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DEA Columbia South Carolina District Office Heads Up Seventh Prescription Drug Take - Back Event October 26

October 21, 2013
… prescription drugs.  On Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Carolinians will be able to … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Americans participating in …
October 21, 2013
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DEA Nashville District Office Heads Up Seventh Prescription Drug Take - Back Event October 26

October 21, 2013
… prescription drugs.  On Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tennesseans will be able to drop off … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Americans participating in …
October 21, 2013
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Call For Entries: National Red Ribbon Weekar Photo Contest Starts This Week IPadar And $1,000 To Be Awarded To Top Family & School Entries

October 04, 2016
… entries must be uploaded to Red Ribbon contest website from (12:00 am ET) to (11:59pm ET). You must be 18 years or older to upload the photo and can do so from any desktop or mobile device. Ask family and friends to … for inspiration! New this year, through a generous donation from ARCpoint Labs, an extra $1,000 prize will be awarded to …
October 04, 2016
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McKesson Agrees To Pay Record $150 Million Settlement For Failure To Report Suspicious Orders Of Pharmaceutical Drugs

January 17, 2017
… requires McKesson to suspend sales of controlled substances from distribution centers in Colorado, Ohio, Michigan and … are unusual in their frequency, size, or other patterns. From 2008 until 2013, McKesson supplied various U.S. …
January 17, 2017
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Nephews Of Venezuela First Lady Each Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison For Conspiring To Import Cocaine Into The United States

December 15, 2017
… to dispatch large loads of cocaine via private aircraft from premises controlled by Venezuelan President Nicolás … National Assembly.  Electronic communications seized from the defendants’ phones also demonstrated, among other … Flores De Freitas had engaged in a scheme to solicit bribes from debtors of Venezuela’s state-run oil and natural gas …
December 15, 2017
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Former Confidential Informant Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy

July 28, 2011
… he would notify law enforcement, and order more drugs from the traffickers. When traffickers showed up at the … the traffickers. Gonzalez-Ramirez would keep the proceeds from the first drug deal and not disclose the deal to his … as a buyer, to obtain approximately 40 pounds of marijuana from Gonzalez-Ramirez. DEA agents then wired payment for the …
July 28, 2011
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Palmetto Drug Dealer Sentenced To Life In Prison

September 05, 2012
… of multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine in Palmetto from at least as early as 2008, up until his arrest in … On January 6, 2012, Collins attempted to purchase cocaine from a confidential informant and fled from the police in an attempt to evade arrest. Incident to …
September 05, 2012
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Jacksonville Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

November 19, 2012
… arrived in Duval County, Florida, patrol officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff's (JSO) initiated traffic … on both vehicles.  Ten kilograms of cocaine were recovered from inside the trunk of the vehicle driven by the female … in excess of $330,000.  Approximately $1,900 was recovered from the vehicle driven by Vanholten. Vanholten was …
November 19, 2012
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Bartow Woman Charged For Methamphetamine Trafficking

February 28, 2013
… course of the investigation. According to the indictment, from an unknown date and continuing until approximately … also seized a Ruger model SR40c .40 caliber handgun from Santiago’s residence. As a previously convicted felon, Santiago is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. …
February 28, 2013
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DEA’S Prescription Drug Take-Back Effort-- In South And Southeast Texas-- A Big Success

October 02, 2015
… DEA’S Prescription Drug Take-Back Effort-- In South And Southeast Texas-- A Big Success October 02, 2015 Houston … Day (NTBI) on Saturday, September 26.  This past weekend, from East Texas to Austin to Laredo and across the Rio … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine …
October 02, 2015
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Permanent Resident In Mission Heads To Federal Prison For Meth And Marijuana Smuggling

August 30, 2016
… Texas - A Mexican national and lawful permanent resident from Mission has been ordered to federal prison following … to face deportation proceedings following his release from prison. As part of the sentence, Judge Alvarez found … the transportation of marijuana on multiple occasions from September to October 2014. Each of those instances …
August 30, 2016
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Jasper County, Texas Methamphetamine, Crack Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced

March 31, 2017
… quantities of methamphetamine and crack cocaine from suppliers in Mexico for distribution to customers in … aware of the organization’s activities in September 2013. From that time forward, the investigation led to controlled …
March 31, 2017
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Last Defendant In Falcon Crack, Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Case Sentenced

May 02, 2017
… quantities of methamphetamine and crack cocaine from suppliers in Mexico for distribution to customers in … aware of the organization’s activities in September 2013. From that time forward, the investigation led to controlled …
May 02, 2017
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Two Illegal Aliens Head To Prison For Trafficking Meth

August 17, 2017
… establishing that the methamphetamine was imported from Mexico in a liquid form and converted into crystalized … expected to face deportation proceedings following release from prison.   Co-defendant Oscar Diaz-Pineda, 27, a Mexican … conducted the investigation along with task force officers from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, police departments …
August 17, 2017
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Beaumont Man Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking Violations

September 29, 2017
… Ardoin family and others openly distributed crack cocaine from their home at 1107 Avenue A in Beaumont. In the last 10 … grams of crack cocaine is believed to have been distributed from the location during this time.  A federal grand jury … worked day and night to put this case together.  As we see from this investigation and prosecution, together with …
September 29, 2017
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High Ranking Gulf Cartel Member Convicted In Washington For Drug Trafficking

February 26, 2013
… States.  Cano Flores was extradited to the United States from Mexico in August 2011 and was ordered detained in … and other leaders of the Gulf Cartel, as well as testimony from previously convicted Cartel members.  According to … that between 2000 and 2010, the Gulf Cartel grew from an organization of only 100 members controlling three …
February 26, 2013
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Los Gueros Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Targeted

September 24, 2013
… Treasury today announced the designation of six companies and five individuals linked to the Mexican drug trafficking … The individuals designated today are key family members and associates of Los Gueros’ leaders who are acting on … business empire and impede its ability to reap benefits from the drug trade,” said Treasury’s Director of the Office …
September 24, 2013
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$5 Million Reward Offered For Information Leading To Arrest And/or Conviction Of Rafael Caro-Quintero

November 05, 2013
… $5 Million Reward Offered For Information Leading To Arrest And/or Conviction Of Rafael Caro-Quintero November 05, 2013 … 9, 2013 on procedural grounds.  Caro-Quintero is a fugitive from the U.S. District Court for the Central District of …
November 05, 2013
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Seven Handed Sentences For Cocaine And Meth Trafficking

March 06, 2015
… Seven Handed Sentences For Cocaine And Meth Trafficking March 06, … involving the shipment of cocaine and methamphetamine from Laredo to Dallas and Houston, announced Drug … prison. Juan Manuel Reyes, 37, a commercial truck driver from Nuevo Laredo was sentenced to 121 months. Christian …
March 06, 2015
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Adilson Reyes Sentenced To More Than 11 Years In Federal Prison

November 05, 2012
… 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. … Drug Task Force, Rhode Island State Police, and officers from the Warwick, Woonsocket, and East Providence Police …
November 05, 2012
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Career Offender Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Conspiracy And Possession Of Oxycodone With The Intent To Distribute

March 27, 2013
… Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Conspiracy And Possession Of Oxycodone With The Intent To Distribute March 27, 2013 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … on August 11, 2011, Pawtucket Police detectives and agents from the DEA Drug Task Force conducted court authorized …
March 27, 2013
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Head Of New Haven Heroin Distribution Ring Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison

April 25, 2013
… release, for distributing heroin. This matter stems from a Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force … that Glass and his associates obtained prepackaged heroin from sources of supply in the New York metropolitan area and … the DEA New Haven Task Force, which includes participants from the New Haven, Meriden, Hamden, West Haven, Branford …
April 25, 2013
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New Bedford, Massachusetts Man Sentenced To 100 Months Imprisonment For Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine

May 03, 2013
… Police conducted seven controlled purchases of cocaine from Matthew Burt at Champlain Valley Auto in Burlington, … substantial quantities of cocaine by rental car from the source of supply in Massachusetts to Vermont. Once … a rental car as it arrived at Champlain Valley Auto from Massachusetts with approximately a kilogram of cocaine. …
May 03, 2013
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Narcotic Treatment Program Faces Civil Penalties

August 25, 2015
… Center, Inc. also has agreed to additional oversight from the Drug Enforcement (DEA). Daniel R. Salter, the … inventory of its controlled substances to prevent them from falling into the hands of dealers and addicts,” said … Act. This case was investigated by Diversion Investigators from the DEA. The civil settlement was reached by Assistant …
August 25, 2015
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Three Charged With Heroin Conspiracy Resulting In Death Of Overdose Victim

June 29, 2016
… heroin resulting in the death of another (victim) from his use of that heroin. The three were also each … distributing heroin resulting in the death of the victim from his use of that heroin.   Blakemore was charged … Tenn.  The superseding indictment alleges that he died from a heroin overdose.  If convicted as charged, Blakemore …
June 29, 2016
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Gorham Man Sentenced To Almost Six Years On Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges

March 02, 2015
… Enforcement (DEA) learned that Magee was acquiring cocaine from an out of state source and distributing it in Maine.  … cocaine and “re-rock” it.  Agents also seized five firearms from his bedroom. This case results from a joint investigation conducted by DEA, the Federal …
March 02, 2015
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Portland Man Pleads Guilty To Crack Cocaine Distribution Charges

July 08, 2015
… officers conducted controlled purchases of crack cocaine from members of the conspiracy.  On January 9, 2015, … Gang Task Force, which is comprised of agents and officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Bureau of … also assisted with the investigation. The case also results from the ongoing effort of the Organized Crime Drug …
July 08, 2015
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Waterbury Man Sentenced To 27 Months In Prison For Distributing Meth

September 17, 2013
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement … that Kevin Wallin of Waterbury received shipments of meth from individuals in California on consignment with the … DeVries resided in an apartment located across the hall from Wallin’s apartment.  At Wallin’s direction, DeVries …
September 17, 2013
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California Man Sentenced On Drug Charges

September 17, 2013
… that Razo was able to use contraband cellular telephones from within prison to arrange transactions, recruit … States Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, … Force, the Wapello (Iowa) Sheriff’s Office, investigators from the California Department of Corrections and …
September 17, 2013
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Danbury Woman Sentenced To 57 Months In Federal Prison For Trafficking Oxycodone

October 31, 2013
… release, for trafficking oxycodone. This matter stems from a year-long investigation headed by the DEA's … to pick up hundreds of 30-milligram oxycodone pills from her supplier. Also, in February 2012, Papadakos was … cocaine, heroin and marijuana.  She was released from prison in February 2005. This matter is being …
October 31, 2013