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DEA Arrests Azusa Gang Members Responsible For Narcotics Trafficking And Campaign Of Hate Crimes Targeting African-Americans

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … would use violence in order to prevent African-Americans from moving into the City,” according to the indictment. Six … racist incidents alleged in the indictment span a period from 1992 until May 2010, when an African-American high …
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Independence, LA Man Sentenced to 235 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Conviction

… Engage New Orleans Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … In imposing Nelson’s prison term, the Court found that from approximately July 2017 through February 2018, Nelson … and others in a venture to obtain kilograms of cocaine from various sources in Houston, Texas, and transport said …
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Coordinated Federal-Local Law Enforcement Efforts Lead Surge in Arrests, Drug Seizures, and Federal Drug Trafficking Charges in San Francisco

… Enforcement Efforts Lead Surge in Arrests, Drug Seizures, and Federal Drug Trafficking Charges in San Francisco … and over 250 grams of heroin and approximately 55 arrests from early October to early December 2025.   Over the same … plays a critical role in eradicating this poison from our communities.  With continued urgency, we will …
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National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 324 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $14.6 Billion in Alleged Fraud

… actors who prey upon our most vulnerable citizens and steal from hardworking American taxpayers,” said Attorney General … fraudulently obtained at least approximately $51,474 from the fraudulent PPP applications, sought at least approximately $12,391 from at least one fraudulent EIDL application, and obtained …
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Schenectady Man Sentenced to 330 Months for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes, and for Violating Supervised Release Conditions

… Jones admitted to his participation in a drug conspiracy from January to May 2023, that included eleven instances of … sentence removes an extraordinarily dangerous individual from our streets for decades. Let this case send a clear … severe consequences. Thank you to the brave men and women from DEA and ATF who put their lives on the line every day …
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Methamphetamine and Gun Trafficker is Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

… Methamphetamine and Gun Trafficker is Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison June … - (910) 815-4513 87.4 g meth.jpg 87.4 g meth purchased from McDaniel Ex 4 - 63.4 g meth and gun.jpg ASHEVILLE, N.C. … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
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13 Linked To Mexican Mafia And La Familia Indicted After Investigation Reveals Plot To Join Forces To Expand Drug Cartel’s Presence In U.S.

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … and that they directed the activities of the street gang from a California state prison and received payments derived from the gang’s illegal activities. During this morning’s …
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Port Arthur Man Sentenced to Over 19 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. This case was …
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Two Rio Grande Valley Men Sentenced for Roles in Fentanyl Trafficking Operation

… purchased more than 50 grams of fentanyl directly from Valdez. During the investigation, authorities learned …
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Port Arthur Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.   This case was …
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

… removed 571,054 pounds of unneeded and expired medications from home medicine cabinets to prevent drug misuse before it …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to More Than 19 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine

… the interstate and taken into custody. The narcotics seized from Hunt’s vehicle were later determined to be …
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Trucker Sentenced after Failed Attempt to Hide Cocaine with Urine

… that detailed how Ortiz attempted to conceal the cocaine from detection. In handing down the sentence, Judge Morales …
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Harrison County Doctor Sentenced for Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances

… serve 85 percent of his prison sentence. Upon his release from prison, he will be under the supervision of the U.S. …
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Memphis Man Sentenced to 150 Months for Gun and Drug-Related Offenses

… community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
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Illegal Alien Sentenced to more than Three Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

… David Angel Alejandres, facilitated the transaction from Mexico, but Gonzalez delivered the fentanyl. After …
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Memphis Man Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl Which Caused Three Fatal Overdoses

… Administration will stop at nothing to rid this poison from our communities.”  “We appreciate the partnership we …
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Mississippi Co-Conspirators Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine

… According to court documents and statements made in court, from October 2022 to August 2023, Keamber McCoy, 27, and …
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Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison

… made three controlled purchases of “Perc 30” pills from Alwan. The pills contained fentanyl.  On April 6, 2023, …
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South Dakota and Colorado Men Convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Meth Across South Dakota, Including the Crow Creek Reservation

… South Dakota and Colorado Men Convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Meth … Gillespie Domestic Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota Additional Division Info Community … El Paso Intelligence Center, and collaboration received from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of …
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Former LAX TSA Officer Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Charges

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … States Attorneys Gregory Bernstein and Juan Rodriguez from the Major Frauds section are prosecuting this case. The …
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Downey Man Arrested on Federal Charges Alleging He Sold Fake Prescription Pills that Caused Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

… 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 … a 17-year-old Downey female who suffered a fatal overdose from the synthetic opioid, the Justice Department announced …
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DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea and local law enforcement officials announce the largest domestic seizure of methamphetamine in DEA history

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … announced today thwarted drug traffickers’ plans to profit from these dangerous drugs that cause incredible harm to our …
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Dark Web Narcotics Trafficker Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison

… offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Plattsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Westchester County … using the name of her deceased husband to receive packages from her suppliers and using credit cards in her deceased … also directed customers to contact her through encrypted email and messaging services and pay her with …
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Paso Robles Woman Charged with Drug-Related Crimes, Including Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Victim’s Death Last Year

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … documents as “R.S.” The indictment further alleges that from January 2023 to August 2023, Alalia and Lagunas-Garcia …
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DEA Billboard in Omaha Looks to Re-Energize Conversations on Fentanyl Dangers

… Gillespie Domestic Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota Additional Division Info Community Outreach:  Amanda Frazier (502) 780-7860 OmahaCommunityOutreach@dea.gov … strike up a discussion about the consequences that can come from taking a fake pill.” Two milligrams of fentanyl, small …
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Red Ribbon Motorcycle Ride Raises Drug Education Awareness

… Gillespie Domestic Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota Additional Division Info Community Outreach:  Amanda Frazier (502) 780-7860 OmahaCommunityOutreach@dea.gov … 3.5 million lethal doses of fentanyl have been removed from the five state Division along with nearly 3,000 pounds …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Returns Tomorrow

… the potentially life altering consequences that can come from drug use and abuse.” There are several ways to misuse …
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DEA Enters Esports Arena with 'One Pill Can Kill Game Over Tournament'

… University New Orleans, featured competitive esports teams from the local area and demonstrated a unique and engaging … to spread the One Pill Can Kill message is encouraged to email community.outreach@dea.gov or contact the local DEA …
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DEA Releases New Tip Line to Encourage Information on Drug Kingpin Operating Throughout Colorado

… David S. Olesky Domestic Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah Additional Division Info Salt Lake City District … be accessed by calling/texting/WhatsApp 720-355-0168 or by emailing Chuy-Reward@dea.gov . Identities are kept strictly … that number jumped to 910, and in 2022, 920 Coloradans died from a fentanyl poisoning or overdose.  Seizures of fentanyl …