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Opioid enforcement action brings multiple charges across the Middle District of Florida

September 26, 2019
… who owned and operated HP Pharmacy in Pinellas Park. From May 2015 through August 2016, Truong used her pharmacy … Jackson obtained the fraudulent opiate prescriptions from Mullan and Lloyd and then obtained the Schedule II …
September 26, 2019
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Eight Gadsden County residents charged in 83-count

June 11, 2019
… Engage Ft. Lauderdale Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … with 83 counts of federal dogfighting offenses stemming from an investigation into drug trafficking and a … 37, of Gretna, Fla.   The indictment and arrests resulted from an extensive investigation by the Organized Crime Drug …
June 11, 2019
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Five Perrine residents arrested for their involvement in a drug trafficking network

July 02, 2019
… all of Miami-Dade County, with a conspiracy that spanned from October 2018 through June 2019 to possess with intent … (Case No. 19-MJ-3049).   The criminal complaint arises from a joint investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau … conducted approximately 30 controlled narcotics purchases from the King Enterprise, including cocaine, marijuana and …
July 02, 2019
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Last Defendant Convicted in Nationwide Synthetic Narcotics Distribution

September 07, 2021
… Freeze” and “Death Grip” which was delivered to shop owners from California. Payment was set to Arizona, often into … During the investigation, authorities tracked payments from multiple retail smoke shops throughout the United … involved in the scheme. Financial records show that from February 2012 through 2019, the network received over …
September 07, 2021
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Synthetic drug dealer convicted on all counts

July 13, 2018
… and XLR11, also known as 5-F-UR-144. The chemicals came from China and the finished product was sold to smoke shops … Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), with assistance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Fresno … $589,000, representing the drug proceeds that he derived from the illegal operation. To date, the U.S. Attorney’s …
July 13, 2018
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Drug dealer sentenced to serve 120 months in prison for distributing narcotics causing overdose

July 10, 2018
… that caused serious bodily injury to a victim who overdosed from using the heroin and was revived only after the … County, New York, and obtained those narcotics for resale from the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, New York.  DIAZ sold … of drugs to users in Rockland County during the period from approximately 2012 to approximately May 2017. On or …
July 10, 2018
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“Operation Red Raider” results in 21 arrested in cocaine and heroin distribution ring in New Jersey

July 11, 2018
… “Operation Red Raider” results in 21 arrested in cocaine and heroin distribution ring in New Jersey July 11, 2018 New … like Operation Helping Hand to connect those suffering from addiction with treatment--we also are re-doubling our … was being supplied kilogram amounts of cocaine transported from Texas to Delaware and ultimately to Paulsboro. Duane …
July 11, 2018
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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. to pay $1.5 million to settle Civil Penalty Claims for violation so the Controlled Substance Act

June 28, 2018
… estimated that more than two million Americans will suffer from opioid addiction,” stated DEA Special Agent in Charge … Prevention (“CDC”), on average 46 Americans died every day from an overdose involving prescription opioids in 2016. In … and a pharmacy chain, the removal of prescription authority from numerous doctors and the expansion of information …
June 28, 2018
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More than 50 defendants charged in joint federal and state narcotics investigation centered on west side of Chicago

June 13, 2018
… Rak’s narcotics in the Chicago area and collecting payment from customers, according to the charges. The federal … fentanyl to an individual who had received the drug order from Deshawn Moore, 24, of Bellwood. Law enforcement was … in exchange for drugs and a split of any money recovered from the victim. Last month, Tinch met with an undercover …
June 13, 2018
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Four Defendants Indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute Over 8 Million Dosage Units of Hydrocodone and to Launder Money

October 12, 2006
… of $20 million, the amount of gross proceeds received from the illegal sale of eight million dosage units of hydrocodone from January 2005 to October, 2006. The indictment also … stated that "customers were just a mouse click away from their dealer, and that this investigation represents …
October 12, 2006
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Zenobia Penn Sentenced in Cocaine Conspiracy

January 22, 2004
… Operation Engage DMV Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … unharmed. The evidence at Penn's trial established that from April 2000 to March 2001, Penn, Allah Burman, David Harris, Clarence Walker, and others traveled from Baltimore to Texas to purchase kilograms of cocaine …
January 22, 2004
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Violent Drug Gang Indicted in Baltimore

April 01, 2003
… In January 2003, arrested was Darrell Lucas, a fugitive from New York. Seized was over 150 grams of cocaine from Lucas. Lucas was wanted in New York on an outstanding … Bruce Byrd and Dwain Johnson. Peppers was receiving cocaine from several sources. At the conclusion of the …
April 01, 2003
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Two sentenced in Boone County, Illinois to 19 years each for cocaine offenses

July 06, 2020
… @DEAChicagoDiv Shane Catone Domestic Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Additional Division Info Community Outreach: … Madison - (608) 210-4300 Milwaukee - (414) 336-7300 cocaine and heroin that were seized from the consent search of RODRIGUEZ-DIAZ apartment in …
July 06, 2020
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Father and son among 18 defendants charged in federal investigation

December 14, 2018
… at least 500 grams of cocaine in the Chicago area from the fall of 2017 to the spring of 2018.  Also charged … Bowens, 47, of Gary, Ind. The indictment seeks forfeiture from Anees Usmani of the Mercedes SUV and $247,700 in cash. … with intent to distribute. The indictment seeks forfeiture from Tony J. Cayuela of $108,000 in cash, two properties in …
December 14, 2018
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 20, 2020
… trafficked into and within the United States. From FY 2017 to FY 2019, DEA domestic seizures of methamphetamine increased 127 percent from 49,507 pounds to 112,146 pounds. During the same time …
February 20, 2020
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Nearly 170,000 deadly fentanyl pills seized by DEA Task Force, Phoenix PD and Arizona DPS

January 23, 2020
… seized approximately 169,150 lethal fentanyl pills from Quintero and his associate, one of the largest fentanyl … of Ontiveros, agents and detectives requested assistance from the Arizona Department of Public Safety to facilitate a … as street fentanyl pills are nearly indiscernible from the legitimate oxycodone tablet. The DEA is encouraging …
January 23, 2020
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DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

March 13, 2019
… Operation Engage Toledo Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … and members of the public to be cautious of telephone calls from criminals posing as DEA or other law enforcement … activities.   DEA continues to receive reports from practitioners and the general public, alike, indicating …
March 13, 2019
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DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

October 07, 2019
… David S. Olesky Domestic Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah Additional Division Info Salt Lake City District … and members of the public to be cautious of telephone calls from criminals posing as DEA or other law enforcement … activities.  DEA continues to receive reports from practitioners and the general public, alike, indicating …
October 07, 2019
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Federal charges filed in burglary at hospital

April 30, 2020
… Equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies had been stolen from the hospital, including seven boxes of isolation masks; … “As our community faces the challenges that result from COVID-19, it is our collective responsibility to … “We are in this together. When someone seeks to profit from harming our healthcare partners, law enforcement will …
April 30, 2020
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Drug trafficking ring leader sentenced to 42 years in federal prison

July 24, 2020
… will restore some peace to the citizens of Kokomo.” From the fall of 2017 to May 1, 2018, DEA Indianapolis … revealed that Balentine was coordinating drug shipments from co-conspirator, Pierre Riley, in Atlanta, GA for …
July 24, 2020
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18 defendants charged in federal drug probe targeting heroin and fentanyl-laced heroin sales in Chicago, Illinois

July 20, 2020
… of North Monticello Avenue in Chicago.  Agents and officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration and Chicago Police … 80 undercover purchases of heroin and fentanyl-laced heroin from various members of the crew, the charges allege. Most … who would give Sam Howard and Franklin the proceeds from the sales. The complaint also describes an attempt by …
July 20, 2020
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Two Indicted for Maritime Drug-Trafficking Offenses

July 08, 2021
… organizations like this one to keep our communities safe from the harmful effects of illicit drugs,” said Angie … The defendants further face fines of up to $10,000,000, and from five years to a lifetime term of supervised release. An … investigation is led by law enforcement agents and officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the North …
July 08, 2021
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Over $1.1M in Civil Settlements Reaffirm DOJ’s Commitment to Preventing Opioid Abuse

February 08, 2021
… Special Agent in Charge Steven S. Whipple, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Gregg N. Sofer.  These civil settlements, … obtained in the district in the past two months stemming from investigations in Austin, San Antonio and Odessa.  These settlements reflect DOJ’s ongoing …
February 08, 2021
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Third Clan Del Golfo associate extradited to face charges for international cocaine distribution conspiracy

January 07, 2021
… on charges of distributing kilogram quantities of cocaine from Colombia, announced Drug Enforcement Administration … in an ongoing five-year conspiracy to distribute cocaine from Colombia to the United States. In May 2019, they and … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
January 07, 2021
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications … again showed their dedication to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction before it starts. DEA, … Field Division collected 38,721 pounds of medications from this year’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. …
October 30, 2020
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Tenderloin drug dealer accused of trafficking fentanyl that killed one, injured another

September 30, 2020
… of May 19, 2020.    “Fentanyl is pouring into our community from China and Mexico.  Because it is incredibly powerful in … like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts by officers from the San Bruno, South San Francisco, and San Francisco … affidavit describes how investigators traced backwards from the scene of the overdose death in San Bruno to the …
September 30, 2020
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Six charged for drug trafficking crimes in Anchorage, Alaska

September 28, 2020
… criminal enterprise. According to the indictment, from about January 2017 through October 2, 2019, Shanholtzer … over the course of the conspiracy, Shanholtzer relocated from Anchorage to Arizona and later Florida, while … of 3 and 10 kilograms of methamphetamine and or heroin from Los Angeles, California to Alaska. According to the …
September 28, 2020
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Attorney General William P. Barr Joins DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea to Announce results of Operation Crystal Shield

September 10, 2020
… devotion of DEA and our partners to protect our communities from the scourge of drug trafficking and violent crime under … trafficked into and within the United States.  From FY 2017 to FY 2019, DEA domestic seizures o f …
September 10, 2020
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Omnicare Inc. agrees to pay over $15M to resolve allegations it improperly dispensed narcotics at long-term care facilities

May 13, 2020
… drug supplies.” “When controlled substances are diverted from their intended lawful purpose, whether from a large ‘closed door’ pharmacy chain like Omnicare or a … to remove opioids and other controlled substances from emergency kits days before doctors provided a valid …
May 13, 2020
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Repeat offender sentenced to 8+ years in prison for dealing drugs in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood

January 23, 2020
… Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … in February 2019 in Moreno Valley, California, on a warrant from the U.S. Marshals Service. Rushing fought with local … conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm from 2012. Rushing was arrested in this case only two months …
January 23, 2020