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Fort Worth Couple Sentenced For Roles In Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

… who pleaded guilty in August to felony offenses stemming from their respective roles in a methamphetamine … received kilogram-quantities of methamphetamine from a source in Mexico that he subsequently distributed in … Farias-Lopez distributed.  She also received instructions from a person in Mexico as to how to wire or otherwise …
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Brooklyn New York Man Sentenced To Ten Years Imprisonment For Conspiracy To Distribute Heroin And Crack Cocaine In Rutland Area

… the evidence presented at trial, Joyce used co-conspirators from Brooklyn, New York to bring heroin and crack cocaine from Brooklyn to the Rutland, Vermont area by bus and other … presented evidence that Joyce and his coconspirators from New York would often stay at the homes of addicts in …
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Bristol Man Sentenced To Prison For Distributing Heroin To Overdose Victim

… investigators conducted a controlled purchase of heroin from Atwater. Atwater was arrested on September 14, 2016.  On that date, officers seized from him an additional quantity of heroin packaged for … The Tactical Diversion Squad includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, Greenwich, Shelton, Bristol, …
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Massachusetts Man Who Conspired To Traffic Drugs In New Hampshire Sentenced To Ten Years In Federal Prison

… of proof made during court proceedings established that from approximately the Spring of 2014 through late January …  A loaded 9 mm semi-automatic handgun was recovered from under a mattress in a bedroom in close proximity to … he will likely face deportation proceedings to remove him from the United States. This investigation was conducted by …
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UPS Employee Sentenced For Cocaine Trafficking

… for a Drug Trafficking Organization that Shipped Packages from Puerto Rico to Massachusetts APR 13 - BOSTON - A former … organization that shipped cocaine concealed in UPS packages from Puerto Rico to Massachusetts.  Jorge … organization that shipped cocaine laden packages from Puerto Rico to Massachusetts via UPS.  …
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Hannibal Sentenced For Trafficking Heroin, Cocaine

… Hannibal was bringing quantities of heroin and cocaine base from New York City to Vermont in order to distribute those … drugs. After an investigation, on July 15, 2016, agents from the DEA arrested Hannibal. DEA seized approximately 11 grams of heroin and 28 grams of cocaine base from him and he has been in federal custody since. For his …
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Hartford Man Sentenced To 6 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin, Possessing Firearm

… controlled purchases of heroin marked with the same stamp from Gamero and his associate, Charlie Tacuri. Gamero and … the U.S., faces immigration proceedings when he is released from prison.  On December 8, 2016, Tacuri pleaded guilty to … Departments.  The Tactical Diversion Squad includes members from the New Haven, Hamden, Greenwich, Shelton, Bristol, …
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Bridgeport Trafficker Charged- Sold Heroin To Overdose Victim

… him with heroin distribution offenses.  The charges stem from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … and subsequently concluded that the victim purchased heroin from Bentley in the late evening of November 22, 2016. The … The Tactical Diversion Squad includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, Greenwich, Shelton, Bristol, …
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Charged With Trafficking Kilo Quantities Of Heroin In Vermont

… Milton to distribute over a kilogram of heroin in Vermont from approximately 2012 to May 2016. In court documents, the … Pallamps-Fernandez, Nazer, and others trafficked heroin from New York City to the Burlington area, through the use … Burlington Police Department, with assistance from the Milton Police Department. On …
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Overdose Of Shelton Resident Leads To Heroin Distribution Charges Against New Haven Man

… on April 28, 2017, the victim’s cellphone received a text from Senior and an officer posing as the victim arranged to purchase heroin from Senior.  Senior was arrested by the Shelton Police … The Tactical Diversion Squad includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, Greenwich, Shelton, Bristol, …
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Stratford Man Charged With Distributing Heroin Involved In Woman’s Overdose

… heroin, a hypodermic needle and other drug paraphernalia from the bedroom.  Investigators also seized the victim’s … The investigation revealed that the victim purchased heroin from Gordon shortly before she died. The complaint charges … Police Department.  The task force includes personnel from the Norwalk, Stamford, Stratford, Milford and …
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DEA Atlanta Hosts Second Pill Take Back Event Community Encouraged To Turn In Unwanted & Expired Prescriptions At Numerous Sites

… Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 ATLANTA, GA. - On April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are …
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Cocaine Organization Dismantled

… obtaining between 10 and 15 kilograms of cocaine each week from a source in Atlanta, Georgia.  Once purchased, the cocaine was transported from Atlanta to Macon by couriers employed by the Fowler … by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the …
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Elisa Baker Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Prescription Drugs

… According to filed documents and court proceedings, from 2006 to October 2010, Baker conspired with others to … the prescription drugs through multiple prescriptions from physicians and from other unidentified sources in Catawba County. In …
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Drug Dealer Sentenced

… that on August 16, 2012, he fled across the state line from Florida into Georgia at speeds in excess of 125 mph, … Office that resulted in the removal Mr. McCarthren from our streets,” said Harry S. Sommers, Special Agent in … drug dealer who puts the public in harm’s way while running from the law, that’s inexcusable.  Mr. McCarthren put drugs …
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DEA Atlanta Office Heads Up Seventh Prescription Drug Take - Back Event October 26

… prescription drugs.  On Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Georgians 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 …
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DEA Charlotte District Office Heads Up Seventh Prescription Drug Take - Back Event October 26

… prescription drugs.  On Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., North 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 …
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DEA Columbia South Carolina District Office Heads Up Seventh Prescription Drug Take - Back Event October 26

… 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 …
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DEA Nashville District Office Heads Up Seventh Prescription Drug Take - Back Event October 26

… 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 …
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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

… 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 …
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McKesson Agrees To Pay Record $150 Million Settlement For Failure To Report Suspicious Orders Of Pharmaceutical Drugs

… 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. …
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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

… 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 …
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Former Confidential Informant Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy

… 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 …
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Palmetto Drug Dealer Sentenced To Life In Prison

… 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 …
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Jacksonville Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

… 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 …
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Bartow Woman Charged For Methamphetamine Trafficking

… 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. …
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DEA’S Prescription Drug Take-Back Effort-- In South And Southeast Texas-- A Big Success

… 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 …
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Permanent Resident In Mission Heads To Federal Prison For Meth And Marijuana Smuggling

… 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 …
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Jasper County, Texas Methamphetamine, Crack Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced

… 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 …
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Last Defendant In Falcon Crack, Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Case Sentenced

… 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 …