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Asheville Dealer on Federal Supervised Release is Sentenced to Prison on Drug Charges

August 21, 2025
… in prison followed by three years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine base, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Holloway’s … will run at the expiration of the 18 months he is serving for violating his federal supervised release.  Jae W. Chung, …
August 21, 2025
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Methamphetamine Distributor is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

August 21, 2025
… in prison followed by five years of supervised release for trafficking methamphetamine, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.  Jones’s … was sentenced previously to more than 28 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine.  According to …
August 21, 2025
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Fatal Overdose Traced to Henderson Dealer Leads to Federal Prison Sentence

July 25, 2025
… Cary Police Department officers responded to a 911 call for a suspected overdose at a hotel in Cary. Upon arrival, … and 50 bindles of suspected heroin and fentanyl. Law enforcement determined that one of the bindles had been used, … another arranged deal on August 5, he was arrested. Law enforcement then seized an additional 651 bindles of suspected …
July 25, 2025
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Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to Five Years for Plan to Smuggle Drugs and Contraband into North Carolina Prison

August 06, 2025
… Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to Five Years for Plan to Smuggle Drugs and Contraband into North Carolina … in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and possession …
August 06, 2025
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Armed Drug Dealer on Federal Supervised Release is Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

August 15, 2025
… yesterday followed by five years of supervised release for using a gun in furtherance of drug trafficking and other charges, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.  Jae W. Chung, … Agent in Charge of the Atlanta Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which oversees the Charlotte …
August 15, 2025
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Trial Victory Secured in Largest Single Fentanyl Pill Bust in DEA History

August 07, 2025
… ALBUQUERQUE – A federal jury convicted an Albuquerque man for his role in a multi-state fentanyl trafficking … into Martinez and Bruce Sedillo, another regional manager for Salazar Amaya, included coordinated enforcement actions between the DEA and the Lea County Drug …
August 07, 2025
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Florida Men Convicted after Cleaning Crew Locates More Than $30K of Cocaine in Hotel Room

June 12, 2025
… Vincent Ellis Wilson, 54, and Ervin Lee Smith, 50, both of Fort Pierce, Florida, of conspiring to distribute more than … Vincent Ellis Wilson, 54, and Ervin Lee Smith, 50, both of Fort Pierce, Florida, of conspiring to distribute more than … brought with them to South Carolina.  The next morning, before the drug deal could be done, Wilson and Smith left …
June 12, 2025
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DEA – LAPD HIDTA Investigation Targets South L.A. Gangs Controlled By Incarcerated Mexican Mafia Member And His Daughter

December 06, 2012
… 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 …
December 06, 2012
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August 21, 2025
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August 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Terrance C. Cole Sworn in as Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

July 25, 2025
… C. Cole Sworn in as Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration July 25, 2025 Headquarters Contact … public servant who has spent more than 31 years in law enforcement, 22 of which were at DEA fighting the drug cartels … of fentanyl. Reducing Drug-Fueled Violence in America’s most affected cities through expanded partnerships with …
July 25, 2025
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José Adolfo “Fito” Macías Villamar Faces International Drug and Weapon Charges Following His Extradition to the United States

July 21, 2025
… federal court in the Eastern District of New York on Monday for crimes allegedly committed as the leader of the Los … in Ecuador, Los Choneros is believed to be responsible for significant drug trafficking into the United States, … Villamar was the principal leader of Los Choneros, the most violent and powerful transnational criminal …
July 21, 2025
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DEA’s National Take Back Day is THIS Saturday!

April 24, 2025
… Vista, Tucson, and Yuma areas Phoenix, AZ – The Drug Enforcement Administration, in coordination with more than … oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine are among the most frequently misused prescription pain medications.  In …
April 24, 2025
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Drug Seizure Provides Local K-9s with Great Training Opportunity

April 07, 2025
… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … us to have this exposure is a lifetime opportunity that most handlers will never experience,” said Loney, a K-9 …
April 07, 2025
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Member of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Racketeering Involving Drug and Firearms Trafficking

April 06, 2025
… of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Racketeering Involving Drug and Firearms Trafficking … operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, …
April 06, 2025
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Mexican National Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Distribute Kilograms of Fentanyl and Cocaine and Launder Proceeds

April 06, 2025
… Mexican National Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Distribute Kilograms of Fentanyl … operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, …
April 06, 2025
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Drug Supplier From New Hampshire Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison For Multi-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

April 06, 2025
… From New Hampshire Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison For Multi-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy April 06, 2025 … operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, …
April 06, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 22, 2022
… to reduce opioid addiction NEWARK, N.J. – The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 22nd National … in the 12-month period ending November 2021, marking the most drug-related deaths ever recorded, with opioid-related …
April 22, 2022
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … participation of Americans nationwide, DEA and its law enforcement partners have now surpassed its 10 million pound … at nearly 6,000 sites across the country. Together with almost 5,000 local, state and federal partners, DEA collected …
November 02, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Former Long Island Doctor Sentenced for Conspiring to Illegally Distribute Oxycodone

October 07, 2021
… Former Long Island Doctor Sentenced for Conspiring to Illegally Distribute Oxycodone October 07, … the sentence. “Doctors are supposed to be among the most trusted professionals in our society. This defendant, …
October 07, 2021
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Seven Defendants Charged for Laundering Over $28 Million for DTO

July 21, 2021
… Seven Defendants Charged for Laundering Over $28 Million for DTO July 21, 2021 New … DEA Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan said, “One of the most powerful criminal elements of transnational drug …
July 21, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

“Court Vision Academy” kicks off in Albany

August 03, 2019
… 720-431-8836 Free basketball and life skills program for local youth ALBANY, N.Y. – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division, Special Agent … drug trafficking organizations and seizing what they value most--their assets. In turn, drug proceeds are ultimately …
August 03, 2019
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Long Island convenience store owner sentenced to prison for selling K2 drug from his convenience store

August 17, 2018
… Long Island convenience store owner sentenced to prison for selling K2 drug from his convenience store August 17, … prison, to be followed by three years’ supervised release, for selling the illegal drug K2, also known as “spice” and … time period showed bags of K2 being sold to customers, most of whom appeared to be young adults.  This …
August 17, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2018
… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … participation of Americans nationwide, DEA and its law enforcement partners have now surpassed its 10 million pound … at nearly 6,000 sites across the country. Together with almost 5,000 local, state and federal partners, DEA collected …
November 05, 2018
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DEA announces results of major state-wide enforcement operation

September 21, 2018
… DEA announces results of major state-wide enforcement operation September 21, 2018 New Orleans Contact … Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … 1,293 pounds of marijuana, 47 kilograms of cocaine, almost one kilogram of heroin, 228,913 controlled prescription …
September 21, 2018
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Lead Defendant in Richmond County Meth-Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Federal Prison

January 12, 2023
… More of Methamphetamine, said David H. Estes, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. U.S. District Court … in jeopardizing the safe operations of our facilities, and most importantly, the safety of the public,” said Georgia …
January 12, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Two Convicted for Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization with Ties to Mexican Cartel

May 24, 2023
… Two Convicted for Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization with Ties to … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, …
May 24, 2023
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New Haven Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Ring

February 16, 2023
… New Haven Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Ring February 16, 2023 New … other members of the organization during drug transactions. Most of the parcels containing cocaine were transported to a …
February 16, 2023
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Drug Distributor in Fidelis Way Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty

November 11, 2022
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … which they used to store, cook, package, and sell drugs – most of which consisted of cocaine or cocaine base, which …
November 11, 2022
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Supplier And Distributor for Two Boston-Area DTOs Sentenced

September 29, 2022
… Supplier And Distributor for Two Boston-Area DTOs Sentenced September 29, 2022 New … where they stored, cooked, packaged and sold drugs – most of which was cocaine or cocaine base, which the DTO …
September 29, 2022
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Boston Man Pleads Guilty to His Role in Drug Trafficking Organization

September 16, 2022
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … which they used to store, cook, package, and sell drugs – most of which consisted of cocaine or cocaine base, which …
September 16, 2022