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Member of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Racketeering Involving Drug and Firearms Trafficking

April 06, 2025
… cocaine base, more commonly referred to as “crack” cocaine, from a stash house in Somerville. Afonseca was also recorded … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
April 06, 2025
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Heroin and Cocaine into Connecticut

April 05, 2025
… containing nearly 500 grams of cocaine that had been mailed from California to a Bloomfield residence that was connected … and Bulk Cash Trafficking Task Force, including members from the U.S. Postal Service – Office of the Inspector …
April 05, 2025
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Ten Jersey City men charged with conspiracy to burglarize more than 40 pharmacies

January 26, 2021
… these suspects so that they can be brought to justice.” From Oct. 11, 2020, through Dec. 22, 2020, the defendants … while traveling in the Malibu. Surveillance video footage from the pharmacy in Linden showed Simmons and Phang wearing …
January 26, 2021
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Twelve people charged in long-running investigation of Newark G-Shine Bloods

July 31, 2019
… and chess, they may have been just a few feet away from narcotics and the criminals who sell them. Getting the … and Wali Duncan – obtained their supply of narcotics from Rahim Jackson and Arthur Hardy, who would deliver the …
July 31, 2019
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Methamphetamine distribution organization disrupted in Cape May County

April 02, 2019
… L. Abide, age 50 and Robert S. Bellemare, age 47, both from the Villas section of Lower Township, NJ along with … reform.   Terrance Mitchell, who had a fugitive warrant from the state of Pennsylvania, was charged with Possession …
April 02, 2019
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Overprescribing opioids costs La Jolla doctor $125,000

October 16, 2019
… Kasendorf’s prescribing practices. This investigation arose from data analytics tools which allow the Department of … to DEA at 877-RX-Abuse (877‑792‑2873). Tips and complaints from all sources about potential fraud, waste, abuse, and …
October 16, 2019
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Alert – DEA warns of increasing extortion scam calls

February 28, 2020
… Kelly McKay Recruiter Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter … and members of the public to be cautious of telephone calls from criminals posing as DEA employees threatening arrest … violation of federal law. Anyone receiving a telephone call from a person purporting to be a DEA employee seeking money …
February 28, 2020
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“Pill Mill” doctor pleads guilty to opioid distribution, admits signing prescriptions for dead and jailed patients

January 21, 2020
… opioid distribution, admits signing prescriptions for dead and jailed patients January 21, 2020 San Diego Contact Info … guilty plea in connection with the pending case that flowed from the investigation of this “pill mill.”  Each of the … and, in some instances, recruiters picked up the tablets from the pharmacies themselves; and, in turn, those …
January 21, 2020
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

May 06, 2019
… Karen Flowers. “By removing unwanted prescription drugs from their homes, these residents may have saved someone from becoming addicted to a prescription medication. Thank …
May 06, 2019
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Three brothers charged in conspiracy to distribute more than 20,000 pills of fentanyl

September 18, 2018
… Kelly McKay Recruiter Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter … In Charge View James Nunnallee Bio Division X Account @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California … intensity of our war against foreign criminals who profit from destroying American lives,” said DEA Special Agent in …
September 18, 2018
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… to keep unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs away from those who could misuse or abuse them.”  National … Day events continue to remove opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they could be stolen and …
November 02, 2018
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Pill Mill Operator Convicted for Oxycodone Diversion

September 08, 2022
… offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Plattsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Westchester County Additional Division Info Community … her patients, to shield her unlawful prescribing practices from law enforcement scrutiny. Cristobal, 75, of Lyndhurst, …
September 08, 2022
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Colombian Kingpin Pleads Guilty to Running Criminal Enterprise

May 12, 2021
… ports on the Pacific Ocean so that it could be exported from Colombia by sea. In transporting the cocaine from the jungle areas of Cauca to port cities, members and …
May 12, 2021
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DEA announces “360 Strategy” in the greater New Orleans area to address heroin, prescription drugs and violent crime

April 16, 2019
… New Orleans area to address heroin, prescription drugs and violent crime April 16, 2019 New Orleans Contact Info … with City of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, members from other local and federal agencies and organizations in … form a “Community Alliance” that will comprise key leaders from law enforcement, prevention, treatment, the judicial …
April 16, 2019
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New Orleans-area defendants plead guilty to fraudulent possession and black market distribution of oxycodone

October 22, 2018
… defendants plead guilty to fraudulent possession and black market distribution of oxycodone October 22, 2018 … aggressively pursue those who seek to perpetuate and profit from the opioid crisis in this country and bring them to justice.”  The charges stem from the defendants’ involvement in a prescription drug …
October 22, 2018
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2018
… this critical event - making our homes and communities safe from possible prescription drug abuse or theft," said DEA … Day events continue to remove opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they could be stolen and …
November 05, 2018
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Orthopedic Surgeon Sentenced for Opioid Prescription Conspiracies

April 10, 2019
… conspiracies to write fraudulent opioid prescriptions from October 2015 to October 2017, announced United States … Attorney Matt Ballard and his team. The investigators from the Rogers County District Attorney’s Office along with …
April 10, 2019
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Drug Courier Sentenced to 37 Months in Federal Prison

July 25, 2023
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a DEA New Haven Task Force and Waterbury Police … to pick up and transport a large quantity of cash proceeds from Duprey.  Later that day, after investigators observed …
July 25, 2023
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Three Members Of Cape Cod Heroin Trafficking Ring Sentenced To Prison For Violent Kidnapping And Drug Offenses

May 31, 2023
… In April 2019, Otero, Joseph, and Basilici lured a victim from Massachusetts to Rhode Island where they kidnapped and … including a 9 millimeter assault-style weapon were seized from Otero’s grandmother’s residence. In March 2020 , Otero, …
May 31, 2023
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Waterbury Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses

May 31, 2023
… the evidence disclosed during the trial, this matter stems from an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement … Police Department.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
May 31, 2023
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New Britain Man Involved in Drug Ring Sentenced to 6 Years in Federal Prison

May 01, 2023
… were receiving bulk quantities of heroin and fentanyl from out-of-state suppliers.  They then stored, processed … that date. The DEA’s Hartford Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
May 01, 2023
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Alleged Member of La Oficina De Envigado Plead Guilty to Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Tied to Medellin Cartel

April 28, 2023
… Conspiracy Tied to Medellin Cartel April 28, 2023 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 … use threats to extort approximately $750,000 in drug debt from two cocaine traffickers based in Massachusetts. Zapata …
April 28, 2023
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Jury Finds Waterbury Man Guilty of Narcotics Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses

March 13, 2023
… the evidence disclosed during the trial, this matter stems from an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement … Police Department.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
March 13, 2023
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Convicted Felon Indicted for Drug and Firearm Offenses

January 27, 2023
… at least five years and up to life in prison, to be served from and after the term of imprisonment imposed for any … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
January 27, 2023
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Convicted Felon Indicted for Drug and Firearms Offenses

December 20, 2022
… of sandwich bags and a digital scale. Diaz is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to prior felony convictions, … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
December 20, 2022
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Springfield, Vermont Individuals Facing Drug Distribution Conspiracy and Illegal Firearms Possession Charges

December 02, 2022
… for conspiring to distribute cocaine base and fentanyl from March 2022 to November 30, 2022.  The indictment also … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
December 02, 2022
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Yale Agrees To Pay $308K To Resolve Allegations Of Violations Of Controlled Substances Act

October 06, 2022
… the fentanyl for her own use.  She withdrew the fentanyl from the vials, reinjected saline into the vials and … in which every facet of the handling of the substances – from their manufacture to their consumption by the ultimate …
October 06, 2022
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Methuen Man Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison For Role In Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

October 06, 2022
… In Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy October 06, 2022 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … agent purchased a fentanyl and acetyl fentanyl mixture from the defendants on five separate dates. According to … is in the midst of a devastating opioid crisis as deaths from fentanyl soar. The DEA will continue to use every …
October 06, 2022
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Malden Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Methamphetamine

September 29, 2022
… and 10.814 grams of cocaine base were seized from Desousa’s vehicle. During a subsequent search of … pure methamphetamine and $90,000 in cash were also seized from Desousa’s storage unit. The charges of distributing 50 …
September 29, 2022
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Leader of Lawrence Area Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy and Firearm Charges

September 16, 2022
… William G. Young scheduled sentencing for Jan. 12, 2023. From October 2018 through March 13, 2019, Rodriguez Then was … source to conduct three controlled purchases of fentanyl from the DTO, for which Rodriguez Then and the other …
September 16, 2022