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Columbus Resident Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States … more than 14 years in a federal prison this week resulting from an investigation that began in 2019.  Quntay Thomas, … referenced in court, DEA agents conducted a controlled buy of 55.64 grams of 100% pure methamphetamine from Thomas …
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Spokane Man Involved in Robbery of Large Amount of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Sentenced to Federal Prison

… 6, 2022, Baughman went to a stash house in Spokane to buy a large quantity of methamphetamine and fentanyl from a drug trafficking organization operating in Spokane. …
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DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents

… aims to raise awareness that DEA will never phone demanding money or asking for personal information. There are … law enforcement officer will demand cash or gift cards from a member of the public. You should only give money, … bank account information, to someone you know. The best deterrence against these bad actors is awareness and …
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Former HPD Officer Guilty Of Aiding And Abetting Possession With The Intent To Distribute Cocaine

… final of eight defendants now convicted on charges stemming from a seven-count narcotics conspiracy indictment returned … behind Bonner.  The source withdrew a kilogram of cocaine from a bag he carried with him and passed it to the backseat … Office.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys John Jocher and Bryan Best are prosecuting the case.  On …
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Seven Colombian Nationals Charged In Connection With The Murder Of A DEA Agent Extradited To The United States

… ensure that those who commit acts of violence against our best and bravest can be caught and held accountable.” All of … cooperation with Colombian authorities, and with assistance from INTERPOL and the Justice Department’s Office of … Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael P. Ben’Ary from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of …
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Brooks County Man Convicted of Meth Trafficking

… the following months, law enforcement conducted controlled buys from Alvarado and other co-conspirators. On Aug. 8, …
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30 Years For Los Zetas Cartel Leader

… Gulf Cartel and one of the leaders of the Zetas drug cartel from 2005 until his arrest by Mexican authorities in August … to face deportation proceedings following his release from prison. The charges stem from a Feb. 17, 2010, … the assistance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s BEST task force, FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms …
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DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25th

… Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at nearly 4,200 locations … Twice a year, DEA joins forces with local law enforcement and community groups to host DEA’s National Prescription … poisonings.  “Removing unused and expired medications from your home and disposing of them properly is a simple …
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DEA Task Force Takes Down Fentanyl Distribution Ring

… and made multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from Petersen.  Subsequent court-authorized wiretaps … to purchase large quantities of fentanyl that were shipped from China.  Casadei also obtained and distributed various … approximately 40 pounds of marijuana, butane hash (BHO) and steroids.  Agents also seized approximately $500,000 in …
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DEA Operation Meltdown Shuts Down Hundreds of Illegal Online Pharmacies

… against DEA registrants in order to protect the public from dangers to public health or safety. These actions were … who believed they were purchasing legitimate medications from legitimate pharmacies. Illegal online pharmacies often … BeSafeRx campaign  page for information on how to safely buy prescription medication online and how to locate a …
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Houston Man Indicted in Fayetteville for Selling Designer Drugs Around the World

… vape juices through the company’s website and shipped them from post offices in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Although … Bummy Legion’s website marketed the vape juices as derived from “organic blue lotus and valerian root,” the indictment … manufacturers can sell dangerous vape products with zero quality control or regulation. Our office will continue to …
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DEA In Kentucky With Law Enforcement And Community Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

… Throughout Kentucky DETROIT - This Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time DEA and its local law … or other addictive medicines in the house is one of the best ways to prevent a member of your family from becoming a victim of the opioid epidemic,” said DEA …
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

… - (914) 682-6256 NEW YORK - This Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time the federal Drug … or other addictive medicines in the house is one of the best ways to prevent a member of your family from becoming a victim of the opioid epidemic,” said DEA …
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Three Fentanyl Traffickers Sentenced to Federal Prison

… stop. After a search, the loaded handgun was recovered from the center console of the vehicle and the package of … fentanyl and a controlled purchase was set up by the DEA to buy an additional half kilogram of fentanyl. Rosa Cotto arrived at the buy location with the drugs, and he was arrested. A bag …
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19 Defendants Charged for Conspiring to Distribute Millions of Doses of Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine in Washington Square Park

… for Conspiring to Distribute Millions of Doses of Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine in Washington Square Park October 30, 2025 … deserves the right to live, play and enjoy a place free from crime, whether it’s the block where you live, the park … into an open-air drug market, jeopardizing the safety and quality-of-life of families, students, and the entire …
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Five Defendants Charged in Manhattan Federal Court for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused the Fatal Overdoses of Three 19-Year-Olds

… offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Plattsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Westchester County … commitment to our fellow New Yorker: we will fight fentanyl from flowing onto our streets and bring to justice the … on dismantling dangerous drug networks and restoring quality-of-life in our communities. I am grateful to the …
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U.S. Attorney, DEA And Lexington, Kentucky Police Announce New Partnership In Fight Against Opiate Epidemic

… of the Lexington Police Department will jointly train on best practices in the investigation and prosecution of … information to survivors of an overdose who suffer from addiction. The Lexington Police Department is currently …
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Bakersfield Marijuana Dispensary Owner Arrested, Charged With Conspiring With Others To Distribute Methamphetamine And Marijuana

… to court documents, Vega was the owner of the California's Best Cooperative Inc., a medical marijuana dispensary in … concealed in his vehicle as he was returning from Southern California. Garcia and Canchola are also …
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Lawrence man sentenced to 45 years in prison for operating major fentanyl trafficking organization

… employed numerous individuals to sell fentanyl to customers from various New England states, including New Hampshire. … “Brian” and that most of the organization’s customers came from New Hampshire.  Distributors knew to identify customers … in Sinaloa, Mexico. Martinez told him, “what I look for is quality for when I prepare it and give it to people. Because …
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Conviction & Guilty Plea To Internet Drug Trafficking

… included methamphetamine, hydrocodone, marijuana, steroids, cocaine, and other controlled substances. The …
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DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

… Suspicious Pharmaceutical Activities: (973)776-1172 Towanda R. Thorne-James Special Agent In Charge View Towanda R. … and members of the public to be cautious of telephone calls from criminals posing as DEA or other law enforcement … give out your personal information or provide payment. The best thing to do is just hang up.” Anyone receiving a …
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Methamphetamine Distribution Ring Dismantled

… on consignment, meaning they were “fronted” the drug from a source without paying for it at the time-or making … having distributed the methamphetamine and received payment from their customers. Those arrested today include: Honan M. … W. Jay Abbott. “Attacking drug organizations is what we do best,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Dennis A. Wichern. …
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DEA, Tempe PD And AZ Attorney General’s Office Dismantle Drug Trafficking Organization

… criminals who work with the Sinaloa Cartel is what we do best,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Doug Coleman.  “ … area.  Based on the information, Special Agents from the Phoenix Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA), Detectives from the Tempe Police Special Investigations (SIB), and …
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MEDIA ADVISORY: DEA To Conduct Pharmacy Diversion Awareness Conference In Pittsburgh As Part Of The 360 Strategy To Address The Diversion Of Prescription Opioids

… opioids, is a growing problem.  This diversion stems from various sources.  In addition to pharmacy robberies and … doctor shoppers, or illegitimate prescriptions from rogue practitioners.  The PDAC is designed to assist … community and social service organizations that are best positioned to provide long-term help and support for …
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Two Men Sentenced On Meth Charges

… 2014, the defendant engaged in the practice of “smurfing,” buying small quantities of pseudoephedrine, at local … process, Fagan engaged in the practice of “smurfing” (buying small quantities) at local pharmacies. The …
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San Francisco Man Sentenced To 151 Months For LSD And Ecstasy Trafficking Offenses

… ecstasy that was delivered to an undercover DEA agent in a buy-bust operation, and that Mr. Cook was arrested on the day of the buy-bust operation, wearing a backpack containing 630 grams …
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High ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel arraigned in Chicago after extradition from Mexico

… the Sinaloa Cartel arraigned in Chicago after extradition from Mexico June 16, 2020 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … today on federal drug charges following his extradition from Mexico. The defendant, Felipe Cabrera Sarabia, was …
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Violent Sex Offender from Blytheville Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography

… Violent Sex Offender from Blytheville Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Little Rock comprises agents and officers from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and …
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Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Coordinating Hundreds of Meth Shipments from California to Chicago

… Years in Prison for Coordinating Hundreds of Meth Shipments from California to Chicago February 19, 2026 Chicago Contact … for coordinating more than 200 shipments of methamphetamine from California to Chicago. In 2022 and 2023, Keith R. … containing a pound of 90-100% pure methamphetamine—from his residence in Sacramento, California, to individuals …
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… 1, 2007 Former Federal Employee Sentenced for Selling Drugs from Work September 27, 2007 Cocaine and Heroin Trafficker … 27, 2007 Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Steroids Over the Internet September 26, 2007 Hartford Man …
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