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Roanoke law enforcement and community leaders announce new cooperative initiative to curb violent crime

October 24, 2019
… outreach Roanoke CARE_0.jpg ROANOKE, Va. – Today, leaders from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of … In addition, partner agencies will work with officials from the City of Roanoke, Roanoke City Public Schools and … safer by removing illegal guns and violent offenders from our streets and curbing violence before it begins.”   …
October 24, 2019
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Simon City Royals Gang Leader Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy

February 01, 2024
… Simon City Royals (SCR) gang. According to court documents, from 2016 until 2022, Allen Posey, 49, of Hazlehurst, … U.S. Attorney Clay Joyner. “Safeguarding our communities from violent gangs will always be a top priority for our … was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sam Stringfellow from the Northern District of Mississippi and Trial Attorney …
February 01, 2024
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Seattle Man Who Distributed Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Whatcom County Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

January 05, 2024
… 2023, law enforcement seized bags containing 1,000 pills from two of Ahmed’s customers. In March of 2023, law enforcement seized a total of 3,000 fentanyl pills from Ahmed. Ahmed was armed Gun with extended magazine … found with him in the car he was driving. He is prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior criminal convictions. …
January 05, 2024
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More than 100 Pounds of Illegal Drugs Seized in Rural Eastern Washington a Significant Amount Destined for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

April 25, 2023
… Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … David F. Reames Domestic Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington Additional Division Info Community Outreach … saving lives and working to ensure our communities are safe from dangerous drugs and deadly weapons.” U.S. Attorney …
April 25, 2023
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Spokane Man Sentenced for Involvement in Shooting Death of Idaho Teen

December 21, 2022
… and shot Casper six times. While Bartlett and Creech fled from the gun fire, Holmberg sped off with Casper still in the vehicle. Several blocks later, Casper was pushed from the moving car and left to die. Casper was found lying … crime—as well as the other multiple prosecutions arising from this investigation—shows that our office and our …
December 21, 2022
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Approximately $150K in Narcotics Disguised as Children’s Gifts Recovered in Brooklyn and the Bronx: Three Indicted

August 06, 2018
… was arrested the following week. The arrests stemmed from the alleged sale of two kilograms of cocaine (4 ½ … retrieve a package wrapped in pink Minnie Mouse gift wrap from the trunk of an orange Dodge Challenger registered to … Kelly’s residence located at 6423 Avenue T several blocks from the nail salon. Kelly carried what appeared to be the …
August 06, 2018
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Eight Baltimore Drug Gang Members Indicted by Federal Grand Jury in Alleged Large Heroin Distribution Conspiracy

June 26, 2007
… Eight Baltimore Drug Gang Members Indicted by Federal Grand Jury in Alleged Large Heroin Distribution Conspiracy … Operation Engage DMV Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … is responsible for distributing large quantities of heroin from 2005 to 2007 in various parts of south Baltimore …
June 26, 2007
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U.S. Attorney, DEA, Montrose County Sheriff and Montrose Police Chief announce major drug enforcement action

January 16, 2020
… charges pending against them.  According to the indictment, from Jan. 1, 2019 through Dec. 18, 2019, the thirteen … the citizens of Montrose and the surrounding area from scourge of methamphetamine.” “On behalf of the Montrose … arrests should communicate that our community suffers from a major drug trafficking issue, and these arrests are …
January 16, 2020
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2 get combined 197 years in federal prison

March 04, 2021
… a dozen convictions of drug crimes, carjacking, robbery and firearms offenses, announced Special Agent in Charge … (DEA), Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery and Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs of the FBI - … they also attempted to rob multiple kilograms of cocaine from a vehicle traveling through Mission and McAllen on Feb. …
March 04, 2021
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Eleven indicted in wide-ranging conspiracy trafficking heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine in multi-state area

December 16, 2020
… conspiracy.  One of those indicted is a rap artist from Snohomish County, Washington, who discussed his drug … law enforcement seized nearly 50 pounds of methamphetamine from one carload,” said U.S. Attorney Moran.  “This … heroin, and cocaine, smuggling the drugs into the U.S. from Mexico and then transporting them up the west coast for …
December 16, 2020
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Gulf Coast health care fraud strike force expanded to include Eastern District of Texas

November 18, 2020
… Gulf Coast health care fraud strike force expanded to include Eastern District of Texas November 18, 2020 … The strike force will focus on health care fraud and illegal opioid prescriptions and distribution BEAUMONT, … to protect the people of the Eastern District from fraud and abuse and to bring wrongdoers to justice.” …
November 18, 2020
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Heroin And Methamphetamine Traffickers Convicted

March 03, 2014
… to the conspiracy.   During trial, jurors heard testimony from several co-conspirators who detailed several instances of heroin and methamphetamine trafficking from Mexico to Laredo, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas as … government also presented numerous vehicle title histories from California and Texas as well as vehicle and passenger …
March 03, 2014
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Colorado Springs Resident Office Assists GBI, CSPD

August 18, 2016
… COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Agents and Task Force Officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration Colorado Springs Resident Office assisted detectives from Colorado Springs Metro Vice, Narcotics, and … arrested Felipe Hurtado for six outstanding felony warrants from the state of Georgia. Charges include three counts of …
August 18, 2016
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Orlando Pharmacist Convicted Of Illegally Dispensing Oxycodone

March 21, 2016
… timeframe of the conspiracy and collected over $1.3 million from illegal oxycodone sales.  Okonkwo accepted fraudulent prescriptions from patients who had traveled long distances, and in groups, to get their oxycodone from his pharmacy, known as Avalon Park Pharmacy.  The …
March 21, 2016
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New Orleans Field Division Takes Down Designer Synthetic Drug Market In The Deep South

May 07, 2014
… Engage New Orleans Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … of the DEA, the State of Alabama, and our partners from dozens of local law enforcement agencies, should … DEA has identified between 200 and 300 new designer drugs from eight different structural classes, the vast majority …
May 07, 2014
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Four Pharmacy Technicians Charged With Stealing And Selling Prescription Drugs

October 04, 2011
… technicians were arrested today on federal charges stemming from their alleged theft of prescription drugs from retail pharmacies where they worked, and the subsequent … of government, which allow law enforcement to get the most from the very limited resources available in these difficult …
October 04, 2011
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Founder And Owner Of Pharmaceutical Company Insys Arrested And Charged With Racketeering

October 26, 2017
… Founder And Owner Of Pharmaceutical Company Insys Arrested And … was dedicated to obtaining prior authorization directly from insurers and pharmacy benefit managers.  … reflect our ongoing efforts to attack the opioid crisis from all angles. We must hold the industry and its …
October 26, 2017
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Sixteen Miami-Dade Residents Indicted On Drug Conspiracy And Distribution Charges

December 12, 2012
… Sixteen Miami-Dade Residents Indicted On Drug Conspiracy And Distribution Charges December 12, 2012 Miami Contact … (571) 362-2942 Miami.Training@dea.gov Indictment stems from USAO’s Overtown and Liberty City Violence Reduction … Liberty City areas of Miami, as we have effectively removed from those communities sixteen violent and notorious drug …
December 12, 2012
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12 Members Of Drug Trafficking Operation Sentenced To Total Of Over 80 Years In Federal Prison

June 24, 2016
… investigators conducted six separate controlled purchases from Mendez and his associates.  In early June 2015, Picazo … it back to Fort Smith for distribution.  On his way back from California in mid-June, Mendez was stopped for a …
June 24, 2016
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Law Enforcement Disrupts Active Heroin Packaging Operation

June 01, 2017
… Police, announced the seizure of up to $2 million in heroin from a packaging mill and a vehicle in the Morrisania … powdered heroin and thousands of filled glassine envelopes from inside the apartment. Multiple tables held all the …  Heroin organizations have set up shop to process heroin from brick form into packaged bags for retail sales.  In …
June 01, 2017
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DEA New York Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force Operation Reveals La Cosa Nostra Weapons, Drugs, Money Laundering Scheme

June 28, 2017
… of La Cosa Nostra, sought to recover an extortionate debt from a former criminal associate. Through the use of wiretap … to Kosovo. I would like to thank the brave men and women from our local, state, federal, and international law … participated in an illegal enterprise lining their pockets from their criminal activity,” said Special Agent-in-Charge …
June 28, 2017
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Mitchellville Man Sentenced To 33 Years In Prison For Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Conspiracies

June 05, 2015
… of the Maryland State Police. According to court documents, from at least January 2011 through his arrest on August 16, … purchases of a total of 308 grams of crack cocaine from co-conspirator Terrin Anderson. Anderson drove a … vehicle, the cocaine, cell phones, and other evidence from the vehicle. Based upon review of the documents in the …
June 05, 2015
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14 Defendants Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Narcotics Distribution

February 07, 2017
… offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Plattsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Westchester County Additional Division Info Community … intent to distribute, heroin, crack cocaine, and marijuana from about 2011 up to about early 2017.  Eight of these …
February 07, 2017
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Local pain management doctor going to prison for 70 months for conspiring to distribute controlled substances and health care fraud

October 15, 2020
… months for conspiring to distribute controlled substances and health care fraud October 15, 2020 New York Contact Info … crimes but to the larger opioid crisis generally. From a healthcare system, which, in 2001, decided to treat …
October 15, 2020
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Year-Long Wiretap Investigation Results in Four Arrests and Kilogram Seizures of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Cocaine

June 05, 2024
… Gun seized in Des Moines SEATTLE – Law enforcement teams from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Seattle … who would poison our communities – by trafficking drugs from afar – are held accountable for their actions in the … has taken this investigation to places both close and far from home, allowing us to disrupt this large-scale drug …
June 05, 2024
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Nineteen South Bay Residents Charged in Alleged Scheme to Funnel Drugs into U.S. and Firearms to Mexico

February 11, 2021
… Charged in Alleged Scheme to Funnel Drugs into U.S. and Firearms to Mexico February 11, 2021 San Francisco … Used Connections To The Sinaloa Cartel To Transport Drugs From Mexico Into The United States SAN FRANCISCO – A federal …
February 11, 2021
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Requester Categories

August 21, 2025
… at the educational institution.  The DEA may seek assurance from the requester that the request is in furtherance of … pages. All Others Requests All other requests are requests from persons not falling within any of the above categories. …
August 21, 2025
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Leader and members of methamphetamine trafficking ring sentenced to prison

September 04, 2020
… to filed court documents and statements made in court, from March 2019 to September 2019, Cheng “Cam” Yang led a … kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and seven firearms from the defendants’ homes. The defendants were prosecuted …
September 04, 2020
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Dallas News 2006

July 15, 2021
… New Mexico Man Gets 3 Years in Prison for Drugs Stemming from I-40 Traffic Stop SEP 26, 2006 Florida Man Sentenced … for Local Woman MAY 8, 2006 Assets Worth Millions Seized from Oklahoma Horse Ranch MAR 8, 2006 20 Arrested in DEA-led …
July 15, 2021
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

July 30, 2025
… Designated Participant Brown's Response to Motion for Leave and Motion to Remove Counsel Order Granting Motion to … Regarding the Connecticut Office of the Cannabis Ombudsman and the DOC App's Notice of Withdrawal Order Denying … Orders Marijuana Rescheduling: Hearing Participants Order from DEA Administrator Marijuana Rescheduling: Hearing …
July 30, 2025