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Community Event
August 02, 2019
August 02, 2019

10th Annual Community Drug Awareness Day Conference focuses on opioid addiction

1:00 AM - 7:30 AM (EDT)
Houston , TX
Today, our country’s most pervasive drug threat is the opioid overdose epidemic, which has been spurred on by the nonmedical abuse of prescription pain medications and heroin. This widespread outbreak is devastating and destroying communities throughout our country. It cuts across all demographics and socio-economic classes, including adults and adolescents...
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Prolific Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 years for Distributing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

… investigation, pursuant to a search warrant at the Best Western Hotel in Carlsbad, where Jones had been … community," she concluded. “Keeping our communities safe from illegal narcotics and their associated crimes is a … defendant and reflects the need to protect our community from fentanyl and methamphetamine dealers,” said U.S. …
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Philadelphia Man Arrested for Distribution of Cocaine Base

… enforcement conducted a controlled purchase of cocaine base from Lewis . On June 21, 2023, law enforcement executed a … This investigation demonstrates that law enforcement is best able to serve the community when we work together. HSI … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
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DEA Warns Healthcare Workers of Impersonation Scam Targeting Doctors and Pharmacists

… Healthcare Workers of Impersonation Scam Targeting Doctors and Pharmacists October 24, 2024 New Orleans Contact Info … a DEA Special Agent.  Protecting Against Identity Theft The best deterrence against these bad actors is awareness and caution. Anyone receiving a call from a person claiming to be with DEA should report the …
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10 Individuals Charged for Drug Trafficking in the South Side of Chicago

… sold. He allegedly held discussions with dealers regarding best practices for interacting with customers and what types … offer them. Kevin Ware also allegedly obtained information from his dealers about their interactions with law … made approximately 44 controlled purchases of narcotics from members of Kevin Ware’s organization, the charges …
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DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents

… Operation Engage Glendale Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … law enforcement officer will demand cash or gift cards from a member of the public. You should only give money, … to it,” said Special Agent in Charge Cheri Oz.     The best deterrence against these bad actors is awareness and …
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DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents Are Stealing Identities, Money

… Engage Ft. Lauderdale Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … law enforcement officer will demand cash or gift cards from a member of the public. You should only give money, … bank account information, to someone you know.  The best deterrence against these bad actors is awareness and …
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DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents Are Stealing Identities, Money

… aims to raise awareness that DEA will never phone demanding money or asking for personal information. There are … law enforcement officer will demand cash or gift cards from a member of the public. You should only give money, … bank account information, to someone you know. The best deterrence against these bad actors is awareness and …
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Omnicare agrees to pay over $15 Million to resolve allegations it improperly dispensed opioids at long-term care facilities

… LTCFs to remove opioids and other controlled substances from emergency kits days before doctors provided a valid … must be able to trust that health care providers have their best interest in mind when administering care,” said U.S. … United States Attorneys Clem Ashley and Alexis Lien from the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit. Diversion …
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Detroit Area Doctor Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Prescription Drugs And Fraud

… announcement by Special Agent in Charge Timothy J. Plancon from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) Detroit … Ricky Easley, 30, of Detroit The indictment alleges that from January 2013, through April 2015, Weiss conspired with … to provide care that is medically necessary and is in the best interest of their patients" said Lamont Pugh III, …
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DEA Investigation Leads To Indictment Of 34 Individuals Including Physicians And Pharmacists For Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute Controlled Substances

… Leads To Indictment Of 34 Individuals Including Physicians And Pharmacists For Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To … all in San Sebastian; Farmacia Jayleen in Aguadilla and Best Pharma in Moca. The owners and pharmacists would fill … has taken down all levels of this distribution ring; from the physicians writing these prescriptions to the …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 300 Months for Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth

… methamphetamine and 98 grams of fentanyl in five controlled buys with law enforcement. Knox also provided a firearm to a felon during one of the controlled buys. In addition, Knox maintained a residence where …
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U.S. Attorneys And Federal Law Enforcement Leaders Convene At Detroit Summit To Target Opiate Pain Pill And Heroin Trafficking

… Attorneys and leaders of federal law enforcement agencies from across six states will be meeting in Detroit on August … Heroin overdose deaths in the United States have tripled from 2010 to 2013.  Nationally, the number of deaths from … said, “ The DEA welcomes this opportunity to examine best practices with our law enforcement partners and …
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British National Convicted on International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charges Linked to the 2017 Deaths of Two Navy Submariners

… that they would ship these substances anywhere in the world from their basis of operation in Vancouver, British … testimony at trial valued the fentanyl analogues recovered from Defendant Nicholls’ conspirator’s home at $24,000,000 … illegal drugs, reduce crime, and enhance the safety and quality of life for our residents. Collaboration is key to …
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Colombian Veterinarian Charged In Drug Conspiracy Extradited To New York

… offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Plattsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Westchester County … arrested in Spain on a provisional arrest warrant issued from the Eastern District of New York and subsequently … stated United States Attorney Donoghue. “Dogs are mans’ best friend and, as the defendant is about to learn, we are …
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Second Hermantown Man Sentenced For Marijuana Grow Operation In His Home

… MINNEAPOLIS, MN. - March 7, 2011 - The second of two men from the small northeastern Minnesota community of … In their plea agreements, Blank and King admitted that from January of 2009 through November 3, 2009, they … to eradicate organizations that negatively impact the quality of life in our neighborhoods.” This case was the …
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Head Of The Quintero Drug Trafficking Enterprise Convicted

… is quite an achievement. Our people did what they do best and didn’t let time thwart their efforts. Justice has … long standing criminal enterprise whose operations spanned from Colombia and Peru in South America, to Mexico, the … numerous multi-ton loads of marijuana to the United States from Mexico, using specially altered natural gas tanker …
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Undercover Operation Nabs Two Defendants Charged In Federal Court With Distribution Of Synthetic Drug Known As “Bath Salts”

… Distribution of over $100,000 worth of Bath Salts sold from headshop in Kingston, NY WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -  Brian R. … of our law enforcement partners to protect our communities from this dangerous drug and to prosecute those who … Hartrum and Greene told the informant and the officer how best to consume the bath salts and Hartrum instructed them …
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DEA And IRS Present Bay Area Law Enforcement Agencies With More Than $1.2 Million In Cash

… Police Department today as a result of assets seized from a joint drug and money laundering investigation … is a task force comprised of law enforcement officers from the California Department of Justice Bureau of Narcotic … to continuing such collaborative efforts as we work to best serve the needs of the Hayward community.” California …
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Nine Indicted on Multiple Charges Arising From Armed Burglaries of Marijuana Grow Facilities That Resulted in Death of Oakland Police Officer

… Nine Indicted on Multiple Charges Arising From Armed Burglaries of Marijuana Grow Facilities That … Two OPD undercover vehicles chased two vehicles fleeing from the burglary scene.  One vehicle, driven by Brown, …
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Staten Island man arrested for distributing heroin and fentanyl

… enforcement’s tireless effort to safeguard our communities from drug traffickers will continue.”   “Anyone who deals in … including opioids, should understand that the nation’s best investigators will stop at nothing to fight crime, … narcotics he sold. Law enforcement officers obtained video from surveillance cameras outside victim-1’s residence …
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Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison

… Rod J. Rosenstein. “This is drug interdiction at its best. Quick and effective cooperation between our domestic … that two individuals had recently sent a large package from that location to the same shipper in Gardena, California, from which the package containing the 16 kilos of cocaine …
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Alarming spike in fentanyl-related overdose deaths leads officials to issue public warning

… Fentanyl Pills_0.jpg SAN DIEGO – Law enforcement officials from across the county are warning the public about a sharp … occurred in all areas of the county. Victims ranged in age from 17 to 66-years-old, with the average age being 37. The … there’s no truth in advertising and you can forget about quality control. Hundreds of unknowing buyers end up …
GENERAL INFORMATION

New York News 2009

July 15, 2021
… Trafficker Planning Airdrop of Cocaine Arrives in New York from Dominican Republic September 28, 2009 Former Senior JFK … 20, 2009 New Rochelle Man Charged with Possession of Steroids and Assault on Federal Authorities February 13, …
July 15, 2021
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Operation Sour/Kush Yields Multiple Arrests, Weapons, Narcotics, And Currency

… are notably stronger in odor and the resulting intoxication from a higher concentration of “THC” or Tetrahydrocannabinol … 11 pounds of Marijuana, a pound of cocaine, ecstasy, steroids, hashish, painkillers, and 11 firearms were …
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DEA Releases 2026 Aggregate Production Quotas

… received by the agency, and relevant information obtained from the Department of Health and Human Services.  This … factors outside of DEA’s control, such as manufacturing and quality problems, processing delays, supply chain … prescription for Schedules II–V controlled substances from one retail pharmacy to another retail pharmacy if …
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Essex County Man Charged With Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy In Newark, New Jersey

… Michael A. Hammer in Newark federal court and was detained. From September 2016 through June 2017, Velasquez and others … Johnson found users to “test” the narcotics to evaluate the quality, potency, and danger for broader distribution. After …
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Two Afghan Men Plead Guilty To Conspiring To Import Heroin Into The United States

… large quantities of heroin-in the range of 1,000 kilograms-from Afghanistan into the United States. In August 2014, … he was interested in supplying large quantities of high-quality heroin for importation into the United States, where … that Lajaward and Said would share in the profits generated from the sale of the heroin in the United States.  In June …
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Houston Men Sent To Prison For Distributing Meth

… purchased or seized approximately one kilogram of high quality methamphetamine. Flores led authorities on a … time he threw approximately a ½ pound of methamphetamine from his car. Upon his eventual arrest, agents discovered a … Counties conducted the investigation with assistance from District Attorney’s Offices in Harris and Montgomery …
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Sumter Man Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy in Sumter, Richland Counties

… in both counties.  RCSD deputies made several undercover buys of methamphetamine and fentanyl from Tucker over a three-week period. During this same time, …