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Leader Of Interstate Cocaine Smuggling Organization Sentenced To More Than Ten Years In Federal Prison

November 25, 2014
… The operation never took place.  On June 29, 2011, deputies from the Jefferson (Texas) Sheriff’s Office conducted a … stopped, the women were attempting to transport the cocaine from Texas to central Florida. On October 28, 2013, deputies from the Orange (Florida) Sheriff’s Office conducted a …
November 25, 2014
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Federal Jury Finds Tampa Pill Mill Pharmacist Guilty

December 15, 2014
… in October 2011. According to evidence presented at trial, from an unknown date through October 26, 2011, Weiler worked … and members of doctor shopping organizations who traveled from Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. During the course of the conspiracy, Weiler dispensed more than 100,000 pills from the two pharmacies.  Owners and operators of the VIP …
December 15, 2014
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Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty To Drug And Money Laundering Offenses

February 12, 2015
… offenses.            According to court documents, from August 2009 to November 15, 2012, St. Jude’s Pharmacy … for oxycodone and charging $4.00 to $12.00 per pill.  From April 2011 to November 15, 2012, the Otanos made …
February 12, 2015
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Pill Mill Owner And Doctor Arrested On Charges Of Pill Trafficking And Manslaughter

May 01, 2015
… of the clinic are facing multiple charges stemming from the trafficking of oxycodone. Dr. Richard Vitalis and … in our commitment to eradicate rogue doctors and pill mills from our communities and keep our citizens safe." “We have … things, conspiracy to purchase 10,000 doses of oxycodone from an undercover sheriff’s deputy. These charges are only …
May 01, 2015
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Member Of Organization That Smuggled Cocaine On Commercial Airlines Sentenced To 70 Months

October 31, 2011
… that smuggled cocaine aboard commercial airlines from the West Indies to England via the United States was … 70 months in prison. Romeo Folkes, 28, who was extradited from Jamaica in November 2010, had previously pleaded guilty … States. Romeo Folkes’ guilty plea and sentencing stem from a multi-jurisdictional and international investigation …
October 31, 2011
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Jury Finds Attorney Paul W. Bergrin Guilty On All Counts After Racketeering Trial

March 18, 2013
… and imposed the justice he deserved.  We take no joy from his tragic fall, but I am extremely proud of the work done by those in my office and agents from the FBI, IRS and DEA that led to this just result.” … enterprise, one of whom was shot to death to prevent him from testifying in court. At sentencing, currently scheduled …
March 18, 2013
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New Jersey Residents Turn In Nearly 15,000 Pounds Of Expired And Unwanted Prescriptions

October 31, 2013
… that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.  Americans participating in … Guard Counter Drug Task Force collected the prescriptions from the collection sites and had them incinerated. On …
October 31, 2013
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South Carolina Woman Sentenced To Seven Months In Prison For Trafficking Guns Into New Jersey

September 03, 2015
… rifle. After other conspirators obtained the firearms from pawn shops, gun stores and other sources in South … release. U.S. Attorney Fishman credited special agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the … Agent in Charge George P. Belsky, as well as officers from the Winslow Township and Clementon, New Jersey, police …
September 03, 2015
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California Man Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

June 02, 2016
… conspiracy to traffic approximately 12 kilograms of cocaine from California to New Jersey. Jesus Raul Iribe, 38, of … planned to use a tractor-trailer to transport cocaine from California to New Jersey and other destinations along … that he conspired with others to traffic the cocaine from California to New Jersey. He must also forfeit $446,310 …
June 02, 2016
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DEA Sponsoring 12th National Prescription Take Back Day

October 18, 2016
… New Jersey residents that on Saturday, October 22nd from 10 am - 2 pm, the DEA and its law enforcement partners … injury-related death in the United States, eclipsing deaths from motor vehicle crashes or firearms.  Special Agent in … is to remove these unwanted prescription medications from the home.  If the pills are not there the temptation to …
October 18, 2016
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12,000+ Pounds Of Prescription Meds In New Jersey Turned In

October 28, 2016
… than 3,500 tons) of prescription drugs have been removed from medicine cabinets, kitchen drawers, and nightstands by … played their part in removing unwanted medications from their homes. Last week we collected about 5,000 pounds … substance abuse.” Almost 30,000 people-78 a day-died from overdosing on these painkillers or heroin in 2014, …
October 28, 2016
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Two New Jersey Pharmacists Charged With Illegally Distributing Oxycodone And Other Pain Killers

November 14, 2016
… quantities of oxycodone and other controlled substances from two pharmacies located in Medford, New Jersey. Michael … they have played a part in adding to the epidemic.” From March 2008 through August 2013, Ludwikowski, the owner …
November 14, 2016
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Multi-Kilo Heroin Trafficker Pleads Guilty

April 05, 2017
… admitted purchasing more than three kilograms of heroin from a source in Bronx, New York, and re-selling it to drug … with intent to distribute more than one kilogram of heroin. From June 2015 to May 2016, Lopez, Juan Pablo …
April 05, 2017
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Bergen County Man Sentenced To 162 Months In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute More Than Three Kilograms Of Heroin

July 11, 2017
… prison for purchasing more than three kilograms of heroin from a source in Bronx, New York, and re-selling it to drug … with intent to distribute more than one kilogram of heroin. From June 2015 to May 2016, Lopez and others allegedly …
July 11, 2017
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New Jersey Residents Turn In More Than 14,000 Pounds Of Unused And Unwanted Prescription Drugs

November 07, 2017
… in removing the available supply of prescription narcotics from their homes,” said SAC Nickerson.  “Today, four out of … prescription opioids so the removal of those unused pills from the home can play a role in reducing addictions.”    … remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they could be stolen and …
November 07, 2017
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Pasco County Pharmacist Sentenced For Illegally Distributing Pain Medications

September 24, 2013
… also entered a money judgment in the amount of $175,000 from the criminal proceeds.  Beckles was also ordered to … 33 individuals were arrested and prosecuted.    From August 2009 through January 2012, individuals obtained …
September 24, 2013
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Two Plead Guilty In Connection With Sunshine Pharmacy Health Care Fraud Scheme

November 04, 2013
… has not yet been set.    According to the plea agreement, from in or around February 2009 through in or about July … submit and cause claims to be submitted for reimbursement from Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE programs for … and caused claims to be submitted for reimbursement from these same programs for beneficiaries and recipients …
November 04, 2013
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PANEX South Defendant Pleads Guilty To Drug Importation Conspiracy

January 29, 2014
… to life in federal prison. According to the plea agreement, from at least 2005 through the end of 2009, Eraso-Mejia … Eraso-Mejia was a partial owner of cocaine being smuggled from Colombia's Pacific coast, onboard a stateless … Task Forces investigation, comprised of agents and analysts from the DEA, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's …
January 29, 2014
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Leader Of Colombian Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Importation Conspiracy

February 04, 2014
… was involved in maritime cocaine smuggling operations from the 1980s until at least 2009.  Renteria-Cuero began … aboard stateless vessels that were used to smuggle cocaine from Colombia to Mexico in international waters that would … Task Forces investigation comprised of agents and analysts from the DEA, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland …
February 04, 2014
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Two Heroin Smugglers Sentenced In Orlando

April 25, 2014
… attendant, $10,000 to smuggle heroin, on Jet Blue flights, from Cali, Colombia. In September 2013, Alvarado was given a … of heroin. She wore the suit under her uniform on a flight from Cali to Orlando. When Alvarado arrived in Orlando, she … later, on September 27, 2013, after landing on a flight from Bogota, Alvarado was selected for inspection by …
April 25, 2014
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Leader Of Crack Cocaine Trafficking Organization Sentenced

March 01, 2017
… in the Eastern District of Tennessee. Upon his release from prison he will be supervised by the U.S. Probation … sold crack cocaine, or had others deal for him, directly from the back window of his Greeneville residence. Moore … Moore and Arwood dealt crack cocaine for Barry Moore from his Greeneville residence. Other co-defendants Fitzroy …
March 01, 2017
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Rutherford County Man Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison For Crack And Firearms Offenses

September 26, 2017
… being a felon in possession of a firearm. Upon his release from prison, Carney will be supervised by the U.S. Probation … Model 27, .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol were seized from the master bedroom of a residence where he was arrested … investigation, “Today we have removed a dangerous criminal from the streets. This crack dealer will no longer be able …
September 26, 2017
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DEA Nashville District Office To Hold 14th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

October 27, 2017
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. DEA launched its …
October 27, 2017
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DEA Columbia District Office To Hold 14th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

October 27, 2017
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. DEA launched its …
October 27, 2017
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DEA Charlotte District Office To Hold 14th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

October 27, 2017
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. DEA launched its …
October 27, 2017
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DEA Atlanta Division Office To Hold 14th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

October 27, 2017
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. DEA launched its …
October 27, 2017
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Hartford Crack Dealer Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison

February 03, 2011
… narcotics distribution ring. This matter stems from “Operation All In,” a long-term Drug Enforcement … cocaine, typically in quantities of approximately 63 grams, from Peter Maylor of Newington. After purchasing the crack, … East Central Narcotics Task Force, which includes members from the Manchester, South Windsor, Glastonbury, and Vernon …
February 03, 2011
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Defendant Sentenced To Eleven Years For Drug Distribution

March 08, 2011
… to purchase crack cocaine on a recorded telephone from ROMAN - and two other individuals. After picking up … forfeited. In addition, a loaded handgun was recovered from a car that hedrove. The case was investigated by the DEA HIDTA which included a Special Agent from the FBI and a Trooper of the Massachusetts State …
March 08, 2011
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West Hartford Doctor Pays $42,500 To Settle Allegations Under The Controlled Substances Act

April 20, 2011
… the controlled substances that he purchased and dispensed from his office. Congress, with the passage of the … in which every facet of the handling of the substances, from their manufacture to their consumption by the ultimate … States. This investigation was conducted by investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Office of …
April 20, 2011
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Two Indicted On Conspiracy, Drug Trafficking And Firearm Charges

April 27, 2011
… developed information about the trafficking of cocaine from outside Rhode Island into the state. The investigation … 65.07 kilos of cocaine, $1,245,070 in cash and a firearm from two vehicles and a storage facility in North Kingstown. … by the DEA, Rhode Island State Police, and officers from the Warwick, Woonsocket, and East Providence Police …
April 27, 2011