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July 15, 2021
… Drug Take-Back Effort September 29, 2010 Results from DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Start Coming In … 19, 2010 Alleged Mexican Drug Cartel Leader Extradicted From Mexico to United States to Face Federal …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Surge Targets Sinaloa Cartel Networks Worldwide

September 08, 2025
… the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the world’s most violent and powerful drug cartels, responsible for flooding the … their command, control, and distribution networks.  From August 25 through August 29, 2025, DEA agents across 23 …
September 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking More than a Kilo of Fentanyl

April 06, 2025
… fentanyl packaged for sale and $17,963 in proceeds derived from criminal activities. The charging statute provides a … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
April 06, 2025
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DEA announces release of Pennsylvania opioid threat report

October 24, 2018
… the report. The analysis of data and intelligence received from myriad law enforcement and public health sources … greatest significance: Highly potent, white heroin, sourced from Mexican transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), … and western Pennsylvania frequently acquire their supply from northern New Jersey, Ohio, and Michigan.   Analysis of …
October 24, 2018
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Former Office Manager of New Jersey Medical Practice Admits Conspiring with Doctor to Divert Controlled Substances

February 15, 2023
… practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose. From January 2018 to March 2021, DeLeon worked as an office … DeLeon or the doctor would typically collect a cash payment from the patient before providing the prescription. For …
February 15, 2023
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Passaic County Man Admits Role in Illegal Money Transmitting Scheme

January 07, 2022
… aiding and abetting an illegal money transmitting business. From July 2016 to December 2017, De La Cruz Acosta accepted … De La Cruz Acosta admitted that he knew that the cash was from an illegal source and that he purchased the cashier’s …
January 07, 2022
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Two Men Admit Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization

December 10, 2021
… in Newark, in a residential neighborhood a short distance from two elementary schools and a high school. The … their supply of narcotics, including heroin and fentanyl, from Jackson and Hardy, who delivered the narcotics either … the direction of Chief Martin McParland, and special agents from the ATF, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge …
December 10, 2021
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Bergen County Man Sentenced to 63 Months for Distributing and Conspiring to Distribute Crystal Methamphetamine

December 08, 2021
… officers conducted a controlled purchase of methamphetamine from Nieves. Subsequent laboratory testing showed that the … and later seized additional amounts of methamphetamine from Nieves’ belongings, vehicle, and apartment. In all, law … seized approximately 86 grams of methamphetamine from Nieves during the investigation. In addition to the …
December 08, 2021
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Three People Charged in Interstate Gun Trafficking Conspiracy

May 19, 2021
… Suspicious Pharmaceutical Activities: (973)776-1172 Towanda Thorne-James Special Agent In Charge View Towanda … Rachael A. Honig announced a New Jersey man and two men from South Carolina have been charged with conspiring to …
May 19, 2021
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Philadelphia man admits role in Fentanyl distribution conspiracy

October 30, 2020
… Shortly thereafter, Rivera Pagan and Hernandez Pinales fled from the parking lot, after seeing what they believed to be … officers recovered approximate 900 grams of fentanyl from Hernandez Pinales’ car, as well as cellphones from Rivera Pagan and Hernandez Pinales that contained …
October 30, 2020
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Associate of Rafael Caro-Quintero arrested on supervised release violations

May 03, 2019
… Kelly McKay Recruiter Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter … he violated the terms of his supervised release, stemming from a 1997 escape from confinement charge. A second warrant was issued for …
May 03, 2019
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Chula Vista man sentenced to 10 years for being source of fentanyl that resulted in non-fatal overdoses in Alpine

July 22, 2019
… court records, Rodriguez admitted that he obtained fentanyl from Mexico and then delivered it to another person for … that he drove a vehicle containing cocaine on May 17, 2017, from San Diego County to Riverside County to deliver the … Charge Karen Flowers. “Five people almost lost their lives from the drugs provided by Mr. Rodriguez and countless …
July 22, 2019
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2019

April 08, 2019
… time to memorialize victims and to hear inspirational words from local law enforcement agencies, victim advocates and personal stories from the victims themselves.   The tribute is sponsored by … victim advocates.   By providing a single, uniform message from these agencies and service providers, we can help …
April 08, 2019
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 20, 2020
… trafficked into and within the United States.  From FY 2017 to FY 2019, DEA domestic seizures o f methamphetamine increased 127 percent from 49,507 pounds to 112,146 pounds . During the same time …
February 20, 2020
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New York Woman Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl

May 11, 2023
… court in Boston for trafficking five kilograms of fentanyl from New York City. Shanese DeJesus, 25, was sentenced by … 400 grams or more fentanyl. In October 2021, DeJesus drove from the New York City area to a hotel parking lot in … in the parking lot, DeJesus retrieved a shopping bag from her trunk and entered the source’s vehicle. Inside the …
May 11, 2023
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Springfield, Massachusetts Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

May 09, 2023
… Christina Reiss ordered that after Mr. Allah’s release from custody, he must serve a 3-year term of supervised … unable to do so because Mr. Allah leaned against the door from the inside to keep it closed. After law enforcement …
May 09, 2023
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Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Gun and Fentanyl Offenses

May 02, 2023
… in the chamber) and 220 bags of fentanyl. DNA evidence from the gun confirmed that Lefebvre had possessed the … and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
May 02, 2023
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Tilton Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Drug and Firearms Offenses

March 13, 2023
… and 11 firearms, several of which were stolen, from Stottlar.  Law enforcement also recovered over $100,000 from the defendant.  Stottlar was arrested on federal … by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the Tilton, Franklin, and Sanbornton Police …
March 13, 2023
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Enfield Man Sentenced to 72 Months for Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy

February 16, 2023
… were involved in a conspiracy to ship methamphetamine from Arizona to New Hampshire.  In May of 2019, Drug … agents were alerted to suspicious parcels sent from Sewell and co-defendant Heather Dubeau in Arizona to … actively engaged in a conspiracy to ship methamphetamine from Arizona to New Hampshire, such conduct will be …
February 16, 2023
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West Hartford Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Heroin Trafficking Offenses

December 27, 2022
… three kilograms of heroin, for $42,000 per kilogram, from an undercover law enforcement officer posing as a … of a firearm and $126,200 in cash.  Carrasquillo, who fled from the scene at a high rate of speed, surrendered to law … Administration’s Hartford Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
December 27, 2022
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Merrimack Man Pleads Guilty To Firearms Offenses

November 28, 2022
… September 2021 to May 3, 2022, Sukkar purchased 22 firearms from four federally licensed dealers in New Hampshire.  … model 29, 10mm pistol and a Glock model 43, 9mm pistol from Shooter’s Outpost, a federally licensed firearms … during the purchase of a Taurus model G2S, 9mm pistol, from Shooter’s Outpost.  Other evidence obtained during the …
November 28, 2022
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Pittsford Man Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Cocaine Base

November 07, 2022
… Vermont State Trooper while he was driving his truck north from Massachusetts into Vermont on I-91.  After a canine … Chandler participated in the Rutland Federal Drug Court from June of 2021 until June of 2022 but did not … successfully complete the program.  Chandler was dismissed from the Rutland Federal Drug Court after his arrest for …
November 07, 2022
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Springfield Man Sentenced For Role In Large-Scale Heroin Trafficking Organization

November 02, 2022
… area. Brantley regularly purchased large amounts of heroin from Marte which he then distributed to various retail-level … Brantley purchased 300 packs – or 30,000 doses – of heroin from Marte on a number of occasions from July 2016 to September 2016. In March 2020, Marte was …
November 02, 2022
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Boston Man Sentenced For Distributing Methamphetamine

October 13, 2022
… man was sentenced today for distributing methamphetamine from his condominium in Boston’s Back Bay area.  Cory … seized approximately 39.2 grams of 97% pure methamphetamine from the kitchen and approximately 246.6 grams of 100% pure methamphetamine from a safe in Goldberg’s bedroom. United States Attorney …
October 13, 2022
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Brooklyn Man Sentenced for Distributing Cocaine Base

September 29, 2022
… conducted multiple controlled purchases of narcotics from traffickers who were working together in Burlington, … 9, 2021, a confidential informant purchased cocaine base from Stevenson in downtown Burlington.  On September 23, … Mossberg .410 pump shotgun and a Savage Arms .22 Long Rifle from the Church Street residence.     United States Attorney …
September 29, 2022
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Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking Offense

August 31, 2022
… for Fentanyl Trafficking Offense August 31, 2022 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … surveillance of Vargas-Gonzalez as he drove a minivan from Connecticut to New Jersey and then back to … the U.S., faces immigration proceedings when he is released from prison. The DEA’s Hartford Task Force includes …
August 31, 2022
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Coney Island Man Sentenced for Distributing Cocaine Base

July 29, 2022
… conducted multiple controlled purchases of narcotics from traffickers who were working together in Burlington, … 21, 2021, a confidential informant purchased cocaine base from Rivers in downtown Burlington.  On September 23, 2021, … Mossberg .410 pump shotgun and a Savage Arms .22 Long Rifle from the Church Street residence.     United States Attorney …
July 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Recidivist Manchester Drug Dealer Sentenced To 9 Years In Prison For Drug Distribution

July 29, 2022
… Jane E. Young announced today. The convictions resulted from a series of drug sales that Ceasar made in Manchester … office will take all steps possible to protect the public from recidivist drug dealers," said U.S. Attorney Young.  … this are a critical facet to keeping our communities safe from career criminals." “Kermit Ceasar has trafficked crack …
July 29, 2022
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West Hartford Man Guilty of Heroin Trafficking Offenses

June 16, 2022
… three kilograms of heroin, for $42,000 per kilogram, from an undercover law enforcement officer posing as a … of a firearm and $126,200 in cash.  Carrasquillo, who fled from the scene at a high rate of speed, surrendered to law … Administration’s Hartford Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
June 16, 2022
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Meriden Man Indicted For Trafficking Fentanyl

June 15, 2022
… by the DEA’s New Haven Task Force, which includes personnel from the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue … Ansonia, and Middletown Police Departments as well as from the Connecticut State Police.  The investigation has … Bulk Cash Trafficking Task Force, which includes members from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the U.S. Postal …
June 15, 2022