PRESS RELEASE

Bloomfield Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics Trafficking Offenses

August 25, 2023
… release, for drug trafficking offenses. This matter stems from an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement … . As part of the investigation, law enforcement seized from Wiley jewelry valued at more than $100,000, and a 2021 … Marshals Service.  The HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
August 25, 2023
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Mexican Cocaine Supplier and Florida Coconspirator Sentenced to Federal Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine

August 03, 2023
… citizen who was legally admitted into the United States from 1996 to 2000 but remained in the country after his … suppliers in Dallas and purchased two kilograms of cocaine from them. After the transaction, the cocaine was seized by … cocaine, law enforcement seized two kilograms of cocaine from a coconspirator’s vehicle.                This case was …
August 03, 2023
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Raleigh Man Receives More Than 10 years in Federal Prison for Distributing Kilograms of Methamphetamine to Eastern North Carolina

May 15, 2023
… the odor of marijuana and a package that had been mailed from McAllen, Texas to Knightdale, North Carolina.  The deputy knew from his training and experience in drug interdiction that … 5 kilograms of methamphetamine to Eastern North Carolina from 2021 until his federal arrest in August 2022.  Law …
May 15, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

May 16, 2023
… came together once again to protect our communities from prescription misuse by safely disposing of 663,725 … more than 17 million pounds of unnecessary medications from communities across the country. The Rocky Mountain … their homes of unneeded medications to protect loved ones from deadly drugs and drug poisonings,” said DEA …
May 16, 2023
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Mexican National Sentenced to More than 12 Years for Drug Trafficking in the Tri Cities

May 09, 2023
… and 5 Kilograms or More of Cocaine. Mendoza-Ruelas, who is from Mexico, also will serve 5 years of federal supervision after he is released from federal custody. According to information disclosed in … drug trafficking activities and to prevent him from further distributing this poison in our communities. …
May 09, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 05, 2023
… DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United … Play Significant Role in Cartels’ Ability to Get Fentanyl and Methamphetamine into American Communities HOUSTON – … Last Mile comprised 1,436 investigations conducted from May 1, 2022 through May 1, 2023, in collaboration with …
May 05, 2023
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 05, 2023
… DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United … Play Significant Role in Cartels’ Ability to Get Fentanyl and Methamphetamine into American Communities WASHINGTON – … Last Mile comprised 1,436 investigations conducted from May 1, 2022 through May 1, 2023, in collaboration with …
May 05, 2023
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Federal Judge Sentences Florida Man to Over 21 Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Charges

March 30, 2023
… the area. Court records show that Perez obtained his drugs from drug distributors in Mexico by way of Georgia. Perez … was executed at Perez’s camper. Law enforcement seized from the camper two firearms, more methamphetamine, a money … arrested in Florida on January 5, 2022, on charges arising from his criminal conduct in North Carolina. Perez was in …
March 30, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA-led operation nets more than 500 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

March 11, 2020
… “Menchito,” and second in command of CJNG, was extradited from Mexico to the United States on charges of alleged drug … impact on the fabric of our local communities. The proceeds from the local distribution of these narcotics are … Special Operations Division, federal prosecutors from the Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section of the …
March 11, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

SnapChat Sale of Fentanyl-Laced Pills Leads to Federal Prison Term for Harrisonburg Man

November 08, 2022
… of fentanyl. “In 2021, more than 100,000 Americans died from drug poisonings, with nearly three-fourths of those … fighting drug addiction disorder.  Fighting this epidemic from both ends is the only way forward.” “Many of the people who died from fentanyl had no idea they even took it. The drug …
November 08, 2022
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SnapChat Sale of Fentanyl-Laced Pills Leads to Federal Prison Term for Harrisonburg Man

November 08, 2022
… of fentanyl. “In 2021, more than 100,000 Americans died from drug poisonings, with nearly three-fourths of those … fighting drug addiction disorder.  Fighting this epidemic from both ends is the only way forward.” “Many of the people who died from fentanyl had no idea they even took it. The drug …
November 08, 2022
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Grand Junction Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death

January 12, 2023
… Grand Junction Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for … and 2018, Holder imported tens of thousands of these pills from Mexico into Western Colorado where he and his … gotten to this point without the hard work and dedication from our law enforcement partners at the DEA, the FBI, …
January 12, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Six Sent to Prison After Traffic Stops Yield Kilos of Meth

December 21, 2022
… identification and arrest of multiple individuals ranging from street level dealers to mid-level suppliers. On April … of illegal narcotics, believed to be meth and heroin, from an unknown individual that resided outside of the … out of the garage as Reyes-Camacho retrieved a large bag from the vehicle. Both then entered the residence. A short …
December 21, 2022
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Five Aryan Brotherhood Members Charged in Superseding Indictment with Murder in Aid of Racketeering

December 09, 2022
… Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas Additional Division Info Community … heroin and methamphetamine trafficking operation from their shared cell. They used smuggled-in cellphones to …
December 09, 2022
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Jury Convicts Armed Fentanyl Trafficker of Causing Fatal Overdose

December 01, 2022
… his stepchildren were asleep a few feet away. Detectives from the Pasco Sheriff’s Office learned that a dealer named … as his supplier and made recorded purchases of fentanyl from him. Search warrants executed at Kelly’s motel room and … Office and the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and …
December 01, 2022
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Drug Dealing Husband and Wife Sentenced to Federal Prison

November 29, 2022
… According to court documents, in May 2018, detectives from the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) learned … stopped by the Ramoses home in Yoncalla after his release from a residential drug treatment program. Later the same … were found in the Ramoses’ vehicles. Evidence recovered from Brian Ramos’s phone revealed that he had in fact sold a …
November 29, 2022
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Jake’s Fireworks Owner Sentenced to 15 years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Violations

November 28, 2022
… Fireworks” is also operated at that location.  Customers from all over the United States were able to order quantities of BDO from the Right Price Chemicals website in small amounts to … took action to protect the public and prevent others from falling prey to the sale and use of this dangerous …
November 28, 2022
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Moses Lake Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

October 19, 2022
… which contained a pistol and 822 grams of methamphetamine from the vehicle. Valdez was detained while hiding in a tree … and 604 grams of methamphetamine was recovered, some from inside his minor child’s bedroom.  “We will continue to … is committed to keeping members of our communities safe from violent criminals such as Mr. Valdez.” Assistant United …
October 19, 2022
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Arizona Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years for Role in Drug Conspiracy

October 18, 2022
… to ship 49 parcels containing illegal narcotics to Florida from source states, including Arizona and California. Once … at least two occasions, he also personally shipped packages from California containing several kilograms of … Administration Orlando District Office, with support from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Postal …
October 18, 2022
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Port Saint Joe Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

August 19, 2022
… a controlled purchase of 18 ounces of methamphetamine from Frazier, removing the drugs from the community and giving rise to the charges to which … keep our communities safe and secure.” This case resulted from an investigation by the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office, …
August 19, 2022
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Monroe Father and Son Sentenced to Prison for Money Laundering and Illegal Marijuana Business

May 31, 2022
… State Marijuana Licensing and Laundered Over $100,000 from Sales using Bitcoin and Dark Web Seattle – A father and … Homeland Security Investigations, with valuable assistance from state and local law enforcement agencies. Kenneth W. … revealed that the Rhules made over $13 million is sales from their business with a net profit of $2.5 million.  In …
May 31, 2022
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Federal Jury Finds Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Guilty

April 29, 2022
… users and smaller-scale suppliers who made daily purchases from the residence. During the course of the investigation, … and others who helped package and distribute the substances from the house. On September 9, 2020, Thomas was stopped by … Administration Gainesville Resident Office with support from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Marion County …
April 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Arizona holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction & reduce overdose deaths

April 27, 2022
… Prescription Drug Take Back Day this  Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, … who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. The Centers for Disease … Day has removed more than 15 million pounds of medication from circulation since its inception. These efforts are …
April 27, 2022
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Manchester man sentenced to 57 months for drug trafficking

October 01, 2020
… to communicate with individuals who were obtaining drugs from the organization.  During the evening of June 20, 2019, … attempted to order quantities of crack cocaine and fentanyl from the organization.  Ortez was directed to a parking lot … Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police, Methuen Police …
October 01, 2020
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

March 11, 2020
… Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación March 11, 2020 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … “Menchito,” and second in command of CJNG, was extradited from Mexico to the United States on charges of alleged drug … impact on the fabric of our local communities. The proceeds from the local distribution of these narcotics are …
March 11, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Milford man involved in marijuana trafficking ring sentenced to 95 months of imprisonment

December 03, 2019
… to 95 months of imprisonment December 03, 2019 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … St Room E-400 Boston , MA 02203 United States New England Contacts New England Quick Links Press Releases Local … United States.  On June 28, 2017, Burns flew the aircraft from northern California to Lubbock, Texas.  The next day, …
December 03, 2019
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Beacon Falls man involved in marijuana trafficking ring sentenced to 55 months in federal prison

September 11, 2019
… United States.  On June 28, 2017, Burns flew the aircraft from Northern California to Lubbock, Texas.  The next day, Burns flew the aircraft from Texas to Arkansas, and then to West Virginia and … of dollars by trafficking nearly two tons of marijuana from California to Connecticut. Members of the conspiracy …
September 11, 2019
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Eleven arraigned in wide-ranging Cape Cod heroin conspiracy

July 29, 2019
… Cape Cod heroin conspiracy July 29, 2019 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … St Room E-400 Boston , MA 02203 United States New England Contacts New England Quick Links Press Releases Local … and Osterville, and Pawtucket, R.I. Interceptions from Otero’s cellphones identified 10 other members of his …
July 29, 2019
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Leader of Lawrence-based drug trafficking organization sentenced to 12 years in prison

May 06, 2019
… sentenced to 12 years in prison May 06, 2019 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … ran his organization like a business. He bought drugs from suppliers, such as co-conspirator Domingo Gonzalez … Reynaldo Duran Lora and Rafael Arce – some of whom came from New Hampshire and Maine to obtain drugs to redistribute …
May 06, 2019
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Florida man sentenced to 84 months in prison for trafficking multiple kilos of cocaine into Rhode Island

April 02, 2019
… shipments of cocaine through the U.S. Postal Service from Puerto Rico into Rhode Island has been sentenced to 84 … of cocaine shipped through the U.S. Postal Service from Puerto Rico to residences in Central Falls and … Drug Task Force is comprised of law enforcement personnel from the DEA, Rhode Island State Police, and East …
April 02, 2019