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DEA’s Takeback Initiative Collects 25,430 Pounds of Unwanted Medications in the Carolinas and Georgia; 571,000 Pounds Nationwide

… October 25th, the DEA Atlanta Division joined 188 law enforcement agencies across Georgia and the Carolinas who came together for the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. At … from home medicine cabinets to prevent drug misuse before it starts.  Nationwide, DEA joined 4,263 law …
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Arizona Man Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy in South Carolina

… Arizona Man Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy in South Carolina August 21, 2025 … Arizona, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to … revealed that Eaddy and others are responsible for selling 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, 400 grams or …
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Asheville Dealer on Federal Supervised Release is Sentenced to Prison on Drug Charges

… 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, …
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Methamphetamine Distributor is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

… 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 …
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Fatal Overdose Traced to Henderson Dealer Leads to Federal Prison Sentence

… 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 …
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Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to Five Years for Plan to Smuggle Drugs and Contraband into North Carolina Prison

… 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 …
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Armed Drug Dealer on Federal Supervised Release is Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

… 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 …
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Trial Victory Secured in Largest Single Fentanyl Pill Bust in DEA History

… 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 …
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Florida Men Convicted after Cleaning Crew Locates More Than $30K of Cocaine in Hotel Room

… 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 …
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DEA – LAPD HIDTA Investigation Targets South L.A. Gangs Controlled By Incarcerated Mexican Mafia Member And His Daughter

… 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   Anthony Chrysanthis …
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DEA Targets CJNG Operations, Seizing a Million Counterfeit Pills and 77,000 Kilograms of their Drugs in Five Days

… 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 …
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DEA and NFL Alumni Health Team Up on Football’s Biggest Stage to Tackle the Fentanyl Crisis

… About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic SAN FRANCISCO  – For a third consecutive year, the U.S. Drug Enforcement … the urgent need for public awareness and education. Most importantly, people need to understand that just two …
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Arizona THIS Saturday is DEA's 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… - 571-324-7218 Yuma - 571-324-7324 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 …
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DEA’s National Take Back Day Returns April 26 to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse

… Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine are among the most frequently misused prescription pain medications.  In …
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DEA Chicago Podcast Series

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Convicted Felon Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Dealing Fentanyl, Meth and Other Drugs

… 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 …
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Eleven charged in Newark drug trafficking conspiracy, one charged with murder

… 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 …
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Brooklyn doctor pleads guilty to illegal distribution of narcotics

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

… 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 …
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36 arrested during joint law enforcement initiative in northern Alabama

… 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 …
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Montgomery Nurse Practitioner receives 10-year sentence

… 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 … of the citizens of Alabama and the United States is our most important priority.”   In 2016, Akwuba left Family …
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Three Fugitives Arrested on Federal Drug Charges in Westmore, Vermont

… 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. …
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Two Lawrence Men Arrested for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl at Veterans Affairs Medical Center

… 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 …
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Barton Residence Searched and Woman Arrested on Federal Drug Charges

… 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 …
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Brockton Man Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison For Role In Violent Drug Trafficking Organization

… 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 …
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Four Gun Traffickers Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Traffic Firearms into Brooklyn

… 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 …
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Westchester Felon Charged with Distributing Fentanyl That Killed a Man and Illegally Possessing Ammunition

… 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 …
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Long Island Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl That Contributed to Two Overdose Deaths

… - (914) 682-6256 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 …
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Senior FARC Commander Extradited from Colombia

… 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 …
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Defendant Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Attempting to Murder U.S. Government Informant

… 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 …