 Detroit Contact Info … search warrants at eight locations tied to the conspiracy. Over the course of the investigation, the DEA and the United …
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DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Federal, state and local partners collect close to one million pounds across the country NEW YORK - 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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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 mia050418_fig1.JPG WESTON, … 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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Drug Courier Arrested in Orange Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison

Drug Courier Arrested in Orange Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison August 28, 2025 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 …
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Armed Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty

Armed Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty August 28, 2025 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 Middlesex Turnpike …
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Northwest Missouri Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced

Northwest Missouri Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced July 02, 2024 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 317 South …
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Oxycodone Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses

Hartford Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Oxycodone Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses August 20, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov …
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Two Pensacola Men Charged with Armed Drug Trafficking

Two Pensacola Men Charged with Armed Drug Trafficking August 18, 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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Stamford Nurse Who Stole and Tampered with Hydromorphone and Fentanyl Vials Sentenced to Prison

Stamford Nurse Who Stole and Tampered with Hydromorphone and Fentanyl Vials Sentenced to Prison August 12, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin …