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Lockport man convicted by a federal jury of narcotics conspiracy tied to the Sinaloa Cartel going to prison for 25 years

… invoices to make it look like Western New Yorkers were buying sea cucumbers at astounding rates and quantities. The … March 23, 2015, Buffalo Police seized 32 kilograms of drugs from the Folger Street location—including Gillon’s eight … Western New York area. Approximately $20,000,000 was sent from Western New York banks to California in a two year …
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Business Owner Who Trafficked Pounds of Meth and Cocaine Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

… Business Owner Who Trafficked Pounds of Meth and Cocaine Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison March 22, 2024 … and other information presented in court, officials from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, … ammunition. As part of his guilty plea, Johnson admitted to buying a motorcycle worth approximately $17,000, using drug …
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DEA Rocky Mountain Division Announces Record Fentanyl Seizures in 2022

… David S. Olesky Domestic Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah Additional Division Info Salt Lake City District … oversaturated drug market.  Anyone, including our kids, can buy dangerous and deadly drugs at the click of a button. … to do everything within our ability to keep this poison from reaching your communities.” Fentanyl remains the …
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Doctor admits soliciting sexual favors from patients in exchange for opioids

… Doctor admits soliciting sexual favors from patients in exchange for opioids December 09, 2020 New … a legitimate medical reason and soliciting sexual favors from patients in exchange for opioid prescriptions. Joseph …
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Former Nurse Sentenced for Drug Diversion from Boston-Area Hospital

… Former Nurse Sentenced for Drug Diversion from Boston-Area Hospital November 15, 2023 New England … in federal court today in Boston for diverting opioids from a Boston-area hospital. Andrea Falzano, 39, of … took advantage of her position of trust to steal drugs from her employer,” said Acting United States Attorney …
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Three Charged In Schemes To Smuggle Cocaine And Cash To And From Costa Rica

… Three Charged In Schemes To Smuggle Cocaine And Cash To And From Costa Rica March 08, 2017 New York Contact Info Contact … began as an investigation into the trafficking of cocaine from Costa Rica ultimately led agents to uncover a $300,000 …
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Seven Arrested For Heroin Ring That Reached From Pittsburgh To Nassau County

… Seven Arrested For Heroin Ring That Reached From Pittsburgh To Nassau County June 13, 2016 New York … shows our commitment to safeguarding our neighborhoods from the dangers of heroin abuse.” Approximately 3.4 …
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Man Sentenced to Prison on Multiple Charges from Cocaine Trafficking Operation

… Man Sentenced to Prison on Multiple Charges from Cocaine Trafficking Operation June 24, 2022 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … in the seizure of approximately 835.9 grams of cocaine from a safe, a Sig Sauer semi-automatic handgun loaded with …
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Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Leader Extradited from Mexico, Appears in Court

… Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Leader Extradited from Mexico, Appears in Court January 23, 2025 San Diego … cocaine, heroin and marijuana into the United States from Mexico, appeared in federal court today following his extradition from Mexico yesterday. Leal-Hernandez was indicted by a …
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DEA and law enforcement members from the state of Alabama briefed in Mexico

… DEA and law enforcement members from the state of Alabama briefed in Mexico September 18, … BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A delegation of law enforcement members from the state of Alabama, to include representatives from the Drug Enforcement Administration, recently returned …
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Eight defendants arrested for distributing millions of opioid pills from India

… arrested for distributing millions of opioid pills from India September 12, 2019 New England Contact Info … substances, including Tramadol, into the United States from India. As part of the defendants’ scheme, distributors … to vigorously investigate and prosecute those who profit from the suffering wrought by opioid distribution in the …
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Defendants Convicted and Sentenced in Long-Term Methamphetamine Drug Trafficking Investigation in Franklin and Gulf Counties

… obtaining up to 20–25 kilograms of methamphetamine per week from Atlanta, Georgia, and reselling it in North Florida, along with a web of methamphetamine dealers buying and selling methamphetamine in Franklin and Gulf … be on a term of supervised release when they are released from custody. This case resulted from an investigation by …
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Puerto Rican Drug Kingpin Among Ten Charged Over $1 Million Cocaine Delivery At Times Square Hotel

… and lived as a fugitive for two years after escaping from federal authorities who were about to arrest him in a … That morning, Gonzalez-Santiago had flown to JFK Airport from San Juan, P.R., in order to oversee distribution of the … Bronx drug supplier Francisco Rivera, who had intended to buy some of the 36 kilos of cocaine seized from Ricardo …
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6 Charged with Drug Trafficking Operation, Shipping Meth from California to Chicago

… 6 Charged with Drug Trafficking Operation, Shipping Meth from California to Chicago March 16, 2023 Chicago Contact … and the criminal complaint filed in February 2023, from February 2022 to February 2023, Jenkins and Heise … to ship parcels containing methamphetamine via U.S. Mail from Sacramento, California to Chicago. During their …
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Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Leader Extradited To The United States From The Netherlands

… Sinaloa Cartel Leader Extradited To The United States From The Netherlands July 10, 2014 San Diego Contact Info Contact Us (858) …
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Final Defendant Sentenced in Conspiracy that Shipped Cocaine from California to Savannah

… Final Defendant Sentenced in Conspiracy that Shipped Cocaine from California to Savannah November 10, 2021 Atlanta … a drug trafficking conspiracy that shipped cocaine and cash from coast to coast. Kevin Chelsea , 39, of Las Vegas, was … counterparts face when trying to prevent dangerous drugs from hitting the streets in our communities. As a result of …
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California Man Admits Laundering Proceeds From Heroin Trafficking Organization

… California Man Admits Laundering Proceeds From Heroin Trafficking Organization September 07, 2017 New … was previously arrested in November 2014 in Illinois. From June 2014 through November 2014, Madrid conspired with …
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Facts about Fentanyl

April 02, 2025
… Illicit fentanyl, primarily manufactured in foreign clandestine labs and smuggled into the United States through … opioids.  Because there is no official oversight or quality control, these counterfeit pills often contain … usage.  DEA analysis has found counterfeit pills ranging from .02 to 5.1 milligrams (more than twice the lethal dose) …
April 02, 2025
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Indictment Charges Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization in Drug, Gun and Money Laundering Charges

… Members of Drug Trafficking Organization in Drug, Gun and Money Laundering Charges June 27, 2023 Washington, DC … SAC WASHINGTON – This morning, law enforcement agents from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Drug … Street Crew exemplifies our commitment to improve the quality of life in our community and our relentless fight …
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Drug traffickers distributing heroin from Woodbridge, Va., to Pennsylvania sentenced

… Drug traffickers distributing heroin from Woodbridge, Va., to Pennsylvania sentenced September … of kilograms of heroin and pure methamphetamines from Woodbridge to Pennsylvania. Castro, Vitela and Sandoval received the illegal narcotics from couriers traveling from California before distributing …
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Physician From Kentucky Pleads Guilty Of Conspiracy To Distribute Controlled Substances

… Physician From Kentucky Pleads Guilty Of Conspiracy To Distribute … Albert Also Forfeited $500,000 of Illegally Gained Proceeds from the Conspiracy PIKEVILLE, KY. - A former Paintsville, …
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July 15, 2021
… Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Steroids August 26, 2008 Vandalia, Illinois Man Sentenced …
July 15, 2021
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July 15, 2021
… Telephone To Facilitate Narcotics Distribution AUG 23, 2005 Steroids Summit to be held in Milford, Massachusetts AUG 18, …
July 15, 2021
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Operation Engage Spokane

March 28, 2025
… Community Center at 4001 N Cook St, Spokane, WA 99207 and Zoom Join us for a free informational night and learn … The CDC estimates that over 104,000 people in the U.S. died from drug overdoses in the 12-month period ending on …
March 28, 2025
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AlphaBay, The Largest Online ‘dark Market,’ Shut Down

… Twice Domestic Dark Net’ Site Was Major Source of Fentanyl and Heroin, Linked to Overdose Deaths, and Used By Hundreds of Thousands of People to Buy and Sell Illegal Goods and Services Anonymously over the … mistake, the forces of law and justice face a new challenge from the criminals and transnational criminal organizations …
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Operation Engage Anchorage

March 28, 2025
… Engage Anchorage has moved to Spokane Welcome Letter from Frank Tarentino, Special Agent in Charge of the Seattle … Special Agent in Charge of the Seattle Field Division and I’d like to welcome you to Operation Engage! As we all … Primaria Russian Jack. Connect With Us!   Sign up for email updates about Anchorage's Operation Engage Initiative. …
March 28, 2025
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eBay to Pay $59 Million to Settle Controlled Substances Act Allegations Related to Pill Presses Sold Through Its Website

… producing counterfeit pills that appear indistinguishable from legitimate pharmaceutical drugs, including pills that … individuals who intend to use these machines illegally from obtaining them and to ensure that the machines are … further found that hundreds of eBay’s pill press buyers also purchased counterfeit molds, stamps, or dies, …
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Repeat Offender and Prolific Fentanyl Trafficker is Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison

… the CS and seized approximately 1.5 kilograms of fentanyl from his vehicle. According to court documents, Davis … fentanyl and cocaine shipped in bulk via the U.S. Mail from a supplier based in California. Davis mailed cash drug … to court records, Davis laundered his drug proceeds by buying luxury vehicles and renting several stash houses in …
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Fentanyl Pill Press Operator Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison

… pills containing other medications, meaning many users are buying and ingesting these counterfeit pills off the street … children. We will not rest until we stop this killer drug from circulating in our communities.  We urge everyone to … That night, agents also attempted to follow Mr. Warren from a residence in Saginaw, but he began driving …
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Two Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Cocaine Offenses

… arrests of two subjects who have allegedly been dealing or buying cocaine in the city for years, with little regard for … an allegation. unsealed today in Manhattan federal court: From approximately 2003 to October 4, 2015, Holder lived in …