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Final Defendant Arrested During 2023 Joint Enforcement Operation in Carlsbad Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Offenses

… Engage Albuquerque Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … possession of an ice chest which he knew to contain drugs from a co-conspirator in Mexico. Cerezo-Espidio was supposed … Administration investigated this case with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations, the Bureau of …
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Jesse Denver Hanes Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Conviction On Federal Firearms And Carjacking Charges Arising Out Of Shooting Of Hatch Police Officer

… in Doña Ana County, N.M. At the time, Hanes was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition because of his status … died as the result of the gunshot wound. After fleeing from the scene of the shooting, Hanes and his passengers … Office and New Mexico State Police, with assistance from the 3rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The …
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Pawankumar Jain Pleads Guilty To Unlawfully Dispensing Prescription Painkillers And Health Care Fraud

… Guilty To Unlawfully Dispensing Prescription Painkillers And Health Care Fraud February 11, 2016 El Paso Contact Info … care fraud.  In his plea agreement, Jain acknowledged that from June 2007 through Feb. 2012, he was a licensed … exams and [that he] did not document a therapeutic benefit from the narcotics he was prescribing for her.”  Jain’s plea …
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Law Enforcement Operation Results in 25 Arrests for Drug-trafficking Conspiracy, Illegal Firearms

… that involved more than 200 law enforcement officers from multiple local and federal agencies. “This operation … removed a large number of armed and dangerous drug dealers from the streets of our community,” said U.S. Attorney … 200 law enforcement officers were involved in the operation from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and …
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Seventeen Charged and Twelve Arrested in Joint Enforcement Operation in Carlsbad, New Mexico

… and other court records, in February of 2022, agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Pecos … and 50 grams and more of methamphetamine, smuggling goods from the United States and conspiracy thereto; attempt to … four kilograms of fentanyl, 31 firearms, and $75,000 from the drug trafficking organization. “This is a violent …
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Six Albuquerque Residents Indicted On Federal Robbery, Firearms And Prescription Drug Trafficking Crimes Arising Out Of Pharmacy Robberies

… to fight this epidemic and lock up anyone trying to profit from the sale of these dangerous and highly addictive … enacted in 1984, to combat the theft of prescription drugs from individuals and businesses registered with the DEA.  It … in Oct. 2012, to fight medical theft and protect patients from unknowingly using stolen and mishandled drugs.  It …
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Operator of SeaTac Drug Ring ‘Stash House’ Sentenced to Three Years in Prison to be Followed by Three Years of Supervised Release

Operator of SeaTac Drug Ring ‘Stash House’ Sentenced to Three Years in Prison to be Followed by Three Years of Supervised Release August 27, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 …
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Reward Offer of Up to $5 Million for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Leader of FTO ‘Los Choneros’

December 11, 2025
… Offer of Up to $5 Million for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Leader of FTO ‘Los Choneros’ December … and distribution of multi-ton quantities of cocaine from South America, through Central American and Mexico, to … to contact DEA at +593988292235 (text/WhatsApp/Signal) or email at  ecuadortips@dea.gov or  informa@recompensas131.org …
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Drug Enforcement Administration Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Will Take Place From 10 Am-2 Pm On Saturday, September 26th

… National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Will Take Place From 10 Am-2 Pm On Saturday, September 26th July 28, 2015 … Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place September 26th from 10 am - 2 pm local time. As with the previous nine …
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Two Mexican nationals Removed to U.S. to Face Federal Drug Trafficking Charges in New Mexico

… initial appearance today in New Mexico after being removed from Mexico on a five-count indictment charging him with … initial appearance today in New Mexico after being removed from Mexico on a charge of conspiracy to distribute … agents assumed custody of Blanco-Joo and Seas-Centeno from Mexican authorities on January 21, 2026. If convicted, …
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Three Indicted in Connection with Seizure of 99 Kilograms of Cocaine in Massachusetts, New York and Puerto Rico

… of 99 Kilograms of Cocaine in Massachusetts, New York and Puerto Rico December 02, 2025 New England Contact Info … records, in 2023, an investigation began into packages sent from Puerto Rico to Massachusetts that were suspected to … observed picking up additional suspected cocaine packages from locations in Chelsea, Revere and Boston, and delivering …
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Colombian Money Broker Sentenced to Nearly a Decade in Prison for Role in International Money Laundering Conspiracy

… laundered more than $6 million in drug trafficking proceeds from Colombian cartels through the United States, Caribbean … sentence imposed. Mejia-Bencardino was among 20 individuals from Colombia, Jamaica and Florida who were indicted by a … Over the course of the investigation, $1 million was seized from corporate bank accounts and other investigative …
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Three Members of an International Money Laundering Organization Charged with Laundering Millions of Dollars in Drug Proceeds

… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States … to launder millions of dollars of proceeds derived from drug trafficking. “As alleged in the indictment, the … laundered tens of millions of dollars in drug proceeds from the United States through China and the Middle East, …
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Three Business Owners Charged with Wiring Drug Trafficking Money to Mexico

… in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin from Feb. 28, 2020, to June 1, 2022. In addition to the … who enable foreign drug suppliers to receive proceeds from controlled substances sold here in the United States. … supervisor, or manager of the ongoing criminal enterprise, from which they obtained substantial income. The federal …
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Tallahassee Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy Charges

… Engage Ft. Lauderdale Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … Division Contacts Florida Jacksonville - 904-348-5225 Orlando - 407-333-7000 Tampa - 813-287-5160 West Palm Beach - … prison sentence ensures our community will be safe from this dangerous criminal for many years to come. Our …
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Two Men Arrested in Connection with Seizure of Tens of Thousands of Counterfeit Pills

… alleged that controlled purchases of pills were conducted from Argueta and Arias at locations in Middlesex and Suffolk … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Boston is comprised of agents and officers from HSI, FBI, DEA, ATF, USMS, IRS-CI, USPIS, DOL-OIG and …
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H Block Gang Member Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Drug Conspiracy

… at point blank range without warning or provocation.  From 2022 through 2023, Lankford, a long-time H Block gang … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Boston is comprised of agents …
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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 … gangs have been convicted of federal offenses stemming from this investigation, which has solved eight murders and … Forensic Science Laboratory, and the police departments from Norwalk, Stamford, Fairfield, Stratford, Ansonia, …
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Three Santa Rosa County Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Roles in Drug Trafficking Operation

… has been instrumental in removing dangerous drugs from our streets,” said Sheriff Bob Johnson, Santa Rosa … 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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Attorney General William P. Barr announces updates on Operation LeGend at Kansas City press conference

… Engage St. Louis Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … added Garrison, who was joined by U.S. Attorneys from across the United States who have launched Operation … making a material false statement when acquiring a firearm from a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL); and Two cases remain …
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Five Santa Fe Residents Arrested On Federal Oxycodone Trafficking Charges

… in addition to the marijuana plants and marijuana seized from the residences of Cline and DeStefano. “Prescription … solve, but instead will require a comprehensive effort from public health, medical providers and other community … III Drug Enforcement Task Force is comprised of officers from the New Mexico State Police, Santa Fe Police Department …
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Jacksonville Man Indicted for Violating Anti-Doping Law

… Kehoe made the announcement. According to the Indictment, from on or about July 10, 2023, and continuing through on or … by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. It will be prosecuted by …
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Marianna Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution Conspiracy and Illegal Weapons Charges

… Take Back America was launched to capture and remove from our communities. My office remains committed to … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime, human and drug …
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Wallingford Man Charged with Trafficking 16 Kilograms of Fentanyl into Connecticut

… Sheriff’s Office.  The Task Force includes participants from the U.S. Marshals Service, the Connecticut State … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. ### Drug Trafficking …
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Felon Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl and Illegal Possession of a Firearm

… to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF comprises agents and officers from multiple agencies with the prosecution being led by the …
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Florida Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Conspiring to Launder Money and Distribute Fentanyl

… to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Boston is comprised of agents and officers from HSI, FBI, DEA, ATF, USMS, IRS-CI, USPIS, DOL-OIG and …
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Trayvon Kisling Sentenced to 120 Months for Drug and Firearm Crimes

… a motor vehicle stop in Brandon and recovered more drugs from his car, specifically, approximately 450 bags of … and drug proceeds. Two of those firearms were recovered from his car during the March 2023 vehicle stop. First …
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Husband and Wife Sentenced for Federal Fentanyl & Firearm crimes

… and the Niceville Police Department, with assistance from the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime, human and drug …
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Marianna Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Meth Distribution and Prison Contraband Convictions

… our federal law enforcement partners to stop this offender from flooding our communities with deadly poison, and his … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime, human and drug …
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Dominican National Sentenced to 28 Months in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Meth in the New Hampshire Seacoast

… controlled substances.  Mendez Carmona will be removed from the United States upon the completion of his prison … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Drug Trafficking …