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DEA Launches Project Wave Breaker to Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl

April 27, 2021
… CDC provisional data, more than 87,200 people died from an overdose last year, marking the largest number of … along the Southwest border increased more than 89 percent from January 2019 to December 2020.    Project Wave Breaker …
April 27, 2021
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Anchorage doctor sentenced for prescribing medically unnecessary opioids in health care fraud scheme

January 06, 2021
… Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … a legitimate medical purpose. According to court documents, from May 2015 to March 2018, Robertson issued 465 … for controlled substances. In a scheme to obtain money from Medicaid, Robertson caused claims to be submitted to …
January 06, 2021
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Several area residents arrested in ongoing drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracies

November 18, 2020
… Several area residents arrested in ongoing drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracies November 18, 2020 Houston … custody on charges involving a five-year drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracies, announced Drug … and seized another firearm as well as a stolen trailer from the residence of Maria Isabel Alanis. A federal grand …
November 18, 2020
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Record collection in the Pacific Northwest of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2020
… Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … again showed their dedication to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction before it starts. DEA, … Day are available at www.deatakeback.com . Photos and video from Take Back Day are available at …
November 02, 2020
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DEA announces launch of methamphetamine initiative

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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Former gulf cartel comandante receives significant prison sentence

October 16, 2019
… The plaza boss also extracts a "piso," or payment, from others who want to transport narcotics for importation … four armed individuals. Thus, 60 estacas would be anywhere from 180 to 240 armed individuals patrolling the plaza. …
October 16, 2019
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17 charged in federal indictment alleging cocaine/heroin/meth trafficking in Austin

September 27, 2019
… organization’s leadership have been apprehended and removed from the communities they sought to prey upon.”   All of the … in U.S. Magistrate Court in Austin.   This case resulted from an investigation conducted by the DEA, Austin Police …
September 27, 2019
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Local man sent to prison for armed drug trafficking in school zone

September 17, 2019
… release .   During the trial, the jury heard testimony from multiple law enforcement officers.   On Nov. 14, 2018, … reach behind the driver’s seat. He was ultimately removed from the vehicle and taken into custody.   When officers …
September 17, 2019
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Federal investigation of Portland drug trafficking organization reveals black market peso exchange scheme

April 09, 2019
… to obtain pesos in exchange for U.S. dollars acquired from narcotics sales in the U.S. This complex money laundering scheme involves money derived from the sale of drugs in the United States that is …
April 09, 2019
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San Jose man charged with impersonating a federal agent

March 05, 2019
… Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas Additional Division Info Community … for his residence. On the morning of March 2, 2019, agents from the DEA, FBI, and Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and …
March 05, 2019
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Houston physician and pain management clinic owner sentenced to 35 years each for running pill mill

September 20, 2018
… Houston physician and pain management clinic owner sentenced to 35 years each … Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov HOUSTON – A Houston physician and the owner of a pain management clinic were each … Fraud Section.” According to evidence presented at trial, from March 2015 through July 2017, Craig and Faithful ran …
September 20, 2018
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Northeast Oxycodone Trafficking Ring Dismantled

May 09, 2018
… allegedly. Every day, more than 100 Americans die from opioid overdoses; both law enforcement and our … members and associates of the DTO obtained oxycodone pills from individuals with prescriptions, stored and packaged …
May 09, 2018
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"18 Park" Gang Leader Gets 35-year Sentence

April 25, 2018
… complaint, and statements made during court proceedings: From 2006 to 2016, the 18 Park gang operated primarily in … Johnny Moore. After the shooting, Wright drove Burgos away from the scene of the crime. Burgos previously pled guilty …
April 25, 2018
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Long Island Man Charged With Possession With Intent To Distribute Over Two Kilograms Of Heroin

March 15, 2018
… involving plans to ship multiple kilograms of heroin from Colombia for distribution on Long Island. As part of … DEA’s LIDO Task Force, consisting of agents and detectives from the DEA, Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, …
March 15, 2018
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Doctor Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Scheme To Illegally Distribute Oxycodone

March 01, 2018
… can net an illicit distributor $2,400 in cash or more. From at least approximately January 2011 until December … Diversion Squad, which is comprised of agents and officers from the DEA, the NYPD, the New York State Police, Town of …
March 01, 2018
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Former Seattle Police Officer Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Role In Marijuana Smuggling Conspiracy

March 26, 2018
… Washington law and in the process of applying for a license from the State of Washington.  On paper, the business was … felon, Le is prohibited under Washington State law from being an owner/investor in any permitted marijuana …
March 26, 2018
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Major Michigan Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Life In Murder For Hire Conviction

October 29, 2012
… Medina Meraz to 32 years' imprisonment. The charges stemmed from the night of June 1, 2010, when a lone gunman walked … Amaya received multi kilogram quantity shipments of cocaine from the Denver area to Pontiac where Amaya would sell the …
October 29, 2012
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Final Defendant In 2,200 Pound Marijuana Distribution Ring In Kentucky Sentenced To 10 Years

June 27, 2013
… Operation Engage Toledo Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … prosecuted in a large marijuana distribution ring operating from June 2008 to February 2010, in Warren County, Kentucky. … of this multi-defendant drug trafficking case follows from an effective and coordinated law enforcement effort,” …
June 27, 2013
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Owner Of Pain Clinics In Kentucky Receives 20 Year Federal Prison Sentence For Multiple Convictions Related To Illegal Distribution Of Controlled Substance Prescription Drugs

March 18, 2014
… in June 2013. According to evidence presented at trial, from October 2010 through February 2013, and under … facilitated the crimes or were purchased with proceeds from his criminal offenses, including bank accounts …
March 18, 2014
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Thirteen Ohio Residents Arrested On Meth, Heroin And Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy Charges

September 23, 2014
… that members of the group purchased vehicles with proceeds from the alleged illegal drug activity or in an attempt to … "The Patrol is committed to fighting the war on drugs from the front lines by working collaboratively with the DEA …
September 23, 2014
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Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Doctors And Owner Of Pain Management Clinic Charged With Illegally Distributing Controlled Substance Prescription Drugs

March 18, 2015
… Center for Hope refused to accept medical insurance from patients and demanded $250 in cash for each visit … the Meghnot Clinic refused to take any medical insurance from its patients and instead charged $250 in cash per visit …
March 18, 2015
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Former Kentucky Physician Charged With Conspiracy To Dispense Controlled Substances

June 16, 2015
… account, on March 22, 2012, which was allegedly derived from unlawful activity, which is the unlawful drug … the United States government, any and all proceeds derived from unlawful activity as a result of the offenses alleged …
June 16, 2015
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Michigan Doctor Receives Nearly 5 Year Federal Prison Sentence For Drug Distribution And Health Care Fraud

July 12, 2016
… going on by medical professionals.” Following his release from federal prison, Dr. Linares will serve three years of … Dr. Linares also forfeited approximately $236,000 seized from bank accounts; jewelry, luxury vehicles, two boats, and …
July 12, 2016
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DEA Partners With U.S. Attorney’s Office To Raise Awareness For National Heroin And Opioid Awareness Week

September 19, 2016
… Attorney McQuade said, “The epidemic of overdose deaths from heroin and prescription pill abuse is startling and … Township Hall, located at 7200 S. Huron River Dr., from 6:00 pm - 7:30pm.  The event, hosted by a collaboration …
September 19, 2016
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Acting U.S. Attorney And DEA Announces Results Of Ongoing Efforts To Reduce Heroin Trafficking And Abuse In Southwestern Ohio

September 23, 2016
… and prevention.” Investigators received almost $250,000 from the National Heroin Initiative in October 2015 to … have been sentenced to date with sentences ranging from one to five years. Trafficking heroin is punishable by …
September 23, 2016
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360 Strategy Summit In Louisville Addresses Heroin And Opioid Epidemic

December 01, 2016
… and Traverse City - (571) 362-0443 300 professionals from prevention, treatment, health care, education, and law … it produces. By bringing together subject matter experts from prevention, treatment, recovery, and law enforcement, …
December 01, 2016
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Ohio Woman Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Illegal Trafficking Of Opiate Painkillers

January 05, 2017
… Operation Engage Toledo Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … 362-0443 Sukita Williams conspired to traffic oxycodone from Las Vegas to central Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio - Sukita M … Todd conspired to import, possess and distribute Oxycodone from Las Vegas. Sukita and Danny Williams each personally …
January 05, 2017
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Longtime Louisville Physician Convicted: Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances

January 26, 2017
… Dr. Kudmani recklessly prescribed drugs to those suffering from opioid use disorders with no legitimate medical … located at 9702 Stonestreet Road, in Louisville, Kentucky, from December of 1980 until 2012. The practice did not …
January 26, 2017
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Two Michigan Physicians Convicted Of Illegally Distributing Powerful Painkillers At Ann Arbor Area Pill Mill

March 22, 2017
… Operation Engage Toledo Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … III, Dr. Sharadchandra Patel, and Lillian Meghnot stemmed from the operation of the Meghnot Comprehensive Center for … Meghnot and Dr. Sharadchandra Patel acknowledged that from approximately September of 2011 to March of 2015, the …
March 22, 2017
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14 Mexican Citizens And 3 U.S. Citizens Indicted In Heroin And Meth Conspiracy That Stretched Across North America

March 31, 2017
… 14 Mexican Citizens And 3 U.S. Citizens Indicted In Heroin And Meth Conspiracy That Stretched Across North America … alleges that defendants conspired to bring the drugs from Mexico to the Southern District of Ohio stretching back …
March 31, 2017