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Matthew Perry’s Former Live-In Personal Assistant Sentenced to Nearly 3½ Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Ketamine to Actor

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … arranging for a steady – and cheaper – supply of ketamine from Fleming, court documents state. In October 2023, Iwamasa purchased 51 vials of ketamine from Fleming over the course of 11 days. Fleming obtained …
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Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing 2.5 Kilograms of Fentanyl and Possessing with Intent to Distribute 1.2 Kilograms of Cocaine

… officer engaged in seven controlled purchases of fentanyl from Santana totaling over 2.5 kilograms.  The quantities of fentanyl purchased each time ranged from 91 grams to a half kilogram.  In July 2025, law … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
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DEA Caribbean Division Highlights Homeland Security Task Force Enforcement Results Across Puerto Rico and the Caribbean

… investigative and prosecutorial results stemming from ongoing operations conducted between April 27 through … Caribbean Division Special Agent in Charge Michael Mayers. “From multi-hundred-kilogram cocaine seizures to the …
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Dominican National and Former Massachusetts Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing Almost 700 Grams of Fentanyl

… engaged in a series of controlled purchases of drugs from Baez.  Sometimes Baez delivered the drugs in person, … of fentanyl and 200 oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl from Baez. Baez responded that his “brother” would arrive in … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
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Southbridge Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Cocaine Conspiracy and Possession of a Machinegun

… and one count of unlawful possession of a machine gun. From in or about April 2023 through in or about April 2024, … Lopez conspired with others to distribute cocaine shipped from Puerto Rico to Massachusetts. On at least four …
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North Hollywood Drug Dealer Who Sold Ketamine that Killed Actor Matthew Perry Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … clientele…While [Sangha] worked to expand and profit from her drug trafficking, she knew – and disregarded – the … Two days after Perry’s death, Fleming left Sangha a voicemail on Signal and texted, “Please call . . . Got more info …
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Dominican Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine

… the identity of Jose Antonio Santiago, an American citizen from Puerto Rico. Between October 21, 2024 and January 10, … sales totaling more than five pounds of methamphetamine from Castillo-Solano. Between January 10, 2025 and January … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
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California Man Who Trafficked Narcotics to Connecticut Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison

… revealed that the organization was receiving narcotics from sources in California via Mexico.  In February 2023, … parcels that were mailed by a member of the organization from a post office in West Hartford to addresses in southern … the shipment of kilogram-quantities of narcotics from Mexico to Connecticut.  Garcia sometimes traveled to …
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Portland Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl

Portland Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl April 03, 2026 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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ATLANTA NEWS 2006

July 15, 2021
… 30, 2006 Federal, State, Local Officials Announce Unique E-Mail Effort To Educate Georgia Students For National “Meth … Seize 145 Pounds of Meth in Georgia OCT 23, 2006 Defendants from Meth "Superlab" in Smyrna Sentenced to Federal Prison …
July 15, 2021
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Follow DEA On Twitter @DEAnews For The Latest News And Updates

… us at https://www.twitter.com/deanews To sign up for email updates from DEA, please visit: …
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Justice Department, DEA propose significant opioid manufacturing reduction in 2019

… limits. The final rule also promotes greater involvement from state attorneys general, and today’s proposed reduction … setting the aggregate production quota, DEA considers data from many sources, including estimates of the legitimate medical need from the Food and Drug Administration; estimates of retail …
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Three Charged With Fentanyl Distribution

… Charged With Fentanyl Distribution May 20, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … Burlington - (802) 951-2900 BOSTON – Three individuals, two from Lawrence and one from Methuen, were charged in connection with alleged …
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Recruitment
August 16, 2018 - August 17, 2018
August 16, 2018 - August 17, 2018

DEA Special Agent Applicant Orientation

10:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
Louisville, KY
To attend a Special Agent Applicant orientation session, you must email your contact information to LouisvilleSpecialAgentRecruiter@USDOJ.Gov to confirm your reservation since seating will be limited.
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Ventura County Task Force Shuts Down Poly-Drug Trafficking Organization

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … of narcotics were being smuggled into the United States from Mexico, which were ultimately being transported into … estimated street value of nearly $7 million - were seized from members or associates of this drug trafficking …
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Pomona Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Federal Weapons And Drug Offenses In Deal Expected To Bring Sentence Of Up To 17a½ Years

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … year. Authorities recovered 243.7 grams of methamphetamine from Montanez’s residence on July 29, 2012 after he had shot … possession of a firearm on July 4, 2012. He is prohibited from possessing any guns because he was previously convicted …
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Kauai Man Convicted Of Methamphetamine And Heroin Trafficking

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … intent to distribute, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine from January to April 2012, as well as attempting to possess … other individuals to have methamphetamine and heroin sent from California, through a delivery service, to Kauai in …
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Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Leads to Additional Narcotics Seizures, Current Total of More Than 700 Pounds of Cocaine

… 362-0443 CINCINNATI – An ongoing investigation stemming from the May 10 arrest of two Southwest Ohio relatives has … to taking an additional 244 kilograms of suspected cocaine from the alleged drug traffickers.   Damian Galan, 31, of …
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“Operation Red Card”

… Engage St. Louis Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … easier knowing that dangerous individuals have been removed from our streets.”  U.S. Attorney Price thanks the partner …
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DEA Caribbean Division Announces Extradition of International Drug Trafficking Suspect to Puerto Rico

… the successful extradition of Nixon Manuel Marino-Carreño from Colombia to Puerto Rico, where he will face federal … with others to import and attempt to import cocaine from Venezuela and Colombia into the United States. He is …
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Former St. Louis Area Pediatrician Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Exchanging Prescriptions for Sex Acts

… substances in exchange for sex acts, nude photos or cash. From at least 2014 through May of 2023, Craig A. Spiegel, … position to obtain cash, sexual acts or sexual photographs from at least 19 patients, many of whom he began treating as …
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Dominican Man Arrested for Fentanyl and Meth Conspiracy

… Dominican Man Arrested for Fentanyl and Meth Conspiracy March 11, 2025 New England Contact Info … law enforcement partners to target those who seek to profit from the sale of deadly substances.” “The Massachusetts … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
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DEA Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … Guam Hagatna - (671) 472-7384 Event will take place from 10 am-2 pm on Saturday, September 26th LOS ANGELES - … Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place September 26th from 10 am-2 pm local time. As with the previous nine …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … Hagatna - (671) 472-7384 Twice-annual event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 LOS ANGELES - After … combined.  “Most prescription drug abusers get their pills from friends and family, including from the household …
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Community Event
June 16, 2026
June 16, 2026

Operation Engage: Summer Kickoff

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (EDT)
Lincoln Park, MI
In partnership with the Detroit Police Athletic League, the Detroit Police Explorers and the Center for Urban Youth and Family Development, the DEA Detroit Field Division Operation Engage will host a skating party to kick off the summer. DEA personnel will be on hand to share drug trends and build...
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Community Event
October 04, 2021
October 04, 2021

Virtual Townhall Meeting

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Operation Engage Philadelphia, along with other local organizations, is hosting a local townhall meeting with members of the faith community. Topic of discussion: Strengthening Faith-Communities' Partnership in Drug Prevention and Community Wellness. Speakers include Henry Lozano, a grassroots organizer, and Dr. Katrina Wyche, who has been in the substance abuse...
Alfonso Arzate-Garcia
FUGITIVE

Alfonso Arzate-Garcia

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
Rene Arzate-Garcia
FUGITIVE

Rene Arzate-Garcia

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: FOR NARCO-TERRORISM, CONDUCTING A CONTINUING CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE, MATERIAL SUPPORT TO A FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION, INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFICKING CONSPIRACY, AND MONEY LAUNDERING
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White Plains Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Traffic PCP

White Plains Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Traffic PCP August 19, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov …
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DEA To Hold 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … Guam Hagatna - (671) 472-7384 Event will take place from 10 am-2 pm on Saturday, September 26th LOS ANGELES - This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, come to one of the almost …