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Texas clinic owner and clinic employee sentenced to prison for conspiring to unlawfully prescribe hundreds of thousands of opioids

Texas clinic owner and clinic employee sentenced to prison for conspiring to unlawfully prescribe hundreds of thousands of opioids December 10, 2020 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name …
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 30, 2020 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman …
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Rates of prescription drug abuse … to maintain the safety of all participants and local law enforcement. “The initiative – now in its tenth year – … cabinet.  This year’s Operation Take Back is an opportunity for everyone to safely dispose of their unused medications, …
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Attorney General William P. Barr Joins DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea to Announce results of Operation Crystal Shield

Attorney General William P. Barr Joins DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea to Announce results of Operation Crystal Shield September 10, 2020 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball …
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Federal, state and local law enforcement arrest seven throughout central Texas for methamphetamine distribution operation

Federal, state and local law enforcement arrest seven throughout central Texas for methamphetamine distribution operation September 15, 2020 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. …
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Man sentenced for role in fentanyl trafficking operation

Man sentenced for role in fentanyl trafficking operation January 06, 2020 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Federal jury in Waco convicts California drug courier for attempting to transport approximately 21 pounds of methamphetamine to Waco

Federal jury in Waco convicts California drug courier for attempting to transport approximately 21 pounds of methamphetamine to Waco January 24, 2020 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name …
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Two imprisoned for drug conspiracy involving high speed chase

Two imprisoned for drug conspiracy involving high speed chase February 26, 2020 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov …
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Katy, Texas man indicted for trafficking drugs through Beaumont

Katy, Texas man indicted for trafficking drugs through Beaumont March 05, 2020 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk …
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Mexican illegal behind bars for running meth trafficking ring

Mexican illegal behind bars for running meth trafficking ring December 05, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov …
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Man heads to prison in multi-state marijuana conspiracy

Man heads to prison in multi-state marijuana conspiracy December 05, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Three charged with turning ocean into international drug trafficking superhighway

Three charged with turning ocean into international drug trafficking superhighway December 06, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
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Drug dealer with baby who had cocaine in system sent to prison

Drug dealer with baby who had cocaine in system sent to prison November 14, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov …
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South Texas woman headed to prison for managing international drug conspiracy

South Texas woman headed to prison for managing international drug conspiracy December 02, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico November 04, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
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Two men admit to selling cocaine in a parking lot

Two men admit to selling cocaine in a parking lot October 02, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Mexican foreign national convicted of meth trafficking

Mexican foreign national convicted of meth trafficking September 10, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Local man sent to prison for armed drug trafficking in school zone

Local man sent to prison for armed drug trafficking in school zone September 17, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
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Two more "rip crew" members sent to federal prison

Two more "rip crew" members sent to federal prison July 23, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Jury convicts San Antonio east side gang member on drug and gun charges

Jury convicts San Antonio east side gang member on drug and gun charges July 25, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
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Local man guilty of firearms charge in furtherance of drug trafficking

Local man guilty of firearms charge in furtherance of drug trafficking July 30, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
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Serial law enforcement impersonator sentenced to ten years for fraud and firearms offenses

Serial law enforcement impersonator sentenced to ten years for fraud and firearms offenses July 30, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
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Former GEO guard in San Antonio sentenced to federal prison for attempting to provide contraband to prisoners

Former GEO guard in San Antonio sentenced to federal prison for attempting to provide contraband to prisoners August 13, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman …
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International drug conspiracy sends Galveston man to federal prison

International drug conspiracy sends Galveston man to federal prison August 20, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov …
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Houston area man who posed as physician found guilty of conspiring to unlawfully prescribe hundreds of thousands of doses of opioids

Houston area man who posed as physician found guilty of conspiring to unlawfully prescribe hundreds of thousands of doses of opioids September 04, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name …
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Carrizo Springs doctor and office manager arrested on federal drug, health care fraud and identity theft charges

Carrizo Springs doctor and office manager arrested on federal drug, health care fraud and identity theft charges May 31, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman …
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Local man sentenced for meth conspiracy and firearm offense

Local man sentenced for meth conspiracy and firearm offense June 17, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Three foreign nationals sentenced for drug smuggling on the high seas

Three foreign nationals sentenced for drug smuggling on the high seas June 20, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov …
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Illegal alien charged in money laundering conspiracy and for firearms violation

Illegal alien charged in money laundering conspiracy and for firearms violation May 23, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
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Quiroga brothers sentenced in drug and bulk cash smuggling conspiracy

Quiroga brothers sentenced in drug and bulk cash smuggling conspiracy April 10, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …