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Three members of Lockport fentanyl ring arrested

… in the early morning hours of March 25, 2017, officers from the Medina, NY Police Department found an individual … effects of fentanyl and alcohol.   Text messages retrieved from the cellular telephone of W.S. show that on the evening … officers, in June 2017, conducted two controlled buys of half a bundle of heroin from White. During each of …
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Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Member Extradited to the United States from Mexico for Funneling Massive Amounts of Marijuana and Cocaine into the United States

… Sinaloa Cartel Member Extradited to the United States from Mexico for Funneling Massive Amounts of Marijuana and Cocaine into the United States June 11, 2018 El Paso … member is in federal custody, following his extradition from Mexico to the United States yesterday afternoon. He is …
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National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Why become a DEA investigator?

January 08, 2021
… a day when the community can show their support for the men and women who choose to serve and protect every day. You can … both special agents and task force officers, who are loaned from local and state police agencies. Their jobs are to … operations and you are constantly thinking of the best way to run your case. Lastly, even though I would never …
January 08, 2021
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Zeta Leader "Talivan" Pleads Guilty

… was extradited to Laredo on Nov. 21, 2013. The charges stem from a Feb. 17, 2010, indictment charging … Gulf Cartel and one of the leaders of the Zetas drug cartel from 2005 until his arrest by Mexican authorities in August … the assistance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's BEST task force, FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms …
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10 Tons Of Medication Collected On Take Back Day

… than 3,500 tons) of prescription drugs have been removed from medicine cabinets, kitchen drawers, and nightstands by citizens around the country. “Prevention is the best medicine when it comes to prescription drug abuse.  … prescription painkillers, say they obtained those drugs from friends and family, including from a home medicine …
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DEA warns of scammers impersonating DEA employees

… Administration urges its DEA-registered practitioners and members of the public to be cautious of telephone calls … a federal agent is a violation of federal law. The best deterrence against these bad actors is awareness and caution. Anyone receiving this type of call from a person purporting to be with DEA should report that …
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Collaboration Between Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Leads to Major Drug and Firearm Seizures in Broome County

… devastate families. In addition, 20 firearms were removed from our streets, eliminating an immediate threat to public safety. Let me be clear: those who profit from pushing this poison into our communities, along with … mission of keeping our communities safe and we know we can best accomplish that mission when we work together.” Sheriff …
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Twenty-Two Indicted for Drug Trafficking in San Antonio Area

… Waco - (254) 297-0300 HOUSTON - Twenty-two defendants from San Antonio, Del Rio and Laredo face federal drug trafficking charges, announced … and local law enforcement partners in order to enhance the quality of life for the citizens in the San Antonio region.” …
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Presidentially pardoned San Antonio man once again arrested on federal drug charges

… Lieutenant Hilario Nieto who previously received a pardon from President Barack Obama, announced Drug Enforcement … a Presidential pardon for his past offenses and released from federal prison chose to flout that generous gift after … the associated crimes, are particularly destructive to the quality of life in our communities. DEA will continue to …
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DEA New York Enforcement Division Announces Takedown of Brooklyn Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficker

… Division Announces Takedown of Brooklyn Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficker March 27, 2026 New York Contact Info … prescription drugs are putting New Yorkers suffering from opioid addiction in grave danger,” said Attorney … abuse and poses a significant threat to safety and quality of life in our neighborhoods,” said New York State …
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Columbus Convicted Felon Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Attempting to Sell “Meth” in Harris County, Georgia

… our local, state, and federal partners to work every case from the beginning to the end, without let-up. I am pleased … County Sheriff’s Office and DEA arranged a controlled buy of “ice” methamphetamine from McBride on September 20, 2019. McBride initially told …
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Cocaine Dealer In St. Mary’s County Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

… D.C. Field Office.    According to his plea agreement, from October 2012 to April 2013, Holt acquired kilograms of … the delivery of cocaine to himself and other conspirators from St. Mary’s County.  The conspirators would meet in Glen … Holt gave his girlfriend around $20,000, more or less, to buy a 2012 Jeep. In December 2012, Holt also delivered …
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DEA Statement On 2013 Monitoring The Future Study

… on them.  America owes it to its children to give them the best possible start in life, so they and society are not …
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DEA Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Data

January 22, 2025
… (DEA), Office of Forensic Sciences, is providing quality scientific, technical and administrative support to … 2010 to 2022 (Inclusive) Data Unit: Each Record is Data from a Single Analyzed DEA Laboratory Exhibit Source of … State: State where obtained. The DEA aggregated data from the four states of ND, NE, SD and WY to safely address …
January 22, 2025
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Three Sentenced For Bulk Cash Smuggling

… (254) 297-0300 HOUSTON - Two Houston residents and one man from Brownsville have been sentenced to federal prison for … sums of cash totaling $838,460.  The money had been derived from narcotics trafficking and was destined for Mexico. On … Houston Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bryan Best is prosecuting the case. On …
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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 Detroit Field Division Investigation Leads to Seizure of $14.9 Million from Cartel-Linked Money Laundering Operation

… Division Investigation Leads to Seizure of $14.9 Million from Cartel-Linked Money Laundering Operation March 17, 2026 … a civil case aiming to forfeit over $14.9 million seized from an international drug money laundering scheme, United … The suit alleges that the $14.9 million seized came from tracking drug money deposits into the bank accounts of …
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DEA Los Angeles issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… Angeles issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico November 04, 2019 Los Angeles Contact Info … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis …
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Cartel-linked Fugitive Wanted for Serious Crimes Returned to the United States from Mexico

… Wanted for Serious Crimes Returned to the United States from Mexico August 13, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us … in federal court for a large-scale international marijuana and cocaine trafficking conspiracy, announced Drug … to Mexico’s National Security Law, who were fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal and state criminal …
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Arden, N.C. Fentanyl and Meth Trafficker is Sentenced to 11+ Years in Prison

… Arden, N.C. Fentanyl and Meth Trafficker is Sentenced to 11+ Years in Prison May … of 4-FA, a controlled substance analogue, which was shipped from China. The package actually contained 100 grams of 99 … an individual cooperating with law enforcement arranged to buy from Fair $4,400 worth of methamphetamine and fentanyl. …
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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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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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Texas Man Sentenced for Fatal High-Speed Flight from Border Patrol Checkpoint While Trafficking Meth

… Texas Man Sentenced for Fatal High-Speed Flight from Border Patrol Checkpoint While Trafficking Meth April … Engage Albuquerque Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … located in Saint Louis’ trunk Methamphetamine recovered from Saint Louis’ vehicle on scale Download Original Image …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico November 04, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact …
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Justice Department Announces Results from Coordinated Operations Aimed at Reducing Violent Crime

… Justice Department Announces Results from Coordinated Operations Aimed at Reducing Violent Crime … and state resources to help fight crime in Baton Rouge.” “From the very beginning, I made a commitment to reduce crime …
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Manchester Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute More Than 3 Pounds of Methamphetamine Sourced from Lawrence

… to Distribute More Than 3 Pounds of Methamphetamine Sourced from Lawrence September 11, 2025 New England Contact Info …
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Alleged Drug Courier From Detroit Arrested On Federal Charge Of Attempting To Smuggle Cocaine Through LAX

… Alleged Drug Courier From Detroit Arrested On Federal Charge Of Attempting To … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis …