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U.K. Defendant Sentenced For Illegal Chemical Distribution Via Internet

… - 571-324-7218 Yuma - 571-324-7324 Defendant extradited from the U.K. to face U.S. charges PHOENIX - On May 14, … 4, 2005, law enforcement officers in California sent an email to the KNO3 website informing its members that a … Red Phosphorus in the United States without written consent from the appropriate licensing U.S. entity. Although Howes …
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Mississippi Repeat Offender Sentenced for Cocaine Distribution

… to work with our partners to remove career criminals from our communities.” “The distribution of illegal drugs … Task Force, we have removed a career drug trafficker from the streets of north Mississippi,” said Drug … under Executive Order 14159 to protect our communities from the criminal elements that drive violence and exploit …
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Mississippi Men Sentenced in OCDETF Drug Trafficking Case

… Engage New Orleans Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … to four years supervised release following his release from prison.  William Lyon, of Columbus, Mississippi, also … to four years supervised release following his release from prison.  “The sentences imposed by Judge Davidson …
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Heroin and Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced to More Than 33 Years in Federal Prison

… orchestrated the transport of over six kilograms of heroin from Chicago for distribution in Cedar Rapids.  During the … Dennis.  Dennis believed his cousin had stolen customers from him, so Dennis threatened him over the phone.  On … with a proven history of violence has been removed from our community making the streets of Cedar Rapids that …
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Canadian Man Accused Of Laundering Millions Of Dollars For The Sinaloa Cartel Arrives In Los Angeles To Face Charges

… 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   Anthony Chrysanthis … on September 14 while attempting to enter the United States from Canada at the Buffalo, New York Port of Entry.  A …
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Armed Drug Dealers Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison

… Bay. Agents searched the contents of cell phones seized from Powell and McCants. The cell phones contained numerous … and 144 months in prison, respectively. Upon their release from prison, Powell and McCants will each serve 10-year … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. A copy of this press …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  At nearly 4,000 collection sites … the DEA’s National Take Back Day to lessen community risk from drug abuse and keep Americans safe!” “DEA’s National … our shared commitment to protecting the American people from drug-related harm,” said DEA Administrator Terrance …
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Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More than 55 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

… Engage New Orleans Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … distributing fentanyl pills in Fayetteville and Fort Smith from January to September of 2024. Investigators identified … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
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Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More than 55 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

… Engage New Orleans Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … distributing fentanyl pills in Fayetteville and Fort Smith from January to September of 2024. Investigators identified … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
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Complaint Filed Against Houston Pharmacy and its Owners for Violations of the Controlled Substances Act

… J. Ganjei. The complaint seeks civil monetary penalties from Nnwood Pharmacy and names Nnwood’s owners Cheryl Brew … substances that physicians located hundreds of miles from the pharmacy’s location had allegedly prescribed. It … to numerous male customers whose prescriptions originated from doctors specializing in obstetrics and gynecology care, …
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DEA’s National Take Back Day Returns April 26 to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering communities across the … safely remove expired, unwanted, or unused medications from their homes—medications that might otherwise be … of our community by keeping addictive medications away from those who might abuse them.” DEA and its partners will …
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New Reward Offered for the Capture of Jian Zhang

… Engage Ft. Lauderdale Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … States and Canada. According to a 2017 federal indictment from the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of North Dakota, … or texting +1-504-534-5134 via telephone/text/WhatsApp, or emailing ZhangJianTIPS@dea.gov .  If you are located outside …
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Grand Jury Indicts 14 In L.A.-Based OxyContin Ring

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … need the powerful painkiller. The OxyContin was obtained from pharmacies, often by fraudulently billing the public … abusing their authority in the medical community to profit from those vulnerable to these drugs.” The indictment also …
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DEA Leads Major Narco-Terror Operation

… WASHINGTON, D.C. -   DEA Administrator Michele M.  Leonhart and U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara of the Southern District of … the FARC.  The communications occurred by telephone, over e-mail, and in a series of audio- recorded and videotaped … a front company in Guinea Bissau to export the cocaine from Guinea Bissau to the United States.  In addition, Mane …
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Stuart Encourages West Virginians To Participate In DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 15th National Prescription Drug Collection Event Scheduled For Saturday, April 28th From 10:00am To 2:00pm

… Drug Collection Event Scheduled For Saturday, April 28th From 10:00am To 2:00pm April 27, 2018 Louisville Contact … Day this Saturday, April 28, 2018.  The event, held from 10:00am to 2:00pm, provides an opportunity for people …
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… commitment to protecting American lives and communities from the devastating impacts of fentanyl, which claimed … contained a potentially lethal dose, a significant drop from 76% of pills tested just two years prior in FY 2023. … fentanyl powder purity decreased to 10.3%, down from 19.5% during the same time period. These reductions in …
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Co-Founder of Sinaloa Cartel Charged in Superseding Indictment with Conspiracy to Manufacture and Distribute Fentanyl

… in Superseding Indictment with Conspiracy to Manufacture and Distribute Fentanyl February 15, 2024 New York Contact … Garcia Allegedly Continues to Lead the Sinaloa Cartel From Hiding BROOKLYN, N.Y. - A fifth superseding indictment …
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Hobbs Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

… and threw a backpack containing narcotics and firearms from the vehicle. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed … on foot before being apprehended. Law enforcement recovered from the discarded backpack and vehicle search approximately … magazines. Ortiz, a previously convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms, pled guilty to possession with …
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Armed Baldwin County Methamphetamine Dealers Sentenced to Prison

… used confidential informants to purchase methamphetamine from Buchanan and Crook. Based on these controlled purchases … five-year terms of supervised release upon their release from prison, during which time they will be subject to drug … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Mobile comprises agents and …
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Slidell Man and Woman Indicted for Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, False Statements in Loan Applications, Money Laundering, and Federal Controlled Substances Act Violations

… obtained approval of the loan applications, the funds from various financial institutions were deposited into bank … greater than $10,000, such property having been derived from a specified unlawful activity. Finally, according to … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
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Last of Three Men Involved in Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Conspiracy Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison

… operations and protect the citizens of North Alabama from this deadly threat.” “This sentencing marks the final … to hold traffickers accountable and protect the public from the devastating impact of these illicit substances.” … enforcement partners to swiftly remove these individuals from the community and hold them accountable.”  According to …
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Ed Buck Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison

… 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   Anthony Chrysanthis … platforms, dating and escort websites, or via referrals from his prior victims, to whom he offered finder’s fees. …
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Investigation into Puente 13 Street Gang leads to federal narcotics, fraud and identity theft charges against 17 defendants

… Puente 13 Street Gang leads to federal narcotics, fraud and identity theft charges against 17 defendants August 15, … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … defendants on federal narcotics and fraud charges stemming from an investigation into the Puente 13 Street Gang. Those …
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L.A. Sheriff’s Deputy, two other men arrested on federal charges for stealing 600 pounds of marijuana and $100,000 during bogus search

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … Nick Hanna. “We cannot tolerate this type of behavior from sworn officers, and this case demonstrates our … recovered a total of approximately $300,000 to $400,000 from Antrim’s and McBride’s residences. Federal agents also …
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Sky Global Executive and Associate Indicted for Providing Encrypted Communication Devices to Help International Drug Traffickers Avoid Law Enforcement

… Sky Global Executive and Associate Indicted for Providing Encrypted Communication … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … are specifically designed to prevent law enforcement from actively monitoring the communications between members …
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Leader of Major Alabama Drug-Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Life in Prison

… 38, led an extensive drug-trafficking organization (“DTO”) from 2021 to 2024. Thomas’s DTO distributed various drugs, … also seized large amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine from Thomas and his coconspirators. For example, in March … suppliers about coordinating a delivery of bulk cocaine from Houston Texas, to Mobile. On March 10, 2024, agents …
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Drug Trafficking Organization Leader Sent to Prison for 30 years for Large-Scale Distribution Scheme

… to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States.  Drug Trafficking On On Press …
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DEA Issues Immediate Suspension Order to Kentucky Pharmaceutical Distributor Over Controlled Substances Act Violations

… by DEA’s Louisville Field Division, with assistance from DEA’s Knoxville District Office and the Glasgow Police …
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Jefferson County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth and Cocaine

… County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth and Cocaine December 19, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact … (DEA) Jonathan C. Pullen of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs Darrus Dugas, 42, pleaded … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. This case was …
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San Antonio Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

… 25, of San Antonio, had two active felony arrest warrants from other matters. When law enforcement executed those …