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Drug Trafficking Ringleader Craig Petties Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

… used these “stash houses” to avoid detection by law enforcement authorities. It was further part of the conspiracy … and in order to prevent others from cooperating with law enforcement authorities, it was further part of the conspiracy … vast quantities of cocaine and marijuana and was one of the most violent and notorious drug dealers in Memphis history,” …
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DEA And The Museum Of Science And Industry Open Powerful New Exhibit

… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … drugs-to individuals, American society, and the world. “Most Americans are unaware of the science behind drug …
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Authorities Announce Initiative Targeting Houston Violent Offenders

… Texas -  Houston area federal, state and local law enforcement agencies came together today to announce a … crime across the Greater Houston area. The Houston Law Enforcement Violent Crime Initiative brings together personnel … best avenues for targeting and ultimately prosecuting the most violent offenders in the community.  Such specifics …
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One Suspect Charged As Feds Shutter 2 San Diego-Area Smuggling Tunnels

… @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) … contraband has yet been recovered in connection with these most recent tunnels, in the last four years authorities have …
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The Pacific Northwest Responds To Prescription Drug “Take-Back” With Record Collection

… Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … of the Pacific (PNW) responded overwhelmingly to the most recent DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.  … 33,919 (17 tons) of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 171 take-back sites. DEA …
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DEA Pennsylvania And Delaware Holding Fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In September

… SEP 26 PHILADELPHIA - , PA. The United States Drug Enforcement (DEA) announced to its national and community … throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware, the opportunity for the public to prevent prescription drug abuse by … Take-Back Days turned in nearly 1.6 million pounds-almost 774 tons-of prescription drugs, most recently at almost …
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6s Are Wild – And Under Arrest

… Early morning arrest targets 27 members of “6 wild” crew for murder, manslaughter, gang assault, drug trafficking NEW … the Bronx DA Gangs/Major Case Bureau and the U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA), New York Division. The following defendants … alleged philosophy of letting the younger gangbangers do most of the action in regard to drugs, assaults and …
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U.S. Attorney Announces 17 Indictments in Fayetteville Area as Part of Ongoing Federal Violent Crime and Drug Strategy

… Attorney Michael Easley, along with federal and local law enforcement, announced ongoing and coordinated efforts to … guns and drugs off the streets and put the individuals most responsible for violence and narcotics behind bars. We …
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Northern District Of Georgia Targets Prescription Drug Abuse

… Georgia communities at epidemic levels and now accounts for six times more deaths than all of the traditional … decade Oxycodone and other opioids have risen to be the most abused and overdose related drugs in the State of …
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Spice In The City: New York DEA Leads Huge Attack Against Synthetic Drug Traffickers

… in China. Smokable synthetic (SSC) represent the most common class of designer drugs, and was the target in … in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA); Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York; William J. Bratton, …
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CY 2024 Annual Cocaine Report

September 22, 2025
… Quantitative analysis of cocaine is conducted on most purchased exhibits. The information on the following …
September 22, 2025
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CY 2023 Annual Heroin Report

September 22, 2025
… addition, a quantitative analysis of heroin is conducted on most purchased exhibits. The information on the following …
September 22, 2025
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CY 2024 Heroin Report

September 22, 2025
… addition, a quantitative analysis of heroin is conducted on most purchased exhibits. The information on the following …
September 22, 2025
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Verbal Opening Statement Matthew Allen, Special Agent in Charge DEA Los Angeles Field Division

June 30, 2025
… the front lines of the synthetic drug crisis in one of the most strategically important regions in the …
June 30, 2025
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Mexican Cartel Presence and Impact in Australia and New Zealand

March 25, 2025
… via air and sea cargo are expected to continue, most often transshipped and re-exported from North America …
March 25, 2025
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Protecting the U.S. Homeland: Fighting the Flow from the Southwest Border

July 13, 2023
… July 13, 2023   Americans today are experiencing the most devastating drug crisis in our nation’s history. This …
July 13, 2023
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Cartels and Gangs in Chicago

June 01, 2017
… is a steady supply of drugs from Mexican drug cartels, most notably the Sinaloa Cartel. Illicit drugs flow from …
June 01, 2017
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Motorcycle Gang Associate Sentenced To Over 12 Years In Prison For Role In Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring

… Gang Associate Sentenced To Over 12 Years In Prison For Role In Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring March 31, 2026 … to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod …
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New Britain Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine

… New Britain Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine March 31, 2026 New England Contact … to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod …
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Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

… to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod Forget Domestic Connecticut, Massachusetts, …
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Massachusetts Man Sentenced in Federal Court in Rhode Island for Trafficking More Than Three Pounds of Crystal Meth

… Massachusetts Man Sentenced in Federal Court in Rhode Island for Trafficking More Than Three Pounds of Crystal Meth March … to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod …
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New Britain Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics from Car Dealership

… Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics from Car Dealership March 10, 2026 … to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod …
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Dominican Drug Trafficking Organization Member Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Narcotics on the Seacoast

… to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod Forget Domestic Connecticut, Massachusetts, …
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… Traverse City - (571) 362-0443 DETROIT  – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against … the launch of Fentanyl Free America,  a comprehensive  enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at reducing both the supply and demand for fentanyl. This effort underscores DEA's unwavering …
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U.S. Attorney's Office, FBI, DEA, and EPA Announce Indictment in Massive Navajo Nation Marijuana Cultivation Scheme

… – A federal grand jury has indicted three individuals for their alleged roles in a large-scale marijuana … Donald Benally , 74, and Irving Rea Yui Lin , 73, a California resident, with multiple offenses related to the …
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DEA El Paso SAC Thorne-James to address local media

DEA El Paso SAC Thorne-James to address local media October 25, 2024 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 carlos.a.briano@dea.gov Carlos A. Briano Recruiter Name Elizabeth Borruel (915) 832-6000 ElPasoSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov …
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Seven Arrested In El Paso On Federal Drug Trafficking/Firearms Charges

… that were unsealed earlier today by the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. The two indictments were … by Joseph M. Arabit, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Field Division; U.S. … Iowa and Minnesota.  The 31-count indictment also seeks forfeiture of property and proceeds derived from or involved …
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Multi-Agency Enforcement Operation In New Mexico Significant Part Of Nationwide Synthetic Drug Takedown

… Multi-Agency Enforcement Operation In New Mexico Significant Part Of … local officials announced the results of the multi-agency enforcement operation in New Mexico which was part of yesterday’s DEA-led enforcement operations in 35 states targeting the upper …
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Forty Individuals Facing Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges As The Result Of A Multi-Agency Investigation In Southeastern New Mexico

… Forty Individuals Facing Drug Trafficking And Firearms … the defendants were arrested during an early morning law enforcement operation led by the DEA and the HIDTA Region VI Pecos Valley Drug Task Force.  Another 13 of the defendants were arrested during …
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23 Individuals Charged With Trafficking Counterfeit Prescription Pills

… to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New … Bello and Bryson obtained their drug supply from other sources at times and that Mora and Bryson had access to pill …