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15 People Convicted in $11M Cartel Drug Conspiracy

… “These individuals were a thorn that has now been ripped from the city of Laredo and surrounding areas thanks to the … planned to use the vehicle to pick up a marijuana load from a warehouse on San Mateo Drive in Laredo. Law … seized approximately 1,168 kilograms of marijuana from the ranch and an additional 969 kilograms from inside …
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, … . “Disposing of unneeded medications can help prevent drugs from being misused,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. … who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. The Centers for Disease …
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Seven people charged with trafficking cocaine in the Fox Valley area of Wisconsin

… December 2, 2020, over two kilograms of cocaine were seized from Luis Morales’ vehicle and residence. If convicted, Luis … law enforcement partners to keep Wisconsin citizens safe from the distribution of illegal drugs and the violence that … of law enforcement to bring to justice those who profit from drug trafficking.” “Outstanding work by agents with …
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 19, 2020 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.     Collection sites will …
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Thirteen charged, eight search warrants, more than a thousand grams of fentanyl, three firearms seized in Project Safe Neighborhoods investigation

… will act aggressively to protect our neighborhoods from being inundated with deadly illegal drugs like cocaine … it is alleged that the individual purchasing the fentanyl from Rivera was introduced to Rafael Ferrer, 39, of … Task Force consists of agents and law enforcement officers from the FBI, the Rhode Island State Police, the Providence, …
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Rhode Island man sentenced to 179 months for trafficking heroin into Southeastern Connecticut

… the evidence introduced during the trial, this matter stems from an investigation that began after several heroin … quantities of heroin. Luciano, who also received heroin from sources in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, distributed … warrants and seized more than three kilograms of heroin from other members of the conspiracy and approximately …
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10 Charged for Multi-Year Cocaine Conspiracy

… and Larry Dotson, 40, Madison. This indictment charges that from December 2014 to November 2020, Winfield Agee and … or more of cocaine.  The indictment also charges that from November 2010 to July 2020, Agee conspired to … occurred on Jan. 13, 2022. The indictment also charges that from December 2018 to May 2020, Jason Hall conspired to …
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DEA Reveals Criminal Drug Networks Are Flooding the U.S. with Deadly Fentanyl

… Social Accounts X Todd C. Smith Domestic Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Additional Division Info Community Outreach: … announced the results of a public safety surge that lasted from September 29, 2021 through December 14, 2021. The surge …
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Colombian Nationals Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Use “Narco-Submarines”

… Organization have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a conspiracy to distribute cocaine using vessels … (SPSS) vessels, sometimes known as narco-submarines, from Colombia into the Pacific Ocean, destined for Sinaloa … the U.S. interdicted three SPSS vessels that had departed from Colombia and were en route to Mexico. The first SPSS …
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Drug Dealer Who Ordered Dumping of Body of Fentanyl Overdose Victim Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

… Sheriff’s Office, a dangerous drug dealer has been removed from the Tampa area and a life sentence ensures he can no … “We know there is a delineation between those who suffer from substance abuse and addiction and those who prey on … for the harm and destruction they cause on those suffering from substance abuse and addiction, their families and our …
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Leaders of Colombia’s “Clan Rincon” sentenced to prison terms for roles in international drug trafficking conspiracy

… Engage Ft. Lauderdale Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … Division Contacts Florida Jacksonville - 904-348-5225 Orlando - 407-333-7000 Tampa - 813-287-5160 West Palm Beach - … are emeralds and cocaine. Most of the world’s emeralds come from Boyacá and the region is rife with coca farms that …
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Two Colombian nationals and one Belizean national sentenced for roles in international cocaine smuggling conspiracy

… 30 to 40 bales of cocaine onboard a go-fast vessel from Colombia to Belize, following a known cocaine smuggling … Dec. 1, 2018, a U.S. Coast Guard HC-130 aircraft deployed from Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C. spotted and recorded … vessel were interdicted and boarded by USCG officers from the Tactical Law Enforcement Team Pacific. That …
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Los Angeles men sentenced to 20 & 25 years in prison for running nationwide synthetic drug trafficking ring

… jury trial in Syracuse in July 2017. Upon their release from prison, Raymond and Requena will each serve a … diamond necklaces, and diamond rings; and funds seized from 16 bank accounts. Additionally, the court ordered a … companies and using Post Office boxes to divert attention from the warehouse where they manufactured their product. …
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Money Laundering Scheme Exposed

… X David S. Olesky Domestic Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Aminta … in January of this year and includes investigators from DEA, Internal Revenue Service, Federal Bureau of … money. The indictment alleges they took U.S. currency made from the sale of narcotics in Colombia and laundered it …
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Armed Career Criminal Receives 20 Years in Prison for Gun and Drug Charges

… this collaboration, another violent felon has been removed from the communities of Leon County. ”This case is another … Office (LCSO) made two controlled purchases of cocaine from Penn, leading to a search warrant for his apartment. … LCSO conducted another controlled purchase of cocaine from Penn on Oct. 13, 2020 and obtained a second search …
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Attorney General William P. Barr Joins DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea to Announce Results of Operation Crystal Shield

… our state and local partners to prevent this deadly drug from reaching the streets of our communities. Prosecuting … devotion of DEA and our partners to protect our communities from the scourge of drug trafficking and violent crime under …
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Jury finds Fresno man guilty on six counts of drug and sex trafficking offenses

…    “It excites me to see ruthless gang members removed from our society, especially those like Filiberto Chavez who … and Lockhart’s apartments and seized methamphetamine from both.   Additionally, in June and July of 2017, Chavez … each of their prostitutes. On July 2, 2017, Chavez flew from California to New York with his prostitute. On July 18, …
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Long Island Doctor Convicted Of Causing The Overdose Deaths Of Two Patients And Illegally Distributing Oxycodone

… Long Island Doctor Convicted Of Causing The Overdose Deaths Of Two … Donoghue. “The defendant lined his pockets with cash from patients in exchange for illegally prescribing …
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New Orleans-area Woman Pleads Guilty To Scheme To Possess Oxycodone By Fraud And To Possess With Intent To Distribute Oxycodone On The Black Market

… physicians who have their prescription templates stolen from them.  DEA, along with our law enforcement partners, … aggressively pursue those who seek to perpetuate and profit from the opioid crisis in this country, as well as undermine … who contribute to this problem, especially those who steal from physicians to do so.”  “HHS-OIG will never hesitate to …
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Pharmacy Tech Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Tampering With Opioids For IV Fluid

… confidence that they are receiving the proper treatment from those entrusted with providing their medical care,” … he removed morphine sulfate and hydromorphone hydrochloride from vials intended for use in mixing IV bags. He diluted … surreptitiously removed vials of morphine and hydromorphone from CRX’s locked inventory, withdrew drugs from the vials …
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Twenty People Indicted For Heroin Conspiracy In Northeast Ohio

… The indictment describes a conspiracy that took place from 2011 through 2014, in which heroin was brought to Akron from Atlanta, Chicago and other cities. It also details … Phelps obtained multi-ounce and larger quantities of heroin from various suppliers, including Sykes, Sanders and a …
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Three Metro Detroit Doctors Among Conspirators Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Opiate Prescription Drugs

… 362-0443 Boris Zigmond organization grossed $5.7million from illegal distribution of 1 million oxycodone painkillers … of West Bloomfield The superseding indictment alleges that from January 2013, through May 2015, Zigmond was the leader … of the organization was to secure written prescriptions from medical doctors for controlled substances, primarily …
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Five Members Of Michigan Heroin Trafficking Organization Sentenced To Federal Prison

… conspiracy frequently transported heroin over 400 miles from Detroit to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula MARQUETTE, Mich. … organization responsible for regularly importing heroin from Detroit into Marquette County between 2012 and 2015. … and possess with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine from 2012 to 2015. Abram’s case was transferred to the …
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Major Cocaine Trafficking Network Impacting Colorado And The Mountain West United States Dismantled

… is comprised of Special Agents and Task Force Officers from DEA, FBI, HSI, IRS-CID, Aurora Police Department, … identified an interstate drug smuggling line moving cocaine from California through Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, and … $150,000 in drug proceeds believed to have originated from Colorado. On September 14, 2012, the Colorado …
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Two Shreveport Business Owners/Operators Forfeit $1.3 Million For Assisting Drug Traffickers In Money Laundering/Wire Fraud Scheme

… or represented that they derived, significant income from the distribution of illegal drugs.  The defendants knowingly accepted cash proceeds from drug dealers, allowed vehicle purchases in the names of … Office, to facilitate the release of vehicles seized from drug dealers.  In 2009 and 2010, the FBI conducted …
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Three Men Sentenced To A Total Of Over 31 Years For Distributing Methamphetamine

… purchases of approximately one ounce of methamphetamine from the defendant, George Robert. These three controlled … followed by three years supervised release. Agents from the DEA and the Springdale Police Department began an … purchased approximately five ounces of methamphetamine from Galvan in three controlled transactions. On January 22, …
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Curious Goods LLC Coconspirators Sentenced For Synthetic Marijuana Sales Scheme

… ordered to forfeit $859,989 in illegal proceeds derived from the scheme, as well as two cars and a speed boat. Also … I controlled dangerous substances under federal law. From March 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, Curious Goods …
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DEA-NJ And NYPD Recover 270 Pounds Of Fentanyl, Heroin And Cocaine With A Street Value Of Over $30 Million

… a total of 64 kilograms of pure (over 140 pounds) - from a residential building at 85-15 120th Street in Kew … 25 kilograms of fentanyl and (55 pounds) were recovered from a vehicle in the Bronx. Over the past week, the NYPD … to the removal of 270 pounds of lethal narcotics from the black market.” “The NYPD has been successful in …
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Multiple Arrests For Federal Drug Conspiracy And Firearms Charges Announced

… charges. The Greater Racine Task Force includes personnel from the FBI, Racine Police Department, Racine County … Team on June 24, 2011. Police seized a (2.2 lbs) of cocaine from their car. The investigation is part of an ongoing, … this year after law enforcement received information from confidential sources of a cocaine distribution …
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Three New Haven Men Charged With Distributing Drugs Involved In Wave Of Overdoses

… against three New Haven residents.  The charges stem from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … said Special Agent in Charge Ferguson.  “Those suffering from the disease of fentanyl and heroin addiction need … and the Criminal Intelligence Unit worked flat out from Thursday afternoon through this weekend to save New …