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Drug Trafficking Co-conspirators Head To Federal Prison

October 30, 2012
… the use of commercial tractor-trailers and other means from Texas to Georgia and returned drug proceeds to Laredo … of this investigation. The sentences imposed thus far range from less than five to more than 33 years based upon their …
October 30, 2012
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DEA And FBI Team Up To Fight Opioid And Prescription Drug Abuse Sweeping Colorado And The Country

April 04, 2016
… in Colorado will be held this Thursday evening, April 7, from 5-7 p.m. After the film, hear from our panel, which includes a recovering addict, health, …
April 04, 2016
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Colombian Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison

June 18, 2014
… enforcement retrieved approximately 232 bales of cocaine from the sunken SPSS, making the total shipment weight … by the Panama Express Strike (PANEX), involving members from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau …
June 18, 2014
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Former NFL And University Of Florida Football Player Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute “Molly”

October 01, 2014
… Ethylone. The parcel had been mailed to the United States from China. On May 19, 2014, investigators intercepted a … that, just days earlier, Caldwell had mailed the parcel from Tampa. As a positional isomer of Butylone, Ethylone is …
October 01, 2014
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Daytona Man Convicted Of Federal Drug Offense

October 16, 2014
… presented during the bench trial, on May 20, 2014, officers from the Daytona Beach Police Department responded to an … of Hill.  Officers also recovered an additional $1,630 from Hill’s rental car. This investigation was conducted by …
October 16, 2014
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Colombian Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Importation Conspiracy Charge

November 25, 2014
… to smuggle cocaine. Lever dispatched cocaine-laden vessels from San Andres Island, Colombia to Honduras where Mosquera … (OCDETF) investigation, comprised of agents and analysts from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau …
November 25, 2014
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“Molly” Trafficking Ring Dismantled, Leader Sentenced To More Than Twelve Years In Prison

December 17, 2014
… a club drug often referred to as “Molly,” in bulk from a source in China. Smith would arrange for the drug … administratively forfeited approximately $42,000 in cash from Smith’s residence. During the course of the …
December 17, 2014
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Member Of Large Scale Pensacola Cocaine Trafficking Organization Sentenced To Federal Prison

January 12, 2015
… PENSACOLA, Fla. - Victor D. Rome, 39, from the Pensacola area, was sentenced in federal court … network that involved the transportation of cocaine from Texas into the Northern District of Florida.  Rome’s …
January 12, 2015
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Largo Armed Drug Dealer Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison

January 16, 2015
… According to court documents, on April 11, 2014, officers from the Largo Police Department conducted a traffic stop of … As a previously convicted felon, he was prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law.   …
January 16, 2015
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Daytona Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Federal Drug Offense

January 20, 2015
… evidence presented during trial, on May 20, 2014, officers from the Daytona Beach Police Department responded to a 911 … of Hill.  Officers also recovered an additional $1,630 from his rental car. This case was investigated by the Drug …
January 20, 2015
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Three Pasco And Lake County Residents Arrested With Twenty Pounds Of Methamphetamine

February 20, 2015
… seized marijuana, a gun, and over $50,000 in cash from a Dade City residence where Hendricks lived with his … to 15 pounds of methamphetamine a week over the past year from a source in Atlanta, Georgia and stated that he was to …
February 20, 2015
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Pharmacist Sentenced To More Than Eight Years In Federal Prison

July 06, 2015
… 2014.           According to evidence presented at trial, from February 2010 through May 2011, Weiler worked at two … and members of doctor shopping organizations who traveled from Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee.  Owners and operators of …
July 06, 2015
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Federal Jury Convicts Fort Myers Man Of Heroin Trafficking

April 08, 2016
… also attempted to purchase a one kilogram brick of heroin from an undercover officer in October 2015.  He had … Fort Myers Resident Office, with assistance from the Cape Coral Police Department and the Lee County …
April 08, 2016
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Broward County School District Employee Sentenced To Three Years In Prison For Obstructing Drug Investigation

June 28, 2017
… Florida. Session’s relative was one of the detectives from the Lauderhill Police Department assigned to the … relative, received information, including details from a confidential informant, regarding individuals …
June 28, 2017
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Mass. Couple Sentenced To 87 Months For Conspiracy To Distribute 17 Kilos Of Cocaine

August 17, 2011
… statements made in court: Rosa and Enrique Nunez traveled from Massachusetts to Newark Liberty International Airport … the meeting, Rosa Nunez removed approximately $41,000 from a secret compartment in the Nunez’ vehicle. Enrique …
August 17, 2011
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International Narcotics Trafficker Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Conspiring To Distribute One Ton Of Cocaine Using A U.S.-Registered Aircraft

September 30, 2013
… in the Southern District of New York on November 9, 2012, from the Dominican Republic, where he was apprehended on … for an aircraft registered in the United States to be flown from the Dominican Republic to Belgium. Watson was arrested …
September 30, 2013
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Cooperative Investigation Nets Record Methamphetamine Seizure In Pennsville

September 03, 2014
… Police and Salem County Prosecutors Office with assistance from the Drug Enforcement (DEA) Camden Resident Office … by all agencies. A large quantity of CDS has been removed from the streets.”  On …
September 03, 2014
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Colombian Cartel Leader Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison For Trafficking Narcotics Sold In The United States

January 13, 2016
… of New Jersey announced a Colombian cartel leader expelled from Venezuela to face federal charges in New Jersey for his … organization purchased multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine from processing laboratories located in Colombia and …
January 13, 2016
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Record Heroin Seizure In Salem County, NJ

April 29, 2016
… have been avoided and lives saved by the removal of heroin from our streets.” Miranda-Daza was lodged in the Salem … arrest like this and remove such a large amount of heroin from the streets is amazing. A large dent was put into a …
April 29, 2016
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DEA Hosts “HOPE: Chronicles Of Drug Addiction And Recovery”

June 01, 2016
… addiction NEWARK, N.J. - - Sharing stories of recovery from prescription opioid and heroin addiction, writers from the New Jersey area help to inspire others who are …
June 01, 2016
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Trenton Man Admits Participation In Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracyg

March 08, 2017
… with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base. From September 2013 through his arrest on January 13, 2016 … and to manufacture and distribute cocaine base, primarily from two adjacent residences in Trenton. On September 6, …
March 08, 2017
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New Jersey Residents Turn In Almost 16,000 Pounds Of Unused Prescriptions

May 09, 2017
… A majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from the medicine cabinet by family and friends.”    DEA … tragic.  That’s why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets …
May 09, 2017
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Mercer County Man Sentenced For Role In Trenton Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

July 20, 2017
… also sentenced Enmond to five years of supervised release. From September 2013 through his arrest on January 13, 2016, … Wellons to distribute cocaine and crack-cocaine, primarily from two adjacent residences in Trenton. On September 6, …
July 20, 2017
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New Jersey Man Sentenced For Role In Oxycodone Distribution Ring

July 24, 2017
… prescriptions for oxycodone and other controlled substances from various doctors in New Jersey, filled them at … of the drug trafficking organization. Horvath admitted that from February 5, 2014 to August 13, 2014, he personally went …
July 24, 2017
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Mercer County Man Admits Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

November 14, 2017
… with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base. From September 2013 through his arrest on Jan. 13, 2016, … and manufacture and distribute crack cocaine primarily from two adjacent residences in Trenton. At his plea …
November 14, 2017
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Pennsylvania Couple Charged With Distributing Fake Oxycodone Pills Containing Heroin

February 08, 2018
… for the District of New Jersey, announced s man and woman from Hazleton, Pennsylvania, were charged today with … liquid labeled “Fentanyl.” A stolen firearm was recovered from inside a compartment in the wall of the residence. U.S. …
February 08, 2018
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Fort Myers Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Selling Heroin

May 22, 2013
… in which he sold heroin to undercover detectives from the Fort Myers Police Department and the Lee County … As a previously convicted felon, Benitez is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. …
May 22, 2013
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Leader Of Sarasota Oxycodone Distribution Ring Pleads Guilty

August 01, 2013
… doctors in the Miami area, and drove his co-conspirators, from Sarasota, to these doctors' offices in Miami.  The … for money and drugs. Benefield also obtained prescriptions from doctors without having the prescribed patients actually …
August 01, 2013
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Overseer Of Manatee County Marijuana Grow Houses Convicted At Trial

August 13, 2013
… separate marijuana grow houses throughout Manatee County from mid-2010 through October 2011.  The houses were located … packages to him containing multiple pounds of marijuana from California.  Tran pleaded guilty to conspiracy to …
August 13, 2013
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Latin Kings’ Second Crown Convicted In Orange County

September 30, 2013
… Queen (AKLQN), also known as the Latin Kings since 1986.  From 2008 to 2010, Perez was the second crown or second in … by-laws, code of conduct, and use of extreme violence. From February to March of 2010, Perez and 13 other AKLQN …
September 30, 2013