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Federal Jury Finds New Haven Man Guilty of Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession Offenses

… who died after ingesting the drug.  Franco was released from federal prison in December 2020. In December 2021, the … $300,000 in cash. Subsequent analysis of cellphones seized from Franco revealed hundreds of videos, several of which … and the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the New Haven Police Department, East Haven Police …
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Three New Haven Men Guilty of Charges Related to Counterfeit Pill Production, Narcotics Trafficking

… Production, Narcotics Trafficking February 23, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New England Quick Links Press Releases Local … the evidence presented during the trial, this matter stems from an investigation by the DEA New Haven’s Tactical …
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Southbridge Man Convicted Of Fentanyl And Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

… law enforcement partners to target those who seek to profit from the sale of these substances.” “Postal inspectors are … large quantities of cocaine through packages mailed from Puerto Rico to addresses used by the DTO and mailed … mailed to Florida. Approximately nine kilograms of cocaine from packages sent through the mail and 800 grams of …
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Gulf Cartel Drug Trafficker Sent to Prison Following Major Cocaine and Cash Seizures

… network, importing significant quantities of cocaine from Mexico. He oversaw the transportation and distribution … hidden compartments at ports of entry to smuggle cocaine from Matamoros, Mexico, into the United States. He also … force investigating several narcotics and cash seizures from 2016 to 2020 determined Cortez-Nava led the …
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Sacramento Man Is 11th Defendant Sentenced in Large-Scale Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy

… of cocaine and heroin to sub‑distributors in California and from the East Coast. During the wiretap, agents seized … seized 567 grams of powder cocaine and 949 grams of heroin from Anderson’s stash location and two loaded firearms from his residence. Below is the status of Anderson’s …
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Member of Violent New Haven Gang Sentenced to 84 Months in Federal Prison

… to 84 Months in Federal Prison August 20, 2024 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … themselves with the word “Honcho,” which is derived from the street name of an Exit 8 member who was murdered on … engaged in drug trafficking, used and shared firearms, and, from 2018 to 2023, committed at least three murders and 16 …
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Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28+ Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl that Contributed to a Poisoning Death

… found evidence of an individual who overdosed and died from drugs supplied by the defendant.  Lagary Williams aka … and the GBI received credible and reliable information from multiple confidential sources regarding illegal drug … agents observed Hayes acquire bulk quantities of narcotics from Williams’ luxury high-rise apartment in downtown …
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New Haven Gang Member Admits Role in 2022 Murder

… Member Admits Role in 2022 Murder August 02, 2024 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … themselves with the word “Honcho,” which is derived from the street name of an Exit 8 member who was murdered on … Exit 8 members and associates also stole vehicles, at times from outside of the state, and used those stolen vehicles …
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Baltimore Drug Dealer Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl, Cocaine, Heroin & Gun Possession

… phone activity and noted that the victim purchased heroin from a contact labeled “T” on at least seven occasions.  The last date the victim purchased heroin from “T” was on October 14, 2017, three days before the … On November 9, 2017, investigators watched Shaheed depart from his Baltimore, Maryland residence and travel to a gas …
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Baltimore Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Federal Prison for Selling Fentanyl and Other Narcotics to Customers Across Four States

… to Over Seven Years in Federal Prison for Selling Fentanyl and Other Narcotics to Customers Across Four States July 20, … heroin, and other controlled substances in Baltimore.  From January 2017 to December 2020, scores of customers from …
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Member of Gregory Butler Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for His Role in the Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… and Fentanyl sales to Drug Users and Redistributors from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania … Baltimore Police Department. According to his guilty plea, from October 2018 to April 2019, FBI investigators … and fentanyl sales to drug users and redistributors from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. …
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Ringleader of Extensive Sinaloa Cartel Network Sentenced

… According to court documents, Ramiro Ramirez-Barreto, 44, from the Mexican State of Morelos, operated a continuing … Ramirez-Barreto supplied him with 60 kilograms of heroin from early 2018 to mid-2019. Another one of … Cookout In August 2019, over 120 law enforcement officers from 30 law enforcement agencies in Virginia, North …
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Parcel Interdiction Leads to Guilty Plea

… to his guilty plea, on February 19, 2020 an officer from the Maryland State Police Parcel Interdiction … with “sham” cocaine, leaving one ounce of real cocaine from one of the original bricks.  An undercover officer … name.  Avalos answered the door and accepted the parcel from the undercover officer. Avalos took possession of the …
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Baltimore Felon Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for His Participation in a Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

… Baltimore Police Department. According to his guilty plea, from at least May 2020 through August 2020, Crosby … several of these meetings and obtained video surveillance from the gas station. On August 9, 2020, law enforcement … vehicle, investigators recovered over 100 grams of fentanyl from a bag inside the center console of the vehicle.  After …
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Fourteen people indicted, $1 million worth of drugs and 65 firearms seized in massive takedown

… one, to safely remove violent criminals, guns and drugs from our neighborhoods.” The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, … High Tide is the latest highly-coordinated effort from federal, state, and local law enforcement to tackle … known and felt in Hampton Roads, as we apprehend and remove from the streets those individuals who have allegedly …
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DEA Atlanta Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day on NEXT Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, … save a life. Join us on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10 am to 2 pm at DEA’s 22nd national prescription drug … who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. The Centers for Disease …
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DEA Charlotte Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day on NEXT Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, … save a life. Join us on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10 am to 2 pm at DEA’s 22nd national prescription drug … who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. The Centers for Disease …
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DEA Raleigh Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day on NEXT Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, … save a life. Join us on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10 am to 2 pm at DEA’s 22nd national prescription drug … who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. The Centers for Disease …
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DEA Columbia Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day on NEXT Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, … save a life. Join us on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10 am to 2 pm at DEA’s 22nd national prescription drug … who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. The Centers for Disease …
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Baxley pharmacist sentenced to four years in federal prison for conspiracy involving healthcare fraud, opioids

… will discourage other negligent healthcare providers from engaging in unlawful criminal behavior.”   “Pharmacists … course of professional practice. Upon inspection by agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration, Fulghum Pharmacy … enforcement arena, we expect to deal with these problems from the corrupt drug cartels and their networks. However, …
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Local Doctor and Former Pro Football Player Indicted

… Local Doctor and Former Pro Football Player Indicted September 12, 2019 … In addition, Hodge sold illegitimate oxycodone pills from Dr. Hanson on the streets for cash,” said Robert J. … stopping unscrupulous medical professionals like Dr. Hanson from harming patients.”   “Hanson allegedly issued numerous …
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Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Imprisoned for International Cocaine Distribution Scheme

… Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Francisco Rene Luna … His role was to oversee the receipt of cocaine smuggled in from in vehicles on a monthly basis during the course of the … law enforcement operation. He was subsequently removed from Mexico and transported to Houston for prosecution. …
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Over 110 Pounds of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine with a Street Value Worth Up to $10 Million Uncovered in the Bronx

… efforts to reverse overdoses and treat those suffering from substance use disorder. We will continue to work with … brick-shaped, kilogram-sized package of suspected fentanyl from inside the bag. After NUNEZ-CAPELLAN was taken into … attempt to flee law enforcement. Agents and investigators from DEA NJ Field Division and SNP obtained a search warrant …
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High Ranking Gang Member Receives 19.5 Years in Federal Prison for Leadership Role in Drug Trafficking Organization

… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States … the charges. “We are committed to keeping our streets safe from the destructive influence of gang activity and the … had not yet been destroyed. The investigation revealed that from 2014 until 2020, Wilson orchestrated drug trips from …
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Convicted Felon Gets 38 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Fentanyl Resulting in Death of Arkansas Man

… their money to purchase what they believed was heroin from Driskill. The drug transaction took place in the … male again injected himself with the fentanyl purchased from Driskill. Approximately nine minutes later, he fell to … conducted two controlled purchases of fentanyl directly from Driskill. On or about February 12, 2022, law …
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Baltimore Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone and for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Other Drugs

… County Police Department. According to his guilty plea, from October 2020 through March 1, 2021, Watkins was engaged … taking possession of approximately one kilogram of fentanyl from an associate who had brought the drugs from the Pikesville stash house.  Watkins took the fentanyl …
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Drug Enforcement Administration Announces the Seizure of Over 379 Million Deadly Doses of Fentanyl in 2022

… Engage Ft. Lauderdale Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … worked to seize over 379 million deadly doses of fentanyl from communities across the country,” said Administrator … secret factories in Mexico with chemicals sourced largely from China. In 2021, the DEA issued a  Public Safety Alert …
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DEA Seattle Field Division Joins with Families to Increase Awareness about the Dangers of Fentanyl

… poisoning. The DEA Seattle Field Division invited families from Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Idaho to the Family … November 15th, 2022. “This past Tuesday, 23 family members from across the Pacific Northwest who lost a loved one to a … incredible work these families are doing to prevent others from experiencing the profound pain of losing a loved one to …
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Oakland Money Service Business Owner and Employees Charged with Laundering Drug Proceeds

… Oakland Money Service Business Owner and Employees Charged with Laundering Drug Proceeds … for assisting the traffickers with laundering drug proceeds from the United States to Mexico.  The complaints describe …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

… the public on the serious dangers of fentanyl poisoning from fake pills and other illicit drugs.  DEA supports the … ever encountered,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram.  “From large cities to rural America, no community is safe …