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Waterbury Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

… investigators made eight controlled purchases of narcotics from Harrison and his associates.  On June 20, 2024, law … Police Department.  The Task Force includes members from the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue …
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Ansonia Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charge, Faces at Least 10 Years in Federal Prison

… made multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from Graham. On February 26, 2025, Graham was arrested on … Area (HIDTA) Task Force.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Panama City Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking 10 Pounds of Meth

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine, and Heroin

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Possession with Intent to Distribute Large Amounts of Narcotics

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison

… made two controlled purchases of crack directly from Diaz-Rivera.  Diaz-Rivera used violence and threats to … The FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task includes members from the FBI, the Waterbury Police Department, the Naugatuck …
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Marianna Man Receives 10 Years in Prison for Dealing Meth

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Tallahassee Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearms Possession

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Federal Charges Filed Against Williston Man for Armed Drug Trafficking

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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L.A. County Fentanyl Distributor Found Guilty in Death of Gold Line Rider

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … efforts on all levels of illegal distribution of fentanyl, from the cartels importing it down to the street level … our unwavering commitment to protecting our communities from the deadly impact of drug-related crimes.” United …
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Waterbury Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

… enforcement made two controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Delrosario-Canela, one of the main street-level … The FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task includes members from the FBI, the Waterbury Police Department, the Naugatuck …
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Associate Of Violent Gang Sentenced To More Than Five Years In Prison For Drug Distribution And Firearms Offenses

… to 3-5 years in prison. He is therefore prohibited from possessing a firearm and ammunition.  United States … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
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Dominican National Charged With Distributing Hundreds Of Fentanyl Pills

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Bridgeport Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Third Federal Conviction

… 2024, investigators made controlled purchases of fentanyl from Hammett. Hammett was arrested on May 14, 2024.  On that … Departments.  The DEA HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Waterbury Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

… for Role in Drug Trafficking Ring May 29, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … made several controlled purchases of narcotics from Figueroa.  Investigators also determined that Figueroa … The FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task includes members from the FBI, the Waterbury Police Department, the Naugatuck …
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High-Level CJNG Associate Financially Sanctioned

… Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … or around 2012.  Abouzaid El Bayeh, who remains a fugitive from these charges, maintains a close relationship with …
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Six Members of St. Louis Drug Ring Linked to Murders Plead Guilty

… Lee obtained bulk fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine from Juan Jose Francisco Gonzalez in Arizona via Darryl … being offered. Bost later claimed credit, received $10,000 from Lee and then paid Johnson, plea agreements by Lee and …
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Multi-agency investigation dismantles major drug trafficking organization in southeastern New Mexico

… on Thursday leading to the arrest of five defendants from New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Texas, and the … are committed to dismantling these criminal organizations from the highest levels down.”   “All agencies involved …
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Mexican Cartel Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Violating RICO Statute

… where thousands of kilograms of cocaine were unloaded from tanker trucks and then reloaded with weapons and money … our commitment to prevent violence and criminal activity from poisoning the communities of El Paso and our sister …
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Two Mexican Cartel Members Found Guilty of Violating RICO Statute

… where thousands of kilograms of cocaine were unloaded from tanker trucks and then reloaded with weapons and money … in the death of thousands of people in Ciudad Juarez from 2008 to 2011. Among those, Iglesias was convicted for …
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Major financial sanctions announced against Mexico’s largest drug cartel investigated by DEA Los Angeles

… Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … organization.    Avelar Gutierrez received bribes from these criminal organizations in exchange for providing …
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … commitment to protecting American lives and communities from the devastating impacts of fentanyl, which claimed … contained a potentially lethal dose, a significant drop from 76% of pills tested just two years prior in FY 2023. …
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Tallahassee Brothers Receive 10 Years in Prison for Large Scale Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana

… the addiction and violence that too often follows from drug traffickers flooding our streets with this poison. … purchasing hundred-pound quantities of marijuana per week from farms and brokers in California and reselling the … conducted a controlled purchase of 28 pounds of marijuana from Cleveland Blackshear. During the surveillance, FDLE …
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Gainesville Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution and Illegal Weapons Charges

… another violent, drug-peddling criminal has been removed from our streets. President Donald J. Trump and Attorney … on foot. As the defendant was fleeing, he threw a bag from his person, which included 600 grams of marijuana and a … recovered near the defendant. The defendant is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition as he has a prior …
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Large-Scale Counterfeit Pill Manufacturer Pleads Guilty

… Pill Manufacturer Pleads Guilty January 15, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … purchased numerous pill presses and parts for pill presses from online vendors were seized. Multiple packages shipped from China to Oppenheimer, and various female associates of …
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Southbridge Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Cocaine Conspiracy and Possession of a Machinegun

… was indicted by a federal grand jury in November 2024. From in or about April 2023 through in or about April 2024, … Lopez conspired with others to distribute cocaine shipped from Puerto Rico to Massachusetts. On at least four …
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Hartford Man Charged with Narcotics Trafficking and Firearm Possession Offenses

… made controlled purchases of fentanyl and cocaine from Rojas, some of which occurred at the market. Rojas was … by the DEA’s Hartford Task Force, which includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.  Operation Take Back …
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New Haven Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine Pills, Violating Supervised Release

… Violating Supervised Release December 02, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New England Quick Links Press Releases Local … Ogman’s sentence to time served, and he was released from prison.   Ogman resumed his drug trafficking activity …
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Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison

… customers, and others, sold narcotics, and stole cars from inside and outside Connecticut, often using the cars to … In November 2019, O.N.E. members stole a Lexus Rx350 from Rye, New York.  In early December 2019, O.N.E. members … gangs were convicted of federal offenses stemming from this investigation, which solved eight murders and …
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Gainesville Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

… a machinegun. Johnson was prohibited under state law from possessing a firearm due to his prior criminal history. … Officers obtained search warrants and reviewed material from Johnson’s cellphone, as well as his social media … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …