PRESS RELEASE

Twelve area residents indicted for fentanyl conspiracy

June 15, 2020
… in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Greene County from January 31, 2019, to May 18, 2020. In addition to the … it out of communities is critical to preventing overdoses from it.” Collins is also charged with one count of money … drug-trafficking conspiracy, including $16,880 seized from Rost by law enforcement officers on February 6, 2020. …
June 15, 2020
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Four Men Charged with Allegedly Running Drug Trafficking Ring that Shipped Wholesale Amounts of Narcotics to Indo-Pacific Region

December 15, 2023
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … and ranges up to $160 million. According to the indictment, from at least February 2017 to September 2022, Le and Tri … They also allegedly used fictitious names, businesses, and email accounts to communicate with intermediaries, including …
December 15, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generation

March 11, 2020
… Engage Albuquerque Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … “Menchito,” and second in command of CJNG, was extradited from Mexico to the United States on charges of alleged drug … impact on the fabric of our local communities. The proceeds from the local distribution of these narcotics are …
March 11, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generation

March 11, 2020
… Engage Albuquerque Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … “Menchito,” and second in command of CJNG, was extradited from Mexico to the United States on charges of alleged drug … impact on the fabric of our local communities. The proceeds from the local distribution of these narcotics are …
March 11, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

New boss for DEA’s St. Louis Division says astronomical increases in seizures of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine a top priority

July 17, 2018
… more than a 1,600 percent increase in fentanyl seizures from 2016 to 2017. That is alarming enough, but taken with … help to reduce the demand for these drugs as well.”  Aside from continuing unrelenting enforcement of federal and state … including DEA Special Agents, deputized Task Force Officers from state and local law enforcement agencies throughout the …
July 17, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Warren County doctor sentenced for illegally distributing opioids and Medicare fraud

December 11, 2018
… and several formats of fentanyl. The two felony charges from Dr. Dean’s plea agreement involve two of these women, … purpose when used legitimately for patients suffering from chronic pain and illness," said Special Agent in Charge … and the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Warrenton …
December 11, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Project Below The Beltway Targets Sinaloa And Juarez Cartels And Affiliated Violent Street Gangs Nationwide

December 07, 2012
… methamphetamine and marijuana, into the United States from Mexico.  These cartels also are responsible for laundering millions of dollars in criminal proceeds from their drug trafficking activities. Individuals indicted … trafficking organizations, some of these arrests resulted from investigations targeting synthetic drug distributors …
December 07, 2012
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Federal And State Authorities Make Arrests In El Paso Crack Cocaine Distribution Investigation

November 20, 2013
… Federal And State Authorities Make Arrests In El Paso Crack Cocaine … Engage Albuquerque Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … up to two years in federal prison.  These charges resulted from a DEA El Paso Division Strike Force II investigation. …
November 20, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Carlsbad Man Pleads Guilty To Federal “Spice” Trafficking Charge

August 05, 2014
… Engage Albuquerque Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … three defendants. According to the superseding indictment, from March 2011 through June 2012, the defendants conspired … 4,779 packages of “spice” with 38 different names from “The Looking Glass” on June 28, 2012, when they …
August 05, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Barrio Azteca Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Racketeering Conspiracy

July 15, 2016
… heroin, cocaine and marijuana into the United States from Mexico.  Gang members and associates also allegedly … and Alberto Nunez Payan, aka Fresa, recently extradited from Mexico.  Trial is currently set for Feb. 3, 2017.  Three other defendants are pending extradition from Mexico.  U.S. and Mexican law enforcement are actively …
July 15, 2016
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Barrio Azteca Gang Associate Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Participating In Racketeering Conspiracy

September 29, 2016
… heroin, cocaine and marijuana into the United States from Mexico.  Hernandez Celis admitted that gang members and … and Alberto Nunez Payan, aka Fresa, recently extradited from Mexico.  Trial is currently scheduled for Feb. 6, 2017.  Three other defendants are pending extradition from Mexico.  U.S. and Mexican law enforcement are actively …
September 29, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Albuquerque Felon Facing Federal Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges

February 07, 2017
… prosecution with the goal of removing repeat offenders from communities in New Mexico for as long as possible.  … community is collaborating to target repeat offenders from counties with the highest violent crime rates. Smith … HOPE’s principal goals are to protect our communities from the dangers associated with heroin and opioid …
February 07, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Federal And State Authorities In El Paso Arrest 14 Defendants On Federal Drug Trafficking/Money Laundering Charges

June 22, 2017
… also collect, transport and launder cash proceeds derived from the sale of narcotics. During this investigation, … drugs in our communities.” These federal charges resulted from an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task (OCDETF) … by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the United States Marshals Service and Homeland …
June 22, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering

August 04, 2025
… Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to Take Back America from the drug traffickers who are flooding our streets with … shipment of fentanyl and multiple pounds of methamphetamine from Arizona to individuals in Florida to whom she was … In 2023, Tanner was arrested on outstanding warrants from Citrus County, Florida. In dismantling this conspiracy, …
August 04, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Cuban National Sentenced to Over 38 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Other Crimes

March 09, 2022
… Chihuahua, Mexico. Porvenir is across the Rio Grande River from the defendant’s ranch. During sentencing, the judge … indicated Morales had smuggled undocumented non-citizens from as early as November 2019. Later that same day federal … to investigate a multitude of serious crimes that result from crimes such as these, and we will continue to work with …
March 09, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Colombian Drug Kingpin And Cohort Extradited In New York Heroin Trafficking Scheme Millions Of Dollars In Heroin Smuggled In Freight Containers

December 20, 2013
… Andres, who was arrested on April 9, was transported from Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he had lived as a … Andres run the drug trafficking operation, was extradited from Bogota, Colombia on December 12. Fernando pleaded not … The investigation utilized wiretaps on cellphones and email accounts in both the United States and Colombia. …
December 20, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years for Role in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose of Carlsbad Woman

July 18, 2025
… he stated, “overdose, overdose,” and that he was calling from “…her phone…” While the dispatcher was trying to … of the defendant as callous. “Nothing deters you from criminal conduct…I don’t know what else to do to …
July 18, 2025
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Museum
March 05, 2019
March 05, 2019

DEA Museum Lecture Series - Intelligence: Who We Are and What We Do

1:00 AM - 1:45 AM (EST)
Arlington, VA
Contact: DEA Museum (202) 307-3463 Kenna Howat Felix, Historian (202) 307-6714 Kenna.H.Felix@usdoj.gov DEAMuseum@usdoj.gov Streaming URL: www.deamuseum.org/lecture-series/2019/Inelligence-DEA Email Questions : During the event, email questions to Elizabeth.L.Maurer@usdoj.gov Admission : This event is free and open to the public. Follow the link to the DEA Museum to register.
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Community Event
August 19, 2019 - August 20, 2019
August 19, 2019 - August 20, 2019

Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conference

12:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EDT)
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Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conference August 19 & 20, 2019 DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Manchester, NH 03101 The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be hosting two regional one-day Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conferences (PDAC) on Monday, August 19, and Tuesday, August 20, 2019. The same conference will be held both days...
PRESS RELEASE

Last Of Three Defendants Convicted For Role In Murder Of Southlake, Texas, Man Is Sentenced

December 06, 2016
… Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma Additional Division Info … presented at trial and documents filed in the case, from approximately March 1, 2011, until May 22, 2013, the … electronic devices to assist in the search, and he created email accounts for Ledezma-Cepeda and “El Gato” to …
December 06, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

FBI, DEA, NYPD And New York State Police Seize Over 200 Kilograms Of K2 From Narcotics Factory Operating In Queens Storefront

March 30, 2016
… And New York State Police Seize Over 200 Kilograms Of K2 From Narcotics Factory Operating In Queens Storefront March … commonly sold on the street under the brand names from a storefront in Queens, New York. One defendant, …
March 30, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

State lawmaker indicted for stem cell fraud scheme, illegally distributing prescription drugs

February 01, 2021
… of our ability to ensure these individuals are prevented from risking lives within our communities.” Wire Fraud … total of nearly $200,000 in the fraud scheme, which lasted from December 2018 to May 2020. During this time, Derges … which she marketed under the name Regenerative Biologics, from the University of Utah. Derges advertised Ozark Valley …
February 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 23 years in Prison

October 14, 2022
… in Roswell, New Mexico, and launder the proceeds from their drug trafficking activity. Sanchez admitted to … $10,000 to the dealership. On Aug. 10, 2020, Sanchez fled from law enforcement after hiding a dogfood bag filled with … legally possess firearms or ammunition. Upon his release from prison, Sanchez will be subject to five years of …
October 14, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Member Of Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced

June 08, 2017
… imported large amounts of cocaine, marijuana and heroin from Mexico into the United States.  The indictment alleged … places in the United States, and smuggled drug proceeds from the United States to Mexico.  According to the …
June 08, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Dominican Authorities Extradite to the United States an International Drug Supplier Who Coordinated Local Distribution Through Encrypted Messaging Apps

November 14, 2025
… CONCORD, N.H. – A Dominican man has been extradited from the Dominican Republic and arrested in connection with … Dominican Republic in securing the arrest and extradition from the Dominican Republic of Valdez De Los Santos. … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
November 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges

November 14, 2025
… enterprise has been dismantled, and he has been stopped from continuing to flood our streets with deadly drugs. My … Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to Take Back America from the violent drug traffickers who have terrorized our … criminal organizations, and protect communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
November 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Federal Prison

July 14, 2025
… for over four years, trafficking fentanyl and cocaine from Massachusetts into New Hampshire at a time when the … “This lengthy prison sentence removes this career criminal from the streets and highlights the FBI’s ongoing commitment … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
July 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Okaloosa County Man Sentenced for Possession of Methamphetamine

July 14, 2025
… they located the vehicle, the driver, Norvilus, fled from deputies at a high rate of speed and crashed into a … with these officers in the fight to Take Back America from drug traffickers and violent offenders who have … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
July 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Leader Of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Decade in Prison for Fentanyl Conspiracy

June 16, 2025
… organization (DTO) that distributed fentanyl sourced from Latin America. Jonathan Melendez Decatro, a/k/a … in the Brockton area, who sourced narcotics directly from Colombia, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. On two … was later determined that the purity of the fentanyl ranged from 54% to 79% and also contained xylazine. During of …
June 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

New Britain Man Sentenced to 43 Months in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotic Pills

June 01, 2025
… had received approximately 34 similar packages mailed from the same source in Michigan, and also received approximately 46 packages from California and Oregon suspected to contain multiple … purchases of counterfeit Percocet pills containing fentanyl from Erik Petersen. Kyle and Erik Petersen were arrested on …
June 01, 2025