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DEA Washington Division Announces Summer Teen Academies Across the DMV

July 31, 2025
DEA Washington Division Announces Summer Teen Academies Across the DMV July 31, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
July 31, 2025
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Drug Enforcement Administration Western Lab Wins EPA Federal Green Challenge Award For Electronics Recycling

June 09, 2015
… hope they inspire more organizations to keep electronics from ending up in landfills,” said Jared Blumenfeld, EPA … resulting in a nearly 10 percent increase over its baseline from the previous year, an increase greater than any of the … recycling, divert waste from landfills, help provide quality reusable and refurbished equipment to those who need …
June 09, 2015
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Four Bulloch County drug traffickers sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy

January 08, 2021
… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta … time in prison.” “This successful operation represents the best of law enforcement working together with citizen to remove bad elements from the community,” said U.S. Attorney Christine. “When …
January 08, 2021
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Drug Trafficking Ring Taken Down

March 28, 2011
… heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine into the United States from Mexico, according to a case unsealed on Thursday. On Wednesday, agents from a multi-agency task force led by the Drug Enforcement … powerful weapons off our streets. Law enforcement is at its best when we combine our assets, unite and stand strong …
March 28, 2011
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Nine defendants charged in international drug trafficking conspiracy

August 07, 2019
… with ties to Mexico and Honduras who transported drugs from Los Angeles to the Bay Area and Seattle SAN FRANCISCO – … Artiaga,” to obtain drugs. The defendants brought the drugs from Mexico through Los Angeles to the Bay Area. The … message is simple: We will continue to do our best to prevent these bold criminals from destroying any …
August 07, 2019
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Four Charged In Large Scale Heroin/Fentanyl Trafficking Ring

August 25, 2017
… specially outfitted with “hides” to conceal the drugs from law enforcement. “DEA is committed to investigating and … This was an important investigation that led investigators from Boston to Cape Cod and removed suspected deadly … search warrants for Fraga’s vehicle, a hotel room at the Best Western in Hyannis, the Fragas’ residence in …
August 25, 2017
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Last Defendant In Acadiana Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy Sentenced

March 29, 2017
… methamphetamine in Lafayette and the surrounding areas from April 2015 until December 2015. Co-defendants Jeremy … distribution of methamphetamine and receipt of funds made from the sale of the drugs. Scoggin and others admitted that the methamphetamine received from Hamlett was of high quality and purity. Scoggin conspired with the other …
March 29, 2017
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Convenience store manager sentenced to prison for trafficking synthetic cannabinoids

September 30, 2018
… between November 2014 and April 2015, the defendant managed Best in the West, a convenience store located at 670 Jay …
September 30, 2018
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Three Charged In 40 Kilogram Cocaine Delivery

June 23, 2016
… Houston Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bryan K. Best is prosecuting the case. An indictment is a formal …
June 23, 2016
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Houston Doctor, Pharmacist, Recruiter Sentenced In Opioid Diversion Conspiracy

April 04, 2017
… federal prison for their roles in an oxycodone dispensation and distribution conspiracy, announced DEA Special … Agent-in-Charge of the Houston Division, Joseph M. Arabit and Acting United States Attorney Abe Martinez.   Dr. … the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bryan K. Best is prosecuting the case. On …
April 04, 2017
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DEA Sponsors The Play Off-Script As Part Of DEA 360 Strategy Against Prescription Opioid, Heroin Abuse

April 07, 2017
… community and social service organizations that are best positioned to provide long-term help and support for …
April 07, 2017
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DEA To Sponsor Off-Script Play For High School Students As Part Of The 360 Strategy To Address Prescription Opioid And Heroin Abuse

March 28, 2016
… community and social service organizations that are best positioned to provide long-term help and support for …
March 28, 2016
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Physician Practicing In Grass Valley And Yuba City Indicted For Illegal Prescription Practice

January 31, 2014
… are not acting as doctors nor are they acting in the best interest of the public. DEA will aggressively pursue …
January 31, 2014
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Luxury car purveyor extradicted on fraud and money laundering charges

October 14, 2020
… investigation a success.” “Chulpayev allegedly profited from years of fraud and by catering to drug traffickers … example to individuals that distance does not insulate them from the reach of our investigations and our resolve in the … allegedly recruited straw purchasers – people who would buy luxury cars in their names, but had no intention of …
October 14, 2020
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Codefendants Sentenced to Ten Years Federal Prison

June 21, 2022
… Task Force serve a vital role in protecting our communities from armed drug traffickers,” said U.S. Attorney Coody. … in danger each day to remove firearms and addictive drugs from our streets. We remain vigilant to hold these criminals … members on the highway, know that they are doing their best to keep our streets, community, and neighbors as safe …
June 21, 2022
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Top Department Of Justice Award Recognizes Federal, State, Local Law Enforcement Efforts Along The “Heroin Highway”

March 01, 2013
… enforcement agents and officers, and a federal prosecutor from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of … Highway.” This notorious stretch of highway, running from I-195 East from Providence, R.I., to Cape Cod, Mass., … has been significantly reduced. Law enforcement at its very best.” "I commend all the federal, state and local law …
March 01, 2013
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Leader of Houston-Based DTO Pleads Guilty to Leading Large-Scale Meth Distribution and Importation Conspiracy

June 02, 2023
… in furtherance of those drug crimes. The charges stem from Mecina Barrera’s leadership of a large-scale … of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations - BEST, the Drug Enforcement Administration- New York …
June 02, 2023
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Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Operation Tackles Violent Crime, Drug Trafficking, Firearms Offenses, And Gang Activity In Broward County

May 12, 2015
… Tackles Violent Crime, Drug Trafficking, Firearms Offenses, And Gang Activity In Broward County May 12, 2015 Miami … are, in large part, the result of initiatives which stem from the Violence Reduction Partnership, launched by the … that we are dedicated to improving public safety and the quality of life for law-abiding residents by protecting …
May 12, 2015
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San Luis Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced To 20 Years

July 10, 2013
… is a destructive poison that can cause terrible harm to the quality of life in our communities,” said DEA Special Agent … more than three pounds of 96% pure “ice” methamphetamine from a location in Fresno, Calif., and more than seven pounds of methamphetamine from a location in Moreno Valley, Calif., along with more …
July 10, 2013
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Hartford Man Involved In Heroin Trafficking Ring Sentenced To 41 Months In Federal Prison

July 08, 2011
… as member of the organization was to “test” the quality of the heroin that was delivered. On April 20, 2011, … Administration Task Force composed of agents and officers from the DEA and the Bristol, Hartford, Manchester, New …
July 08, 2011
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Waterville Man Sentenced To More Than 15 Years For Cocaine And Oxycodone Trafficking

November 18, 2014
… over 500 grams of cocaine and over 6500 oxycodone tablets from New York City, transported them to Waterville himself … life and a business” for McCray who had some good personal qualities, but no “moral compass.” The case was investigated …
November 18, 2014
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Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced To 20 Years Prison For Trafficking Drugs To Hawaii

April 26, 2017
… a methamphetamine distribution business that purchased high quality crystal methamphetamine in Northern California and … Ortiz and Tamasoa have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the methamphetamine trafficking activity.  Poloai is …
April 26, 2017
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Last Of Four Methamphetamine Traffickers Sentenced To Prison

October 07, 2014
… 10, 2013, the four defendants travelled in two vehicles from San Jose to a shopping center just off Interstate … year. Additionally, the increase in both the quantity and quality of the methamphetamine seized in the last three …
October 07, 2014
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Ten Members Of Fraudulent Prescription Ring Arrested

December 20, 2012
… Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas … accused of doing so using their own identities, using high-quality fraudulent California Driver Licenses in other … federal agents also received substantial assistance from a number of state and local law enforcement agencies …
December 20, 2012
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Oroville Men Charged In Interstate Marijuana Cultivation And Distribution Scheme

July 29, 2011
… trafficker operating in New York, to supply Thaqi with high quality marijuana from California. Thaqi and 36 others have been charged in …
July 29, 2011
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Drug Traffickers Sentenced for Distributing 100 Kilograms of Methamphetamine Per Week in Atlanta Area

June 04, 2018
… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta … are not protected by technology or their distance from Atlanta when they send poison into our community.” “The … exchange for $175,000. Agents planned to drop off a car at Best Friend Park in Gwinnett County, Georgia, where a DTO …
June 04, 2018
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Federal Authorities Announce 11 Cases Charging Alleged Drug Dealers with Providing Opioids that Led to Fatal Overdoses

May 20, 2021
… Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … Task Force Lead to Cases in which 12 People Died, Most from Acute Fentanyl Intoxication Press Conference images …
May 20, 2021
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Leader of Trenton Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted

June 18, 2020
… against two other defendants remain pending on complaint. From June 2018 through May 2019, the defendants and others … among the conspirators regarding issues such as heroin quality and availability, branding, quantity and customer …
June 18, 2020
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In Advance Of Large Music Festival, DEA Atlanta Sends Warning To Public About Dangers Of Illegal Designer Drug “Molly”

September 27, 2013
… events, with catastrophic consequences. The pure, high quality powder form of the popular designer drug … 28, 2013, three people overdosed, and one person died from a drug overdose from what authorities believe may have been “Molly.” And on …
September 27, 2013
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Three Defendants Arrested In Connection With Illegal Fentanyl Pill Manufacturing Operation

June 10, 2016
… oxycodone.   However, small variations in the amount or quality of fentanyl can have significant effects on the … years, and a fine of $1,000,000 or twice the gain or loss from their criminal activity, for each violation of 21 … Service, and Customs and Border Protection, with assistance from the San Francisco Police Department and San Francisco …
June 10, 2016