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Alleged El Paso Cell Ringleader For Vicente Carrillo Fuentes Drug Trafficking Organization Detained Pending Trial

… Alleged El Paso Cell Ringleader For Vicente Carrillo Fuentes Drug Trafficking Organization … Manuel Gerardo (aka “Shorty”), an El Paso cell ringleader for the Vicente Carrillo Fuentes drug trafficking … organization, will remain in federal custody pending trial for allegedly operating a Continuing Criminal (CCE) …
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Thirty-Three Individuals Arrested On Prescription Fraud Charges

… - Thirty-three individuals have been arrested in El Paso for prescription fraud-related offenses, announced Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit of the Drug Enforcement Administration'(DEA) El Paso Field Division, … beginning Monday evening, during a multi-agency law enforcement operation led by DPS and DEA in conjunction with …
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El Paso, Texas Man Sentenced To Twenty Years In Federal Prison For Heroin Trafficking Conviction

… Paso, Texas Man Sentenced To Twenty Years In Federal Prison For Heroin Trafficking Conviction November 05, 2013 El Paso … federal prison followed by ten years of supervised release for his heroin trafficking conviction, announced Acting U.S. … and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jon K. Stanford and C. Paige Messec. The DEA El Paso Division …
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Lonnie Dean Sentenced To Twenty Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Methamphetamine In Valencia County And Assaulting A Federal Officer

… Lonnie Dean Sentenced To Twenty Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Methamphetamine In Valencia County And … federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for his conviction on methamphetamine trafficking and … “Vanilla Sky,” was pursued under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task (OCDETF) program, a nationwide initiative …
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Federal And State Authorities Indict 35 Individuals In Connection With Permian Basin Cocaine And Heroin Distribution Operations

… on federal and state drug charges announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph A. … to December of last year, the defendants were responsible for transporting multiple ounce quantities of "high quality" … year, Martinez, Rodriguez and Castillo were responsible for the distribution of user quantities of cocaine totaling …
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Permian Basin Law Enforcement And Medical Community Getting The Word Out On The Dangers Associated With Designer Drugs

… Permian Basin Law Enforcement And Medical Community Getting The Word Out On The … MIDLAND, Texas - Federal, state and local law enforcement and medical authorities in the Permian Basin, led … and MDMA.  There is no industrial or medical use for these substances.  Clandestine chemists duplicate the …
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Authorities Make Arrests In Connection With Odessa-based Methamphetamine Distribution Operation

… announced United States Attorney Robert Pitman, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Will Glaspy … were indicted by the federal grand jury prior to last month for possession with intent to distribute a controlled … Vegas, NV; and, Dallas, TX, to Niece and others in Odessa for distribution throughout the Permian Basin. In addition …
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El Paso, Texas Man Sentenced For Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction

… El Paso, Texas Man Sentenced For Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction June 26, … federal prison followed by two years of supervised release for his methamphetamine trafficking conviction.  Hernandez … On Feb. 5, 2014, Hernandez pled guilty to a felony information charging him with participation in a …
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Santa Fe Man Sentenced To Seventy-Eight Months For Participating In Crack Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

… Santa Fe Man Sentenced To Seventy-Eight Months For Participating In Crack Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy … federal prison followed by four years of supervised release for his role in a cocaine base trafficking conspiracy. … custody pending his sentencing hearing which is scheduled for Aug. 13, 2014. Eylicio pleaded guilty on June 23, 2014, …
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Twenty-Three Individuals Arrested On Prescription Fraud Charges

… - Twenty-three individuals have been arrested in El Paso for prescription fraud-related offenses, announced Special Agent in Charge Will R. Glaspy of the Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) El Paso Field Division, … beginning Thursday morning, during a multi-agency law enforcement operation led by DPS and DEA in conjunction with …
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Federal And State Authorities Arrest 23 Individuals Today In Relation To Cocaine And Methamphetamine Distribution Operations In Permian Basin

… United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr., Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Will … in custody prior to today and seven who are still at large, for alleged drug trafficking offenses or federal firearms … Paleteria” with stores in Midland, Odessa, San Angelo and Fort Stockton. Authorities allege that Cortez, along with …
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Federal Jury Finds Former Owner Of Albuquerque Smoke Shop Guilty On Synthetic Drug Trafficking Charges

… Federal Jury Finds Former Owner Of Albuquerque Smoke Shop Guilty On Synthetic … Kandil pleaded guilty on Aug. 19, 2015, to a misdemeanor information charging him with simple possession of “spice,” … in custody pending a sentencing hearing which is scheduled for Sept. 17, 2015. This case was investigated by the …
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Federal And State Authorities Arrest Eight In El Paso Area Roundup

… Ofelia Marmolejo with one count of maintaining a residence for the manufacturing, storing, distribution and using … conspiracy. The indictment also seeks the criminal forfeiture of Ofelia Marmolejo’s residence in the 11000 … make El Paso and the surrounding areas, like Socorro, safer for our citizens,” stated FBI Special Agent in Charge …
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Former Pharmacy Technician From Carlsbad Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Crime For Unlawful Possession Of Oxycodone

… Former Pharmacy Technician From Carlsbad Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Crime For Unlawful Possession Of Oxycodone December 20, 2016 El … proceedings, Otero pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor information charging her with unlawful possession of a …
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DEA And Partners Holding Second Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In April

… - (432) 686-4085 EL PASO, TX - This spring, the Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and community … by more than 3,000 of the DEA’s state and local law enforcement partners. The agency hopes to collect even more … Administrator Michele Leonhart. “Studies have shown that, for many, prescription drugs are the very first drugs they …
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Career Offender From Clovis Sentenced To 77 Months For Selling 20 Grams Of Heroin To Undercover Agents

… Career Offender From Clovis Sentenced To 77 Months For Selling 20 Grams Of Heroin To Undercover Agents January … prison followed by three years of supervised release for his heroin trafficking conviction. Jackson, a career … offender whose criminal history includes felony convictions for drug trafficking and violent crimes, was prosecuted …
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Las Cruces Man Sentenced To Ten Years For Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction

… Las Cruces Man Sentenced To Ten Years For Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction February … in prison followed by five years of supervised release for his conviction on narcotics trafficking charges.  The … Commander of the HIDTA Regional Interagency Drug Task Force/Metro Narcotics Task Force and Chief Pete N. Kassetas …
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Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Trafficking Chargest

… by the court.  The plea agreement also requires Greene to forfeit $28,135 in cash, a handgun and a gold necklace set … heroin and 3 ounces of methamphetamine to undercover law enforcement agents during a series of transactions occurring … today’s proceedings, Greene pled guilty to a felony information charging him with conspiracy and distribution of …
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“Trash Can” Drug Threat in Mid-Atlantic

August 13, 2021
… just a tiny amount can cause a fatal overdose to even the most seasoned drug user. DEA Washington and its partners … and purple. But DEA Washington Division agents say they're most often seen in clear containers. Baltimore-area police … the next drug threat, DEA Washington does warn that it will most likely involve fentanyl, the synthetic drug Mexican …
August 13, 2021
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Statement of Anne Milgram Administrator at a Hearing Entitled, “Drug Enforcement Administration Oversight”

January 23, 2025
… to set a new vision, target the global criminal networks most responsible for the influx of fentanyl into the United … our vision by focusing on fentanyl—the drug killing the most Americans—and the criminal organizations responsible …
January 23, 2025
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20th Anniversary of 9/11

January 22, 2025
… and recovery efforts. September 11 was one of the most tragic days in our country’s history. The following days were some of the most patriotic, as many Americans were inspired to serve …
January 22, 2025
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DEA Launches New Initiative to Combat Drug-Related Violence and Overdoses in Communities across America

… in 34 locations across 23 states NEW YORK – The Drug Enforcement Administration announced a new initiative, … its law enforcement resources to where they will have the most impact: the communities where criminal drug networks …
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

… Fidel.ArroyoJr@dea.gov Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … 336-7300 CHICAGO – The Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration today announced the results of … criminal organization.” “Project Python marks the most comprehensive action to date in the Department of …
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Sinaloa Cartel Leader Surrenders To US Law Enforcement

… Sinaloa Cartel Leader Surrenders To US Law Enforcement August 07, 2017 San Diego Contact Info Contact Us … @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … consequences.” “This extraordinary case is this district’s most significant, comprehensive and large-scale cartel …
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DEA Delivers Major Blows to Drug Cartels, Advancing a Fentanyl Free America in 2026

DEA Delivers Major Blows to Drug Cartels, Advancing a Fentanyl Free America in 2026 March 19, 2026 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 300 …
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DEA Adds Precursor Chemicals Used to Make Illicit Fentanyl to the Special Surveillance List

October 30, 2023
… and our national security, and it is the cause of the most devastating drug crisis in United States’ history.  The … The list typically includes items identified by DEA to be most frequently used in clandestine production.  The SSL is …
October 30, 2023
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Attorney General William P. Barr announces launch of Operation Relentless Pursuit

… Think Twice Domestic The operation will surge federal law enforcement resources into seven of America’s most violent cities DETROIT – Today, Attorney General … Attorney General Barr pledged to intensify federal law enforcement resources in Albuquerque, Baltimore, Cleveland, …
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Fresno man sentenced to over 21 years prison for methamphetamine trafficking, possession of a firearm and interstate transportation for prostitution

… Fresno man sentenced to over 21 years prison for methamphetamine trafficking, possession of a firearm and interstate transportation for prostitution June 21, 2019 San Francisco Contact Info … spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and …
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Narcotics Trafficker Extradited from Colombia to Face International Cocaine Distribution Charges

… 682-6256 Fabian Emilio Zapata Taborda Allegedly Responsible for Supplying Cocaine to the Clan del Golfo and Other Drug … by the Department of Justice, a designation given to the most significant narcotics traffickers in the world. Ray …
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Operation Cash Out Launched Across Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana

… – Fentanyl continues to be the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45. In 2023, the … cartels. The Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco Cartel are most responsible for the supply of fentanyl across the …