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January 16, 2025
… the illegal drug trade. DEA Special Agents pursue the most notorious trafficking and narco-terrorist organizations …
January 16, 2025
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Community Event
August 02, 2019
August 02, 2019

10th Annual Community Drug Awareness Day Conference focuses on opioid addiction

5:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)
Houston , TX
Today, our country’s most pervasive drug threat is the opioid overdose epidemic, which has been spurred on by the nonmedical abuse of prescription pain medications and heroin. This widespread outbreak is devastating and destroying communities throughout our country. It cuts across all demographics and socio-economic classes, including adults and adolescents...
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Mexican Felon Returns to Prison for Meth Trafficking

December 10, 2025
… Mexican Felon Returns to Prison for Meth Trafficking December 10, 2025 Houston Contact Info … in a federal court in San Antonio to 155 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine. According to court … 47, of Piedras Negras, was identified as a supplier for methamphetamine and cocaine in December 2022. A joint …
December 10, 2025
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San Antonio Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

December 03, 2025
… San Antonio Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl December 03, 2025 Houston Contact … in a federal court in San Antonio to 25 years in prison for possessing nearly 10,000 fentanyl pills intended for distribution along with a firearm. According to court …
December 03, 2025
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Los Angeles Man Pleads Guilty to Kern Valley Prison-Based Drug Conspiracy

September 03, 2025
… View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … distributing fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Bob P. … Bailey, 46, of Bakersfield, to smuggle into the prison for another inmate, co-defendant Derrick D. Charles, 43. …
September 03, 2025
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Stanislaus County Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Possessing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute

August 26, 2025
… Stanislaus County Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Possessing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine with Intent to … View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … by U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley to 16 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and …
August 26, 2025
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Jefferson County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

August 19, 2025
… Jefferson County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl August 19, 2025 Houston Contact … Texas – A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge of …
August 19, 2025
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Texas Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Meth

August 14, 2025
… Texas Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Meth August 14, 2025 Houston Contact Info … man was sentenced in federal court to 235 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. … sold a package containing 486 grams of pure methamphetamine for $2,850 on March 3, 2021. Drug Enforcement Administration …
August 14, 2025
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Liberty County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine in School Zone

April 17, 2025
… Liberty County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine in School Zone April 17, … Texas – A Liberty man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge …
April 17, 2025
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Former Daycare Director Sentenced in Large-Scale Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

July 23, 2025
… Former Daycare Director Sentenced in Large-Scale Cocaine … Texas – A 34-year-old resident of Laredo has been sentenced for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Special Agent in …
July 23, 2025
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Hermandad de Pistoleros Latinos Gang Member Sentenced to 100 Months for Heroin Trafficking

July 21, 2025
… de Pistoleros Latinos Gang Member Sentenced to 100 Months for Heroin Trafficking July 21, 2025 Houston Contact Info … LAREDO, Texas – A 33-year-old Laredo man has been sentenced for possession with the intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Special Agent in …
July 21, 2025
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Hopkinsville, Kentucky Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking

June 17, 2025
… Kentucky Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking June 17, 2025 Louisville Contact Info … sentenced on June 11, 2025, to 10 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Special Agent in Charge …
June 17, 2025
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Hopkinsville, Kentucky Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking

June 17, 2025
… Kentucky Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking June 17, 2025 Louisville Contact Info … sentenced on June 11, 2025, to 10 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Special Agent in Charge …
June 17, 2025
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Mexican Citizen Sentenced to Over 6 years in Federal Prison for Cocaine Trafficking

June 16, 2025
… Mexican Citizen Sentenced to Over 6 years in Federal Prison for Cocaine Trafficking June 16, 2025 Louisville Contact … on June 10, 2025, to 6 years and 3 months in federal prison for cocaine trafficking. Special Agent in Charge Jim Scott … federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for one count of possession with intent to distribute …
June 16, 2025
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Fentanyl Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison

June 05, 2025
… LAREDO, Texas – Two Texas residents have been sentenced for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Special Agent in … A. Kazen has now imposed a 63-month-term of imprisonment for Elizondo. Cortez previously received 66 months. Both …
June 05, 2025
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Mobile County Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years Imprisonment for Methamphetamine Trafficking

May 13, 2025
… Mobile County Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years Imprisonment for Methamphetamine Trafficking May 13, 2025 New Orleans … Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … sentenced Robert Leon Johnson to 294 months’ imprisonment for Possession with the Intent to Distribute …
May 13, 2025
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Illegal Alien and Mexican National Convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute Kilograms of Meth

May 05, 2025
… national illegally living in Hazlehurst, Georgia at trial for receiving a package from Jalisco, Mexico containing over … of Georgia, said Tara M. Lyons, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. The Defendant is … Mexico containing what was described as a horse saddle. Before the package was delivered, law enforcement agents …
May 05, 2025
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Port Arthur Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

May 13, 2025
… Port Arthur Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl May 13, 2025 Houston Contact Info … – A Port Arthur woman has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing fentanyl for distribution in the Eastern District of Texas, announced …
May 13, 2025
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years for Meth Trafficking

May 09, 2025
… Indiana Man Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years for Meth Trafficking May 09, 2025 Chicago Contact Info … Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … A. Cooke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Merrillville, Indiana, and Acting …
May 09, 2025
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years for Drug and Firearm Offenses

May 01, 2025
… Indiana Man Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years for Drug and Firearm Offenses May 01, 2025 Chicago Contact … Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … Madison - (608) 210-4300 Milwaukee - (414) 336-7300 FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Alfred A. Cooke, Assistant Special Agent …
May 01, 2025
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Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Meth Trafficking

May 07, 2025
… Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Meth Trafficking May 07, 2025 Chicago Contact Info … Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … A. Cooke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Merrillville, Indiana, and Acting …
May 07, 2025
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Honduran and Guatemalan Nationals Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine

April 30, 2025
… Honduran and Guatemalan Nationals Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine April 30, 2025 Houston … Texas – Two people from Central America have been sentenced for drug trafficking in the United States, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Special Agent in …
April 30, 2025
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20 Arrested in Waco on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

April 15, 2025
… had been in operation since April 2024 announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Special Agent in … William Kimbell.  The following defendants are indicted for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute at least … Michael Earl McDonald The following defendants are indicted for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute at least …
April 15, 2025
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Ohio Man Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl Resulting in Overdose Death

April 14, 2025
… Ohio Man Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl Resulting in Overdose Death April … U.S. District Judge David Bunning, to 25 years in prison, for the distribution of fentanyl resulting in an overdose … to Clifton’s plea agreement, on June 9, 2019, law enforcement responded to reports of an unresponsive victim in …
April 14, 2025
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Man Arrested on Federal Charges of Selling Fake Pills that caused Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

August 01, 2022
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
August 01, 2022
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DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents Are Stealing Identities, Money

March 05, 2021
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Southern California Do you know someone who has been affected by the loss … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
March 05, 2021
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Daughter of Prolific Mexican Cartel Leader Pleads Guilty to Criminal Violation of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act

March 12, 2021
… Cartel Leader Pleads Guilty to Criminal Violation of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act March 12, 2021 Los … About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
March 12, 2021
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Harbor Area Man Arraigned on Federal Indictment Alleging He Knowingly Sold Fentanyl to Two Victims, One of Whom Later Died

November 22, 2023
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
November 22, 2023
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DEA Works with Tribal Communities to Advance Drug Education

February 18, 2025
… emphasizing the importance of culture over drug use in an effort to connect with communities. OMAHA, Neb. –  In an effort to build on drug education messaging to tribal …
February 18, 2025
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Antelope Valley Man Faces New Charge Alleging He Knowingly Sold Fentanyl to Second Victim Who Died

December 19, 2024
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
December 19, 2024