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Three Tampa Residents Plead Guilty For Their Involvement In A Conspiracy To Import A Synthetic Cannabinoid, XLR-11, A/k/a "Spice", And Drug Paraphernalia

August 12, 2015
… To Import A Synthetic Cannabinoid, XLR-11, A/k/a "Spice", And Drug Paraphernalia August 12, 2015 Miami Contact Info … a/k/a “Spice,” and paraphernalia to the United States from China, before United States Chief Magistrate Judge … Ahmed Yehia Khalifa, 28, and Ahmed Maher Elhelw, 25, both from Tampa, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import a …
August 12, 2015
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DEA Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take Back

July 28, 2015
… (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Event will take place from 10 am-2 pm on Saturday, September 26th … Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place September 26th from 10 am-2 pm local time. As with the previous nine … show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine …
July 28, 2015
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced To 33 Months In Prison For Role In $65 Million Stolen Identity Income Tax Refund Fraud Scheme

July 30, 2014
… including Social Security numbers and dates of birth, from unwitting individuals, who often reside in the … task force in New Jersey composed of investigators from the IRS and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, along with the U.S. Secret Service and with assistance from the Drug Enforcement (New Jersey Task Force).   An …
July 30, 2014
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Pharmacist Sentenced To 78 Months In Prison For Attempting To Weaponize Deadly Toxins And Possessing Narcotics Manufacturing Equipment

January 30, 2015
… to work tirelessly to keep criminals such as Mr. Gonzalez from being a threat to society.” According documents filed in this case and statements made in court: From September 18, 2011, through March 19, 2013, Gonzalez …
January 30, 2015
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Three DEA Operation “Meilky Way” Defendants Sentenced In Methamphetamine Distribution Case Ring Leader Sentenced To 35 Years Imprisonment

February 07, 2013
… and northeast Arkansas. The methamphetamine was smuggled from Mexico to Arkansas for distribution. In total, law … case," stated Thyer. "It is a high priority to remove meth from our communities. More importantly, that we dismantle … today, justice has prevailed to prevent this operation from re-establishing itself.  Additionally, the …
February 07, 2013
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Law Enforcement Officer Arraigned For Compromising Drug Investigation

July 03, 2017
… Force, was sworn to uphold the law and protect the public from harm. Instead, he violated his oath by unlawfully … Attorney John A. Horn. “His conduct is shocking, especially from someone sworn to uphold the law. Leaks of sensitive …
July 03, 2017
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Doctor Sentenced To 7 Years For Illegally Prescribing Narcotics, Defrauding Government Programs

November 04, 2015
… repeatedly violated his oath to protect his patients from harm,” said U.S. Attorney Daly.  “He flooded our … his former patients, who traveled approximately 180 miles from her home in New York to receive prescriptions from Dr. …
November 04, 2015
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Defendants Sentenced In Federal Court For Attempting To Send Firearms To Mexico Defendants Planned To Transport Assault Rifles Across Border

March 17, 2011
… Sally Quillian Yates said, “The illegal flow of firearms from Atlanta to Mexico must be stopped. These trafficked … information presented in court: Federal agents learned from a confidential source that BERNAL-PEREZ, acting on … to send to Mexico. On January 30, 2010, agents learned from a confidential source that RODRIGUEZ-GOMEZ was going to …
March 17, 2011
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Corrupt Federal Officer Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Guns And Drug Money Through The Airport Former Officer And Wife Also Plead Guilty To Marriage Fraud Scheme

March 18, 2011
… SAMUELS approximately $25,000 in money represented to be from the sale of drugs. With the assistance of others, and … 2010, SAMUELS accepted over $50,000 in purported drug money from another undercover officer. SAMUELS then traveled from Atlanta to Jamaica, where SAMUELS delivered the money …
March 18, 2011
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Former Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Officer Charged With Drug Trafficking Conspiracy And Extortion

June 28, 2011
… Police Officer Charged With Drug Trafficking Conspiracy And Extortion June 28, 2011 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us … Defendant Allegedly Extorted Drugs and Other Property from Area Drug Dealers While He Served as Police Officer … at a local Savannah night club was extorting narcotics from area drug dealers within the club and selling the drugs …
June 28, 2011
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Multiple Defendants Arrested For Operating Prescription Drug "Pill Mill"

June 30, 2011
… Our goal is to stop criminal enterprises that profit from the illegal trade of dangerous narcotics and take away any financial benefit they receive from their criminal activity.” Atlanta FBI Special Agent in … and information presented in court: In May 2010, working from information from the FBI/ Northwest Georgia Criminal …
June 30, 2011
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Leader Of Oxycodone Trafficking Ring Sentenced To Over 10 Years In Prison

September 11, 2012
… are proud to announce that this criminal has been removed from the streets and is worthy of the prison term he … for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of deaths from prescription drug overdoses exceeds the number of deaths from the use of other illegal drugs such as …
September 11, 2012
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Two "Pill Mill" Owners Convicted

March 27, 2014
… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta … been acquitted in Florida of similar charges stemming from his ownership of a Florida pain clinic. Harry S. … presented in court:  In May 2010, using information from the Bartow/Cartersville Drug Task Force, multiple …
March 27, 2014
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Two ‘Pill Mill’ Owners Sentenced

June 23, 2014
… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta … presented in court:  In May 2010, using information from the Bartow/Cartersville Drug Task Force, multiple … with over 98 % of their patients traveling to the clinic from surrounding states, the majority from Kentucky and …
June 23, 2014
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DEA Releases 2016 Drug Threat Assessment: Fentanyl-related Overdose Deaths Rising At An Alarming Rate

December 06, 2016
… Administrator Chuck Rosenberg today announced results from the 2016 National Drug Threat (NDTA) , which details … communities. These gangs receive deadly drugs like heroin from regional cartel affiliates and then supply them to … reporting 10,574 people in the United States died in 2014 from heroin overdoses. 2 Deaths in the “synthetic opioids” …
December 06, 2016
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Jury Finds Warehouse Manager And Truck Driver Guilty In Drug Conspiracy

November 04, 2015
… Jury Finds Warehouse Manager And Truck Driver Guilty In Drug Conspiracy November 04, 2015 … During trial, the government presented testimony from 13 witnesses and admitted more than 300 exhibits to prove their guilt in the drug conspiracy which occurred from June 2011 through June 2013. Ortega was a warehouse …
November 04, 2015
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Houston Doctor And Pharmacist Guilty In Pill Distribution Network Dispensed Approximately 1.6 Million Dosage Units Of Oxycodone In A Two-year-period

February 14, 2017
… former patients who explained that they drove for six hours from the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, area to see Evans to obtain … During the trial, the jury heard testimony for 14 days from 15 witnesses, including other doctors who appeared as … and not for a legitimate medical purpose. He saw patients from Louisiana and other states, prescribed oxycodone and …
February 14, 2017
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Four Detained, Six Firearms Seized In Alleged Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

June 03, 2013
… jointly with DEA, and assisted by agents and officers from the FBI, Homeland Security (HSI), United States … drug termed “Molly,” and 100 Ecstasy pills directly from Yang for a total of $61,025.  A handgun was seized from Yang. Yang’s Pawtucket residence was among the …
June 03, 2013
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Date Rape Drug Distributor Pleads Guilty

October 28, 2015
… University to order the butanediol, or date rape drug, from the manufacturer.  Howard then sold the date rape drug … to continuing the efforts to keep our streets safe from this type of predator.” "Those who take advantage of … chemicals. The Auburn Police Division solicited assistance from ALEA, FBI, DEA, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to bring …
October 28, 2015
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New York City Police Officer Indicted On Narcotics Conspiracy And Official Misconduct Charges

December 04, 2014
… ATF.  DETF Group T 33 is comprised of agents and officers from the DEA, the NYPD and the New York State Police. A … located at 1617 Stillwell Avenue. ALSTON removed cocaine from a hidden compartment in the vehicle and handed it to … asking, “Yo, you want me to come and uhm…pick that up from you or no?” Using coded language, ALSTON referred to …
December 04, 2014
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Federally Licensed Gun Dealer Convicted Supplied Guns To Upstate Drug Gangs

June 10, 2011
… of John B. Rumble, Jr., a federal firearms (FFL), stemming from a seven-count indictment that charged Rumble with one … job is hard enough in trying to stop illegal gun runners from selling their weapons under the radar. It is even more … safer.” “This highly successful prosecution resulted from a well-coordinated investigative effort involving the …
June 10, 2011
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces The Extradition Of Dominican Republic Former Drug Control Operations Chief

April 08, 2013
… National Directorate for Drug (the “DNCD”), was extradited from the Dominican Republic on charges of conspiracy to … Friday and previously filed in Manhattan federal court: From 2001 to May 2005, Hiraldo-Guerrero conspired with …
April 08, 2013
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Alleged Bonanno Associate Pleads Guilty To Narcotics Trafficking Crimes Carrying Sentence Of 10 Years To Life

May 06, 2013
… John Venizelos, also known as “John V,” “Big Man” and “John from Staten Island,” an alleged associate of the Bonanno … $148,480 and two firearms that federal agents seized from his residence. The guilty plea was announced by Loretta … connection with his attempts to dissuade a co-conspirator from cooperating with law enforcement by, among other …
May 06, 2013
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Corrupt Colombian Government Employee And Criminal Defense Attorney Extradited In Obstruction Of Justice Case

May 23, 2013
… arrested in Colombia on provisional arrest warrants issued from the Eastern District of New York. The extradition was … Task Force which is comprised of agents and officers from the DEA, New York Police Department and the New York State Police.  The defendants’ extradition resulted from an investigation which revealed that through his …
May 23, 2013
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Former Governor Of Mexican State Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 131 Months In Prison For Money Laundering In Connection With Narcotics Bribes

June 28, 2013
… of dollars in narcotics bribe payments that he received from the Juarez Cartel - one of Mexico’s most notorious and … and other countries. Villanueva Madrid, 65, was extradited from Mexico in May 2010. He pled guilty on August 2, 2012, …
June 28, 2013
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Leader Of Heroin Crew And 12 Members Arrested In A Two Day Enforcement Operation

August 28, 2013
… Leader Of Heroin Crew And 12 Members Arrested In A Two Day Enforcement Operation … poison.  This organization epitomizes the flow of heroin from New York City suppliers to drug gangs throughout the … costs, and overdose deaths. I commend the men and woman from the NYSP, Syracuse Police Department, Onondaga County …
August 28, 2013
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Salisbury Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

March 19, 2015
… drug trafficking days. A new day has dawned for Mr. Riley - from a jail cell in a federal prison,” added Tuggle. The … to trial testimony and his co-defendants’ plea agreements, from July 2013, through August 27, 2013, Riley conspired … the cocaine to Nelson.  Brown also purchased cocaine from White. In late July 2013, law enforcement intercepted …
March 19, 2015
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U.S. Charges Alleged Lebanese Drug Kingpin With Laundering Drug Proceeds For Mexican And Colombian Drug Cartels

December 13, 2011
… network for coordinating multi-ton shipments of cocaine from Colombia to Los Zetas Mexican drug cartel destined for … said DEA Administrator Leonhart. “According to information from sources, his alleged drug and money laundering … shipments of tens of thousands of kilograms of cocaine from Colombia through Central America for sale to Los Zetas …
December 13, 2011
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Haji Bagcho, One Of World’s Largest Heroin Traffickers, Convicted On Drug Trafficking, Narco-Terrorism Charges

March 13, 2012
… of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Haji Bagcho, from Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, was investigated by … than 20 countries, including the United States. Proceeds from his heroin trafficking were then used to support … of cooperating witnesses, the DEA purchased heroin directly from the organization on two occasions, which Bagcho …
March 13, 2012
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Member Of An International Ethnic-Albanian Organized Crime Syndicate Sentenced To 115 Months For Drug Trafficking And Attempting To Assassinate Criminal Associate Over Drug Debt

January 10, 2014
… Bajram Lajqi imported hundreds of pounds of marijuana from Canada and shot a former associate multiple times … guilty plea to trafficking hundreds of pounds of marijuana from Canada and using a firearm in connection with drug … of tens of thousands of kilograms of hydroponic marijuana from Canada and Mexico, substantial quantities of MDMA from …
January 10, 2014