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Indiana Man Sentenced to 5 Years' Probation for Obtaining a Controlled Substance by Deception

… purchaser of fentanyl by a dentist in the entire nation from January through August of 2021. During the same time, … controlled substances, such as pharmaceutical fentanyl, from the legitimate supply chain will be held accountable.  …
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Two Men Sent to Prison in Meth Trafficking Conspiracy

… had seized large narcotics loads, it did not deter him from again transporting large quantities of 100% pure meth. … believed to be involved with the importation of narcotics from Mexico utilizing commercial tractor trailers with …
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DOJ and Lincoln Pharmacy in Tacoma Settle Allegations the Pharmacy Failed to Follow the Controlled Substances Act

… Substance Act (CSA) in order to deter pharmaceuticals from being abused,” said Jacob D. Galvan, Acting Special … a result of a concerted focus of DEA to prevent pharmacies from filling prescriptions written by providers without …
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South Carolina Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to More than 12 Years in Federal Prison

… grams of ultra-high purity methamphetamine, that was seized from his co-conspirators. Court documents show that Massey … to court records, prior to being sentenced, Massey fled from prosecution and was arrested in Myrtle Beach, S.C. This …
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to More than Five Years in Federal Prison for Selling a Firearm

… Engage Ft. Lauderdale Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … Because of his prior felony convictions, Nix is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law. … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
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Manchester man pleads guilty to trafficking synthetic cannabinoids

… trafficking synthetic cannabinoids October 15, 2019 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … observed by police officers conducting hand-to-hand sales from a car.  The Manchester Police stopped Palmer and he … observed Palmer continuing to make hand-to-hand sales from a car.  The police stopped the car and seized the …
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Final Defendants Convicted in Complex, 20-Person Federal Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Conspiracy

… and fentanyl had been transported to Indianapolis from a source in California. In July 2021, federal agents and officers from various law enforcement agencies executed a large-scale …
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

… X Instagram Jim Scott Domestic Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia Additional Division Info Community … are inextricably linked,” said Acting Administrator Shea.  “From the extreme levels of violence in Mexican cartels, to …
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Pair Sentenced on Meth Charges

… documents, on September 23, 2021, law enforcement officers from the Virginia State Police and Washington County … in cash.      Law enforcement also recovered text messages from both Younce and Smith, including one message where …
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DEA Rocky Mountain Division Hosts Inaugural Family Summit

… X David S. Olesky Domestic Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Aminta … its local, state and federal partners to listen and learn from families who are living an unthinkable tragedy. … said U.S. Attorney Cole Finegan. Participants heard from narcotics officers, state and federal prosecutors, and …
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High-Ranking Aryan Circle Gang Leader and Member Sentenced on Racketeering-Related Violations

… and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) violations stemming from his leadership in the organization. On Nov. 26, 2021, … for VICAR Attempted Murder and related charges stemming from his role in a separate violent prison stabbing he …
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Defendant Convicted of Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in U.S. Marine’s Death

… final sale to C.M.R. occurred on May 20, 2020. C.M.R. died from an overdose the next day. “Once again, we’ve seen a … Charge Shelly Howe. “The only safe pill is one that comes from your doctor or a legitimate pharmacy.”  “This verdict …
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Former Fort Hood Army Sergeant Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution

… rate and our communities in Central Texas are not immune from its devastation,” said U.S. Attorney Ashley C. Hoff. … and Army CID investigated the case with assistance from the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. For more …
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Clearwater Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine

… agents in Tampa, partnering with law enforcement officers from the Clearwater Police Department (CPD), initiated an … a crystallized substance inside. The substance obtained from Roberson was later analyzed by the DEA and found to be …
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Yakima Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

… DEA conducted a controlled purchase of methamphetamine from Mr. Shoemaker at his home near downtown Yakima. There, … Waldref continued, “Today’s sentence removes Mr. Shoemaker from the community for ten years and reiterates the U.S. …
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Multi-Kilogram Cocaine Importer Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison

… 17, 2020, Torres-Velez arranged to have a package sent from Puerto Rico to an address in Orlando where he attempted … and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Florida Highway …
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Sumter County Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

… Sumter County Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses August 11, 2022 Miami Contact Info … firearm. Kies, a 17-time convicted felon, is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
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Idaho Man Sentenced to more than 10 years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Heroin, Cocaine, and Fentanyl

… learned that Conour was distributing controlled substances from a residence in Caldwell, Idaho.  Law enforcement … intimidation.  U.S. District Judge Scott W. Skavdahl, from the District of Wyoming, sitting by designation, also …
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Drug Dealing Pilot Who Attempted to Hire a Hitman is Sentenced to Federal Prison

… received reports that Larson was distributing marijuana from Southern Oregon throughout the U.S. via his private … Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives with assistance from the Oregon State Police Southwest Region Drug …
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Federal Prison for Firearm and Cocaine Distribution Offenses

… County, Boston tossed a cigarette box containing cocaine from the window of the car he was driving. A nearby deputy … on the firearm. As a convicted felon, Boston is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition under federal law. …
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Tampa Man Arrested on Fifteen-Count Indictment For Firearm and Narcotics Offenses

… to proceeds of the offense. According to the indictment, from August 10, 2021, through March 6, 2022, Carmona … – to include robberies – and is therefore prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law. An indictment is …
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Oakland Resident Charged with Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Sales in San Francisco's Tenderloin District

… imprisonment with three years of supervision upon release from prison.  The complaint also charges Murillo with one … as a minimum of 4 years of supervision following release from prison with a maximum of life supervision. However, any …
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Two Tucson Based Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Sentences

… Operation Engage Glendale Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … Flagstaff, Lake Havasu, Nogales, Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma areas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: … 1.56 kilograms of heroin into the United States from Mexico through the vehicle lane at the port of entry in …
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Federal Jury Convicts Idaho Man for Trafficking Meth and Heroin

… trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine and heroin from a Mexican source of supply. Evidence further … attempted to get large quantities of cocaine from the Salt Lake City source of supply. In May of 2018, …
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Multi-Kilogram Drug Trafficker Convicted at Trial, After Spending More than Four Years on the Lam

… shipment of kilogram quantities of cocaine and marijuana from Arizona to Florida, hidden among innocuous items such … A short time later, he absconded and became a fugitive from justice, leaving his wife and family. While on the run, …
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to Prison for Involvement in a Drug Trafficking Organization

… in a business parking lot. Police followed Limon Salas away from the drug deal and conducted a traffic stop, ultimately … for four years for his weapons case once he is released from prison. The case was investigated by the Drug …
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DEA Recognizes First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… Fentanyl Awareness Day, DEA released a video announcement from DEA Administrator Anne Milgram stressing the dangers of … The Faces of Fentanyl , to commemorate the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning.  If you would like to submit a …
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A Man Sentenced For Dealing Drugs on Behalf of Texas “Mexikan” Mafia

… the enterprise which states that 10% percent of the profits from any member’s business or interest shall be contributed … TMM collects this fee, referred to as “the dime,” from members, prospective members and sympathizers. These …
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Wisconsin Pharmacy to Pay Civil Penalty for Controlled Substance Dispensing and Record Keeping Violations

… the importance of preventing the diversion of drugs from legitimate to illegitimate uses. The CSA, in relevant … will continue keeping the citizens of Wisconsin safe from the reckless and unscrupulous practices of pharmacies …
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Illinois Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Trafficking

… for a prior federal methamphetamine trafficking offense from 2010. The government presented evidence that after … involved, we were able to stop yet another drug dealer from distributing this poison into our rural communities,” …