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Miami Beach Physician Sentenced In Medicare Fraud Scheme

… supervised release. In addition, Judge Scola entered a $1.6 million forfeiture money judgment against Wayne and ordered … to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the amount of $1,649,042 the amount of loss suffered by the Medicare program.    Wayne …
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Javier Carrillo, Aka “Cara Ancha” Arrested For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

… in 2005, the organization distributed wholesale and retail amounts of cocaine throughout Puerto Rico and continental … United States. The defendants would obtain large amounts of cocaine in Saint Martin, Netherlands Antilles, … substances. In addition to the money judgment of $127 million the defendants are facing, they have to forfeit …
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Lawrence Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Cocaine

… Lawrence Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and …
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Indianapolis Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Trafficking Meth and Heroin

… Indianapolis Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Trafficking Meth and Heroin November 22, …
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Mesa Nurse Practitioner Indicted Over Alleged Illegal Opioid Prescribing Practices

… Mesa Nurse Practitioner Indicted Over Alleged Illegal Opioid Prescribing Practices February …
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Pocatello Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

… Pocatello Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking …
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Anchorage woman, inmate sentenced to over three years for distributing fentanyl in prison

… Anchorage woman, inmate sentenced to over three years for distributing fentanyl in prison … distributed fentanyl inside Alaska prison resulting in the overdose of four inmates ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Dorothy … for related hospital bills it incurred due to the fentanyl overdoses. According to court documents, on Oct. 24, 2017, …
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Man Sentenced To Over 10 Years For Drug-Trafficking With Unlawful Use Of A Firearm

… Man Sentenced To Over 10 Years For Drug-Trafficking With Unlawful Use Of A … of his person for officer safety at which point they discovered $4,500 cash on him. The officers then received …
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The Trenton Police Department Announces Numerous Arrests And The Seizure Of Over $1.3M In Narcotics

… Department Announces Numerous Arrests And The Seizure Of Over $1.3M In Narcotics January 15, 2016 New Jersey Contact …
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Federal Investigation Dismantles Major Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring Operating In Southeastern New Mexico

… life, at least five years of supervised release, and a $10 million fine. Fierro faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in … life, at least five years of supervised release, and a $10 million fine, if convicted. Chavarria faces a maximum … at least three years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine, if convicted of the offense with which he is …
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New York News 2007

July 15, 2021
… Trafficker Sentenced To Almost 20 Years In Prison And $3 Million Forfeiture November 29, 2007 DEA Takes Down … Drug-Trafficking Organization October 19, 2007 New York Governor Spitzer Endorses Red Ribbon Week October 16, 2007 18 … Afghan Heroin Trafficker On Charges of Conspiring To Import Millions of Dollars Worth Of Heroin May 11, 2007 Cali Cartel …
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Longshoreman Sentenced To 180 Months For Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine

… seizure of more than 1.3 metric tons of cocaine, valued at over $34 million. This was the result of a multi-agency investigation … from the Panamanian DTO and at the Port itself, valued at over $34 million. The investigation later identified a local …
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DEA releases 2019 National Drug Threat Assessment

… of threats posed by drugs and drug traffickers NDTA 2019 Cover.jpg WASHINGTON – DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon … Administrator Dhillon. “We’re pleased that in 2018, drug overdose deaths declined over four percent overall, with … more widespread as traffickers continue to sell increasing amounts outside of each drugs’ traditional markets. 2019 …
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Houston physician and pain management clinic owner sentenced to 35 years each for running pill mill

… provided tens of thousands of unlawful prescriptions for millions of doses of opioids and other controlled … used their position of trust to illegally distribute over two million dosage units of hydrocodone into local …
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Headquarters News 2010

July 15, 2021
… October 29, 2010 Multi-National Operation Nets $55.9 Million Heroin Seizure in Afghanistan October 19, 2010 DEA … Off Red Ribbon Campaign October 5, 2010 American Public Overwhelmingly Responds to DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back … 2010 Canadian Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison For Selling Millions of Marijuana Seeds Across the Border September 9, …
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Three people charged in Newark heroin trafficking conspiracy

… the conspiracy and was responsible for obtaining wholesale amounts of narcotics, including heroin and cocaine, and … a maximum potential penalty of life in prison, and a $10 million fine. Counts Two and Four are punishable by up to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. Count Three is punishable by up to 20 years in …
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Monmouth County, N.J. Doctor Admits Structuring And Tax Charges

… 2009 and June 27, 2012, DiLorenzo received more than $2 million in cash payments from his patients. On at least 35 … and Nov. 2, 2011, DiLorenzo deposited approximately $1 million in cash into bank accounts in his name and in the … 150 separate transactions, all but one of which were for amounts of less than $10,000. Transactions of $10,000 or …
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A Look Back at Fentanyl Prosecutions in 2023

… the continuing crisis caused by fentanyl. In 2023, large amounts of fentanyl were trafficked in or transported across … and friends who have lost their lives due to fentanyl overdoses are not numbers, and the law enforcement officers … of marijuana. Duran’s residence also contained additional amounts of methamphetamine and cocaine, seven firearms, …
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Putnam County Veterinarian Ordered to Pay $956,709 in Civil Penalties

Putnam County Veterinarian Ordered to Pay $956,709 in Civil Penalties August 07, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston (571) 362-1169 …
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Alleged Member of Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Extradited to El Paso

Alleged Member of Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Extradited to El Paso July 01, 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 …
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Lexington Man Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

Lexington Man Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy June 03, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston (571) 362-1169 …
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Career Offender Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison For Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

Career Offender Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison For Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine May 08, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov …
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Career Offender Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison For Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

Career Offender Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison For Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine May 08, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov …
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Complaint Filed Against Houston Pharmacy and its Owners for Violations of the Controlled Substances Act

Complaint Filed Against Houston Pharmacy and its Owners for Violations of the Controlled Substances Act April 28, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
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Multiple Defendants Indicted on Federal Drug and Gun Charges

Multiple Defendants Indicted on Federal Drug and Gun Charges April 03, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 571-362-3458 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Sheri Kindred 571-362-2922 Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
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Seven Area Residents Indicted for Conspiracy to Transport Stolen Catalytic Converters Across State Lines

… Thousands of Catalytic Converters Stolen as Part of a Multi-Million-Dollar Business SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Seven … catalytic converters across state lines as part of a multi-million-dollar business. The federal indictment charges all …
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San Diego Pharmacy Owners Pay $750,000 To Resolve Drug Diversion Allegations

… and their owners have paid $750,000 to the federal government to resolve allegations that they mishandled significant amounts of highly addictive and frequently abused …
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Member of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Racketeering Involving Drug and Firearms Trafficking

… Member of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Racketeering Involving Drug … illegal firearms and was recorded selling two firearms and over 30 rounds of ammunition to a cooperating witness. On …
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Man Who Laundered Over $300,000 in Drug Trafficking Proceeds to Colombian Organization Sentenced to Prison

… Man Who Laundered Over $300,000 in Drug Trafficking Proceeds to Colombian … beginning in 2016 and continuing until 2022, an undercover investigation began into a money laundering …
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Former Houston Police Officer Sentenced To Over 30 Years In Prison On Federal Drug And Firearm Charges

… Former Houston Police Officer Sentenced To Over 30 Years In Prison On Federal Drug And Firearm Charges … City, New York; Detroit, Michigan; Baltimore, Maryland, Dover, Delaware; and Houma, Louisiana.  According to evidence …