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

… to reduce opioid addiction LOUISVILLE, Ky. – 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 …
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … in the 12-month period ending November 2021, marking the most drug-related deaths ever recorded, with opioid-related …
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Fairbanks Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

… Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … of Alaska. “When the pills are laced with fentanyl – as most are – the predictable outcome is a potentially deadly …
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DEA Warns of Increase in Mass-Overdose Events Involving Deadly Fentanyl

… Just Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON – Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration sent a letter to federal, state, … partnership and collaboration with our federal partners is most welcomed in order to stop these tragedies from …
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Dominican National sentenced to 78 months for participating in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

… Dominican National sentenced to 78 months for participating in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … Angel Polanco Huma, 24, a citizen of the Dominican Republic most recently residing in Lawrence, Massachusetts, was …
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Dominican man sentenced to 132 months in prison for fentanyl trafficking

… Dominican man sentenced to 132 months in prison for fentanyl trafficking September 18, 2020 New England … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … Jorge Rodriguez, 23, a citizen of the Dominican Republic most recently residing in Lawrence, Massachusetts, was …
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Drug trafficking organization leader sentenced to 10 years in prison

… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod Forget Domestic Connecticut, Massachusetts, … state courts on drug trafficking and firearms charges. Most recently, Delossantos was convicted and sentenced to …
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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… @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) … 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 Launches New Initiative to Combat Drug-Related Violence and Overdoses in 34 U.S. Cities, including Chicago

… Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … threats requires a data-driven approach to pinpoint the most dangerous networks threatening our communities, and …
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Illinois Woman Sentenced to 14 Years for Meth Trafficking

… Illinois Woman Sentenced to 14 Years for Meth Trafficking January 27, 2022 Chicago Contact Info … Judge James E. Shadid stated that Mark was “one of the most prolific” drug dealers, noting that she was arrested …
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The DEA Announces 20TH Take Back Day

… Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … 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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Colombian Drug Kingpin Found Guilty By Miami Federal Jury

… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … was as a leader of the Urabeños, one of the largest and most dangerous drug cartels in the world. As a leader, the …
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … asked.   “As we face challenging days ahead  assisting our most vulnerable members battling narcotics dependency, I …
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Violent Guatemalan Drug Lord Receives Life Sentence in EDTX

… Division X Account @DEADallasDiv Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma … (also known as the FARC), one of Colombia’s largest and most violent rebel groups. Luargas-Garcia, who had a …
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Eight Gadsden County residents charged in 83-count

… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … dogfighting operation involving approximately 100 dogs.   Most of the dogs used by the defendants were recovered by … Lamar Howard, 45, of Chattahoochee, Fla.; and Leonard Safford, 37, of Gretna, Fla.   The indictment and arrests …
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … 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 …
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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. to pay $1.5 million to settle Civil Penalty Claims for violation so the Controlled Substance Act

… Inc. to pay $1.5 million to settle Civil Penalty Claims for violation so the Controlled Substance Act June 28, 2018 … including hydrocodone, an opioid that is one of the most commonly diverted controlled substances. The CSA … investigate. Richard P. Donoghue, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and James J. Hunt, …
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More than 50 defendants charged in joint federal and state narcotics investigation centered on west side of Chicago

… Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … principal mission is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking organizations.  Criminal …
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20 Individuals Charged in a West Texas Drug Conspiracy

… 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 - … five firearms, 12 vehicles, and a recreational vehicle. Most of the defendants arrested will make their initial …
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Caldwell man sentenced for federal drug crimes

… Caldwell man sentenced for federal drug crimes April 18, 2019 Seattle Contact Info … Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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High-level member of Chicago gang arrested on federal drug charges

… Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … street gang has been arrested on federal drug charges for allegedly selling wholesale quantities of heroin on the … agencies, is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking organizations. According to …
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Bond set for two Addison men charged with illegal possession/intent to deliver heroin

… Bond set for two Addison men charged with illegal possession/intent … Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … amount, with a street value of between $200,000 - $300,000. Most concerning, however, is the number of deaths that …
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Father and son among 18 defendants charged in federal investigation

… Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … investigation, dubbed “Operation Flawed Deal,” law enforcement seized multiple bank accounts, more than a … principal mission is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking organizations. Two indictments …
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DEA Chief of Operations D. Christopher Evans appointed by United States Attorney General William P. Barr to the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice

… William P. Barr to the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice January 22, 2020 … William P. Barr to the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice. On Oct. 28, … would explore modern issues affecting law enforcement that most impact the ability of American policing to reduce …
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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 - … at nearly 6,000 sites across the country. Together with almost 5,000 local, state and federal partners, DEA collected …
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DEA Denver Division sets new record for 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… DEA Denver Division sets new record for 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day November … participation of Americans nationwide, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and its law enforcement partners … at nearly 6,000 sites across the country. Together with almost 5,000 local, state and federal partners, DEA collected …
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Lengthy federal sentences for Kokomo, Indiana drug traffickers

… Lengthy federal sentences for Kokomo, Indiana drug traffickers August 03, 2020 Chicago … federal partners are committed to holding accountable the most violent individuals who wreak havoc in our communities. …
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Kokomo, Indiana man sentenced to 35 years in prison for drug, gun, and money laundering crimes

… Kokomo, Indiana man sentenced to 35 years in prison for drug, gun, and money laundering crimes July 16, 2020 … Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … for the fine citizens of Kokomo. Mr. Jones was one of the most violent drug traffickers in the city of Kokomo and had …
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Twelve Indicted for Drug Trafficking in San Antonio Area

… Twelve Indicted for Drug Trafficking in San Antonio Area March 19, 2021 … face federal drug trafficking charges, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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Several area residents arrested in ongoing drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracies

… and money laundering conspiracies, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge … made their initial appearances today. They are scheduled for detention hearings Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. before U.S. … operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs …