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Scarsdale Woman Indicted For Manufacturing Marijuana

June 13, 2013
… Scarsdale Woman Indicted For Manufacturing Marijuana June 13, 2013 New York Contact … was announced by Loretta E. Lynch, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York; Brian R. Crowell, … distributed throughout the New York area. Marijuana is the most abused drug in the nation with 6.5% of high school …
June 13, 2013
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Former Governor Of Mexican State Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 131 Months In Prison For Money Laundering In Connection With Narcotics Bribes

June 28, 2013
… Former Governor Of Mexican State Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 131 Months In Prison For Money Laundering In Connection With Narcotics Bribes … that he received from the Juarez Cartel - one of Mexico’s most notorious and violent cocaine cartels - through …
June 28, 2013
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Leader Of Heroin Crew And 12 Members Arrested In A Two Day Enforcement Operation

August 28, 2013
… Leader Of Heroin Crew And 12 Members Arrested In A Two Day Enforcement Operation August 28, 2013 New York Contact Info … was arrested yesterday, August 26th after a two day enforcement operation spearheaded by the High Intensity Drug … DOB 11/21/55 and  Noemi Torres, DOB 02/19/68, face the most serious of charges after the majority of the narcotics …
August 28, 2013
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Doctor Sentenced For Running Pill Mill And Contributing To A Death

September 24, 2013
… Doctor Sentenced For Running Pill Mill And Contributing To A Death September … Washington, PA, was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for distribution of a controlled substance resulting in … drug pushers that the justice system will impose the most severe penalties on those who are criminally …
September 24, 2013
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Long Island Doctor Arrested For Illegal Distribution Of Controlled Substances

May 21, 2014
… Long Island Doctor Arrested For Illegal Distribution Of Controlled Substances May 21, … medicine practitioner wrote hundreds of prescriptions for thousands of opioid pain pills without legitimate … funded health care programs intended for the nation’s most vulnerable Americans.” The charges in the complaint are …
May 21, 2014
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Eleven Indicted For Conspiring To Distribute Controlled Substances In Alaska

July 26, 2013
… Eleven Indicted For Conspiring To Distribute Controlled Substances In Alaska … 40, of Fairbanks; Joshua J. Haynes, a/k/a “Lil’ J”, 34, of (formerly of Fairbanks) Gabrielle P. Haynes, 29, of … discussed how heroin and methamphetamine were the most profitable drugs to sell in Alaska, as well as the …
July 26, 2013
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Joint Law Enforcement Operation Arrested Six Individuals On Drug Charges In The East Bay, One In Fresno

May 30, 2014
… Joint Law Enforcement Operation Arrested Six Individuals On Drug Charges … View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … task force investigating and prosecuting the most significant drug trafficking organizations throughout …
May 30, 2014
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13 Indicted In Multimillion Dollar Interstate Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

April 18, 2013
… View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … 2008 to April 2013, the defendants obtained prescriptions for oxycodone, hydrocodone, and medical marijuana cards from … task force investigating and prosecuting the most significant drug trafficking organizations throughout …
April 18, 2013
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DEA And IRS Present Bay Area Law Enforcement Agencies With More Than $1.2 Million In Cash

December 22, 2011
… DEA And IRS Present Bay Area Law Enforcement Agencies With More Than $1.2 Million In Cash … View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … asset forfeiture program is one of the federal government's most effective tools against drug trafficking, money …
December 22, 2011
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DEA Targets CJNG Operations, Seizing a Million Counterfeit Pills and 77,000 Kilograms of their Drugs in Five Days

September 29, 2025
… Image Previous Next WASHINGTON  – Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced the results of a … the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the most violent and prolific drug trafficking organizations in … Cervantes, also known as El Mencho. He remains one of DEA’s most wanted fugitives and the subject of a  reward of up to …
September 29, 2025
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Arizona THIS Saturday is DEA's 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 21, 2025
… Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma areas PHOENIX – The Drug Enforcement Administration, in collaboration with nearly 4,000 … hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine, are among the most frequently misused prescription pain medications.  For …
October 21, 2025
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DEA’s National Take Back Day Returns April 26 to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse

April 23, 2025
… Oregon 1-888-219-4261 SEATTLE, Wash. –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 23, 2025
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DEA Chicago Podcast Series

April 22, 2025
… intelligence plays when investigating some of the world’s most dangerous drug trafficking organizations, the evolution …
April 22, 2025
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Dealing Fentanyl, Meth and Other Drugs

April 04, 2025
… Convicted Felon Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Dealing Fentanyl, Meth and Other Drugs April 04, 2025 … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking organizations, transnational …
April 04, 2025
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Eleven charged in Newark drug trafficking conspiracy, one charged with murder

February 25, 2020
… Special Agent-in-Charge Susan A. Gibson and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Craig Carpenito announced 11 people were charged today for their roles as members and associates of a drug … enforcement cooperation, and a common mission to remove the most dangerous offenders responsible for violent crime from …
February 25, 2020
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Brooklyn doctor pleads guilty to illegal distribution of narcotics

May 17, 2021
… patients without a legitimate medical purpose in exchange for cash payments BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Earlier today, in federal … that lacked a legitimate medical purpose in exchange for cash payments. The proceeding was held before United … Force program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
May 17, 2021
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 19, 2022
… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … in the 12-month period ending November 2021, marking the most drug-related deaths ever recorded, with opioid-related …
April 19, 2022
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36 arrested during joint law enforcement initiative in northern Alabama

October 15, 2019
… 36 arrested during joint law enforcement initiative in northern Alabama October 15, 2019 … Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … partners, and exemplify our global efforts of taking on the most dangerous criminals menacing our neighborhoods. Our …
October 15, 2019
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Montgomery Nurse Practitioner receives 10-year sentence

May 30, 2019
… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … Lilian Ifeoma Akwuba, 40, received a 10-year sentence for her part in helping run two separate “pill mill” … of the citizens of Alabama and the United States is our most important priority.”   In 2016, Akwuba left Family …
May 30, 2019
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Three Fugitives Arrested on Federal Drug Charges in Westmore, Vermont

January 27, 2023
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … on multiple occasions between August and October 2022, and most of those transactions occurred at the Barton residence. …
January 27, 2023
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Two Lawrence Men Arrested for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl at Veterans Affairs Medical Center

November 07, 2022
… Two Lawrence Men Arrested for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl at Veterans Affairs … seeking treatment for substance abuse are often at their most vulnerable. The VA Office of Inspector General is …
November 07, 2022
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Barton Residence Searched and Woman Arrested on Federal Drug Charges

October 31, 2022
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … on multiple occasions between August and October 2022, and most of those transactions occurred at Desormeaux’s …
October 31, 2022
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Brockton Man Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison For Role In Violent Drug Trafficking Organization

June 22, 2022
… Brockton Man Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison For Role In Violent Drug Trafficking Organization June 22, … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
June 22, 2022
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Four Gun Traffickers Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Traffic Firearms into Brooklyn

March 28, 2024
… to distribute fentanyl. Today’s proceedings took place before United States District Judge William F. Kuntz, II. … officer for their diligent work, performed under the most dangerous of circumstances. I also applaud everyone at …
March 28, 2024
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Westchester Felon Charged with Distributing Fentanyl That Killed a Man and Illegally Possessing Ammunition

December 04, 2023
… NEW YORK CITY - Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Frank A. Tarentino … and bring to justice those responsible for causing the most harm to our communities.  I commend the men and women …
December 04, 2023
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Long Island Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl That Contributed to Two Overdose Deaths

November 13, 2023
… A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Defendant Texted Victim a Month Before His Overdose Death: “im around and I got the good … enforcement’s efforts to bring to justice those causing the most harm to our communities,” stated DEA Special Agent in …
November 13, 2023
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Senior FARC Commander Extradited from Colombia

June 10, 2022
… the defendant was the commander of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) 30th Front, a group that operated … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, and …
June 10, 2022
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Defendant Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Attempting to Murder U.S. Government Informant

March 23, 2022
… Defendant Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Attempting to Murder U.S. Government Informant March 23, … enforcement partners will continue to tirelessly pursue the most dangerous offenders and prosecute those who seek to …
March 23, 2022
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Bronx Gang Member Charged with 2015 Murder

March 23, 2021
… – Ray Donovan, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration New York Division, Audrey Strauss, … effort to eradicate violent street crime by targeting those most responsible.  I want to commend our law enforcement …
March 23, 2021
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DEA and U.S. Attorney’s Offices throughout New York Promote National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 20, 2021
… overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration is holding its 20th Take Back Day … out unused medicine is essential. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. has seen an … in a one-year period (Sept. 1, 2019 to Sept. 1, 2020), the most ever recorded in a 12-month period. The increase in …
April 20, 2021