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El Paso Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Poisoning Death of 19-Year-Old

June 27, 2024
… El Paso Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Poisoning Death of 19-Year-Old June 27, 2024 El Paso … have been sentenced in a federal court in El Paso prison for their roles in the fentanyl poisoning death of a …
June 27, 2024
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San Antonio Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison After Mailing Fentanyl-Laced Pills, Causing Death of El Pasoan

June 27, 2024
… in a federal court in El Paso to 132 months in prison for distributing fentanyl-laced pills through the mail, … and fentanyl toxicity though she “would not have died but for the fentanyl.” Short was arrested on Aug. 15, 2023. He …
June 27, 2024
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DEA New York to Host Family Summit on Fentanyl

May 31, 2024
… NY 10019 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.  While there is no charge for this event, reservations are strongly encouraged by … is also available!  For more information or to RSVP, please email our Diversion Outreach Coordinator Jason Daus at …
May 31, 2024
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El Paso Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison

February 01, 2024
… in a federal court in El Paso to 130 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. According … guilty Nov. 1, 2023. “Our Fentanyl Overdose Response Team (FORT) does not just investigate fatalities caused by …
February 01, 2024
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Kermit Man Sentenced for Distribution of Meth

January 25, 2024
… Kermit Man Sentenced for Distribution of Meth January 25, 2024 El Paso Contact … this week in federal court in Pecos to 115 months in prison for possession and distribution of methamphetamine and an …
January 25, 2024
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Albuquerque Woman Charged with Escape and Federal Drug Trafficking Offenses

January 02, 2024
… R. Thorne-James, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division, and Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that a …
January 02, 2024
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Albuquerque Man Charged in a Second Superseding Indictment for Drug and Firearms Offenses

January 02, 2024
… Albuquerque Man Charged in a Second Superseding Indictment for Drug and Firearms Offenses January 02, 2024 El Paso … R. Thorne-James, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division, and Alexander …
January 02, 2024
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Two Albuquerque Men Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking Offenses

December 19, 2023
… – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Towanda R. Thorne-James, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division, announced today …
December 19, 2023
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DEA-Led Operation Dismantles Clovis-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

December 15, 2023
… – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Towanda Thorne-James, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division, announced that …
December 15, 2023
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 13, 2023
… and expired medications. Nationwide, DEA and its law enforcement partners collected 599,897 pounds of unneeded … Las Cruces, Albuquerque, and New Mexico Tribal Lands. For more than a decade, DEA’s National Prescription Take …
November 13, 2023
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El Paso Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

October 27, 2023
… in a federal court in El Paso to 240 months in prison for distribution of a controlled substance causing serious … Chaires was arrested on Jan. 25 as the result of a Drug Enforcement Administration investigation. “This 20-year …
October 27, 2023
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Drug Enforcement Administration Announces Fall Take Back Day

October 18, 2023
… Drug Enforcement Administration Announces Fall Take Back Day … On Saturday October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Drug Enforcement Administration and various local agencies will …
October 18, 2023
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Man Sentenced in El Paso for Trafficking Meth into U.S. from Mexico

October 10, 2023
… Man Sentenced in El Paso for Trafficking Meth into U.S. from Mexico October 10, 2023 … in a federal court in El Paso to 70 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more …
October 10, 2023
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Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Federal Firearms Offenses

September 20, 2023
… Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Federal Firearms Offenses September … Castañeda, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division, and Alexander …
September 20, 2023
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Albuquerque Smoke Shop Owner Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Drug Offense

September 12, 2023
… Albuquerque Smoke Shop Owner Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Drug Offense September 12, 2023 El Paso Contact Info … N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special …
September 12, 2023
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Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Federal Firearm Offenses

August 23, 2023
… Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Federal Firearm Offenses August 23, … – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Eric Castañeda, Acting …
August 23, 2023
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El Paso Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Trafficking Cocaine

July 26, 2023
… El Paso Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Trafficking Cocaine July 26, 2023 El Paso Contact Info … Monday in a federal court in Alpine to 78 months in prison for one count of conspiracy to possess with to distribute …
July 26, 2023
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El Paso Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Marijuana Trafficking

July 26, 2023
… El Paso Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Marijuana Trafficking July 26, 2023 El Paso Contact Info … in a federal courthouse in Alpine to 96 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. …
July 26, 2023
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Three Men Pled Guilty to Federal Charges Involving Maintaining a Drug-Involved Premises

July 17, 2023
… N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Gregory M. Millard, Special Agent in Charge for the DEA El Paso Division, announced today that Kamal …
July 17, 2023
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DEA Albuquerque Office Partners with Bernalillo County to Host Free Training for Employers

June 28, 2023
… Partners with Bernalillo County to Host Free Training for Employers June 28, 2023 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us … with Bernalillo County to host a free CADCA training for employers seeking to address problematic substance use …
June 28, 2023
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Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

May 15, 2023
… El Paso, Texas – On April 22, 2023, DEA and its law enforcement partners came together once again to protect our … 830 pounds more than the October Take Back event in 2022. For more than a decade, Take Back Day has helped Americans …
May 15, 2023
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Federal Jury Convicts Albuquerque Man of Drug Trafficking Offenses and Federal Firearm Violation

April 04, 2023
… and Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that a … He faces a minimum of fifteen years in prison. The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Albuquerque District Office and …
April 04, 2023
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Midland Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Meth Distribution and Firearm Charge

March 15, 2023
… Midland Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Meth Distribution and Firearm Charge March 15, 2023 El … Midland man was sentenced last week to 360 months in prison for possessing approximately 1,000 grams of methamphetamine …
March 15, 2023
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Oklahoma Files First Degree Murder on Drug Dealer

January 14, 2021
… Division X Account @DEADallasDiv Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma … DallasCommunityOutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Texas Fort Worth - (817) 639-2000 Lubbock - (806) 798-7189 Tyler - … Director Office: (405) 522-3116 Cell: (405) 250-9230 Email: alex.gerszewski@oag.ok.gov   Ashton Johnston, Press …
January 14, 2021
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Federal Jury Convicts Albuquerque Man of Drug Trafficking Offenses

December 02, 2022
… N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that a federal … 40 when a New Mexico State Police Officer stopped Columbie for speeding. During a consensual search of the vehicle, …
December 02, 2022
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Juárez Cartel Leader Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking

November 01, 2022
… Juárez Cartel Leader Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking November 01, 2022 El Paso Contact Info … N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Luis Carlos …
November 01, 2022
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Mexican National Found Guilty of Importing and Possessing Marijuana

September 27, 2022
… Ashley C. Hoff of the Western District of Texas and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Greg …
September 27, 2022
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Cuban national sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking, firearms offenses

September 08, 2022
… Cuban national sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking, firearms offenses September 08, 2022 … N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Ali Godoy, …
September 08, 2022
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New Mexico Pharmacy Agrees to Settlement Relating to Violations of the Controlled Substances Act

July 12, 2022
… N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that Joe’s … civil claims against Joe’s Pharmacy arising from Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on-sight inspections on Aug. …
July 12, 2022
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El Paso Man Sentenced for Role in Two Deaths From a Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Overdose

June 27, 2022
… El Paso Man Sentenced for Role in Two Deaths From a Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine … man was sentenced today to 293 months in federal prison for his role in two deaths resulting from a fentanyl-laced …
June 27, 2022