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Doctor Pleads Guilty To 18 Drug Trafficking Charges For Dispensing Narcotics Without Examining “Patients”

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … years the doctor received well over $1 million annually from illicit prescriptions. In the plea agreement filed this … Drug Enforcement Administration, which received assistance from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the …
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Inland Empire Marijuana Operation Dismantled

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … period in 2011. The IRS analysis also revealed withdrawals from the accounts in an amount almost equal to the $3.3 … Investigation, which received considerable assistance from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the …
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Two Louisville Men Sentenced for Distribution of Over 21,000 Fentanyl Pills and Firearm Offenses

… controlled purchases for a total of 4,200 fentanyl pills from Shelby, Jr. and Smith. During the execution of a search … committed to protecting lives and holding those who profit from this crisis accountable,” said DEA Special Agent in … This case was investigated by the DEA, with assistance from the ATF Louisville Field Division, the Louisville Metro …
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Mexican National Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Laundering $5.4 million

… CJNG and removed substantial quantities of dangerous drugs from American communities,” said Acting United States … the fight against cartel-sourced drug trafficking is far from over, today’s result is a step in the right direction … Mexican drug traffickers to wash their ill-gotten gains from the sale of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and …
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Four Defendants Charged in Federal Court for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

… pills.  On July 17, 2024, Fletcher received 10,000 pills from an individual and on August 28, 2024, he received over 29,000 fentanyl pills from Garcia-Ruiz. The indictment also alleges that Fletcher … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
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Three Sentenced in International Controlled Substances and Prescription Drug Trafficking Operation

… that required a prescription. Bateman had been extradited from the United Kingdom to face charges. Chief Judge … to customers, including by drafting and sending an email introducing Tapentadol as a product for sale. …
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Nebraska Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Possessing with Intent to Distribute Meth

… to the positive presence of narcotics odor emanating from the vehicle. Upon search of the vehicle, investigators … increases his potential mandatory minimum sentence from 10 years to 15 years imprisonment under 21 U.S.C. § … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. ### Drug Trafficking …
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Mobile Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon

… a three-year term of supervised release upon his release from prison, during which time he will be subject to drug … 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 …
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DEA Surge Targets Sinaloa Cartel Networks Worldwide

… Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas … their command, control, and distribution networks.  From August 25 through August 29, 2025, DEA agents across 23 …
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Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana

… concurrently.  On January 6, 2023, law enforcement officers from the White Hall Police Department were dispatched to an … next to the vehicle and upon questioning, Dickson fled from police on foot. He was later apprehended in a shed … system. This case was investigated by DEA with assistance from the White Hall Police Department. This case was …
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Hopkinsville Felon Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Distributing Cocaine and Illegally Possessing Firearm

… .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun. McCarley is prohibited from possessing a firearm because he had previously been … 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 …
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Arkansas Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Perjury

… jury, Collins repeatedly denied being with the suspects from the February 26, 2019, shooting despite being confronted with surveillance video footage from local businesses that placed her with the suspects … by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the FBI and Pine Bluff Police Department. The case was …
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Attorney General William P. Barr Joins DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea to Announce results of Operation Crystal Shield

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … devotion of DEA and our partners to protect our communities from the scourge of drug trafficking and violent crime under …
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Ventura Prolific Fentanyl Trafficker Receives 15-Year Federal Prison Sentence

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … demonstrates the commitment to making our communities safer from dangerous and deadly drugs like fentanyl.  We will use … highlights our unwavering dedication to protecting Ventura from the devastating effects of this lethal drug,” said …
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Drug Enforcement Administration Set to Recruit and Educate at the College World Series ™ in Omaha

… World Series ™, is expected to draw interested applicants from across the nation. Nearly half-a-million fans will … on Omaha for the annual event as college baseball teams from Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and … and talk about the life-altering consequences that can come from drug abuse. For those interested in learning more about …
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Overdoses Drop Nearly 40 Percent Since Formation of Omaha Task Force

… “We will leverage any tool necessary to spare families from suffering the devastating loss of life to a drug … Response Task Force was formed combining investigators from the DEA, OPD, Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) and Douglas … Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). "Receiving national recognition from HIDTA is a testament to the dedication and hard work of …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly … law enforcement surge to protect American communities from the flood of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced pills across … too often result, is a problem that cuts across America from small towns to big cities and everything in between. …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly … law enforcement surge to protect American communities from the flood of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced pills across … too often result, is a problem that cuts across America from small towns to big cities and everything in between. …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly … law enforcement surge to protect American communities from the flood of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced pills across … too often result, is a problem that cuts across America from small towns to big cities and everything in between. …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly … law enforcement surge to protect American communities from the flood of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced pills across … too often result, is a problem that cuts across America from small towns to big cities and everything in between. …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly … law enforcement surge to protect American communities from the flood of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced pills across … too often result, is a problem that cuts across America from small towns to big cities and everything in between. …
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DEA arrests eight defendants linked to Coachella Valley-based drug ring that trafficked in large quantities of methamphetamine

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … including approximately 24 pounds of methamphetamine seized from Valenzuela-Verdugo in 2016; Jesus Ramirez Granados, … former wife and allegedly purchased methamphetamine from the drug ring along with Dalpezzo; Tracy Cross, 45, of …
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DEA Arrests Eight Defendants Linked to Coachella Valley-Based Drug Ring that Trafficked in Large Quantities of Methamphetamine

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … including approximately 24 pounds of methamphetamine seized from Valenzuela-Verdugo in 2016; Jesus Ramirez Granados, … former wife and allegedly purchased methamphetamine from the drug ring along with Dalpezzo; Tracy Cross, 45, of …
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DEA agents in Iowa take more than $2 million in drugs off streets

… New York and North Carolina.   Information obtained from cooperating sources and co-conspirators contributed to … supplied the drugs to Iowa. Three co-conspirators are from Nevada. “Make no mistake, Iowa is a target for drug … law enforcement for their tireless work to protect Iowans from these criminal organizations.” In addition to the …
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Carlsbad Man Sentenced For Role In Scheme To Launder Money For Drug Rings, Including The Sinaloa Cartel

… Engage Orange County 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 … Mexico who laundered drug trafficking proceeds generated from multi-kilogram and multi-pound sales of narcotics in …
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Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 33 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth and Money Laundering

Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 33 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth and Money Laundering February 04, 2026 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - Option 5 Miami.FD.PIO@dea.gov 571-362-3106 …
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Lawrence Man Indicted for Distributing Counterfeit Pills Containing Meth and Fentanyl

Lawrence Man Indicted for Distributing Counterfeit Pills Containing Meth and Fentanyl January 06, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk …
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Dominican National Indicted for Fentanyl Distribution

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 Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
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Salem Man and Lynn Man Plead Guilty to Counterfeit Pill Trafficking Conspiracy

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 Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Worcester Psychiatrist Sentenced For Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances

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 Garth Hamelin bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a …