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Fairfield Doctor Who Illegally Prescribed Oxycodone Sentenced

February 17, 2017
… Prescribed Oxycodone Sentenced February 17, 2017 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … perform 200 hours of community service, and prohibited him from writing prescriptions for controlled substances until … obtained forged prescriptions for opioid medications from Bellofiore’s former medical assistant and, as a result, …
February 17, 2017
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Man Pleads Guilty To Significant Heroin And Cocaine Conspiracy Involving Mexican Drug Cartel

September 17, 2015
… more of cocaine, 100 grams or more of heroin and oxycodone from in or about Summer 2009 through in or about June 2010. … According to documents filed with the Court and testimony from a jury trial that took place starting on September 9, … Garcia also received multi-kilogram shipments of cocaine from two brothers-in-law, Canciano Marquez Mayorga and …
September 17, 2015
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Glastonbury Man Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Distributing Heroin To A Minor

January 19, 2016
… This epidemic is deeply disturbing and must be addressed from a number of perspectives.  From the law enforcement perspective, together with the DEA …
January 19, 2016
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Violent Indianapolis Heroin Trafficking Organization Dismantled

September 03, 2015
… Indianapolis, allegedly ran a drug trafficking organization from his home on the Westside of Indianapolis. The McMichel … (MDTO) moved large quantities of heroin and methamphetamine from suppliers in Arizona to Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and … other locations. The MDTO obtained most of its drug supply from Fernando Vaca-Mata, 32, and Jose Prieto, 33, to be …
September 03, 2015
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Museum Of Science And Industry To Host DEA Exhibit

June 16, 2011
… of Science & Industry September 16, 2011 Includes Artifacts from the World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks TAMPA, FL. … 16, 2011. Visitors will have the opportunity to view rubble from the September 11, 2001 attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center, a drug related car wreck from Ohio, and several re-creations including a …
June 16, 2011
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U.S. Attorneys And Federal Law Enforcement Leaders Conduct Summit To Target Heroin And Opioid Trafficking And Overdose Epidemic

August 26, 2015
… Attorneys and leaders of federal law enforcement agencies from across six states met in Detroit on August 26, 2015, to … Heroin overdose deaths in the United States have tripled from 2010 to 2013.  Nationally, the number of deaths from all drug overdoses exceeded 43,000 last year, more …
August 26, 2015
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Two Sentenced To 6 Years In Federal Prison For Conspiring To Traffic Crystal Methamphetamine

July 24, 2014
… The delivery of 9 kilos of crystal meth was orchestrated from inside a Massachusetts jail PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Michael … the shipment and delivery of crystal meth to Massachusetts from California while incarcerated in the Bristol County … controlled substances being trafficked into New England from California. During the investigation, agents learned of …
July 24, 2014
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Polk County Men Sentenced On Drug Trafficking Charges Meth Distribution Ring Had Operated In The “Seney Community” Of Polk County

February 11, 2011
… “We removed a menacing methamphetamine distribution network from the streets. These criminals can no longer distribute … potent crystal methamphetamine via a virtual pipeline from Mexico. Then those local dealers find a steady stream … the Seney Community will heal quickly and recover from the damage, while this group of local criminals remains …
February 11, 2011
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Sixteen Members Of Cocaine Trafficking Ring Operating In Yonkers And Bronx, New York, Charged In White Plains Federal Court

April 14, 2011
… Members Of Cocaine Trafficking Ring Operating In Yonkers And Bronx, New York, Charged In White Plains Federal Court … since the majority of their drug distribution operated from 4040 Bronx Boulevard. By working together, DEA and our …
April 14, 2011
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

October 24, 2017
… NEW ORLEANS - This Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time the federal Drug … nation’s leading drug epidemic, with more Americans dying from opioid overdose than from all other illicit drugs combined. Two years ago, we …
October 24, 2017
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DEA’S National Drug Take-Back Day Collected Nearly 16 Tons In The Pacific Northwest

May 08, 2014
… discard unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs from medicine cabinets, bedside tables, and kitchen … 2,123 - tons) of prescription medications have been removed from circulation.  Residents of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, … sites which resulted in 16,677 (8.3 tons) removed from circulation. Idaho - 26 collection sites which resulted …
May 08, 2014
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Two Men Found Guilty Of Drug Trafficking Charges

April 09, 2013
… case was tried before U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton from March 19 through April 4, 2013. Sentencing is set … showed that the drug trafficking (DTO) received drugs from Mexico via “backpackers,” repackaged the marijuana into … UPS driver at the time, knowingly received the packages from the DTO and delivered them into the UPS mail-stream for …
April 09, 2013
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24 Arrests In Joint Imperial County Investigation Over 3 Tons Of Cocaine Seized

December 04, 2013
… in California and Arizona. Through intelligence gleaned from wire intercepted calls and developed by ICNTF special … that encompasses aspects of narcotics trafficking ranging from the importation of cocaine from Colombia, to the transportation of narcotics across the …
December 04, 2013
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DEA: Plea Of Chino Antrax Cripples Violent Arm Of Sinaloa Cartel

May 20, 2015
… Kelly McKay Recruiter Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter … importing large quantities of narcotics into Mexico from Asia and Central and South American countries including … Diego County. The narcotics are transported and distributed from there to locations throughout the United States. “This …
May 20, 2015
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Key Player In Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced

January 31, 2011
… for transporting multi-ton quantities of marijuana from Mexico into the United States. “This sentencing sends a … illegal drug trade. Our communities are benefitting today from our collaborative efforts, dedication and hard work.” … multi-ton shipments of marijuana into the United States from Mexico via ports of entry located in Arizona using …
January 31, 2011
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Silver Spring Felon Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Acetyl Fentanyl Resulting In Death And Illegal Possession Of A Firearm

July 26, 2016
… possession of a firearm. Nazari admitted that a victim died from using the acetyl fentanyl analogue that he distributed. … and searched the customer’s vehicle and recovered residue from the acetyl fentanyl analogue that Nazari had sold to … to flush drugs down the toilet.  Law enforcement seized from the basement bathroom approximately 7.5 grams of acetyl …
July 26, 2016
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Key Leaders Of South American Drug Cartel & Transportation Broker Convicted In Seattle Trial

May 05, 2011
… 1-888-219-4261 SEATTLE, WA - Three men, who were extradited from Colombia following an undercover investigation led by … with locating ships and planes to transport tons of cocaine from South America to Mexico, Africa and Europe. One of the … Riascos DTO had a contract to acquire 70 tons of cocaine from the paramilitary group known as FARC- the Revolutionary …
May 05, 2011
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Kansas City Man Convicted Of Federal Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges

November 23, 2011
… estimate of the profits that the defendant made from the sale of 33 kilograms of cocaine in Alaska. The … 18 witnesses testified for the prosecution. The testimony from witnesses revealed that Riley had been mailing cocaine packages from Texas to Alaska since 2008. On April 13, 2009, agents …
November 23, 2011
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Leader Of Ghanaian Heroin Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 216 Months

May 24, 2013
… of supervised release, for conspiring to import heroin from Ghana into the United States. He was also ordered to … used couriers aboard commercial airlines to smuggle heroin from Ghana to the United States, frequently from the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana, to …
May 24, 2013
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Burien Woman Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Role In Drug And Money Laundering Conspiracies

December 07, 2012
… counts connected to the laundering of illegal proceeds from the drug distribution conspiracy she participated in … drug conspiracy that distributed a variety of illegal drugs from Mexico to Canada and east across the United States.  … could to hide the illegal source of the money rolling in from drug sales.  She attempted to funnel the cash through …
December 07, 2012
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Indianapolis Pharmacy Technician Charged with Controlled Substances Violations

March 24, 2023
… led to the arrest of Zennon Gaines, a pharmacy technician from Indianapolis, who has been charged with multiple … and IMPD was initiated following a notification from a pharmacy employee, who reported observing Gaines divert pharmaceutical pills from the pharmacy. Gaines admitted to diverting pills from …
March 24, 2023
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DEA Proposes Reduction To Amount Of Controlled Substances To Be Manufactured In 2018

August 04, 2017
… being published in the Federal Register on August 7, 2017 and available for public inspection today. The DEA has … has dropped, according to sales data obtained by DEA from IMS Health, a company that provides insurance companies … quota system was intended to reduce or eliminate diversion from “legitimate channels of trade” by controlling the …
August 04, 2017
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Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Unused Pills As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2017
… remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they could be stolen and … W. Patterson. “This is a crisis that must be addressed from multiple angles. Educating the public and removing these medications from households across the Unites States prevents misuse …
November 07, 2017
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DEA Publishes Proposal To Reschedule Hydrocodone

February 27, 2014
… of Proposed (NPRM) to move hydrocodone combination (HCPs) from Schedule III to Schedule II, as recommended by the … and supporting materials on the website.  Data and surveys from multiple federal and non-federal agencies show the … the Future surveys of 8th, 10th, and 12th graders from 2002 to 2011 found that twice as many high school …
February 27, 2014
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Bakersfield Man Sentenced To Over 14 Years In Prison For His Conviction In A Large Methamphetamine Conspiracy

March 09, 2015
… would be receiving a shipment of crystal methamphetamine from his source of supply. On that day, task force agents … meet with two individuals who drove to Marquez’s residence from the Los Angeles area to deliver the suspected … Subsequent searches resulted in the seizure of $30,630 from Mendivil and Leyva’s vehicle, approximately 2.6 …
March 09, 2015
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Federal health care fraud takedown in Northeastern U.S. results in 54 defendants charged and convicted

September 26, 2019
… in Northeastern U.S. results in 54 defendants charged and convicted September 26, 2019 New Jersey Contact Info … “In New Jersey, these illegal activities run the gamut from over-prescribing dangerous opioids, to running …
September 26, 2019
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Two Men Indicted in Kidnapping and Assault Allegedly Linked to a Drug-Related Dispute

March 02, 2022
… Two Men Indicted in Kidnapping and Assault Allegedly Linked to a Drug-Related Dispute March … offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Plattsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Westchester County … An investigation revealed that the alleged incident stemmed from a theft of narcotics that investigators believe …
March 02, 2022
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Operation Fraud Street Mafia Results Announced: Nine Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Attempted Tax Fraud

February 23, 2024
… exposed a massive fraud operation being conducted from behind bars. As a prison inmate engineered a criminal network from coast to coast to peddle poison, law enforcement put …
February 23, 2024
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National Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Organization In Sandy Springs Dismantled

January 08, 2014
… everyone lined their pockets with excessive profits gained from drug trafficking," said Harry S. Sommers, the Special … to jail. We will continue working to remove harmful drugs from our streets." George Frazier, Assistant Postal … distribution of thousands of kilograms of cocaine imported from Mexico and transported from California to Kansas City, …
January 08, 2014
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13 Correctional Officers Among 25 Alleged BGF Gang Members And Associates Indicted On Federal Racketeering Charges

April 25, 2013
… Searches Conducted by Federal Agents and Trusted Officers from Outside Baltimore BALTIMORE - A federal grand jury … The defendants are identified below. The indictment arose from the efforts of the Maryland Prison Task Force, a group … the FBI to divert crucial investigative resources away from addressing violence on the streets of Baltimore. In …
April 25, 2013