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Operation Fowl Play

June 12, 2007
… used to secretly store drugs” according to ASAC Kotowski. "From the information we learned from individuals in this investigation, we believe we …
June 12, 2007
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11 Defendants Indicted in Multi-State Drug Conspiracy

November 07, 2006
… Operation Engage DMV Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … Virginia and southern Pennsylvania could only have resulted from the outstanding cooperative efforts of state, local and … is continuing.” The single-count indictment charges that from 2001 to September 2006, the following defendants …
November 07, 2006
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Federal & state charges announced in long-term methamphetamine investigation

October 04, 2019
… @DEAChicagoDiv Shane Catone Domestic Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Additional Division Info Community Outreach: … Milwaukee - (414) 336-7300 MADISON, WIS. – Federal, state, and local officials announced that 16 people have been … to distribute. The conspiracy is alleged to have operated from November 2018 to June 2019. The indictment alleges that …
October 04, 2019
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Ohio man will spend 15 years in prison for role in drug conspiracy

June 03, 2019
… of Eduardo Bonilla, who operated an international drug ring from his Ohio state prison cell from 2015 until June 2018 while serving a life sentence for …
June 03, 2019
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Retired Cadott, Wisconsin physician to pay $70,000 to resolve controlled substances prescribing, recordkeeping violations

July 14, 2020
… of his patients went to CMC because they were suffering from opioid use disorder and other addictions. Dr. Bowe had … the importance of preventing the diversion of drugs from legitimate to illegitimate uses. The CSA, in relevant …
July 14, 2020
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15 Indicted in Large-Scale Sacramento Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking Conspiracies

June 04, 2021
… agencies are critical to apprehending those that profit from the purveyance of dangerous drugs to our communities.” … Strike Force is a co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
June 04, 2021
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DEA and USPS unveil Drug Free USA Forever stamp

October 27, 2020
… star with lines of red, light blue, and blue radiating from one side of each of the star’s five points suggests the … place in schools and communities nationwide every year from Oct. 23-31, helps parents, teachers, business owners, …
October 27, 2020
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … inextricably linked,” said Acting DEA Administrator Shea.  “From the extreme levels of violence in Mexican cartels, to …
October 20, 2020
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Two Whatcom County men charged in fentanyl drug distribution scheme

May 29, 2020
… undercover officers to purchase the fentanyl laced pills from Klander and to identify Salas as a source of supply.  … is being led by DEA with significant assistance from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Gang and Drug Task …
May 29, 2020
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Suspected Colombian cartel leader lands in United States to answer international drug charges

December 05, 2019
… Suspected Colombian cartel leader lands in United States to answer international drug charges … to the United States to face numerous drug trafficking and money laundering charges, announced DEA Acting Special … major drug traffickers who are believed to be profiting from the sale of dangerous drugs to our citizens and …
December 05, 2019
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Colorado Attorney General Announces Indictment Of Massive Illegal Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy

June 28, 2017
… marijuana distribution and cultivation network stretching from Colorado to Texas.  In the course of their criminal … the revenue would have easily exceeded $200,000 per month from January of 2012 until Spring of 2016. “The Toker Poker …
June 28, 2017
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Kentucky Pill Mill Owner Convicted On 21 Counts – Including Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

June 21, 2013
… then used his businesses to launder the proceeds gained from the drug trafficking. Additionally, the jury found that … the crimes or were purchased with proceeds obtained from his criminal offenses. The evidence at trial …
June 21, 2013
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Suburban Detroit Resident Sentenced To 15 + Years In Federal Prison For Large Scale Cocaine And Marijuana Conspiracy

September 19, 2013
… multiple firearms and large sums of U.S. currency seized from Gordon and co-conspirators September 19, 2013 Contact: … of U.S. currency, including a seizure of more than $500,000 from a residence in Franklin, Michigan, large quantities of …
September 19, 2013
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Ohio Couple Who Owned Chain Of “Head Shops” Sentenced To Prison For Distributing Synthetic Cannabinoids Known As “Spice”

May 03, 2016
… as engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from unlawful activity. “This couple operated stores … monthly revenue. Drummond also sold synthetic cannabinoids from the store, according to the court documents. The …
May 03, 2016
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Kentucky Anesthesiologist Sentenced To 8+ Years For Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances, Health Care Fraud And Money Laundering

May 13, 2016
… for the harm they do." According to the plea agreement, from November 1, 2009, continuing through January 1, 2013, … in Jeffersonville, Indiana, with $89,556.25 in cash derived from unlawful activity - the unlawful dispensing and …
May 13, 2016
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Last Of 24 Arrested In Massive Marijuana Grow House Case Ordered To Prison

December 05, 2013
… of the discovery of approximately 14,000 marijuana plants from 43 marijuana grow houses in Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery Counties in August 2012 have now been ordered … equipment. Each of the "grow" houses had been leased from unsuspecting homeowners for use as a family residence. …
December 05, 2013
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Florida’s Pill Mill Doctor And Clinic Owners Charged With Racketeering And Manslaughter

May 27, 2015
… and eight counts of Manslaughter which resulted from the operation of Real Care Medical Group, a clinic … Dr. Averill purchased a total of 437,880 pills of oxycodone from wholesalers, for the sole purpose of dispensing them to …
May 27, 2015
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Fort Lauderdale Doctor And Staff Arrested For Running A Pill Mill

February 12, 2018
… pharmacies.  The investigation further revealed that from January 1, 2015, through August 2017, Dr. Mencia … all of your medical and dental needs”.  Evidence gathered from undercover operations shows that the practice is …
February 12, 2018
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Indicts 14 For Acadiana Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy

November 19, 2014
… Engage New Orleans Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … for bringing significant amounts of crystal methamphetamine from Houston, Texas into the communities of New Iberia, … areas. Jolet and Desormeaux purchased methamphetamine from Hunt in Texas and other sources and then transported it …
November 19, 2014
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Two Hezbollah Associates Arrested On Charges Of Conspiring To Launder Narcotics Proceeds And International Arms Trafficking

October 09, 2015
… in Paris, France, on a provisional arrest warrant issued from the Eastern District of New York. According to court … and Asmar explained that they could arrange for planes from South America laden with multi-ton shipments of cocaine …
October 09, 2015
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Operation Ice Pick Results In Charges Against 23 Defendants For Drug Trafficking In Arkansas

September 21, 2012
… Highway Police, we are protecting our children and families from this devastating drug.” Sheriff Watson added “I appreciate the assistance from all of the agencies involved as this was a very vital …
September 21, 2012
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Ten Indicted In Lafayette In Connection With Nationwide Synthetic Drug Takedown

October 03, 2012
… I controlled dangerous substances under federal law. From March 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011, Curious Goods … synthetic cannabinoids utilized to manufacture “Mr. Miyagi” from NutraGenomics, an Alpahretta, Ga. based company …
October 03, 2012
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The Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Seized More Than 3,500 Pounds Of Marijuana And Detained Five Suspected Smugglers During A Drug Interdiction In The Caribbean Sea

July 21, 2014
… proven their effectiveness in preventing drug shipments from reaching Caribbean shores,” said Capt. Robert Warren, … Goetchius. The defendants are facing terms of imprisonment from 10 years to life for the narcotics violations. Criminal …
July 21, 2014
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Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Arrests 10 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

July 22, 2014
… transport more than $12,000,000 in United States currency from Puerto Rico to Saint Martin, Netherland Antilles, … would purchase the winning lottery tickets with proceeds from the cocaine sales, for the price of the winning ticket …
July 22, 2014
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Operation Pitchfork Reaps 15 Federal Drug Indictments

March 07, 2011
… 35, unknown address The indictment alleges that from August 31, through September 9, 2010, Perez-Robles … and the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland …
March 07, 2011
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Joint Investigation Takes Down Willimantic Drug Trafficking Ring

July 07, 2016
… heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine, as well as a shotgun, from a North Windham residence shared by Hernandez, Solis … million on each count of the indictment. “Those suffering from the disease of heroin addiction need access to …
July 07, 2016
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CVS To Pay $11 Million To Settle Civil Penalty Claims Involving Violations Of Controlled Substances Act

April 03, 2013
… of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals from legitimate sources while ensuring an adequate and … required by the CSA.   The United States has alleged that from October 6, 2005 to October 5, 2011, CVS pharmacy retail …
April 03, 2013
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East Texans Arrested On Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

December 10, 2013
… Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma Additional Division Info Community Outreach & … for initial appearances.  If convicted, the defendants face from 10 years to life in federal prison. This case is the …
December 10, 2013
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Norwalk Doctors Charged With Operating “Pill Mill,” Health Care Fraud And Money Laundering

July 13, 2017
… In approximately 2012, Mansourov purchased the practice from Patel and renamed it Family Urgent Health Care, and … The DEA Tactical Diversion Squad includes officers from the Bristol, Greenwich, Hamden, Milford, New Haven, …
July 13, 2017
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Sandy Springs Marijuana “Grow House” Operation Defendants Sentenced To Prison

May 04, 2011
… Sandy Springs Marijuana “Grow House” Operation Defendants … Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta … pose a many layered threat, to safety and health as much as from their drug dealing. Criminal organizations make …
May 04, 2011