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“Operation SLO Ride” Dismantles Major Drug Trafficking Organization in Tulare County

… “Dedicated law enforcement officers built this case from the ground up, using old fashion police work, following … Attorney Talbert. "The targets of this operation ranged from dealers to the Mexican source of supply. We will work … in Tulare County and elsewhere. He is currently a fugitive from justice. Alfonso Ortiz, 37, of Tulare, is alleged to be …
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Local Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled by Joint Federal and State Investigation

… revealed that the cocaine had been ordered by the DTO from a source, identified as Toddriquez Bradley, 38, of … collaboration stopped a significant amount of drugs from entering our community and is holding repeat offenders … concerned with protecting our residents, our children, from these dangerous drugs. We have great cooperation in our …
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Three Illegal Aliens Face Federal Charges for Operating a Brookhaven Meth Lab

… Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Atlanta – Three illegal aliens from Mexico, Sergio Cortes-Nieto, Christian Martinez Larumbe … of celery.  “These illegal aliens, including a fugitive from justice charged with trafficking more than a ton of methamphetamine that agents removed from the streets in a record-breaking seizure, were …
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Clinch County Ex-Spouses Guilty for Trafficking Methamphetamine

… drugs into our communities and hold all those profiting from these deadly substances accountable for their crimes.” … “This significant sentence removes a dangerous trafficker from our streets and helps make our communities safer.” … partners, we will continue to target those who profit from these drugs and hold them accountable.” “I want to …
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Methamphetamine Distributor is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States … fentanyl and methamphetamine.  According to court records, from 2021 to 2023, Jones conspired with Rice to distribute …
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Florida Men Convicted after Cleaning Crew Locates More Than $30K of Cocaine in Hotel Room

… hotel in Myrtle Beach.  Wilson and Smith are both from Florida and they would later tell police that they were … possession with intent to distribute narcotics in Maryland from 2003, and Smith has a prior federal conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine from 2004.  U.S. District Judge Sherri A. Lydon presided …
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Southwest Georgia Man Sentenced to Prison for Armed Meth Trafficking

… Defendant Admitted “Lifelong” Meth Dealer Firearms seized from Vinson's residence.jpg Firearms seized from Vinson's residence Justin Vinso aka Tiny was arrested … was arrested on January 26, 2023 Methamphetamine purchased from Vinson.png Methamphetamine purchased from Vinson …
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Brooklyn man charged with distributing synthetic drugs, fentanyl, and Oxycodone over the internet

… with customers over three Internet websites, two email accounts, and text messages. His customers included …
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Federal criminal complaint alleges La Mirada man who is currently on parole sold more than one pound of methamphetamine

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis …
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Federal Search warrants executed at Rite Aid

… to this matter is encouraged to contact the DEA via email at Cleveland.Diversion@usdoj.gov . …
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DEA’s response to COVID-19

… chain, should contact their local DEA field office, or email DEA at Natural.Disaster@usdoj.gov . For updates, …
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Former Physician Sentenced To Nearly Six Years In Prison On Drug Charge For Trading Prescription Drugs For Sex And Cash

… On Drug Charge For Trading Prescription Drugs For Sex And Cash August 05, 2014 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us … @DEAChicagoDiv Todd C. Smith Domestic Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Additional Division Info Community Outreach: … and all of the ads were placed through one of three email addresses he used under the sections, “Men Who Would …
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Nevada Man Sentenced To 9 Years In Prison In Synthetic Drug Case

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis …
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Final Defendant Sentenced For Heroin Transaction At Federal Prison Visitation

… in August 2012, while monitoring inmate telephone calls and emails at the U.S. Penitentiary in the Federal Correctional …
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Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges for Selling Fentanyl at a Farmers Market Produce Stand

… 815-4513 Atlanta – Luis Sanchez-Acevedo, an illegal alien from Mexico, appeared in federal court yesterday afternoon … on charges related to his alleged distribution of fentanyl from a Forest Park farmers market produce stand.  … the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office at USAGAN.PressEmails@usdoj.gov or (404) 581-6016. The Internet address for …
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Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years for Distributing Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills Resulting in a Fatal Overdose

… distributed a counterfeit pill to a 28-year-old woman from Columbia, who believed the pill to be Percocet. After … the victim’s death, Duckett took steps to distance himself from the incident, including checking out of a hotel the following day, deleting text messages from his phone, and moving his vehicle in an apparent …
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15 Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted

… to the indictment, beginning at a time unknown but from at least on or about June 1, 2024, to November 18, … whichever is greater. “This investigation, which originated from a narcotics complaint in the Western District of … networks, enforce the rule of law, and remove them from our streets. I commend the outstanding investigative …
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High-Ranking Sinaloa Cartel Member Extradited to Atlanta to Face Cocaine Trafficking Charges

… - (910) 815-4513 ATLANTA – Following his extradition from Mexico to the United States, Roberto Najera Gutierrez, … responsible for distributing massive amounts of cocaine from South America and through Mexico that were intended to … the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office at USAGAN.PressEmails@usdoj.gov or (404) 581-6016. The Internet address for …
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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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Former Olympian Wanted for Running Transnational Drug Enterprise and Ordering Several Murders Added to FBI’s List of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives

… Olympian Wanted for Running Transnational Drug Enterprise and Ordering Several Murders Added to FBI’s List of Ten Most … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … that routinely shipped hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Colombia, through Mexico and Southern California, to …
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Houston Residents Sentenced to Over 13 Years Following Discovery of Over 130 Kilos of Crystal Meth

… the court heard additional evidence the meth was imported from Mexico and that the two men had been in contact with … approximately 122 more gallon-sized bags of crystal meth from the residence, each weighing approximately one …
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Illegal Alien Transnational Drug Trafficking Leader Receives 12 years in Federal Prison

… responsible for smuggling and distributing methamphetamine from Mexico into South Texas and on to Houston. … purchased approximately five kilograms of methamphetamine from Reyes-Morales. He then coordinated with Moices …
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Illegal Aliens Charged With Meth Trafficking and Firearm Possession

… Lorenzo and Jorge Luis Ramirez Bibiano, both illegal aliens from Mexico, appeared in federal court earlier today on … criminal organizations, and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Drug Trafficking …
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Two California Women Charged with Cocaine Trafficking

… as she arrived at Chicago O’Hare International Airport from Los Angeles on Jan. 5, 2026. Ramos provided consent to … the DEA Chicago Field Division, with substantial assistance from the Hamilton/Boone County, Indiana Drug Task Force.  …
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DEA Chicago Field Division Welcomes New Special Agent in Charge

… in the Eastern District of New York.  After graduating from the DEA Training Academy in 2004, SAC Smith was … and received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Michigan State University.  Other On On Press Release …
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Rock Hill Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Selling Fentanyl

… the leader of a drug trafficking organization that spanned from Rock Hill to Columbia. After his arrest in May 2023, … sentence. The defendant also had a prior felony conviction from 2020 for assault with a dangerous weapon, felon in …
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DEA Chicago Field Division Welcomes New Deputy Special Agent in Charge

… in the Eastern District of New York.  After graduating from the DEA Training Academy in 2004, Smith was assigned to … after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Michigan State University.  Other On On Press Release …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Drug Trafficking, Gun Crimes

… pills . Ellis was a felon and was therefore prohibited from possessing a firearm. His criminal history includes a … Firearms and Explosives and the DEA, with assistance from the Mishawaka Police Department. The case was …
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Wake County Illegal Alien Sentenced to More Than 10 Years for Drug and Gun Convictions

… Illegal Alien Sentenced to More Than 10 Years for Drug and Gun Convictions July 14, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info … to arrange a controlled purchase of methamphetamine from Santos-Soto. The next day, August 28, Santos-Soto … Santos-Soto is an illegal alien who crossed the border from Mexico to the United States in 2017. He has been living …
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Mexican National Sentenced to 5 ½ Years for Fentanyl Trafficking

… officers arranged to purchase 60,000 fentanyl pills from an unknown supplier based in Mexicali, Mexico. The … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Drug Trafficking …