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DEA Atlanta Field Division Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States … taking it. The only safe medications are ones that come from licensed and accredited medical professionals. The … in 2022 at DEA Headquarters to commemorate the lives lost from fentanyl poisonings and overdoses. The memorial exhibit …
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Domestic Trafficker Admits to Possession with Intent to Distribute Over 2,000 Counterfeit Pills

… On Dec. 23, 2023, law enforcement responded to a call from the Embassy Suites Hotel in Laredo. Hotel staff found … fentanyl. The investigation revealed Somers had traveled from Louisiana to meet a friend in South Texas. In phone …
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41 Charged in Massive Poly-Drug Indictment Linked to Cartel

… - (210) 442-5600 Waco - (254) 297-0300 Warrants remain outstanding for leader and 15 other fugitives GALVESTON, Texas – … the overall control of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.  From Dec. 28, 2018, to April 22, 2020, the conspirators …
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Six ELN members and associates charged with narco-terrorism and international cocaine distribution conspiracy

… Six ELN members and associates charged with narco-terrorism and … in an ongoing 20-year conspiracy to distribute cocaine from Colombia to the United States knowing or intending to … Special Operations Division, including assigned attorneys from the Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section and National …
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Two Rock Hill Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Role in Drug Conspiracy

… fentanyl-laced pills during the time of the conspiracy from the leader.  These pills were then sold to other … marijuana, and methamphetamine. These drugs were purchased from other members of the conspiracy and sold to other …
Javier Francisco Benitez-Coronado
FUGITIVE

Javier Francisco Benitez-Coronado

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: 21 USC 841, 21 USC 846, 18 USC 1956(h)
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Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Crimes

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Crimes January 26, 2026 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston (571) 362-1169 LouisvilleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to …
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Sinaloa Cartel Driver Convicted for Role in Drug Trafficking Operation

Sinaloa Cartel Driver Convicted for Role in Drug Trafficking Operation January 21, 2026 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
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Laredo Pharmacist Pays Six Figures to Settle Controlled Substance Act Violations

Laredo Pharmacist Pays Six Figures to Settle Controlled Substance Act Violations January 13, 2026 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
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Mexican Felon Returns to Prison for Meth Trafficking

Mexican Felon Returns to Prison for Meth Trafficking December 10, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a …
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DEA’s Louisville Field Division Targets Sinaloa Cartel Activities; 51 Arrested Across Three States

DEA’s Louisville Field Division Targets Sinaloa Cartel Activities; 51 Arrested Across Three States September 02, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston …
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Jefferson County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

Jefferson County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl August 19, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
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Port Arthur Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

Port Arthur Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl May 13, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years for Drug and Firearm Offenses

Indiana Man Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years for Drug and Firearm Offenses May 01, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
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20 Arrested in Waco on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

20 Arrested in Waco on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges April 15, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Three Convicted for Fraudulently Billing Over $8 Million to Medicare and Medicaid Through Opioid Addiction Treatment Clinics in Kentucky

Three Convicted for Fraudulently Billing Over $8 Million to Medicare and Medicaid Through Opioid Addiction Treatment Clinics in Kentucky March 24, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name …
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Armed Drug Cartel Member Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for Trafficking Hundreds of Kilos of Cocaine and Methamphetamine

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis …
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Santa Clarita Man Charged with Distributing Opioid More Powerful than Fentanyl and Causing Victim’s Overdose Death

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis …
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Landmarks Across Five State DEA Division Light Red for Red Ribbon Week

Landmarks Across Five State DEA Division Light Red for Red Ribbon Week October 22, 2021 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily Murray Recruiter Name Scott Kunkel (571) 362-7282 Omaha.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
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Man and Woman Involved in Drug Robbery and Murder Sentenced

Man and Woman Involved in Drug Robbery and Murder Sentenced September 20, 2021 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily Murray Recruiter Name Scott Kunkel (571) 362-7282 Omaha.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
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DEA Los Angeles Special Agent in Charge David J. Downing to retire on May 31

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis …
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Hollywood Hills man arrested on federal charges of selling fentanyl-laced pills to Rapper Mac Miller two days before his overdose death

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis …
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Eight arrested in connection with Jake’s fireworks drug trafficking conspiracy

… (254) 297-0300 Civil Action enjoins business, seizes assets and property, freezes accounts BEAUMONT, Texas - Drug … Special Agent in Charge Steven S. Whipple, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox announced today that eight … BDO on a walk-in basis.  Customers could also obtain BDO from Jake’s Fireworks through internet orders, and have the …
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Major Drug Trafficker Charged Following Historic Fentanyl and Meth Seizures in New Jersey History

… operations and keeping the people of New Jersey safe from the violence and destruction they cause” stated U.S. … weapons. This significant seizure prevented dangerous drugs from reaching our communities and took illegal firearms off … stash of narcotics in Solorzano’s apartment.  Evidence from the investigation is depicted below. The two counts …
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Daleville Resident Receives 35 Year Prison Sentence for Role in Large‑Scale Methamphetamine and Cocaine Conspiracy

… our communities safe and ensuring that those who profit from the illicit drug trade face the full weight of federal …
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Arrests, Drug Seizures, and Federal Drug Trafficking Charges Surge in San Francisco Through Coordinated Federal-Local Law Enforcement Efforts

… Arrests, Drug Seizures, and Federal Drug Trafficking Charges Surge in San Francisco … Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas … Rodriguez , 50,   and Solis Soto Alvardo , 35, both from Oakland, who were each charged by information with one …
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Dealer Heads to Prison for Possessing Over 5,000 Grams of Pure Meth

… and immediately noticed a strong odor of marijuana emitting from his vehicle. Upon searching the Nissan, authorities …
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Local Man Sent to Prison for Trying to Intimidate Witnesses

… plea, Reyes admitted he had uploaded a threatening message from Commandante Siete, a high-ranking member of the Gulf …
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Meth “Cooks” Sent to Prison in Custom Importation Scheme

… revealed Duarte and co-conspirators imported liquid meth from Mexico. They would then “cook” it into crystals to …
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Fleeing Felon Sent to Prison for Firearm and Meth

… However, the jury saw video evidence of Ramirez fleeing from the vehicle and footage showing the discovery of the …