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Two Brothers Charged With Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdoses

June 22, 2016
… charges against two brothers.  The charges stem from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … told investigators that he and the victim purchased heroin from and individual he knew as “Eric” in the area of Brooks … Street and Ogden Street where the victim purchased heroin from Erick Delgado. It is further alleged that on May 3, …
June 22, 2016
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Manchester Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin And Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

August 18, 2016
… 1.8 kilograms of fentanyl and $198,000 in drug proceeds from an apartment occupied by the defendant and another … enforcement seized approximately $560,000 in drug proceeds from a safe deposit box in the defendant’s name. The … for the forfeiture of any property constituting or derived from the conspiracy. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled …
August 18, 2016
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Bridgeport Meth Dealer Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison

September 16, 2016
… orchestrated four controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Leigh-James.  The DEA’s Bridgeport Task Force then made two additional controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Leigh-James.  On August 12, 2015, Leigh-James sold an … purity of the methamphetamine sold by Leigh-James ranged from 98.7 percent to 100 percent.  Leigh-James was arrested …
September 16, 2016
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CVS Pharmacy Pays $600,000 To Settle Controlled Substances Act Allegations

October 20, 2016
… prescription file or readily retrievable location away from other prescription records in violation of the law.  In … in a readily accessible location separate and apart from other records required to be kept under law. The … prescription file or readily retrievable location away from other prescription records in violation of the law.  In …
October 20, 2016
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Bridgeport Man Charged With Selling Heroin To Overdose Victim

November 03, 2016
… distribute, and distribution of, heroin.  The charge stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … victim’s iPhone revealed that the victim had ordered heroin from Norris earlier that day.  Witness interviews and … analysis revealed that the victim had purchased heroin from Norris for several months prior to the victim’s …
November 03, 2016
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Member Of A Major Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy Is Sentenced To Serve 18 Years In Federal Prison On Conspiracy And Money Laundering Convictions

October 08, 2014
… month.  The methamphetamine was imported into the U.S. from Mexico, and it was delivered to the Dallas area for … methamphetamine in multi-kilo quantities, collected money from his customers and returned money to his supply source …  During this conspiracy, they collected drug proceeds from the sale of methamphetamine and sent the money to …
October 08, 2014
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Physician Arrested For Allegedly Illegally Dispensing Oxycodone And Falsely Billing Medicare In Undercover Probe

February 20, 2014
… and health care fraud.  Agents seized more than $100,000 from Anik’s bank accounts.  Anik Life Sciences was located … He was released on a $100,000 unsecured bond and prohibited from writing any prescriptions or submitting any claims to … The agent further purported to have shoulder pain from a previous injury and to be on disability.  On …
February 20, 2014
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New Britain Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Distributing Fentanyl

July 19, 2017
… and made multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from Petersen.  The investigation, which included … to purchase large quantities of fentanyl that were shipped from China.  Casadei also obtained and distributed various … fentanyl, which law enforcement seized after it was shipped from China. Petersen, Casadei, McBriarty and other …
July 19, 2017
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California Man Faces Life For Methamphetamine Trafficking

April 12, 2017
… were recovered.  Carvajal Gonzalez, who is originally from the Dominican Republic, was residing in Methuen, … at epidemic levels in the Granite State and those suffering from the disease of fentanyl and heroin addiction need … Trafficking Organizations or individuals who are coming from out of state to distribute this poison across New …
April 12, 2017
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Fairfield County Drug Trafficker Sentenced To More Than 13 Years In Federal Prison

April 24, 2017
… for trafficking heroin and cocaine. This matter stems from an investigation headed by the DEA’s Bridgeport High … purchases of narcotics and physical surveillance, arose from several overdoses that involved heroin/fentanyl marked … and others also acquired kilogram quantities of cocaine from sources located in Florida and New York and sold the …
April 24, 2017
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Mallinckrodt Agrees To Pay $35 Million Settlement

July 11, 2017
… that will prevent drug abuse, prevent new addictions from starting, and ultimately save lives.” “Manufacturers … are unusual in their frequency, size, or other patterns. From 2008 until 2011, the U.S. alleged, Mallinckrodt …
July 11, 2017
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Drug Trafficking Organization With Ties To Mexico Indicted On Meth Charges

July 28, 2011
… According to a third superseding indictment stemming from this investigation, from an unknown date until the date of the third superseding …
July 28, 2011
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Head Of Major Marijuana Trafficking Organization Convicted

June 07, 2017
… pled guilty for his role in a conspiracy to traffic drugs from Laredo to the Dallas area via the use of tractor … and distribution of kilogram quantities of marijuana from Laredo to the Dallas area. Picazo Jimenez was … sources of supply arranged for the marijuana to be smuggled from Mexico to Laredo. The organization leased Laredo …
June 07, 2017
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Mission, Texas Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Role In Drug Trafficking / Money Laundering Conspiracy

January 25, 2018
… of supervised release for his role in a drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy occurring in South Texas, Central Texas and Oklahoma announced United States Attorney John F. Bash, … (1) engage in financial transactions using proceeds derived from the importation, receipt, concealment, purchase, and/or …
January 25, 2018
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DEA Investigation Leads To Treasury Designation Against Cocaine Supplier For Sinaloa Cartel

February 23, 2011
… Treasury Designates Network of More Than 70 Individuals and Entities as Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers … Kingpin Designation (Kingpin Act), prohibits U.S. persons from conducting financial or commercial transactions with … countries - OFAC is denying him the opportunity to profit from these entities or use them to launder the proceeds from …
February 23, 2011
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Another Huge Turnout At DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

May 06, 2011
… (188 tons) of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,361 take-back sites that were … drug abuse epidemic requires a sustained effort from government, the private sector, the medical community, … by citizens last week will keep dangerous, addictive drugs from being abused. I commend the DEA for its successful …
May 06, 2011
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High-Ranking Gulf Cartel Leader Extradited To United States

August 23, 2011
… Gulf Cartel, has been extradited to the United States from Mexico to face drug conspiracy charges, announced … shipments of cocaine and marijuana by motor vehicles from Mexico to cities in Texas for distribution to other … activities of the Gulf Cartel. According to the indictment, from June 2006 until his arrest, Cano-Flores’s role was to …
August 23, 2011
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Viktor Bout Associate Extradited To The United States

May 28, 2013
… international arms dealer Viktor Bout, was extradited from Australia on charges that he allegedly conspired with … Powers (“IEEPA”) by attempting to purchase two aircraft from companies located in the United States, in violation of … successfully identify those criminals who seek to profit from criminal activity and harm others," Leonhart said. …
May 28, 2013
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$102 Million Settlement Of Civil Forfeiture And Money Laundering Claims Against Lebanese Canadian Bank

June 26, 2013
… Canadian Bank played in facilitating illicit money movement from the United States to West Africa to … in October 2012, and other documents filed in the case: From approximately January 2007 to early 2011, at least $329 …
June 26, 2013
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Former Piedras Negras “Plaza” Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison

June 04, 2015
… of thousands of kilograms of cocaine and marijuana from Mexico into the United States. Law enforcement … including the Los Zetas transnational drug cartel. From approximately 2007 through 2009, Rodriguez worked with …
June 04, 2015
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Four Individuals Involved In Oxycodone Trafficking Ring Are Sentenced

October 12, 2012
… Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport. This matter stems from “Operation Big Blue,” a year-long investigation by the … obtained prescriptions for large amounts of oxycodone from the pill mills. Marchitto Jr. allowed his parents to … acquired for their own use, and purchased the remainder from them, which he then distributed for profit. Michael …
October 12, 2012
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Federal Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict Against Methamphetamine Trafficker

November 05, 2015
… Department. According to evidence presented at trial, from in or about 2013 through September 2014 in Catawba and … law enforcement purchased 133 grams of methamphetamine from Trejo-Munoz. Law enforcement also seized another 54 grams of methamphetamine from the defendant, as well as drug paraphernalia and a …
November 05, 2015
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Bristol Businessman Sentenced To Serve 24 Months In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Synthetic Drugs

December 01, 2015
… consumption and conspiracy to commit money laundering. From approximately September 2010 through June 2012, he … (“fake weed” and “incense”). He operated first from locations in southwest Virginia and then through a …
December 01, 2015
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North Carolina Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced

September 13, 2016
… the sentencing hearing and evidence presented at trial, from in or about 2013 through September 2014 in Catawba and … law enforcement purchased 133 grams of methamphetamine from Trejo-Munoz. According to court records, law … enforcement also seized another 54 grams of methamphetamine from the defendant, as well as drug paraphernalia and a …
September 13, 2016
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DEA Atlanta Divisional Office Holds 12th Prescription Drug Take-Back Saturday, October 22

October 18, 2016
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … injury-related death in the United States, eclipsing deaths from motor vehicle crashes or firearms.  The majority of … drug abusers report that they obtain their drugs from friends and family, including from the home medicine …
October 18, 2016
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DEA Charlotte District Office Holds 12th Prescription Drug Take-Back Saturday, October 22

October 18, 2016
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … injury-related death in the United States, eclipsing deaths from motor vehicle crashes or firearms.  The majority of … drug abusers report that they obtain their drugs from friends and family, including from the home medicine …
October 18, 2016
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DEA Columbia District Office Holds 12th Prescription Drug Take-Back Saturday, October 22

October 18, 2016
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … injury-related death in the United States, eclipsing deaths from motor vehicle crashes or firearms.  The majority of … drug abusers report that they obtain their drugs from friends and family, including from the home medicine …
October 18, 2016
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DEA Nashville District Office Holds 12th Prescription Drug Take-Back Saturday, October 22

October 18, 2016
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … injury-related death in the United States, eclipsing deaths from motor vehicle crashes or firearms. The majority of … drug abusers report that they obtain their drugs from friends and family, including from the home medicine …
October 18, 2016
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Hartford Man Sentenced To 71 Months In Federal Prison For Possessing Heroin, Firearms

December 03, 2014
… supervised release, for possessing heroin, which he stole from a drug dealer, and two handguns. According to court … area.  Fernandez, who also was supplied with narcotics from individuals in New York, sold the drugs locally to … arrangements to obtain approximately 140 grams of heroin from co-defendant Jose Rivera-Baron.  While under law …
December 03, 2014
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Woonsocket Resident Sentenced To 13 A½ Years In Federal Prison In Armed Drug-Rip And Assault

June 15, 2015
… made off with a bag of cocaine and a firearm they stole from one of the occupants. At sentencing, U.S. District … 22, of Franklin, Mass., conspired to rob and steal drugs from a Woonsocket residence. The next day, armed with a … that after subduing the occupants, he grabbed a gun from one of the occupants, assaulted one person and demanded …
June 15, 2015