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Four Men Indicted for Meth Trafficking

… Four Men Indicted for Meth Trafficking February 07, 2024 St. Louis Contact … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Kansas, men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy after law …
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Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF)

March 28, 2025
… Priority Targets (CPOT) is comprised of leaders of the most prolific drug trafficking/money laundering …
March 28, 2025
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Four Men Charged with Allegedly Running Drug Trafficking Ring that Shipped Wholesale Amounts of Narcotics to Indo-Pacific Region

… an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   David S. Olesky … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, and …
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Alleged narcotics trafficker extradited to the United States to face international cocaine distribution charges

… OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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Atlanta Woman Sentenced to Prison for Supplying Fentanyl and Meth to Armed Drug Trafficking Organization

… Atlanta Woman Sentenced to Prison for Supplying Fentanyl and Meth to Armed Drug Trafficking … to peddle poison onto the streets of our community. Most law enforcement agencies don’t have the resources to …
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Money Launderer for Cartel Sent to Prison

… Money Launderer for Cartel Sent to Prison December 13, 2023 Houston Contact … HOUSTON – A 40-year-old Mexican citizen has been sentenced for international drug trafficking and money laundering … operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs …
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Drugs of Concern

Kratom

January 22, 2025
Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses), and can lead to psychotic symptoms, and psychological and physiological dependence. Kratom leaves contain two major psychoactive ingredients (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymytragynine). These leaves are...
January 22, 2025
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Major Investigation In West Memphis Results In Dozens Of Defendants Charged With Multiple Drug And Gun Crimes

… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … Initiative DEA has conducted and represents one of the most powerful attacks we have launched against a drug …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year of Removing Unneeded Medications from Communities

… - (270) 821-6899 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Together with its law enforcement partners, the Drug Enforcement Administration will … as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine, are the most misused prescription pain medications.  DEA and its …
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Cheryl Ortiz appointed Special Agent in Charge of New Jersey Division

… 431-7160 x2242 SAC Cheryl Ortiz.jpg NEWARK, NJ – Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Anne Milgram … Cheryl Ortiz as the new Special Agent in Charge (SAC) for the DEA New Jersey Division. Cheryl Ortiz is a 20-year veteran of the DEA, and most recently served as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge …
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Three Sentenced in Conspiracy that Brought Methamphetamine to St. Louis

… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … in a conspiracy that brought methamphetamine from California to St. Louis. Judge Fleissig on Wednesday sentenced … He admitted obtaining pounds of methamphetamine in California and then shipping it to Eric Williams in Detroit, …
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Westchester Felon Charged with Distributing Fentanyl That Killed a Man and Illegally Possessing Ammunition

… NEW YORK CITY - Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Frank A. Tarentino … Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration, and Robert Noble, Chief of the … and bring to justice those responsible for causing the most harm to our communities.  I commend the men and women …
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Kansas Man Indicted on Cocaine and Firearms Charges

… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … and one count of possession of a stolen firearm. The Drug Enforcement Administration is investigating the case. An …
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Year in Review: DEA Innovates to Fight Fentanyl

… Midland - (432) 686-4085 El Paso – In 2023, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration marked its 50th anniversary as the … security of our country. DEA also ushered in a transformation of DEA’s organization and strategy to meet this … and nearly 12,000 pounds of fentanyl powder. This is the most fentanyl seized by DEA in a single year. It amounts to …
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U.S. Attorney's Office, DEA and HSI Announce Charges Against Fourteen Individuals in Major Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… - (432) 686-4085 ALBUQUERQUE – This week, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Homeland Security … The defendants include Armando Conrad Gonzales, a.k.a. "Forty," 43, Leticia Maria Rodriguez, 41, Jessica Juel … operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, …
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Three Men Indicted for Operation Bronx Fentanyl Mill; $300K in Drugs, Loaded Gun Recovered

… Three Men Indicted for Operation Bronx Fentanyl Mill; $300K in Drugs, Loaded … D. Clark today announced that three men have been indicted for operating a Fentanyl mill in the Bronx that supplied … Fentanyl continues to be DEA’s priority and is the most urgent threat to public health.   I commend our …
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Member of St. Louis Drug Ring Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Delvin Bost, called Lee to confirm that a bounty for Davis was still being offered. Bost later claimed … of drug trafficking. He admitted being responsible for between four and 12 kilograms of fentanyl and between …
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Large Scale Colorado Springs And Pueblo Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled

… offenses. The arrests took place without incident. Most of the arrested defendants made their initial … and officers seized over 38 pounds of methamphetamine, most of which was more than 99 percent pure. They also …
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Mexican National Sentenced to Prison for Role in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

… Mexican National Sentenced to Prison for Role in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy August 18, 2026 … an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   David S. Olesky …
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St. Louis Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Assaulting Deputy U.S. Marshals, Selling Methamphetamine

… St. Louis Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Assaulting Deputy U.S. Marshals, Selling Methamphetamine … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … who perform their jobs day-in and day-out with the utmost professionalism and commitment to serve with absolutely …
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Drugs and Guns Result in 10 Years of Prison for Meth Dealer

… Drugs and Guns Result in 10 Years of Prison for Meth Dealer April 11, 2023 St. Louis Contact Info … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … a concurrent sentence of seven years and three months for a separate possession with intent to distribute a …
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St. Louis Area Doctors Accused of Illegally Administering Ketamine

… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … ketamine to patients and fraudulently billing Medicare for certain services related to a psychiatric clinic. Dr. … used Dr. Malik’s name and Medicare billing number to bill for health care services, including annual wellness visits. …
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Illegally Armed Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to a Decade in Federal Prison

… Fidel.ArroyoJr@dea.gov Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … Gannon, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Indianapolis, and U.S. Attorney … pistol. Scott was already a felon at the time of his most recent crimes, with a lengthy criminal history …
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Essex County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms and Drug Trafficking

… Essex County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms and Drug Trafficking … New Jersey man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for illegal drug distribution and weapons offenses, Special … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, and …
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Sinaloa Cartel Associate Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Conspiring to Traffic Cocaine in Chicago Area

… Sinaloa Cartel Associate Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Conspiring to Traffic Cocaine in Chicago Area November … Fidel.ArroyoJr@dea.gov Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … working together to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking organizations. Velazquez was  …
Oswaldo Espinosa
FUGITIVE

Oswaldo Espinosa

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE FIVE KILOGRAMS OR MORE OF COCAINE, POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE FIVE KILOGRAMS OR MORE OF COCAINE AND MONEY LAUNDERING
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Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted in El Paso on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges for Supporting CJNG

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted in El Paso on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges for Supporting CJNG May 16, 2025 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 carlos.a.briano@dea.gov Carlos A. Briano Recruiter …
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Long Island Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl That Contributed to Two Overdose Deaths

… - (914) 682-6256 Defendant Texted Victim a Month Before His Overdose Death: “im around and I got the good … to an undercover officer. The plea proceeding was held before United States District Gary R. Brown. As part of his … enforcement’s efforts to bring to justice those causing the most harm to our communities,” stated DEA Special Agent in …
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Seventeen Alleged Leaders And Associates Of CLAN USUGA Indicted In Brooklyn And Miami

… Part of coordinated strike against Colombia’s largest and most influential drug trafficking and armed BACRIM criminal … 17 alleged leaders and associates of Colombia’s largest and most influential (banda criminal or criminal group), CLAN …
Kun Jiang
FUGITIVE

Kun Jiang

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Fentanyl importation conspiracy, fentanyl trafficking and money laundering conspiracy