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Eleven charged in takedown of Trenton drug trafficking organization

… detained and Paulino-Escalera is on pretrial release.   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 …
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NINETEEN PERSONS INVOLVED IN A DOMINICAN BASED ORGANIZATION ARE INDICTED ON DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES

… for transporting multi-ton quantities of cocaine each month from South America to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean for … the federal drug laws. On November 11, 2003 teams of agents from the DEA, FBI, and other local agencies served 13 arrest … but the local distribution groups which directly impact the quality of life in our community". SAC Nagel further stated …
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

… are inextricably linked,” said Acting Administrator Shea.  “From the extreme levels of violence in Mexican cartels, to … who utilize violence as a tool and diminish the quality of life for our communities.”  Working in …
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Violent Felon Sentenced To More Than 16 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Cocaine

… DEA Atlanta Field Division. “The cache of weapons seized from this convicted felon validates his propensity towards … Pak. “This lengthy prison sentence removes a violent felon from our streets and places him in federal prison while he … violent felons continually terrorizing and reducing the quality of life in our neighborhoods.” According to U.S. …
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Leader Of “Texas Syndicate” Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To More Than 25 Years In Prison

… and the Texas Department of Public Safety, with assistance from the Big Spring, Sundown, and Levelland Police … discussed Gonzales obtaining a quantity of methamphetamine from Perez. Perez advised that he’d have his nephew, Jose … methamphetamine because other dealers were selling a better quality methamphetamine for a cheaper price. Perez and …
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California Career Offender And Co-Conspirator Sentenced To Over 18 Years For Drug Trafficking

… is a destructive poison that can cause terrible harm to the quality of life in any community. Through this … arranged for a controlled purchase of methamphetamine from the defendant, Frank Medina. Meeting at a business in … transaction. Medina then arranged the delivery with Perez from jail. On the way to deliver the methamphetamine, the …
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Three Men Sentenced To A Combined Sentence Of Over 25 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking

… in criminal activity which has adversely affected the quality of life in this region of Arkansas.  We are sending … for monitored controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Herrera-Perez and Garcia-Duenas.  On September 19, … for a controlled monitored purchase of methamphetamine from Garcia-Duenas at a residence in Elm Springs.  That same …
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21 Defendants Charged In Brunswick-Based Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States … also been charged with weapons charges. The charge results from a joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement (DEA), … trafficking activities posed a significant threat to the quality of life in the Brunswick community and elsewhere. I …
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Mexican National Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Term For Trafficking Large Quantities Of Crystal Methamphetamine

… trafficking activities posed a significant threat to the quality of life in Buncombe, Henderson, Pope Counties and … to filed court documents and statements made in court, from at least March 2015 to May 2015, Sanchez was … into crystal methamphetamine. Law enforcement also seized from the residence several firearms, ammunition and $3,200 …
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U.S. Attorney Announces Takedown Of Major Synthetic Drug Distribution Ring As Part Of Nationally Coordinated Action

… to structure more than $3 million in proceeds derived from their Internet-based drug distribution businesses. The … and young adult use. These drugs are manufactured without quality controls and have unpredictable effects that can … and the California Highway Patrol, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. …
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Large State Grand Jury Operation ‘Ganjapreneur’ Involving Illegal THC Products Being Sold Openly in South Carolina Businesses

… sought to peddle these products to anyone who would buy them. In turn, they were directly profiting off the …
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Violent Drug Dealer Sentenced To Life Imprisonment

… men died later that day as a result of burns they sustained from the arson they had committed. During sentencing, the … seeking medical assistance for the injuries he sustained from the fire Perry had hired him to set. Evidence at trial … cocaine from Perry. He used “crack” addicts to test the quality of the “crack” he cooked before selling it to …
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26 Members Of Rockland County Drug Trafficking Ring Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Distributing More Than A Ton Of Marijuana

… on our streets, it has a terrible impact on the safety and quality of life for all members of the community. As this … case demonstrates, our efforts to eradicate illegal drugs from our cities, towns, and villages are unrelenting. We …
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Illegal Alien from Honduras Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Meth

… Illegal Alien from Honduras Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal … to distribute methamphetamine. On March 15, 2022, officers from the Conway Police Department conducted surveillance on … Officers observed Medina-Morales carrying a duffel bag from his vehicle into the house. Medina-Morales was also …
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Dealer admits selling deadly fentanyl laced pills

… attempted to perform CPR even though she was groggy from have taken a pill herself. Paramedics arrived on scene … roommate and the deceased man took a pill. After learning from the Medical Examiner's Office that her roommate died of … DEA Special Agent in Charge Karen Flowers. “There is no quality control or FDA oversight. If you didn’t get that …
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Three Individuals Charged In South Florida For Possessing With The Intent To Distribute Alpha-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone (a-PVP), A/k/a “Flakka”

… with conspiracy to import alpha-(a-PVP), a/k/a "Flakka" from China.  A Broward County resident has also been charged … (BSO), made the announcement.    Michael J. Hernandez, 25, from Orlando, and Jonell Philip Vega-Mercado, 19, from … that we are dedicated to improving public safety and the quality of life for law-abiding residents by protecting our …
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DEA Announces Settlement with Morris & Dickson Co., LLC

… in the future,” said DEA spokesperson Katherine Pfaff. From January 2014 until April 2018, the company shipped … a suspicious order monitoring system “consistent with best practices for compliance,” and adequately resolve red …
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Twenty-Three Defendants Charged With Various Roles In Supplying Heroin And Cocaine In Illinois, Indiana And Wisconsin

… Enforcement Administration.  “Removing narcotics markets from our communities is an essential part of our strategy to … beyond a reasonable doubt.  A list of the defendants (with best known ages and residences): UNITED STATES v. WHITING, …
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to Six Years for Methamphetamine Charge

… @DEAChicagoDiv Todd C. Smith Domestic Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Additional Division Info Community Outreach: … District of Wisconsin, announced that Doua Moua, 37, from Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by … During post-arrest interviews, Moua and Stelzer admitted buying the methamphetamine together in the Twin Cities. Moua …
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Newark Man Sentenced To More Than 24 Years In Prison For Role In Heroin Distribution Conspiracy

… and around New Jersey. Agents overheard Pender agreeing to buy heroin from others and observed Pender meeting with others on … Special agents were also able to track Pender’s movements from New Jersey to the Monroeville area on Dec. 9, 2009, and …
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Leader Of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison

… his role in a drug trafficking organization that operated from Mexico, to Chicago, to Indianapolis. In July 2010, an … law enforcement agencies, the original small undercover buy culminated on December 15, 2010, with the seizure and … acquiring large quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine from his sources of supply which were then distributed to …
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La Crosse Man Sentenced to 48 months in prison

…  Between November 2018 and January 2019, investigators from the La Crosse Police Department purchased approximately 52 grams of methamphetamine from Conner.  During one of the controlled buys, Conner admitted to selling a half pound of …
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Mexican National sentenced to 9 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Tehama County

… agent purchased over three pounds of methamphetamine from Cervantes during three controlled buys. In addition, when law enforcement executed a search … Major Investigations Team (SUMIT), with special assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California …
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Ventura County Men Charged With Trafficking Meth In Kern County

… other states. On July 19, 2013, agents had the informant buy one pound of methamphetamine for $7,500 from Avila-Angulo, the alleged courier. According to the … and the Kings County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from the California Highway Patrol. Assistant United States …
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Drug Distribution Takedowns in Seattle Area Result in 18 Arrests and More Than 3.4 Million Lethal Doses of Fentanyl Seized

… Distribution Takedowns in Seattle Area Result in 18 Arrests and More Than 3.4 Million Lethal Doses of Fentanyl Seized … Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … Robert A. Saccone Domestic Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington Additional Division Info Community Outreach …
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Indictments in State Grand Jury Operation ‘Ganjapreneur’ Involving Marijuana and Illegal THC Products Being Sold Openly in SC Businesses

… Jury has issued the first indictments directly resulting from the searches and seizures of Midlands area … and vape shops on December 9, 2025. In total, from all the distributorships involved, Operation … sought to peddle these products to anyone who would buy them. In turn, they were directly profiting off the …
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Twenty-Two Indicted for Drug Trafficking in San Antonio Area

… Waco - (254) 297-0300 HOUSTON - Twenty-two defendants from San Antonio, Del Rio and Laredo face federal drug trafficking charges, announced … and local law enforcement partners in order to enhance the quality of life for the citizens in the San Antonio region.” …
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24 Arrested In Crystal City Area-Based Cocaine Distribution Operation

… for the drug conspiracy charge. The indictment alleges that from February 2014 to September 2014, the defendants … with our law enforcement partners in order to improve the quality of life in the communities throughout this area,” … Charge Joseph M. Arabit. These charges and arrests resulted from an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task (OCDETF) …
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Fifteen Alleged Members Of The “Detroit Boyz” Charged In New Jersey And Pennsylvania Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… nine defendants. According to the Complaint unsealed today: From March 2010 through June 10, 2011, the defendants … and crack cocaine and include conversations about drug quality, consumer satisfaction, pricing and the nature of …
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Maryland Man Who Distributed Synthetic Drug That Caused Overdoses At Wesleyan University Is Sentenced

… of the Wesleyan campus.  Lonergan regularly sold Molly from his dorm room, charging approximately $20 per .1 gram, … 2014, Kramer began purchasing what he believed to be Molly from Lonergan and distributed it to students at Wesleyan.  … sold Kramer to prove to him that he was selling Kramer high-quality MDMA.  In September 2014, Lonergan was the source of …