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Thirty-Four Facing Federal And Tribal Charges Arising Out Of Methamphetamine Trafficking On Mescalero Apache Reservation

… Thirty-Four Facing Federal And Tribal Charges Arising Out Of Methamphetamine … President of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, I heard complaints from our Tribal Members and saw the pain and suffering … resources to remove these drug trafficking organizations from our communities.  Indian Country is grateful for these …
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Federal Court Sentences Foreign National Drug Trafficker Who Moved Thousands of Kilograms of Cocaine

… planned and financed the distribution of cocaine from several locations including the Eastern District of … arranged the distribution of enormous shipments of cocaine from South America to Europe, where the cocaine was seized … can achieve when we stand united in protecting the public from those who profit from addiction.” The evidence at trial …
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Digital Health Company Cofounder/CEO and Clinical President Convicted in $100M Adderall Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme

… Digital Health Company Cofounder/CEO and Clinical President Convicted in $100M Adderall … The actions of Ruthia He and David Brody are no different from those of a modern-day drug trafficker; individuals who … clinical interaction for years based on an auto-generated email sent each month requesting additional prescriptions. …
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Seven Arrested In El Paso On Federal Drug Trafficking/Firearms Charges

… in conspiracies to distribute marijuana and cocaine from Mexico in New Mexico, Colorado, Wisconsin, Indiana, … bulk quantities of marijuana and quantities of cocaine from Mexico to New Mexico, Colorado, Wisconsin, Indiana and … also seeks forfeiture of property and proceeds derived from or involved in the defendants’ illegal activities. The …
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Department of Justice announces regulatory steps to address opioid epidemic

… drug threat environment, and protect the American people from potentially addictive drugs while ensuring that the … it will help us stop and even prevent diversion from taking place. The American people can be confident that we are now better equipped to protect them from dangerous drugs and that this rule brings us one step …
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California Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Los Angeles-to-Dayton Drug Trafficking

… The defendant personally packaged and shipped the drugs from his home in Los Angeles. From at least 2021 until 2024, Villalobos mailed kilograms …
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Texas man gets nearly 17 years after kilogram of meth found on bus passenger's lap

… announced Drug Enforcement Administration Steven S. Whipple and U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. U.S. District Judge Nelva … judge heard Espree hired a drug courier to transport drugs from the Rio Grande Valley to San Antonio. On Feb. 21, 2017, … purchased the courier’s bus ticket using his girlfriend’s email account and his mother’s credit card. Judge Ramos also …
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Career Offender Sentenced to Fourteen Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

… was serving a term of state probation, having been released from Rhode Island state prison less than three months prior … agents seized approximately $78,000 in drug proceeds from Mendez at the time of his arrest. The cases are being …
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Albuquerque Man Charged with Conspiracy Related to Recovery of Tiger Cub in Albuquerque

… conspired with others to import the tiger cub from Mexico into New Mexico and sell it for thousands of … conspired with others to import the tiger cub from Mexico into New Mexico and sell it for thousands of …
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Guam Prison Inmate Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking; Co-Conspirators Receive Federal Sentences

… Engage Orange County 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 … the District Court of Guam: Edward Glen Demapan , age 54, from Guam, was found guilty after a jury trial on November …
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Fall River Man Convicted of Drug Distribution Resulting in Death of a Minor and the Sale of Drugs and Machineguns on Telegram App

… Hunt to between 20 years and 25 years in federal custody.   From at least 2022 through 2024, Benjamin Hunt operated an … enforcement intercepted multiple packages being sent to or from Hunt, including one package sent by him that contained …
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Community Outreach

March 28, 2025
… DEA's Community Outreach Section DEA’s primary mission and responsibility as a law enforcement agency is to enforce … it’s vitally important that youth and young adults refrain from drug use as this use will affect brain development. … the Community Outreach Section at 202-307-7936 or by e-mail at Community.Outreach@usdoj.gov . …
March 28, 2025
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Tri-City Metro Drug Task Force receives over $132,800 forfeiture award from U.S. Department of Justice as a result of dismantling fentanyl-laced pill drug trafficking ring in the Tri-City area

… Drug Task Force receives over $132,800 forfeiture award from U.S. Department of Justice as a result of dismantling … efforts. The Metro Drug Task Force is comprised of officers from the Kennewick Police Department, Richland Police … with Metro Drug Task Force today were seized and forfeited from two defendants who have been previously sentenced and a …
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Rewards Offered for Capture of Three Former Venezuelan Officials Charged in Miami Federal Court with Drug Trafficking and Other Crimes

… Charged in Miami Federal Court with Drug Trafficking and Other Crimes September 29, 2020 Martin Olivares … by delaying and preventing Marin Zamora’s extradition from Venezuela to the United States.  According to … capture, arrest, and/or conviction of these fugitives can email the DEA at CartelSolesTips@usdoj.gov , or message the …
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Milton Felon Indicted for Drug and Gun Offenses

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Drug Trafficking …
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Stamford Man Sentenced to More Than 9 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics

… Departments.  The DEA HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Woman Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine

… purchased approximately 400 to 500 grams of cocaine from Luisi and then sold crack and powder cocaine to her own …
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Gang Member Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics in Southwestern Connecticut

… in Southwestern Connecticut December 10, 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 … in Bridgeport, conducted controlled purchases of narcotics from Adodo, a member and purported leader of the 150 gang …
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Pensacola Women Plead Guilty to Illegal Drug Diversion

… Diversion Control Division, with assistance from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, the Escambia …
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Two Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics in Southwestern Connecticut

… in Southwestern Connecticut November 14, 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 … made controlled purchases of narcotics, and seized drugs from members of the conspiracy and their drug customers.  …
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Allston Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking “Date Rape” Drug and Methamphetamine

… Allston Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking “Date Rape” Drug and Methamphetamine October 16, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … cooperating source conducted multiple controlled purchases from Schiepers.  Specifically, in January 2025, Schiepers …
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New York and South Carolina Men Charged with Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine and Cocaine Base in Rutland

… would be determined by the District Court with guidance from the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines and …
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Southbridge Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… alleged co-conspirators Luis Sastre Pagan and Miguel Lopez. From in or about April 2023 through April 2024, Rivera …
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Stamford Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics

… Departments.  The DEA HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Two New Bedford Men With Significant Criminal Histories Charged With Conspiracy To Distribute Controlled Substances

… To Distribute Controlled Substances July 16, 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 … and other communities. The investigation revealed that, from at least March 2025 through the present, the defendants …
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Member Of Violent Gang Sentenced To Decade In Prison For Racketeering And Drug And Firearms Trafficking

… Violent Gang Sentenced To Decade In Prison For Racketeering And Drug And Firearms Trafficking July 16, 2025 New England Contact … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
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Four L.A. County Men Arrested for Allegedly Conspiring to Distribute Vast Quantities of Meth, Fentanyl

… Engage Orange County 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 … distribution. Parra received fentanyl on consignment from Felix, for further distribution. If convicted of all …
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DEA St. Louis Division Safely Disposes of More Than 33,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 620,000 pounds of prescription medications were removed from communities in an effort to prevent drug misuse and …
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H Block Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy

… Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy April 25, 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 … at point blank range without warning or provocation.  From 2022 through 2023, Wilson, a long-time H Block gang …
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Man Sentenced to Life Plus 10 Years in Prison for St. Louis Murder, Drug Conspiracy

… trial in October showed. The conspirators brought drugs from Houston and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. to the St. Louis …