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Two Sentenced In 1,900 Pound Marijuana Seizure

June 15, 2012
… assistance in opening the crates and removing the marijuana from them. Returning with agents to his business, Mercado … wrapped bales of marijuana, weighing 1,915 pounds, from the business. At trial, Mercado took the stand in his …
June 15, 2012
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McAllen Jury Convicts Major Brownsville Drug Trafficker

September 10, 2012
… for transporting multi-ton quantities of cocaine from Brownsville to Houston. His organization was also … for transporting millions of dollars of drug proceeds from Houston to the Gulf Cartel in Matamoros, Mexico. …
September 10, 2012
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Last Of Los Zetas Arms Traffickers Convicted

February 20, 2013
… with Los Zetas needed someone to transport weapons from the Dallas area to Laredo and then to the Republic of … large duffel bags believed to contain weapons were removed from the Explorer and placed inside the tractor. Agents then …
February 20, 2013
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Four Charged In Methamphetamine Deal Near The Houstonian

May 20, 2013
… of the agents fired toward Chavez in an effort to stop him from hitting the agent with the vehicle. Chavez was … white crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine from the rear area of the Honda, according to the complaint. …
May 20, 2013
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Corpus Christi Jury Convicts Houston Man Of Marijuana Trafficking

May 30, 2013
… Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Javier Peña and United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today. … intent to distribute more than 1000 kilograms of marijuana from October 2011 until his arrest on Oct. 24, 2012. …
May 30, 2013
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Drug Enforcement Administration To Conduct Sixth Prescription Pill Take-Back Day On Saturday, April 27

April 24, 2013
… The majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet, according to surveys of …
April 24, 2013
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Operation Pill Nation II Doctor Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison

July 24, 2014
… three week trial. According to evidence presented at trial, from late 2009 through October of 2011, Heromin was the … organizations, who often traveled hundreds of miles from as far away as Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee to get …
July 24, 2014
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Nine Sentenced To Prison For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

September 09, 2014
… mostly oxycodone.  Members of the DTO traveled to Florida from Puerto Rico and Massachusetts, posing as patients at … proceeds were deposited in local banks and later withdrawn from bank branches in the Palm Bay, Florida area. …
September 09, 2014
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Honduran Nationals Charged With Drug Trafficking Arrived In South Florida After Being Extradited

December 18, 2014
… MIAMI - Two Honduran nationals were extradited from Honduras to the United States as a result of their … 48, with conspiring to traffic large amounts of cocaine from Colombia, through Honduras, with the eventual …
December 18, 2014
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Two New Orleans DEA Targets Face 40 Years To Life In Heroin Conspiracy

May 17, 2013
… to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin from November 2012 to the present.  During the … body armor, two handguns, and approximately $11,000 in cash from a residence in Chalmette, LA.  The indictment also …
May 17, 2013
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Fort Smith Man Sentenced To Over 17 Years On Charges Related To Lavaca Elementary School Incident

November 20, 2013
… types of cases to keep our children and our community safe from this type of activity.”    According to court documents … and the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Lavaca Police Department. Assistant United States …
November 20, 2013
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Two Houma Men Sentenced In Heroin Distribution Conspiracy

May 07, 2014
… Engage New Orleans Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … together to sell heroin in the Houma, Louisiana area.  From July 1, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Chambersand …
May 07, 2014
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Fort Smith Career Offender Sentenced To Over 10 Years In Prison For Distribution Of Methamphetamine

February 25, 2015
… and wreak havoc in our communities will never escape from facing the consequences of their criminal activities.” … the lengthy sentence that he received, and his removal from our community will make the Western District of …
February 25, 2015
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Auburn University Lab Technician Arrested For Selling Date Rape Drug

May 26, 2015
… women.  Shortly thereafter, another purchase was made from Howard for nearly a gallon of the same substance.  … by the Auburn Police Department, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau …
May 26, 2015
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Five Plead Guilty To Interstate Heroin Conspiracy And Money Laundering Indictment

May 28, 2015
… heroin to, and picking up bulk currency drug debt payments from, New Orleans customers on behalf of Brooks.  Lee, … and Gentry then purchased multi-ounce quantities of heroin from one of Brooks’ wholesale customers to sell it in New …
May 28, 2015
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Five Men Convicted For Operating West New York, N.J., Heroin Mill

December 15, 2011
… by the coconspirators was seized by law enforcement from a commercial bus in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, Pa., in … information about the operation. Officers and detectives from the West New York Police Department responded and found …
December 15, 2011
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against Two Alleged International Narcotics Traffickers Defendants Allegedly Conspired To Transport Cocaine Worth $30 Million In A U.S. Aircraft.

November 15, 2012
… Netherlands, arrived in the Southern District of New York from the Dominican Republic on November 9, 2012 to face … arrangements for a U.S. registered aircraft to be flown from the Dominican Republic to Belgium. They were arrested …
November 15, 2012
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Monmouth County, N.J. Doctor Admits Structuring And Tax Charges

September 08, 2014
… DiLorenzo received more than $2 million in cash payments from his patients. On at least 35 occasions, the office … Fishman credited special agents and task force officers from the Tactical Diversion Squad of the Drug Enforcement …
September 08, 2014
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Monmouth County, New Jersey, Doctor Sentenced To 46 Months In Prison On Structuring And Tax Charges

March 06, 2015
… DiLorenzo received more than $2 million in cash payments from his patients. The office received payments exceeding … Ciraolo credited special agents and task force officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Tactical …
March 06, 2015
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Grape Street Crips Gang Member Admits To Murder, Attempted Murder

October 06, 2017
… Hamlet used a social media account to post a report from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office purportedly … to avenge the murder of a fellow gang member by individuals from a rival gang. Washington and others travelled to the …
October 06, 2017
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Colombian Nationals Charged In International Drug Money Laundering Conspiracy And Designated Under The Kingpin

July 09, 2013
… are charged with conspiracy to launder the illegal proceeds from the manufacture, importation, sale, and distribution of … Designation (Kingpin Act), generally prohibits U.S. persons from conducting financial or commercial transactions with …
July 09, 2013
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DEA Holds Prescription Drug Take-Back Event October 26

October 24, 2013
… that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Floridians participating in …
October 24, 2013
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Federal And Local Law Enforcement Execute Multiple Warrants

December 05, 2013
… Federal And Local Law Enforcement Execute Multiple Warrants December … Lake Downey Mobile Home Park. The state drug charges range from: Conspiracy to traffic in heroin of 28 grams or more, … Lake Downey Mobile Home Park after receiving numerous tips from concerned residents. The investigation revealed a very …
December 05, 2013
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New Bern Physician Charged With Unlawful Distribution Of Narcotics, Money Laundering, And Possession Of Firearms

January 13, 2017
… Engaging in Monetary Transactions in Property Derived from Specified Unlawful Activity; and Laundering of Monetary … of Engaging in Monetary Transactions in Property Derived from Specified Unlawful Activity are 10 years’ imprisonment; …
January 13, 2017
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Jury Finds New York Woman Guilty Of Cocaine Distribution Charge

January 25, 2011
… and his wife, Shurika Rosado-Thompson, of Bridgeport. From November 2008 to May 2009, Andeliz and Fabian met with … (HIDTA) Task Force - which includes representatives from the Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Stratford and …
January 25, 2011
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Stamford Man Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Federal Prison For Selling Crack

January 31, 2011
… release, for distributing crack cocaine. This matter stems from “Operation Big Loot,” a six-month investigation … was on state parole at the time of his arrest stemming from a July 2007 conviction for sale of narcotics. This …
January 31, 2011
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Wethersfield Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Cocaine

March 08, 2011
… narcotics distribution ring. This matter stems from “Operation All In,” a long-term Drug Enforcement … East Central Narcotics Task Force, which includes members from the Manchester, South Windsor, Glastonbury, and Vernon …
March 08, 2011
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Stamford Man Found Guilty Of Federal Crack Cocaine Distribution Charges

April 13, 2011
… deliberated for approximately one hour. This matter stems from “Operation Hammertime,” a four-month DEA Task Force … regularly purchased hundreds of grams of crack cocaine from Hammett, which he then sold for profit. HANDY typically …
April 13, 2011
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Norwalk Man Sentenced To Five Years In Federal Prison For Role In Narcotics Distribution Conspiracy

May 04, 2011
… in a narcotics distribution conspiracy. This matter stems from “Operation Hammertime,” a four-month DEA Task Force … residence and recovered more than 650 grams of cocaine from his freezer. The investigation has revealed that the …
May 04, 2011
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Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To 46 Months In Federal Prison

May 12, 2011
… and his wife, Shurika Rosado-Thompson, of Bridgeport. From November 2008 to May 2009, FABIAN and Andeliz met with … (HIDTA) Task Force - which includes representatives from the Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Stratford and …
May 12, 2011