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DEA-Led Investigation Dismantles Albuquerque-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

… 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 the results of a …
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

… West Texas. A total of 71 cases involved social media platforms and 51 cases involved encrypted communication platforms. El Paso, Texas – On Friday, the U.S. Drug Enforcement …
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Barrio Azteca Gunmen Who Committed Consulate Murders in Ciudad Juarez Sentenced to Life in Prison

… El Paso - The Barrio Azteca gunmen directly responsible for the March 2010 murders in Juarez, Mexico of a U.S. … at home or abroad.  I want to thank the Mexican Government for its cooperation that helped lead to this just result, …
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Joint law enforcement operation results in major eradication in northwest New Mexico

… Joint law enforcement operation results in major eradication in … ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies last week teamed together in the … hundreds of officers in a large-scale, multi-agency law enforcement operation that took place at 21 farms and two …
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Federal Investigation Dismantles Deming-Based Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization

… indictment that was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico in Las Cruces. The indictment … was announced by Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) El Paso Field Division, … Cruces and Sunland Park. The eight-count indictment seeks forfeiture of property and proceeds derived from or involved …
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Twenty-One Individuals Charged With Using Fraudulent Prescriptions To Obtain Oxycodone

… Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit of the Drug Enforcement (DEA) El Paso Field Division, and Executive … were arrested this morning during a multi-agency law enforcement operation spear-headed by the DEA.  An additional … to treat moderate to severe pain and can be habit-forming. “The abuse of prescription drugs, such as …
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Fifteen Men Charged With Trafficking Drugs In Bernalillo And Santa Fe Counties

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

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

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

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

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

… 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 …
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Member Of Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced

… 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 …
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Hospice Nurse Pleads Guilty To Prescription Opioid Conspiracy Charges

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

… 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. …
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DEA Collects Record-Setting Amount Of Meds At Latest National Rx Take-Back Day

… - Americans turned in more unused prescription drugs at the most recent DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day … DEA and over 4,200 of its state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners collected 893,498 pounds of unwanted … medicines, including the opioid painkillers that accounted for 20,808 drug overdoses-78 a day-in (the most recent …
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Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted in El Paso on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges for Supporting CJNG

… in El Paso on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges for Supporting CJNG May 16, 2025 El Paso Contact Info … national with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization based on her involvement with … jurisdictional operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, …
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January 21, 2025
… Administration 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, VA 22152 Email:  DEA.Intergovernmental.Affairs@dea.gov Media …
January 21, 2025
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

… @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … Sandoval Divsersion.SAN@dea.gov Division Contacts California Carlsbad - (760) 268-5700 Imperial County - (760) … criminal organization.” “Project Python marks the most comprehensive action to date in the Department of …
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DEA Launches New Initiative to Combat Drug-Related Violence and Overdoses in Communities across America

… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … its law enforcement resources to where they will have the most impact: the communities where criminal drug networks …
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Hazlehurst Pharmacy, Pharmacist to pay up to $2.1 million for dispensing thousands of illegitimate prescriptions

… Hazlehurst Pharmacy, Pharmacist to pay up to $2.1 million for dispensing thousands of illegitimate prescriptions March … dispensed thousands of illegitimate prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. Under the … evidence Bynes was operating a “pill mill,” including: Most patients traveled between four and six hours to obtain …
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DEA announces “360 Strategy” in the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts to address fentanyl, heroin, prescription drugs and violent crime

… to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New … is at this moment that the DEA 360 Strategy will prove most effective by introducing community partners, who are …
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The Overdose Crisis in the DMV

February 17, 2021
… The Overdose Crisis in the DMV February 17, 2021 By Jarod A. Forget, Special Agent in Charge, DEA Washington Division … in 2019.  1,883 of those fatalities were linked to opioids, most being fentanyl-related deaths. This is an astounding … without suffering crippling withdrawal symptoms. The next most crucial step is expanding our efforts with a more …
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

… 778-1500 DENVER – The Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration today announced the results of … successful conclusion of six months of investigative and enforcement activity targeting CJNG, culminating in large … criminal organization.” “Project Python marks the most comprehensive action to date in the Department of …
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Former Leader of "Clan Del Golfo" Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Operating a Continuing Criminal Enterprise and Related Charges

… Former Leader of "Clan Del Golfo" Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Operating a Continuing Criminal Enterprise and Related … Milgram. “DEA investigated Otoniel – one of the most violent and prolific drug traffickers in the world – …
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Three MS-13 Members Convicted of Racketeering, Murder, Extortion, and Federal Drug Charges after Three Week Trial

… The convictions were announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Assistant … four minor victims, during the period of the conspiracy.  Most of the victims were purported gang rivals except for …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

… prescription drugs in the past five years, the U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) is continuing its efforts to take back … Americans abuse prescription drugs, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more …
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Tallahassee Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy Charges

… Tallahassee Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy Charges March 27, 2026 … leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … “The Panhandle of Florida has been on DEA’s radar for quite some time regarding cocaine and, in particular, …
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Tallahassee Man Sentenced for Drug Distribution Conspiracy & Illegal Weapons Charges

… Tallahassee Man Sentenced for Drug Distribution Conspiracy & Illegal Weapons Charges … leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … supervised release, and Culpepper was also ordered to forfeit property and U.S. currency connected to the drug …
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Tallahassee Man Receives 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

… Tallahassee Man Receives 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine March 13, 2026 Miami Contact … leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … Florida, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute …