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Head Of The Gulf Cartel Sentenced To Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking

… Head Of The Gulf Cartel Sentenced To Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking June 30, 2015 Houston Contact Info … - Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit of the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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DEA Announces Barrio Azteca Lieutenant Who Ordered Consulate Murders In Ciudad Juarez Sentenced To Life In Prison

… Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Robert Pitman for the Western District of Texas, and FBI El Paso Special … sentence is a clear sign that the DEA, along with our law enforcement partners, will not tolerate those who attack … remain fugitives, including Eduardo Ravelo, an FBI Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive. The case was investigated by the DEA …
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DEA To Publish Final Rule Rescheduling Hydrocodone Combination Products

… Twice Domestic WASHINGTON - On Friday the U. S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) will publish in the Federal Register the … Schedule II, as recommended by the Assistant Secretary for Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human (HHS) … of other substances, such as acetaminophen or aspirin. “Almost seven million Americans abuse controlled-substance …
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DEA And European Authorities Uncover Massive Hizballah Drug And Money Laundering Scheme

… Domestic 7 countries involved in disrupting drug money flow for terror regime WASHINGTON - The United States Drug Enforcement (DEA) today announced significant enforcement … Hizballah External Security Organization BAC last week. The most significant arrest was of the U.S.-designated SDGT …
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Head Of New Haven-Area Oxycodone Trafficking Ring Sentenced To More Than Five Years In Federal Prison

… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod Forget Domestic Connecticut, Massachusetts, … of oxycodone to him on a regular basis.  Marchitto sold most of the pills that he and his associates were able to …
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Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To Over 17 Years In Federal Prison

… been sentenced to 17 years, seven months in federal prison for trafficking 22 kilograms of cocaine and for possessing a firearm in furtherance of that offense.  … pose a danger to the community.”           “One of our most solemn responsibilities is to protect the public from …
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Bristol Businessman Sentenced To Serve 24 Months In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Synthetic Drugs

… Bristol Businessman Sentenced To Serve 24 Months In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Synthetic Drugs December 01, … three years of supervised release after his prison term and forfeit over $300,000 in assets. Bickley was indicted in … Abuse Research identified synthetic marijuana as the third most reported substance used by U.S. high school students …
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Saco Attorney Sentenced To Two Years For Money Laundering Conspiracy

… Saco Attorney Sentenced To Two Years For Money Laundering Conspiracy December 16, 2014 New … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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Danbury Man Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Cocaine And Oxycodone

… Man Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Cocaine And Oxycodone December 18, 2014 New … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … felony conviction and multiple misdemeanor convictions, most of which are related to drug trafficking. Catino has …
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Conviction In Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod Forget Domestic Connecticut, Massachusetts, … - (802) 951-2900 ( - BOSTON - A Dominican man, who most recently resided in Salem, was convicted yesterday of …
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Connecticut Man Sentenced To Over 22 Years For Oxycodone Conspiracy

… Connecticut Man Sentenced To Over 22 Years For Oxycodone Conspiracy January 16, 2015 New England … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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Newington Man Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Role In Coast-To-Coast Cocaine Trafficking Ring

… Newington Man Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Role In Coast-To-Coast Cocaine Trafficking Ring February … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … he was on federal supervised release at the time of this most recent offense.  On July 21, 2013, U.S. District Judge …
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Forty Eight Columbia Point Dawgs Charged In Federal Sweep

… Forty Eight Columbia Point Dawgs Charged In Federal Sweep … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … known on the street as “the Point,” is Boston’s largest and most influential city-wide gang. The criminal organization …
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Saco Attorney Pleads Guilty To $177,500 Money Laundering Conspiracy

… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod Forget Domestic Connecticut, Massachusetts, … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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New Orleans Field Division Collects Over 35,000 Pounds On Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … - (318) 676-4080 Arkansas Fayetteville - (479) 442-2618 Fort Smith - (479) 783-6300 Little Rock - (501) 217-6500 … turned in by the general public across the country at almost 5,400 sites.  “We are pleased at the response of the …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Is This Saturday

… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … - (318) 676-4080 Arkansas Fayetteville - (479) 442-2618 Fort Smith - (479) 783-6300 Little Rock - (501) 217-6500 … Americans abuse prescription drugs, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use and (NSDUH), more …
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Buffalo Man Indicted In The Murder Of Cattaraugus County Man During Robbery

… of crack cocaine; and using and maintaining a premises for drug dealing. The charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. The defendant was arraigned today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jerimiah J. McCarthy. Ruth was … their crimes are committed in the inner city or in the most remote of rural areas, this Office is targeting those …
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Member Of Violent Home Invasion Robbery Crew Convicted Of Conspiring To Commit Drug Robberies And Conspiring To Distribute Cocaine And Heroin

… and a minimum of ten years’ imprisonment on the most serious charge. The verdict was announced by Loretta E. Lynch, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and James J. Hunt, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement (DEA), New York Division. “Fiorentino tarnished …
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Second Of Five Spice Conspirators Sentenced

… Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for conspiring to launder money.  Palmer was ordered by the … derived property of a value greater than $10,000.  Most of the transactions occurred in Idaho, Washington, and …
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Narcotics Task Force Announces Marijuana Seizures

… Narcotics Task Force Announces Marijuana Seizures December 09, 2013 San … @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … and dangerous cultivation and manufacturing operations, most of which have direct ties to local marijuana dispensary …
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Narcotics Task Force Announces Marijuana Seizures

… Narcotics Task Force Announces Marijuana Seizures December 10, 2014 San … @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … and dangerous cultivation and manufacturing operations, most of which have direct ties to local marijuana dispensary …
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DEA Assists With Another Super Tunnel; Yields 22 Arrests And 12 Tons Of Marijuana So Far

… @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) … tunnel activity. Federal authorities here have seized almost two tons of marijuana and counting. The newly-completed …
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Stephentown Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Gun And Drug Convictions

… Stephentown Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Gun And Drug Convictions July 20, 2016 New York Contact … Special Agent in Charge, New York Division, U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA).  Stegemann was convicted in August 2015 … a loaded shotgun, and over $296,000 in U.S. currency.  Most of these items were found hidden either inside of …
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DEA, FBI, & US Attorney’s Office Distribute Chasing The Dragon To High School Superintendents Across Eastern Pennsylvania

… 777-6940 Scranton - (570) 496-1020 PHILADELPHIA - Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Gary Tuggle, along … family members of addicts about their experiences.  In an effort to stimulate discussion in high schools, this 45-minute … for students,” said Harpster. “It’s raw, and it’s real. Most importantly, it puts a human face on the heroin and …
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Fake Doctor Arrested By DEA Sentenced To Over 38 Years In Prison

… the sentencing of Gustavo Nunez to 38.25 years in prison for performing illegal cosmetic surgeries on seven victims, three … Arizona. “One who preyed upon women in our communities and most certainly deserves the sentence handed to him today. …
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DEA, Erie County Executive, Erie County Department Of Health And U.S Attorney’s Office Issue Emergency Health Alert

… Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein, United States Attorney for the Western District of New York William J. Hochul Jr. and U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) Resident Agent In Charge John Flickinger to … those who illegally distribute them are deserving of the most substantial punishment available in law.” On …
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New Yorkers Safeguarded Their Medical Cabinets Of Lurking Dangers- Unused, Unwanted And Expired Medication

… of unused, expired, or unwanted drugs as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) National Prescription Drug … prescription medications are often an unintended catalyst for addiction.  Take-Back events like these raise awareness … that accounted for 20,808 drug overdoses-78 a day-in (the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control …
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DEA And Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

… Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … Northwest SEATTLE - DEA reprises this weekend one of its most popular community programs:  National Prescription Drug … sites in the Pacific Northwest, operated by 146 local law enforcement agencies and other community partners.  The …
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Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty For His Role In A Drug Trafficking Ring Linked To A Mexican Drug Cartel

… Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty For His Role In A Drug Trafficking Ring Linked To A Mexican … Jr. and Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt, U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA), New York Division announced that Pethrod … on Delaware Avenue to store them in an abandoned apartment. Most of the drug proceeds were sent back to California by …
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DEA Pennsylvania And Delaware Holding Third Prescription Take-Back Day In October

… of the Philadelphia Division of 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 … United States. “The abuse of pharmaceuticals is the 2 nd most abused drug, only marijuana ranks higher. In 2010, 2.5 …