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Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Results in 51-Defendant Indictment in Nationwide Black-Market Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy

… Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Results in … personnel executed arrest warrants involving 51 defendants from Oklahoma, Texas, New York, North Carolina, Florida, … full list of defendants is attached, including at least 29 from China, some of whom have permanent legal resident …
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Ponchatoula Man Guilty Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act

… revealed that,  HINES  discussed ordering fentanyl from his suppliers on multiple occasions. After observing  … of the Department of Justice to protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN). …
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Illegal Aliens Sentenced for Distribution of Kilogram Quantities of Fentanyl and Heroin in Myrtle Beach

… for Distribution of Kilogram Quantities of Fentanyl and Heroin in Myrtle Beach June 04, 2026 Atlanta Contact … Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States … were previously sentenced in this case.  All four men are from Mexico and were in the United States illegally.   …
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Gulfport, MS, Man Sentenced to Life for Fentanyl Offenses and 300 Months for Conspiracy to Tamper with Witnesses

… cell phone.  He also arranged for the shipment of fentanyl from Mexico to Gulfport, Mississippi for distribution. … This case demonstrates that organized crime can operate from anywhere.” said U.S. Attorney Baxter Kruger. “I commend … sustain his criminal enterprise – using contraband phones from prison and conspiring to tamper with government …
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Judge Sentences New Bern Fentanyl Dealer to 12 Years in Federal Prison

… guns. This sentence ensures New Bern will be protected from Brimmer for over a decade. Simple Lesson: Drugs Kill, … At that time, Brimmer sold bright purple-pink fentanyl from his garage. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on … and two loaded guns. The cash included four marked bills from the controlled purchase earlier in the day.  Brimmer …
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Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 16 Years After Fatal Overdose of Indianapolis Woman

… Forensic analysis confirmed that substances recovered from the dishwasher contained 327.09 grams of acetyl … and records showed she had been purchasing narcotics from him since at least March 10, 2025. The coroner determined that J.A. died from acute mixed drug intoxication, with bromazolam, acetyl …
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Bogalusa Man Convicted of Fentanyl Trafficking and Illegal Weapon Possession

… Concealed Weapon by a Convicted Felon. The conviction stems from a proactive enforcement operation conducted on August … Spikes, Jr. sends a clear message that those who profit from spreading poison in our communities will be held … As a multi-convicted felon, Spikes faces a sentence ranging from 40 years to life in prison. Arrests/Convictions - Major …
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Jake’s Fireworks Owner Guilty of Federal Drug Trafficking Violations

… Fireworks” is also operated at that location.  Customers from all over the United States were able to order quantities of BDO from the Right Price Chemicals website in small amounts to … took action to protect the public and prevent others from falling prey to the sale and use of this dangerous …
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Over $1.1M in Civil Settlements Reaffirm DOJ’s Commitment to Preventing Opioid Abuse

… Special Agent in Charge Steven S. Whipple, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Gregg N. Sofer.  These civil settlements, … obtained in the district in the past two months stemming from investigations in Austin, San Antonio and Odessa.  These settlements reflect DOJ’s ongoing …
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Federal Judge in Waco issues several lengthy prison sentences

… Tx. - In Waco today, U.S. District Judge Alan Albright handed down lengthy federal prison sentences to multiple … During subsequent recorded telephone conversations from inside the detention facility, Dembinsky bragged to two … to distribute methamphetamine throughout the Waco area from September 2018 to April 2019. Judge Albright ordered …
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

… Waco - (254) 297-0300 WASHINGTON – The Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration today announced the … “Menchito,” and second in command of CJNG, was extradited from Mexico to the United States on charges of alleged drug … impact on the fabric of our local communities. The proceeds from the local distribution of these narcotics are …
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Dozens arrested in major law enforcement operation

… of countless hours of hard work by officers and agents from many different agencies,” said U.S. Attorney Patrick. … our communities in the greater Houston/Galveston area from those who prey on them.”   The indictment, which was … indictment, the drugs were smuggled into the United States from Colombia and Mexico.   Heroin and cocaine were then …
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Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Second Conviction for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

… which scared Daniels away. Officers reviewed two videos from the homeowner’s video camera that showed Daniels in the … Jacksonville. Officers approached Daniels and removed him from the vehicle. Officers asked Daniels to see the bottom … by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the Jacksonville Police Department. This case was …
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DEA Investigation Leads to Long Prison Sentences for Fentanyl Distributors in Overdose Death

… overdose in Slidell. Investigators recovered a white powder from the scene that laboratory analysis confirmed was a … the lethal substance. Incriminating messages recovered from Carver’s phone showed Andrews expressing fear of being … the digital and physical evidence until those who profit from fentanyl are behind bars.” The prosecution was handled …
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Multi-Agency Operation Dismantles Narcotics Hub in Algiers, Louisiana; Two Convicted

… neglected dogs on the property; despite intervention from the LASPCA, both animals ultimately succumbed to their … just making arrests; we are removing a multi-layered threat from a school zone and ensuring that those who profit from this chaos are held accountable." Convictions and …
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Dothan, Alabama Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Meth Trafficking Case

… our commitment to holding accountable those who profit from the distribution of methamphetamine.” “Thirty years in … lives in our neighborhoods. Whether the poison is shipped from out of state or hidden in a local storage unit, we will … in Dothan containing methamphetamine shipped to Alabama from out of state. Further investigation revealed that …
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Louisiana Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Federal Prison for Convictions of Multiple Drug Charges

… others to obtain kilogram quantities of cocaine and heroin from Houston, Texas and elsewhere and redistribute those … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Baton Rouge comprises agents and officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), …
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California Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracy

… Paul, the greater Chicago area, and Northern Indiana. From these hubs, Colula and his fellow conspirators … of thousands of dollars in cash payments that were flown from the Midwest to California.  On Nov. 29, 2022, case …
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Two Men Face Federal Charges for Trafficking Five Kilograms of Fentanyl in Metro Atlanta

… prosecute fentanyl traffickers to keep the community safe from this deadly drug threat.”  “This seizure underscores … enforcement attempted to stop Adame-Gomez after he emerged from the storage facility without the backpack, but he fled. … criminal organizations, and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.  Drug Trafficking …
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Southwest Georgia Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Meth Distribution

… operate on the streets or attempt to continue their crimes from behind prison walls.” “This sentencing marks the … 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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Five Members of Hobbs Based Drug Trafficking Organization Arrested on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

… cocaine in Hobbs, New Mexico. According to court documents, from October 2024, through December 2025, Raul Muñoz … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Region II CORE 7 is comprised of agents and officers from Homeland Security Investigations, the Federal Bureau of …
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Central Illinois Man Convicted of Multiple Drug Charges, Including Drug-Induced Homicide

… including location monitoring with an ankle monitor. From that date until his arrest in Springfield, Illinois, on … drug conspiracy, including using and distributing drugs from the residence. The jury found that on August 19, 2023, …
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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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Fatal Overdose Traced to Henderson Dealer Leads to Federal Prison Sentence

… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States … Cofield, who was 20 years old at the time and had traveled from Henderson to Cary to sell the drugs. The investigation … undercover officers conducted several purchases of heroin from Cofield. On July 15, 22, and 23, an undercover officer …
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Bronx Man Charged with Distributing Fentanyl That Caused the Fatal Overdoses of Three Victims, Including A 12-Year-Old Child

… Indictment, CABRERA was brought into federal custody from New York State custody, where he had been serving state …   As alleged in the Indictment and other public filings: From at least in or about November 2017 through in or about …
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Multi-Agency Joint Investigation Shuts Down New Orleans Crack Cocaine Lab, Netting Major Narcotics Seizure and Arrest

… Orleans Crack Cocaine Lab, Netting Major Narcotics Seizure and Arrest May 18, 2026 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us … removed kilogram quantities of cocaine and lethal fentanyl from the community. This operation underscores the critical … heart of New Orleans, we have stopped dangerous narcotics from hitting our streets and held a violent offender …
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Illegal Aliens and Convicted Felons Sentenced for Transnational Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering

… trafficking and money laundering organization stretching from Mexico to Atlanta.   “Fentanyl continues to devastate … Sandra Beatriz Hernandez Chilel, 50, an illegal alien from San Marcos, Guatemala, to five years and five months in … cocaine.   David Miranda Vinalay, 40, an illegal alien from Michoacán, Mexico, was sentenced to seven years and …
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More than 25 Defendants Charged in Nationwide Tren de Aragua Crackdown Resulting in the Seizure of Over 80 Firearms and Narcotics in Homeland Security Task Force Investigations

… Crackdown Resulting in the Seizure of Over 80 Firearms and Narcotics in Homeland Security Task Force Investigations … Homeland Security Task Force operation are illegal aliens from Venezuela, Colombia, and Honduras. TdA has been linked … Tren de Aragua, with enforcement actions spanning from Colorado to Tennessee, Florida, and beyond,” said DEA …
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Violent Felon Sentenced to 11 Years for Armed Trafficking of Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills

… Sauer 9 mm semiautomatic handgun that was previously stolen from an Indiana State Police trooper. In an interview with … per day. At the time of the search, Cook was prohibited from possessing firearms due to his 2018 felony conviction … the U.S. Probation Office for 5 years following his release from federal prison. U.S. Attorney Myers thanked Assistant …
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Illegal Aliens Sentenced for Laundering Over a Million Dollars in Drug Proceeds

… Hernandez-Mora and Sandra Bejarano-Garcia, illegal aliens from Mexico, have been sentenced to federal prison for … both Hernandez-Mora and Bejarano-Garcia are illegal aliens from Mexico. Earlier today, Sandra Bejarano-Garcia, 42, of … criminal organizations, and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.  These prosecutions …