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DEA’s 11th Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia & Nationwide

May 06, 2016
… users show that the majority of them get their drugs free from friends and family, including from the home medicine cabinet.  This event was a unique … Americans to make their homes and medicine cabinets safe from theft and abuse. It also helped raise awareness about …
May 06, 2016
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DEA’s 11th Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In North Carolina & Nationwide

May 06, 2016
… users show that the majority of them get their drugs free from friends and family, including from the home medicine cabinet.  This event was a unique … Americans to make their homes and medicine cabinets safe from theft and abuse. It also helped raise awareness about …
May 06, 2016
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DEA’s 11th Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In South Carolina & Nationwide

May 06, 2016
… users show that the majority of them get their drugs free from friends and family, including from the home medicine cabinet.  This event was a unique … Americans to make their homes and medicine cabinets safe from theft and abuse. It also helped raise awareness about …
May 06, 2016
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DEA’s 11th Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee & Nationwide

May 06, 2016
… users show that the majority of them get their drugs free from friends and family, including from the home medicine cabinet.  This event was a unique … Americans to make their homes and medicine cabinets safe from theft and abuse. It also helped raise awareness about …
May 06, 2016
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Leader And Three Co-Conspirators Of Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring Operating In Henderson County Area Are Sentenced To Prison

May 09, 2016
… leader and three co-conspirators to prison terms ranging from 57 months to 70 months for their involvement in a … to filed court documents and today’s sentencing hearing, from about May 2014 to May 2015, the conspirators were … Alvarenga and the driver of the vehicle were headed from California to North Carolina. During the traffic stop, …
May 09, 2016
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Saco Attorney Sentenced To Two Years For Money Laundering Conspiracy

December 16, 2014
… $177,500 worth of those drug proceeds by: (1) taking cash from Jones to purchase an interest in Prolman’s sports … When Prolman attempted to deposit more than $10,000 from the first $50,000 installment into bank accounts he … institutions that receive more than $10,000 in cash from a customer are required to report the transaction to …
December 16, 2014
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Danbury Man Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Cocaine And Oxycodone

December 18, 2014
… County narcotics trafficking ring. This matter stems from a year-long investigation headed by the DEA’s … oxycodone and cocaine; received prescriptions for oxycodone from a corrupt doctor to whom he had loaned a large sum of money; and obtained oxycodone from a co-defendant who had obtained pills from people with …
December 18, 2014
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Attorney Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison For Laundering Drug Money

February 12, 2015
… an attorney based in Seymour, after receiving information from a convicted narcotics trafficker who was in federal … energy company.  Crozier knew that the cash was derived from his client’s narcotics trafficking activities. In 2013, … made it clear that the money had been illegally derived from drug dealing.  Crozier accepted the cash and told the …
February 12, 2015
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Three Worcester Men Convicted In Crack Cocaine Conspiracy Trial

March 03, 2015
… his residence in Puerto Rico.  The conspiracy charges arose from a year-long investigation into a crack cocaine network … Wooldridge bought 200-500 gram amounts of powder cocaine from a number of sources inside and outside of … included an undercover officer’s purchases of crack cocaine from the defendants, approximately 30,000 intercepted phone …
March 03, 2015
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Saco Attorney Pleads Guilty To $177,500 Money Laundering Conspiracy

April 29, 2014
… $177,500 worth of those drug proceeds by: (1) taking cash from Jones to purchase an interest in Prolman’s sports … When Prolman attempted to deposit more than $10,000 from the first $50,000 installment into bank accounts he … institutions that receive more than $10,000 in cash from a customer are required to report the transaction to …
April 29, 2014
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Attorney Convicted Of Laundering Drug Money

September 25, 2014
… began investigating Crozier after receiving information from a convicted narcotics trafficker who was in federal … energy company.  Crozier knew that the cash was derived from his client’s narcotics trafficking activities. In 2013, … made it clear that the money had been illegally derived from drug dealing.  Crozier accepted the cash and told the …
September 25, 2014
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Three North Shore Men Indicted For Heroin And Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

October 08, 2014
… cocaine in Salem, Peabody, and elsewhere in Massachusetts from at least March 2013 through September 2014.  The indictment resulted from a joint investigation initiated in April 2014 by the … past year.  “The recent surge in overdose deaths resulting from fentanyl-laced heroin is of critical concern to law …
October 08, 2014
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Heroin Trafficker Faces Statutory Penalties Of Up To 60 Years In Federal Prison; Forfeit Heroin Sales Proceeds Of $382,227 In Cash, $39,000 Rolex Watch

November 13, 2014
… contacted Reyes and arranged to make purchases of heroin from Reyes and his conspirators. According to court … on the same day resulted in the seizure of $339,477 in cash from a safe, as well as additional cash and a men’s Rolex Oyster watch valued at $39,000 from the apartment. According to court documents, Reyes …
November 13, 2014
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DEA To Hold 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 23, 2015
… (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Event will take place from 10 am-2 pm on Saturday, September 26th NEW ORLEANS - This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, come to one of the almost … show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine …
September 23, 2015
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New Orleans Field Division Collects Over 35,000 Pounds On Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

May 09, 2016
… important event - making their homes and communities safe from possible prescription drug abuse or theft, said DEA … drug abusers report in surveys that they get their drugs from friends and family.  Americans understand that cleaning out old prescription drugs from medicine cabinets reduces accidents, thefts, and the …
May 09, 2016
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17+ Years For New Orleans Fentanyl, Heroin Importer, Trafficker

March 08, 2017
… Engage New Orleans Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … nofdoutreach@dea.gov Imported Kilo Quantities of Fentanyl from China, Distributed Throughout New Orleans Area NEW … heroin and other drugs, including acetyl fentanyl shipped from China, to New Orleans area customers, announced Stephen …
March 08, 2017
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Trucker Sentenced To Prison For Hauling Cocaine

June 23, 2017
… stop, he told the State Troopers that he was driving down from Delaware.  Troopers confronted Kelly with contrary log … to them.  Kelly actually started his trip just a few miles from the Mexican border, and was headed to Atlanta, … shaft and rear differential had been completely removed from Kelly’s truck to create a compartment.  When the …
June 23, 2017
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California Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Conspiring To Transport Methamphetamine

December 07, 2017
… (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov SHREVEPORT, La. - A man from California was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in … seat, she pulled out a loaded S&W .40 caliber pistol from a diaper bag and handed it to the trooper. She admitted to trying to hide the firearm after taking it from the glove compartment. The vehicle was also searched, …
December 07, 2017
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Former Kirkland Residents Sentenced To Prison For Hash Oil Explosion

March 03, 2015
… 6 - 8 inches by the blast, and the roof was disconnected from that wall.  On the inside, large gaps were seen between … The sliding glass doors and frame were blown outward, away from the structure.  The fire department condemned parts of … them resulting in explosions and fire.  In one of the cases from Bellevue, Washington, an apartment resident was injured …
March 03, 2015
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Sales Of Synthetic “Spice” And “Bath Salts” Permanently Banned In Yavapai County

January 07, 2013
… granted a Permanent Injunction to ban all known retailers from selling synthetic drugs in Yavapai County. Judge Bluff … the lawsuit, and all persons acting in concert with them, from possessing, acquiring, selling or transferring the … restraining order.  It was supported by over 100 affidavits from community members, hospitals, mental health care …
January 07, 2013
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Methamphetamine Transport Coordinator Found Guilty At Trial

April 19, 2013
… more than three pounds of 96% pure “ice” methamphetamine from a location in Fresno, and more than seven pounds of methamphetamine from a location in Moreno Valley. Law enforcement agents also seized more than $200,000 cash from the same locations. Convictions for conspiracy to …
April 19, 2013
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Syracuse Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 28 Years

October 12, 2016
… the law and seek tough sentences for those who would profit from the misery of others,” said Hartunian.    “We will … that Wilson made arrangements for heroin and cocaine powder from New York City to be transferred to him in Syracuse, … to distribute heroin and crack cocaine in the Syracuse area from April 2013 to June 2014.  Wilson’s co-defendants all …
October 12, 2016
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Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Cocaine Conspiracy

June 16, 2011
… and eight kilograms of heroin seized on July 19, 2009 from this organization - PHOENIX, AZ. - DEA Acting Special … illegal drug trade. Our communities are benefitting today from our collaborative efforts, dedication and hard work. … organization. Law enforcement later seized $1.17 million from the same organization. Law enforcement had previously …
June 16, 2011
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Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To Over 12 Years In Federal Prison

September 13, 2011
… States. They also conspired to collect narcotics proceeds from their U.S.-based customers to be returned to Mexico. … Avondale, Ariz. Agents seized $1,881,190 in U.S. currency from the residence along with a money counter during the … them behind bars.” “The seizure of $1.88 million dollars from this drug trafficking organization effectively …
September 13, 2011
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Leader Of Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 11 Years Prison

January 13, 2016
… never relent in our efforts to protect the American people from predators like Castro-Rocha.”  DEA’s investigation of … importing, and distributing massive quantities of heroin from a base of operations in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico.  … over $150,000 in currency, numerous vehicles, and a firearm from Castro-Rocha’s organization. Castro-Rocha was …
January 13, 2016
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Fake Doctor Arrested By DEA Sentenced To Over 38 Years In Prison

August 09, 2017
… Operation Engage Glendale Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … him today. The DEA is committed to protecting our citizens from dangerous offenders who operate under false pretenses … began its investigation in May 2013, after receiving a tip from a victim of Nunez’s surgical procedures.  In August …
August 09, 2017
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New Yorkers Safeguarded Their Medical Cabinets Of Lurking Dangers- Unused, Unwanted And Expired Medication

May 09, 2016
… cleaning out their medicine cabinets and making homes safe from potential prescription drug abuse or theft,” said DEA … drug abusers report in surveys that they get their drugs from friends and family.  Americans understand that cleaning out old prescription drugs from medicine cabinets, kitchen drawers, and bedside tables …
May 09, 2016
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Two Men Who Allowed Bellevue Apartment For Hash Oil Manufacturing Sentenced To Three Years In Prison

July 21, 2015
… escape the flames.  She later died following complications from her hospitalization.  Two other apartment residents suffered shattered bones as they had to jump from their upper level apartments.  In all the fire caused … 21, 2015. Judge Robart determined an upward departure from the sentencing guidelines was warranted for the …
July 21, 2015
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Canadian Drug Trafficker & Leader Of Helicopter Smuggling Ring Who Fought Extradition For Years Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison

June 10, 2016
… across the northern border with Canada in devices ranging from helicopters to backpacks was sentenced today in U.S. … of a cross border drug smuggling ring that operated from at least 2007-2009.  Doak was extradited to the U.S. in … co-conspirators have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from 10 years in prison to 18 months in prison.  The case …
June 10, 2016
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Boise Doctor Convicted Of Controlled Substance Delivery Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison

September 09, 2016
… testified that Minas’s practice transitioned over time from a standard family practice to one catering to patients … pending trial. During that time, Minas has been prohibited from writing prescriptions and from engaging in the practice of medicine except for the …
September 09, 2016