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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … Outreach: Akilah Johnson 571-387-5018 Division Contacts California Bakersfield - (661) 396-3736 Fresno - (559) 487-5402 … in a one-year period (Sept. 1, 2019 to Sept. 1, 2020), the most ever recorded in a 12-month period. The increase in …
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DEA Houston Announces 20th Take Back Day

… to-date, federal, state and local partners prepare for April event  HOUSTON - With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced its 20th Take Back Day … during the 12-month period ending July 1, 2020, the most ever recorded in a 12-month period. The increase in …
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Omnicare Inc. agrees to pay more than $15 million to resolve allegations it improperly dispensed narcotics at long-term care facilities

… proper controls of medications used to treat some of the most vulnerable among us,” said Acting Administrator … safe by holding companies like Omnicare accountable for such failures, while ensuring continuity of care and … and other controlled substances from emergency kits days before doctors provided a valid prescription.  The …
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Two men indicted for trafficking heroin and fentanyl in San Joaquin County

… Two men indicted for trafficking heroin and fentanyl in San Joaquin County … View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … H. Delgado is prosecuting the case. If convicted of the most significant charges, each defendant faces a mandatory …
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Leader of San Antonio based heroin trafficking operation sentenced to 15 years in federal prison

… (aka “Freight,” “Hakeem”) to 15 years in federal prison for his role in a narcotics distribution operation on San Antonio’s eastside, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Special Agent in Charge … Force program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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Fresno man indicted for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin

… Fresno man indicted for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine and … View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering …
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Mexican national indicted for drug trafficking and firearm possession

… Mexican national indicted for drug trafficking and firearm possession June 20, 2019 … View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering …
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Waco man sentenced to life in federal prison for meth trafficking

… Waco man sentenced to life in federal prison for meth trafficking May 28, 2019 Houston Contact Info … Louis Lopez to life in federal prison, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Will R. … (OCDETF) program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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Madera and Fresno residents indicted for methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

… Madera and Fresno residents indicted for methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy December 06, 2018 … View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering …
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Sacramento man charged with international money laundering and multiple indoor marijuana grows

… View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … Outreach: Akilah Johnson 571-387-5018 Division Contacts California Bakersfield - (661) 396-3736 Fresno - (559) 487-5402 … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering …
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DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… unused, and unwanted prescription drugs, making it the most successful event in DEA history. This brings the total … that's why President Trump has made this issue a priority for this administration. DEA's National Drug Take Back Days are important opportunities for people to turn in unwanted and potentially addictive …
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Quitman Drug Dealer Sentenced To More Than 15 Years In Federal Prison

… ATLANTA - Charles E. Peeler, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announces that on March … Denson, age 41, of Quitman, GA, to 185 months imprisonment for two counts of possession with intent to distribute … effort to eradicate dangerous drugs from our communities.” "Most of the time when we speak of "repeat drug offenders" we …
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New Jersey Residents Add To Record Number Of Unused Pills Collected During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

…  Valerie A. Nickerson, Special Agent in (SAC) of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division, announced … pounds - nearly 475 tons - was collected.  This was the most successful Take Back event since it began in 2010.    … “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a day for every American, in every community across the country, …
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America Responds To National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … Outreach: Akilah Johnson 571-387-5018 Division Contacts California Bakersfield - (661) 396-3736 Fresno - (559) 487-5402 … million pounds-nearly 475 tons-of medication, making it the most successful event in DEA history.  This brings the …
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Bradenton Man Sentenced For Trafficking Carfentanil

… Bradenton Man Sentenced For Trafficking Carfentanil April 19, 2018 Miami Contact … leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering …
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Bradenton Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced To Over Five Years In Federal Prison

… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … was sentenced to five years and 10 months in federal prison for distributing crack cocaine and a substance containing … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering …
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Mexican Citizen Sentenced To Nine Years For Trafficking Methamphetamine

… Mexican Citizen Sentenced To Nine Years For Trafficking Methamphetamine February 16, 2018 Miami … leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering …
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DEA Brings In Record Amount Of Unused Prescription Drugs On National Prescription Take Back Day

… the Abuse of Prescription Drugs DENVER - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and more than 4,200 of its nationwide law enforcement and community partners collected more unused … participants in Utah brought in a hefty 17,374 lbs., the most collected in any NTBI event in that state. The National …
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DEA Seizes Six Gallons Of PCP In Detroit Michigan

… - United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade and U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Robert L. Corso … February 13, 2011, Eric Mitchell, a resident of Carson, California, was arrested for his role in a large (PCP) … for causing users to act irrationally or violently, and is most often used in conjunction with marijuana,” said DEA …
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Northern Michigan Woman Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison For Cocaine Conviction

… Michigan Woman Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison For Cocaine Conviction March 30, 2015 Detroit Contact Info … to a significantly increased sentence. The U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) and the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement (UPSET) began their most recent investigation of Hanson in January 2014, when …
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Physician Arrested On Federal Drug Charges-Linked To 7 Deaths

… 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 - … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking organizations, weapons …
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Hardin County Man Sentenced For Drug Trafficking Violations

… Hardin County Man Sentenced For Drug Trafficking Violations June 12, 2013 Houston … Silsbee, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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Colombian Maritime Narcotics Trafficker Sentenced To 25 Years In Federal Prison

… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … Arley Fernando (34, Colombia) to 25 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine while on … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering …
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Five Individuals Charged With Conspiring To Distribute Methamphetamine In Baker County

… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … Fla. - Mark R. Trouville, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement (DEA), Miami Field Division, A. Lee Bentley, III, … then supplied it to others, including Hartzog and Follis. Most of the methamphetamine was distributed from an …
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Leader Of California-Based Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty

… Leader Of California-Based Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Pleads … leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering …
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Leader Of Interstate Cocaine Smuggling Organization Sentenced To More Than Ten Years In Federal Prison

… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … Mexico) to 10 years and 1 month in federal prison for conspiring with others to distribute five kilograms or … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering …
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Colombian Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Importation Conspiracy Charge

… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … Fla. - A.D. Wright, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement (DEA), Miami Field Division, and A. Lee Bentley, … OCDETF Program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering …
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St. Petersburg Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … R. (35, St. Petersburg) to 20 years in federal prison for conspiring with others to possess with the intent to … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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Grape Street Crips Member Admits Conspiring To Sell Heroin

… - - Carl J. Kotowski, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division and Paul J. Fishman, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey announced a member of the … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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New York Man Admits Distribution Conspiracy Involving More Than 10 Kilograms Of Synthetic Designer Drugs

… - - Carl J. Kotowski, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division and Paul J. Fishman, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey announced a Queens, New York, … effects similar to Schedule I controlled substances. Elmostafa Charif, 37, pleaded guilty before U.S. District …