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Two Whatcom County men charged in fentanyl drug distribution scheme

… 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 …
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Suspected Colombian cartel leader lands in United States to answer international drug charges

… 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 …
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Colorado Attorney General Announces Indictment Of Massive Illegal Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy

… 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 …
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Kentucky Pill Mill Owner Convicted On 21 Counts – Including Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

… 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 …
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Suburban Detroit Resident Sentenced To 15 + Years In Federal Prison For Large Scale Cocaine And Marijuana Conspiracy

… 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 …
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Ohio Couple Who Owned Chain Of “Head Shops” Sentenced To Prison For Distributing Synthetic Cannabinoids Known As “Spice”

… 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 …
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Kentucky Anesthesiologist Sentenced To 8+ Years For Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances, Health Care Fraud And Money Laundering

… 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 …
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Last Of 24 Arrested In Massive Marijuana Grow House Case Ordered To Prison

… 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. …
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Florida’s Pill Mill Doctor And Clinic Owners Charged With Racketeering And Manslaughter

… 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 …
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Fort Lauderdale Doctor And Staff Arrested For Running A Pill Mill

… 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 …
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Indicts 14 For Acadiana Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy

… 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 …
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Two Hezbollah Associates Arrested On Charges Of Conspiring To Launder Narcotics Proceeds And International Arms Trafficking

… 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 …
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Operation Ice Pick Results In Charges Against 23 Defendants For Drug Trafficking In Arkansas

… 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 …
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Ten Indicted In Lafayette In Connection With Nationwide Synthetic Drug Takedown

… 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 …
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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

… 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 …
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Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Arrests 10 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

… 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 …
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Operation Pitchfork Reaps 15 Federal Drug Indictments

… 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 …
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Joint Investigation Takes Down Willimantic Drug Trafficking Ring

… 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 …
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CVS To Pay $11 Million To Settle Civil Penalty Claims Involving Violations Of Controlled Substances Act

… 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 …
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East Texans Arrested On Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

… 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 …
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Norwalk Doctors Charged With Operating “Pill Mill,” Health Care Fraud And Money Laundering

… 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, …
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Sandy Springs Marijuana “Grow House” Operation Defendants Sentenced To Prison

… Sandy Springs Marijuana “Grow House” Operation Defendants … Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States … pose a many layered threat, to safety and health as much as from their drug dealing. Criminal organizations make …
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Nineteen Members Of Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring Face Drug Charges

… of the federal Government will be used to remove them from our neighborhoods.” According to allegations contained … criminal indictment unsealed today in U.S. District Court, from in or about May of 2012 to in or about April of 2013, …
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DEA Issues Carfentanil Warning To Police And Public

… Administrator Jack Riley and two local police detectives from New Jersey appear on the video to urge any law … produced clandestinely in Mexico, (also) comes directly from China. It is 40 to 50 times stronger than street-level …
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Texas Authorities Make Multiple Arrests And Warn Public Of Dangers Of Synthetic Narcotics

… Houston Police (HPD) as well as leaders and representatives from numerous other federal, state and local law enforcement … $35 million money judgment as alleged illegal proceeds from the crimes. The charges are the result of a four-year …
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Former Gulf Cartel Plaza Bosses Receive Long Prison Sentences

… - (254) 297-0300 BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Jose Luis Zuniga-Hernandez, 47, aka Wicho or XW or Commandante Wicho, has been ordered to federal prison along with … The plaza boss also extracts a "piso," or payment, from others who want to transport narcotics for importation …
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Former Employee Of Exeter Hospital Pleads Guilty To Charges Related To Multi-State Hepatitis C Outbreak

… patients who were treated at Exeter Hospital, six patients from Hays Medical Center, six patients from Johns Hopkins, and one who was treated at the VA …
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Lexington Doctor Guilty Of Fentanyl Distribution

… and prosecuting those who serve as sources of supply.  From the street corner to a doctor’s office, anyone who … fine. The investigation was led by DEA with assistance from CMPD and SBI.  U.S. Attorney Rose thanked the Mint Hill …
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Texas Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking

… for a controlled purchase of four pounds of methamphetamine from Carbajal.  Carbajal had a juvenile male go out to his … in our efforts to cripple these dealers and remove them from our neighborhoods, keeping our communities safe.” This …
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Former Houston Police Officer Sentenced To Over 30 Years In Prison On Federal Drug And Firearm Charges

… William Johnson, DEA, and Jose Garcia, FBI, with assistance from agents and officers from DEA, Homeland Security (HSI), the Bureau of Alcohol, …