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Pill Mill Doctor Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution Conspiracy, Money Laundering

January 30, 2017
… Engage New Orleans Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … Steven L. Hofer Domestic Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi Additional Division Info Community Outreach: … hydromorphone and hydrocodone-directly from a drug manufacturer. Ritchea then distributed the pills …
January 30, 2017
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Armed Meth Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

April 11, 2025
… surveilled by narcotics agents in January 2024 traveling from Mobile to Pensacola, Florida, where she would purchase … a pound of methamphetamine and a loaded .380 caliber pistol from Carlock during a traffic stop. Carlock admitted to agents that she had just obtained the methamphetamine from a supplier in Pensacola. She confessed that she …
April 11, 2025
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Historic Methamphetamine Bust for DEA Los Angeles Division

October 05, 2022
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … DEA agents and Task Force Officers, with assistance from detectives with the Fontana Police Department, … observed an individual carry out three weighted boxes from the residence and put them in a vehicle. A search of …
October 05, 2022
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Federal Indictment Charges 19 in Alleged Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine

June 10, 2021
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … conspired to traffic large quantities of methamphetamine from their suppliers in Mexico into and throughout the … to the indictment returned on May 5 and unsealed today, from April to August 2020, lead defendants Timoteo Gomez, …
June 10, 2021
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DEA Omaha Division Notes Record Fentanyl Seizures in 2023

January 17, 2024
… lethal doses of fentanyl both in pill and powder form, from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota … communities. Sadly, none of these communities are exempt from the tragic consequences that can come from experimenting with or using fentanyl. This drug is …
January 17, 2024
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O.C. doctor arrested on federal narcotics charges that allege prescriptions to ‘patients’ who suffered fatal overdoses

December 18, 2018
… Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … deaths. One man who allegedly obtained prescriptions from the doctor was involved in a car accident last month …
December 18, 2018
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Leader of International Drug Money Laundering Organization Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

August 14, 2018
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … of narcotics throughout the world.  The sentencing stems from an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement … cover of legitimate business to conceal proceeds derived from narcotics trafficking,” said DEA Assistant Special …
August 14, 2018
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16 People Linked To San Fernando Valley-based Narcotics Delivery Service Indicted By Federal Grand Jury

December 13, 2017
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … hidden compartments and the movement of bulk cash collected from narcotics transactions.             In relation to the … of drugs were packaged and dispatched to customers from a facility maintained by the ring in Van Nuys. …
December 13, 2017
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Texas Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Meth

August 14, 2025
… drug trafficking organization, transporting methamphetamine from Mexico into the U.S., and was paid $1,500 per trip. … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
August 14, 2025
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Antelope Valley Man Faces New Charge Alleging He Knowingly Sold Fentanyl to Second Victim Who Died

December 19, 2024
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … of fentanyl poisoning, allegedly after receiving fentanyl from the defendant,” said Anthony Chrysanthis, Deputy … 2024 at his family’s home shortly after purchasing the drug from Morales. Morales was arrested in the first case on …
December 19, 2024
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Vermont Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids

June 14, 2024
… for Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids June 14, 2024 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … pharmaceutical drugs. The substances typically were shipped from outside the United States and received in Vermont. … the conspiracy, Zabriskie and others communicated using email and other electronic platforms to discuss shipping …
June 14, 2024
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Nebraska Man Sentenced to 17 ½ Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution

August 26, 2022
… Gillespie Domestic Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota; Additional Division Info Community Outreach:  Amanda Frazier (502) 780-7860 OmahaCommunityOutreach@dea.gov … There is no parole in the federal system. After his release from prison, he will begin a five year term of supervised …
August 26, 2022
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DEA Los Angeles announces new opioid and overdose prevention efforts as part of DEA 360 Strategy

December 18, 2018
… DEA Los Angeles announces new opioid and overdose prevention efforts as part of DEA 360 Strategy … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … SAC Comeaux and community stakeholders taking questions from national and local media.jpg LOS ANGELES – As the …
December 18, 2018
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Former Baggage Handlers At LAX Arrested On Federal Drug Charges For Allegedly Using Credentials To Bring Cocaine Past Security

April 04, 2016
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … airlines to smuggle kilogram “samples” of cocaine from Los Angeles to drug customers on the East Coast.  At … third-party couriers, such as J.C., who had booked flights from LAX to the East Coast, and were willing to take the …
April 04, 2016
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Six Charged In Global Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Conspiracies

September 23, 2016
… Six Charged In Global Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Conspiracies September 23, 2016 Los … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … Atlanta and Philadelphia, in order to receive drug proceeds from criminal clients who wanted those proceeds funneled …
September 23, 2016
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DEA And Partners Disrupt LA Area Drug Trafficking Organizations

December 07, 2016
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … counties, as well as in Arizona and Utah, agents from the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and officers from several state and local law enforcement agencies …
December 07, 2016
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Leader Of Avenues Gang Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison In Federal Racketeering Case For Murder And Ordering A Killing

October 21, 2013
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … gang member - also received a quarter-century prison term from Judge Wu earlier this month. According to court … for designating individuals to collect extortionate “taxes” from drug dealers and others living and working in the area …
October 21, 2013
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International Narcotics Trafficker And Money International Trafficker Convicted On Narcotics Conspiracy Charges In Manhattan Federal Court Defendant Was Top Lieutenant To Colombian Drug Kingpin Francisco Gonzalez Uribe

October 19, 2011
… the United States and to prosecute those who seek to profit from distributing their poison in this country. It is also … In addition, in numerous recorded telephone calls and emails, Mosquera-Prado negotiated and coordinated the …
October 19, 2011
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International Narcotics Trafficker Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 280 Months In Prison

January 09, 2013
… for moving massive quantities of cocaine and heroin from country to country, with the ultimate goal of shipping … In numerous additional recorded telephone calls and emails, Mosquera-Prado negotiated and coordinated the …
January 09, 2013
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Former Police Officer & Tech Worker Sentenced In Illegal Online Pharmacy Scheme

May 17, 2016
… Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … to promote the internet pharmacy scheme, sending spam emails promoting the online pharmacy and made sure long-time … pharmacy, and attempted to hide the conspiracy’s databases from investigators.  Kogan not only handled the technology …
May 17, 2016
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Dominican National Indicted for Fentanyl Distribution

December 02, 2025
Dominican National Indicted for Fentanyl Distribution December 02, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
December 02, 2025
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Salem Man and Lynn Man Plead Guilty to Counterfeit Pill Trafficking Conspiracy

April 16, 2024
Salem Man and Lynn Man Plead Guilty to Counterfeit Pill Trafficking Conspiracy April 16, 2024 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov …
April 16, 2024
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Worcester Psychiatrist Sentenced For Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances

August 12, 2025
Worcester Psychiatrist Sentenced For Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances August 12, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 …
August 12, 2025
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Saugus Man Indicted For Role In Conspiracies To Distribute Thousands Of Pills Containing Meth And Fentanyl

July 28, 2025
Saugus Man Indicted For Role In Conspiracies To Distribute Thousands Of Pills Containing Meth And Fentanyl July 28, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 …
July 28, 2025
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Four Pensacola Women Charged with Illegal Drug Diversion

June 30, 2025
Four Pensacola Women Charged with Illegal Drug Diversion June 30, 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 …
June 30, 2025
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Wilson Man Sentenced to 10 Years on Fentanyl and Firearm Charges

April 25, 2025
… Wilson Man Sentenced to 10 Years on Fentanyl and Firearm Charges April 25, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info … Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta … Robert Murphy Domestic Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina Additional Division Info Community …
April 25, 2025
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Charleston Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl and Cocaine

April 23, 2025
… Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl and Cocaine April 23, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us … Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta … Robert Murphy Domestic Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina Additional Division Info Community …
April 23, 2025
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DEA-Led Investigation Dismantles Albuquerque-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

January 12, 2024
… Engage Albuquerque Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: …
January 12, 2024
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DEA’s Albuquerque Office Spearheads New Mexico’s Multi-Agency Participation In Nationwide Synthetic Drug Takedown

May 09, 2014
DEA’s Albuquerque Office Spearheads New Mexico’s Multi-Agency Participation In Nationwide Synthetic Drug Takedown May 09, 2014 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 carlos.a.briano@dea.gov Carlos A. Briano Recruiter Name Elizabeth …
May 09, 2014
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Jasper County Felon Sentenced for Federal Firearms and Drug Trafficking Crimes

August 27, 2025
… one being an AR style pistol.  One of the firearms seized from McMahon’s residence was stolen.   McMahon was operating … such as scales and bags used for distribution, seized from McMahon indicated that he was dealing significant … McMahon is a convicted felon and prohibited by federal law from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition. This case …
August 27, 2025