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Fifteen Men Charged With Trafficking Drugs In Bernalillo And Santa Fe Counties

December 12, 2013
… seized and purchased during investigation and today’s law enforcement operation ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Special Agent in … today following an early morning multi-agency law enforcement operation resulting in the arrests of 14 of the 15 … by the DEA and New Mexico DEA Region I HIDTA Task Force into a drug trafficking organization allegedly led by …
December 12, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s Albuquerque Office Spearheads New Mexico’s Multi-Agency Participation In Nationwide Synthetic Drug Takedown

May 09, 2014
… elp050914-01.jpg ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Yesterday the Drug Enforcement (DEA), Customs and Border (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security (HSI), Federal Bureau of (FBI), … the culmination of Project Synergy Phase II, an ongoing effort targeting every level of the dangerous global synthetic …
May 09, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Leader Of Major Heroin Trafficking Ring Operating Out Of Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison

January 14, 2015
… late yesterday afternoon to 20 years in federal prison for his heroin trafficking conviction.  He also was ordered … rates have been at or near the top of the national scale for years,” said U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez.  “Under … traffickers while supporting expanded treatment options for those struggling with the disease of addiction.” …
January 14, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Jury Finds Career Offender From Albuquerque Guilty Of Crack Trafficking And Firearms Charges

December 15, 2015
… serves as the Commander of the HITDA Region III Drug Task Force. U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez said that Mirabal, a … “the worst of the worst” violent and repeat offenders for federal prosecution.  “Since turning 18, Mirabal has … convictions in Bernalillo, McKinley and Santa Fe Counties for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, cocaine and …
December 15, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Indictment Charges Eight With Participating In Taos County Heroin Trafficking And Money Laundering Ring

December 21, 2015
… pending arraignment and detention hearings scheduled for tomorrow.  The fifth was released on conditions of … their drug trafficking proceeds.  The indictment includes forfeiture provisions that seek to forfeit to the United States any and all property derived, …
December 21, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Last Of Three Defendants Convicted For Role In Murder Of Southlake, Texas, Man Is Sentenced

December 06, 2016
… Last Of Three Defendants Convicted For Role In Murder Of Southlake, Texas, Man Is Sentenced … Division X Account @DEADallasDiv Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma … electronic devices to assist in the search, and he created email accounts for Ledezma-Cepeda and “El Gato” to …
December 06, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Member Of Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced

June 08, 2017
… N.M. - Yolanda Rodriguez, 50, a U.S. citizen who formerly resided in Mexico, was sentenced yesterday in … in prison followed by three years of supervised release for her conviction on drug trafficking and money laundering … as part of the Justice Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task (OCDETF) program, which combines the …
June 08, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Hospice Nurse Pleads Guilty To Prescription Opioid Conspiracy Charges

June 15, 2017
… James D. Tierney. “This investigation has shown the unfortunate reality that anyone - even those in well-paying, … providers seeking to abuse their medical licenses for anything other than providing competent and professional … acknowledged that she recommended oxycodone prescriptions for patients who did not need oxycodone with the intention …
June 15, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Colombian Drug Kingpin And Cohort Extradited In New York Heroin Trafficking Scheme Millions Of Dollars In Heroin Smuggled In Freight Containers

December 20, 2013
… R. Crowell, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York (DEA), Bridget G. … Zuilanny Gordillo (aka “Andres”), who faces kingpin charges for smuggling millions dollars of heroin bound for New York … The investigation utilized wiretaps on cellphones and email accounts in both the United States and Colombia. …
December 20, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Launches New Initiative to Combat Drug-Related Violence and Overdoses in Communities Across America

February 07, 2022
… in 34 locations across 23 states WASHINGTON – 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 …
February 07, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Feds Crack Down On Illegal Trafficking Of Oxycodone

May 13, 2011
… all of whom appeared in federal court yesterday and today for arraignments. The two cases arise out of intensified efforts to address Georgia's growing problem with the abuse of … and heroin combined.  Oxycodone remains one of the most widely abused prescription drugs, and it's also one of …
May 13, 2011
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PRESS RELEASE

Member of Newark Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 10 years in Prison

May 15, 2020
… NEWARK, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division, Susan A. … controlled purchases of heroin, the use of confidential sources of information, and other investigative means, law …
May 15, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Two Men Sentenced for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization that Sold Drugs in Mercer County

May 12, 2021
… Two Men Sentenced for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization that Sold Drugs in … TRENTON, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Susan A. … controlled purchases of heroin, the use of confidential sources of information, and other investigative techniques, …
May 12, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of international money laundering organization in Dominican Republic arraigned on federal charges

September 29, 2020
… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … NEWARK, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division, Susan A. Gibson, and the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Craig Carpenito, announced …
September 29, 2020
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Essex County man charged with identity fraud and laundering over $20 million in illegal drug proceeds

November 21, 2019
… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … NEWARK, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Susan A. Gibson and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Craig Carpenito announced an …
November 21, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Trenton heroin distributors plead guilty

January 22, 2020
… Special Agent in Charge Susan A. Gibson and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Craig Carpenito announced a … Duane Paulino-Escalera, 27, of Philadelphia, and Izae Alford, 21, of Trenton, pleaded guilty before U.S. District … controlled purchases of heroin, the use of confidential sources of information, and other investigative techniques, …
January 22, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Eleven charged in takedown of Trenton drug trafficking organization

June 12, 2019
… Special Agent in Charge Susan A. Gibson and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Craig Carpenito announced … I controlled substance. One of the defendants, Jawaan Foreman, is also charged with distributing cocaine base, a … controlled purchases of heroin, the use of confidential sources of information and other investigative techniques, …
June 12, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Selling the Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of User; Longest Sentence to Date

February 14, 2022
… Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Selling the Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of User; … the distribution chain, against both the dealers and their sources of supply. “Today’s sentencing of Jahvaris …
February 14, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

El Cajon Resident Sentenced to 15 Years for Selling Counterfeit Pills with Fentanyl that Caused 19-Year-Old’s Death

November 24, 2021
… El Cajon Resident Sentenced to 15 Years for Selling Counterfeit Pills with Fentanyl that Caused … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …
November 24, 2021
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San Diego Resident Sentenced to Nearly 14 Years for Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Eighteen-Year-Old’s Death

November 22, 2021
… San Diego Resident Sentenced to Nearly 14 Years for Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …
November 22, 2021
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Drug Trafficker who used Teens as Couriers Sentenced to 85 Months

August 30, 2021
… @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … worked as the transportation coordinator for several sources of supply of drugs and maintained a “cadre of …
August 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Case

August 27, 2021
… @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … up the distribution chain, against the dealers and their sources of supply.  For those who suffer from addiction, …
August 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty To Narcotics Conspiracy

July 13, 2022
… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … Gregovich 720-431-8836 BUFFALO, NY - United States Attorney for the Western District of New York Trini E. Ross announced …
July 13, 2022
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Drug dealer who sold herion that killed an 18-year-old female is sentenced to more than 28 years

September 26, 2019
… 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 - … heroin, and marijuana in Mr. Robinson’s vehicle. Multiple sources of information confirmed to law enforcement that Mr. …
September 26, 2019
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Department of Treasury Designates Sinaloa-based Mexican Narcotics Trafficker Under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Act

May 12, 2021
… Sinaloa-based Mexican Narcotics Trafficker Under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Act May 12, 2021 Rocky Mountain … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … DTO DENVER – The Denver Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration alongside the U.S. Attorney’s …
May 12, 2021
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Horry County Man Receives 11-year Sentence for Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl

May 11, 2022
… Horry County Man Receives 11-year Sentence for Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl May 11, 2022 Atlanta … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …
May 11, 2022
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Peabody Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Over Four Kilograms of Fentanyl Pills

June 07, 2023
… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod …
June 07, 2023
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Providence Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Conspiracy

May 11, 2023
… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod …
May 11, 2023