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Prolific Fentanyl Dealer with Alleged Cartel Ties Faces Federal Charges

… “As a result of the tireless and courageous work of law enforcement, Martinez is in federal custody, and the cartel’s … and we will continue to work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to disrupt and dismantle those … the Fentanyl Free America Initiative, DEA is intensifying efforts nationwide to keep this deadly drug off our streets …
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Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges for Distributing Kilograms of Purple Fentanyl

… Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges for Distributing Kilograms of Purple Fentanyl March 13, 2026 … S. Hertzberg. “My office proudly partners with law enforcement to identify, arrest, and prosecute individuals … our country, traffic this deadly drug, which is responsible for killing tens of thousands of Americans every year.” …
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Illegal Immigrant from the Dominican Republic Sentenced to More than Five Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine

… Sentenced to More than Five Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine March 06, 2026 … 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 …
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Career Offender from Little Rock Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

… from Little Rock Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine … 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 …
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Columbia Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fatal Quantity of Fentanyl to USC Student

… Columbia Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fatal Quantity of Fentanyl to USC Student … Columbia, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for the distribution of fentanyl to a 20-year-old University … Based on evidence collected during the investigation, law enforcement determined on May 30, 2023, Martin distributed a …
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Illegal Alien from Honduras Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Meth

… Honduras Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to … 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 …
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Three Illegal Aliens Face Federal Charges for Operating a Brookhaven Meth Lab

… Three Illegal Aliens Face Federal Charges for Operating a Brookhaven Meth Lab February 25, 2026 … to aggressively prosecute the criminals responsible for manufacturing and distributing this poison.” “This lab … of the DEA Atlanta Field Division. “That level of disregard for human life is unacceptable. Our priority remains …
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Previously Deported Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges for Trafficking Fentanyl in Brookhaven

… Previously Deported Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges for Trafficking Fentanyl in Brookhaven February 24, 2026 … said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. “Diligent efforts by our law enforcement partners stopped this illegal alien and removed …
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Southwest Georgia Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Meth Distribution

… Southwest Georgia Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Meth Distribution January 23, 2026 Atlanta Contact Info … Georgia should be aware that local, state and federal law enforcement are working to find you and ensure you are held accountable for crimes that harm our communities.” “This 25-year …
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Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges for Selling Fentanyl at a Farmers Market Produce Stand

… Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges for Selling Fentanyl at a Farmers Market Produce Stand … the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office at USAGAN.PressEmails@usdoj.gov or (404) 581-6016. The Internet address for …
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Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years for Distributing Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills Resulting in a Fatal Overdose

… Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years for Distributing Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills Resulting in a … Newberry, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl which resulted in the death of … Columbia woman. In July 2023, agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration, in collaboration with the City of …
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… 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 - … 475-7500 Tulsa - (918) 459-9600 DALLAS  – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against …
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Sampson County Drug Boss Found Guilty of Selling Massive Amounts of Methamphetamine into Eastern NC Communities

… with unwavering resolve.” “Through a collaborative effort, ATF and our law enforcement partners disrupted a dangerous drug dealing … public safety in our community.” “I am truly grateful for the cooperation between my office, our federal partners, …
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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 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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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 …