PRESS RELEASE

“M30 King of Fresno” and 17 Members of His Drug Trafficking Ring Charged

April 01, 2022
… “M30 King of Fresno” and 17 Members of His Drug Trafficking Ring Charged April … “Our agents work night and day to keep Fresno free from drugs like fentanyl that poison our children,” said … our investigators have in partnership with prosecutors from the United States Attorney’s Office and local, state, …
April 01, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Five indicted for running a pill mill in Hamilton

June 29, 2018
… patients, who died in 2016, due to complications resulting from drug use.   Sakkal, who was arrested by federal agents … Cincinnati Centers for Pain Relief in Hamilton, Ohio from March 2013 through December 2017. Although the practice … It is also alleged that Jobalia received more than $103,000 from a pharmaceutical company for purported speaking …
June 29, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Okaloosa DTO Members Sentenced

August 18, 2021
… Engage Ft. Lauderdale Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … kilogram of cocaine, and almost two kilograms of marijuana from locations in the Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and … Administration’s commitment to keeping our communities safe from these violent criminals.” “This multi-year …
August 18, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Three Defendants Sentenced To Over 32 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking

January 28, 2015
… to investigating illegal organizations that profit from the distribution of methamphetamine and other illegal … commitment to keeping our children and our communities safe from drugs and other illegal activities by assuring that … on August 9, 2013 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas from Padilla in exchange for $1,500.  DEA agents recovered …
January 28, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Authorities Seize $3.5 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In Caribbean

January 30, 2014
… of the citizens of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from the threats delivered by the sea.” “Once more DEA's … launch Coast Guard aircraft, an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Borinquen and an HC-144 Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft deployed to Puerto Rico from Air Station Miami, to provide air support throughout …
January 30, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

New York Man Sentenced 15 Years In Prison For Participating In Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy And Failing To Appear In Court

January 04, 2017
… and Jose Nunez) traveled to New York, obtained pills from Tirado, and then brought them back to New Hampshire.  … as over $30,000 in cash, and three firearms were recovered from that location.  Garcia, Jennifer Nunez, and Johanna … in October of 2014, after returning to the United States from the Dominican Republic. Tirado was later indicted on a …
January 04, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Cape Cod Drug Traffickers Arrested And Charged

April 05, 2016
… Cape Cod Drug Traffickers Arrested And Charged April 05, 2016 New England Contact Info Contact … Chisholm and Wilkins pooled money and purchased heroin from a common source, which they then distributed to their … due to the “cut” put in the heroin, which was later seized from multiple sources on Cape Cod, indicating its widespread …
April 05, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

New York Man Pleads Guilty To Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy And Failure To Appear In Court

August 23, 2016
… the (Raul Hernandez) traveled to New York, obtained pills from Tirado, and then brought them back to New Hampshire.  … as over $30,000 in cash, and three firearms were recovered from that location.  Garcia, Jennifer Nunez, and Johanna … in October of 2014, after returning to the United States from the Dominican Republic.  Tirado was later indicted on a …
August 23, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Jury Convicts Los Zetas Drug Cartel Sicario And Plaza Boss

July 19, 2016
… Federal Jury Convicts Los Zetas Drug Cartel Sicario And Plaza Boss July 19, 2016 Houston Contact Info Contact Us … ANTONIO - A federal jury convicted a high ranking member and a (“hitman”) for the Los Zetas drug cartel, of … operating in Mexico today, with their influence stretching from Central America through Mexico and into cities …
July 19, 2016
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Los Zetas Drug Cartel Sicario And Piedras Negras Plaza Boss Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

June 28, 2017
… Los Zetas Drug Cartel Sicario And Piedras Negras Plaza Boss Sentenced To Life In Federal … 34-year-old Marciano Millan Vasquez, a high ranking member and a former sicario for the Los Zetas drug cartel, to seven … operating in Mexico today, with their influence stretching from Central America through Mexico and into cities …
June 28, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Superseding Indictments On Eastern European Organized Crime Syndicate

September 06, 2017
… Superintendent, New York State (NYSP). The arrests resulted from a long-term investigation by the Organized Crime Drug … and Israel. The Thieves helped the defendants extort money from individuals living abroad and authorized the use of … and beating of an individual suspected of stealing from a narcotics “stash” house operated by members of the …
September 06, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Member Of Eastern European Organized Crime Syndicate Sentenced To 46 Months’ Imprisonment For Racketeering

December 13, 2017
… a criminal enterprise operating in New York that profited from illegal gambling, drug trafficking and other criminal … is the result of the hard work of the men and women from multiple agencies on the DEA’s Strike Force, and we are … “Today’s sentence is a direct result of the contributions from our law enforcement partners and prosecutors of the …
December 13, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Thomas Hoey, Jr., Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 151 Months In Prison For Large-Scale Drug Distribution And Obstruction Of Justice

April 23, 2015
… 720-431-8836 Defendant allegedly stole more than $800,000 from his company’s retirement plan to pay for corporate and … medical assistance for Ms. Calo, who subsequently died of from the combined effects of the cocaine and alcohol she … to remove the cocaine and all evidence of cocaine use from the hotel room.  Hoey then made numerous false …
April 23, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA And Attorney General Horne: Arrests Made In Large-Scale Criminal Operation

December 12, 2013
… Julio Villagrana were spotted on Tuesday night, but fled from law enforcement and have not yet been picked up.  The … through various bank accounts and a local Tucson casino.  From approximately June of 2010, and continuing through May …
December 12, 2013
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Operation Kruz Control Delivers Major Action Against Large Scale Marijuana Trafficking Organization

December 17, 2013
… Operation Engage Glendale Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … importation of multi-thousand pounds of marijuana from (primarily through the Agua Prieta corridor) into New … in 'Operation Kruz Control" were led by DEA with assistance from the U.S. Border Patrol and its Tactical (BORTAC), …
December 17, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Long Island Doctor Indicted For Causing Oxycodone Overdose Deaths Of Two Patients

September 28, 2012
… that the abuse of prescription drugs can lead to death from a doctor’s office or from distribution on the streets. In this case, these … action against a pharmacy, removed prescription authority from numerous rogue doctors, and expanded …
September 28, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Bowie Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 23 Years In Federal Prison For $108 Million Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Conspiracies

July 13, 2016
… State Police. According to evidence presented at his trial, from at least January 2011 through January 2015, Marshall … 150 grams of cocaine base.  Testimony showed that from January 2011 until August 2012, Ford-Bey, assisted by … Marshall, received multiple kilogram shipments of cocaine from a source in California.  On August 15, 2012, the Texas …
July 13, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

BGF Leaders Plead Guilty To Participating In A Racketeering Conspiracy

May 02, 2011
… prisons. The crimes included extorting protection money from other inmates and using contraband cell phones to … facilities. According to their plea agreements, from 2006 through June 2010, Brown, Olivis and Williams were … incarcerated, he extorted a fellow inmate for protection from violence at the hands of BGF members and assaulted …
May 02, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Physician And Pharmacist Among Those Arrested In Drug Conspiracy And Health Care Fraud Case

August 10, 2011
… indictment contains 240 counts of health care fraud. Agents from multiple federal and local agencies arrested defendants … and pharmacists are trained to help real patients suffering from actual medical conditions, not drug trafficking … heath care fraud schemes not only divert limited resources from patients that really need and deserve care, they also …
August 10, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Bronx Beach Avenue Drug Crew “Gang Bangers” Indicted, Charged

March 09, 2017
… off the streets in order to make our communities safe from drug and gun violence.”  Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet … operated principally in and around the Bronx, New York, from at least 2009 up to and including February 2017. One of … non-members, outsiders, and rival narcotics dealers from distributing crack cocaine in the area controlled by …
March 09, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Readout: DEA Leadership Meets with Italian Law Enforcement Delegation

August 01, 2025
… Terrance Cole met with a law enforcement delegation from Italy, signifying the agency’s renewed focus on working … organizations.  ‘Ndrangheta sources its drug supply from Mexican cartels, particularly the Sinaloa Cartel, and …
August 01, 2025
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Indictment Charges Man for Trafficking Dangerous, Unusual Drug Mixtures of Heroin, Fentanyl, Tramadol and Methamphetamine

October 05, 2020
… four pounds of narcotics and packaging equipment recovered from maintenance area of residential building near public … Heights 2400 Walton Ave drugs seized.jpg ketamine.jpg kilo from bedroom.jpg kilo press.jpg Stroke stamp.jpg Queen & … case prevented a tremendous amount of illegal narcotics from flooding into our city’s streets. I commend our NYPD …
October 05, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Black market pill manufacturing operation dismantled in Bronx apartment building; superintendent among three charged

October 09, 2018
… and adjacent vacant studio apartment. The area was accessed from an interior courtyard through a locked door. A review of security footage from the interior courtyard showed Castillo entering and … A headlamp and colorful dyes were also recovered from the suitcase. In order to remove the various unknown …
October 09, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Attorney Announces 17 Indictments in Fayetteville Area as Part of Ongoing Federal Violent Crime and Drug Strategy

June 29, 2023
… and State agencies to remove violent and career criminals from our community,” said Fayetteville Police Chief Kemberle … and illegal drugs and guns as well as violent offenders from our community.” There are a wide range of charges on … and crimes of violence. The following individuals, all from Fayetteville and surrounding areas, face federal …
June 29, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Task Force investigation dismantles Waterbury drug ring; 29 charged

March 21, 2019
… Waterbury drug ring; 29 charged March 21, 2019 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … documents and statements made in court, the arrests stem from a joint investigation headed by the DEA New Haven Task … received large quantities of heroin and cocaine from various suppliers and sold the drugs to street-level …
March 21, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION

Drug Policy

March 28, 2025
… or transferred between schedules) or decontrolled (removed from control). The procedure for these actions is found in  … of Health and Human Services (HHS), or by petition from any interested party, including: The manufacturer of a …
March 28, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF)

March 28, 2025
… OCDETF Strike Forces are teams comprised of members from various prosecutorial, state and federal law …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Saratoga County drug dealer sentenced to 20 years for overdose death

August 31, 2020
… he sold controlled substances, including furanyl fentanyl, from his residence in Saratoga Springs, New York Early on … term of supervised release, to begin after Boice’s release from prison. This case was investigated by the DEA Albany …
August 31, 2020
DRUG FACT SHEET

Ketamine

January 22, 2025
Hallucinogen
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has some hallucinogenic effects. Ketamine distorts the perception of sight and sound and makes the user feel disconnected and not in control. It is referred to as a “dissociative anesthetic hallucinogen” because it makes patients feel detached from their pain and environment. Ketamine can...
January 22, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

New York Leadership

July 12, 2022
… imperative role of prevention and education in saving lives from the consequences of drug abuse.  In March, 2022, DEA … in order to save lives.   Mr. Tarentino graduated in 1993 from Norwich University, the Military College of Vermont …
July 12, 2022