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West Virginia Heroin Dealer Sentenced

May 10, 2021
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Bailey Sold Firearm with Laser Sight to the DTO in Exchange for Drugs Greenbelt, MD  – U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm …
May 10, 2021
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Baltimore Felon Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for His Participation in a Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

March 16, 2021
… Baltimore Felon Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for His Participation in a Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … 571-362-2476 WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Ordered to Forfeit $134,000 in Drug Proceeds Seized During a Search of …
March 16, 2021
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Final Member of Large Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization in Virginia, Sentenced

February 24, 2021
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … District Court in Abingdon to 168 months in prison, Jarod Forget, Special Agent in Charge of DEA Washington Division … methamphetamine organization. In early 2017, Operation California Dreaming began investigating the trafficking of …
February 24, 2021
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Baltimore career offender pleads guilty to federal charges for distributing fentanyl

December 13, 2019
… Baltimore career offender pleads guilty to federal charges for distributing fentanyl December 13, 2019 Washington, DC … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … initiative, titled the “Synthetic Opioid Surge,” or “SOS” for short, every arrest involving distribution of fentanyl …
December 13, 2019
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Baltimore man sentenced to prison after agents recovered fentanyl he hid in an illegal taxi

February 05, 2020
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute approximately 75 … initiative, titled the “Synthetic Opioid Surge,” or “SOS” for short, every arrest involving distribution of fentanyl …
February 05, 2020
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Possible meth lab found in Hagerstown Maryland

November 06, 2019
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Police Department and the Washington County Narcotics Task Force were alerted to the presence of suspected … methamphetamine production in the 400 block of Guilford Ave., Hagerstown, Md.  The DEA Hagerstown Resident …
November 06, 2019
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Fourteen people indicted, $1 million worth of drugs and 65 firearms seized in massive takedown

September 13, 2019
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov One hundred law enforcement personnel arrest 14 individuals for their alleged roles in distributing heroin, fentanyl, …
September 13, 2019
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Brother and Sister Plead Guilty to Drug Conspiracy Involving Fentanyl Sales

February 08, 2023
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Attorney Matthew M. Graves, Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget, of the Washington Division Office of the U.S. Drug …
February 08, 2023
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10 Arrested in McAlester for Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

December 23, 2020
… 10 Arrested in McAlester for Federal Drug Trafficking Charges December 23, 2020 … Division X Account @DEADallasDiv Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma … the indictment. A copy of the full indictment can be found online at https://go.usa.gov/xAbth . The federal indictment …
December 23, 2020
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Greene County Man Indicted for Possessing Over 10,000 Fentanyl Pills and a Kilogram of Fentanyl Powder

January 12, 2023
… Greene County Man Indicted for Possessing Over 10,000 Fentanyl Pills and a Kilogram of … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
January 12, 2023
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Montgomery County Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over Nine Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl That Led to an Overdose Death

October 07, 2022
… Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over Nine Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl That Led to an Overdose Death … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
October 07, 2022
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Silver Spring, Maryland Man Faces Federal Charges for Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in the Death of a Minor Victim

September 21, 2022
… Silver Spring, Maryland Man Faces Federal Charges for Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in the Death of a … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
September 21, 2022
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DEA Announces “360 Strategy” In Charleston To Huntington, West Virginia Tri-County Area

February 15, 2017
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … will be the next region to be part of a comprehensive law enforcement and prevention initiative called the 360 Strategy. …
February 15, 2017
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Irish man who helped run the “Silk Road” website extradited

July 13, 2018
… A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Silk Road Website responsible for selling more than $200 million in illegal narcotics, … as an administrator who helped run the Silk Road, a secret online marketplace for illegal drugs, hacking services, and …
July 13, 2018
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Union Bank of California Enters Into Deferred Prosecution Agreement And Forfeits $21.6 Million To Resolve Bank Secrecy Act Violations

September 18, 2007
… Union Bank of California Enters Into Deferred Prosecution Agreement And Forfeits $21.6 Million To Resolve Bank Secrecy Act …
September 18, 2007
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American Express Bank International Enters Into Deferred Prosecution Agreement And Forfeits $55 Million To Resolve Bank Secrecy Act Violations

August 06, 2007
… Enters Into Deferred Prosecution Agreement And Forfeits $55 Million To Resolve Bank Secrecy Act Violations … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
August 06, 2007
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U.S. Attorney's Office, DEA, Harford County Sheriff's Office and Anne Arundel County Police to Hold Press Conference About Efforts to Prevent the Spread of Methamphetamine

November 28, 2006
… U.S. Attorney's Office, DEA, Harford County Sheriff's Office and Anne Arundel County Police to Hold Press Conference About Efforts to Prevent the Spread of Methamphetamine November 28, … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
November 28, 2006
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Pakistani Father and Son Convicted in International Heroin Trafficking Scheme

December 05, 2005
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … 2001, a cooperating witness (“CW”) working with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of … Wardak served as a middleman while the Afridis arranged for the heroin to be carried from Pakistan to Canada by a …
December 05, 2005
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16 Defendants Indicted On Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering And Gun Charges

November 24, 2003
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … DC- The United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, Special Agent-in-Charge Laura M. Nagel announced that the federal grand jury for the District of Maryland returned a superseding …
November 24, 2003
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2003 National Police Week

May 29, 2003
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Arlington, VA. The Washington Division Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration supports both of these services … which commemorates those who served and lost there lives, for the betterment of all of society. The 2003 National …
May 29, 2003
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Federal Grand Jury Has Indicted 13 Defendants With Drug Trafficking, Health Care Fraud And Possession Of Firearms

December 18, 2003
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … wdo121803a_fig1.jpg DEC 18-- Washington, DC- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced that a Federal … and other prescription medications from Maryland pharmacies for resale on the street. The criminal charges are the …
December 18, 2003
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Five Orlando And Miami Men Convicted Of Multi-Kilo Cocaine Conspiracy, Trafficking And Firearms Charges

February 23, 2018
… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … and Gelin each face additional consecutive sentences for the firearms convictions. The sentencing hearings are … District of Florida. To access public court documents online, please visit the http://www.flmd.uscourts.gov and/or …
February 23, 2018
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Pharmacist Admits Attempting To Use Deadly Toxins As Weapons, Possessing Narcotics Manufacturing Equipment

May 29, 2014
… - Carl J. Kotowski, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division, and Paul J. Fishman, U.S Attorney for the District of New Jersey announced a licensed … applications. Gonzalez made the purchases through an online third-party vendor marketplace and all the items were …
May 29, 2014
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Guatemalan Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty To Using U.S. Registered Aircraft To Transport Thousands Of Kilograms Of Cocaine

March 03, 2016
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … 36, of Guatemala City, Guatemala, pleaded guilty today for his in role in an international drug trafficking … said Karl C. Colder, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) Washington Field Division.  …
March 03, 2016
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Gang Leader Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Participating In Racketeering Conspiracy

August 19, 2011
… Gang Leader Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Participating In Racketeering Conspiracy August 19, 2011 … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for a conspiracy to conduct and participate in the …
August 19, 2011
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Former Department Of Justice Employee Sentenced To Over 20 Years In Prison On Federal Drug And Gun Charges

August 31, 2011
… Former Department Of Justice Employee Sentenced To Over 20 … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and attempted and … furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Ava A. …
August 31, 2011
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Twelve Alleged Members Of Mexican-Based Cocaine Trafficking Ring Indicted

October 14, 2011
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … individuals. Ava A. Cooper-Davis, Special Agent in Charge for Drug Enforcement (DEA)’s Washington Division; Neil H. MacBride, …
October 14, 2011
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BGF Leader Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison For Participating In A Racketeering Conspiracy

October 19, 2011
… BGF Leader Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison For Participating In A Racketeering Conspiracy October 19, … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to conduct and participate in the activities …
October 19, 2011
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Hagerstown Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Health Care Fraud For Improperly Billing Medicare And Medicaid

June 14, 2013
… Hagerstown Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Health Care Fraud For Improperly Billing Medicare And Medicaid June 14, 2013 … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
June 14, 2013
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Hagerstown Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Health Care Fraud For Improperly Billing Medicare And Medicaid

June 17, 2013
… Hagerstown Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Health Care Fraud For Improperly Billing Medicare And Medicaid June 17, 2013 … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
June 17, 2013