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Cincinnati man sentenced to 20 years for distributing deadly drugs

… Judge Michael R. Barrett. According to court documents, from January 2016 through March 2017, Dickey, also known as … in Charge Plancon. “As families and communities suffer from the tragic loss of drug overdoses, DEA will pursue …
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Detroit Police Officer indicted in drug conspiracy

… Operation Engage Detroit Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … standing partner in our efforts to protect the community from drug traffickers and its related violence," said DEA … his oath and his fellow officers. It should not take away from the outstanding work conducted every day by the men and …
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DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they are vulnerable to … more being added each day Collection sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. The public can find a …
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Large Metro Denver cocaine and methamphetamine trafficking organization members indicted and arrested

… of Supply Eduardo Ramon Tarango-Tarango, with assistance from Colorado-based cell head Armando … an overlapping customer base. Both DTOs obtained cocaine from multiple sources in Chihuahua, Mexico. The cocaine …
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Operation Triple Beam Colorado results in 156 arrests

… agencies partnered with the U.S. Marshals Service from May 15 through August 10, led to the arrest of 156 … aimed at providing communities with immediate relief from gang-related violence by targeting fugitive gang …
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Lengthy federal sentences for Kokomo, Indiana drug traffickers

… in US Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institutions. From the fall of 2017 to May 1, 2018, the DEA Indianapolis … sentenced to 504 months, was coordinating drug shipments from his supplier, Pierre Riley, in Atlanta, Georgia, for …
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DEA and partners announce results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… and potential overdose by removing prescription pills from their homes. Our April event included 4,425 community … Day are available at www.deatakeback.com . Photos and video from Take Back Day are available at  …
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Couple Caught With Over 23lbs of Meth Sentenced to Prison

… officers that he purchased 20-30 pounds of methamphetamine from a California source every week or so, and would then … the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with assistance from the Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET). The case …
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Haines City Man Receives Twelve Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

… approximately $1160 in cash, and two digital scales from his vehicle. Armstrong’s prior criminal history … drugs in our community.” This sentence resulted from an investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement …
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DEA Launches Project Wave Breaker to Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl

… Social Accounts X Todd C. Smith Domestic Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Additional Division Info Community Outreach: … disrupt the flow of deadly fentanyl into the United States, and to dismantle the violent criminal organizations that are … CDC provisional data, more than 87,200 people died from overdoses last year, marking the largest number of …
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Anchorage doctor sentenced for prescribing medically unnecessary opioids in health care fraud scheme

… 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 …
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Record collection in the Pacific Northwest of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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 …
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DEA announces launch of methamphetamine initiative

… 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 …
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Federal investigation of Portland drug trafficking organization reveals black market peso exchange scheme

… 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 …
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San Jose man charged with impersonating a federal agent

… 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 …
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Houston physician and pain management clinic owner sentenced to 35 years each for running pill mill

… Houston physician and pain management clinic owner sentenced to 35 years each … Waco - (254) 297-0300 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 …
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Northeast Oxycodone Trafficking Ring Dismantled

… 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 …
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"18 Park" Gang Leader Gets 35-year Sentence

… 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 …
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Long Island Man Charged With Possession With Intent To Distribute Over Two Kilograms Of Heroin

… 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, …
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Doctor Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Scheme To Illegally Distribute Oxycodone

… 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 …
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Former Seattle Police Officer Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Role In Marijuana Smuggling Conspiracy

… 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 …
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Major Michigan Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Life In Murder For Hire Conviction

… 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 …
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Final Defendant In 2,200 Pound Marijuana Distribution Ring In Kentucky Sentenced To 10 Years

… Operation Engage Detroit 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,” …
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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

… 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 …
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Thirteen Ohio Residents Arrested On Meth, Heroin And Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy Charges

… 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 …
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Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Doctors And Owner Of Pain Management Clinic Charged With Illegally Distributing Controlled Substance Prescription Drugs

… 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 …
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Former Kentucky Physician Charged With Conspiracy To Dispense Controlled Substances

… 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 …
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Michigan Doctor Receives Nearly 5 Year Federal Prison Sentence For Drug Distribution And Health Care Fraud

… 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 …
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DEA Partners With U.S. Attorney’s Office To Raise Awareness For National Heroin And Opioid Awareness Week

… 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 …
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Acting U.S. Attorney And DEA Announces Results Of Ongoing Efforts To Reduce Heroin Trafficking And Abuse In Southwestern Ohio

… 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 …