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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

… an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … Domestic Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and Ventura, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Guam Additional Division Info …
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Operation Florida Keys Results in 16 Arrests and Seizure of Drugs, Guns, and Cash

… ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Susan A. … Atlantic County Prosecutors office was successful using the most up to date technology and resources to bring this drug …
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DEA Announces Results of Enforcement Surge to Reduce the Fentanyl Supply Across the United States

… DEA Announces Results of Enforcement Surge to Reduce the Fentanyl Supply Across the … the fentanyl crisis has been the top priority for DEA. The most urgent threat to our communities, our kids, and our …
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… Social Accounts X James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … simple, free, anonymous, and it can save a life.” “We know most of you know about DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take …
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Four Men Charged with Trafficking Nearly Five Tons of Cocaine Hidden in Furniture

… in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Dermot Shea, New York City Police … illicit drug trafficking and the associated violence, and most importantly, provide a safe environment for the …
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DEA Announces Results of Enforcement Surge to Reduce the Fentanyl Supply Across the United States

… DEA Announces Results of Enforcement Surge to Reduce the Fentanyl Supply Across the … the fentanyl crisis has been the top priority for DEA. The most urgent threat to our communities, our kids, and our …
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24 People Indicted for Cross-County Marijuana Distribution and Money Laundering Conspiracies, Firearms Offenses, and Other Crimes

… 24 People Indicted for Cross-County Marijuana Distribution and Money Laundering … following minimum and maximum terms of imprisonment on the most serious counts.  Defendant Age Charges Min/Max Dwight …
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MS-13 Leader Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy and Conspiring to Commit Multiple Murders

… MS-13 Leader Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy and Conspiring to Commit … safer and healthier.” “The brutality of Corea Diaz is almost unfathomable. We will continue to work with our law …
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DEA warns of methamphetamine and fentanyl drug market built by aftermath of COVID-19 in New York

… NEW YORK CITY – The New York Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seized an alarming amount of … Ray Donovan.  “Fentanyl has been a public health nuisance for several years and has taken too many lives too often.   … investigating the local drug distribution networks to the most violent and prolific drug traffickers in the world.” …
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Five defendants, including two medical doctors, charged as part of Northeast Regional Health Care Fraud Takedown

… Medicare programs and a pharmacy owner have been charged for their participation in schemes in which the Medicare and … Central Islip are part of a coordinated health care fraud enforcement action across seven federal districts in the … and Medicare funds meant to protect our elderly and most vulnerable residents,” said United States Attorney …
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DEA and FBI offices dismantle drug trafficking organizations in New York and Connecticut

… Agent in Charge James Hunt, New York Division, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in … us in these investigations and today’s take down of the most significant members of this organization.” “The …
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Husband and wife sentenced to prison for operating Upper West Side pill mill

… Husband and wife sentenced to prison for operating Upper West Side pill mill September 06, 2018 … 30 counts of conspiracy and criminal sale of prescriptions for controlled substances NEW YORK – New York City’s Special … from receiving oxycodone. Rogelio Lucas conducted only the most cursory medical examinations of patients. Magnetic …
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National Healthcare Fraud Enforcement Action Results in Charges involving more than $1.4 Billion in Alleged Losses

… National Healthcare Fraud Enforcement Action Results in Charges involving more than $1.4 … taxpayer and put profits over the care of our nation’s most vulnerable citizens,” said Chris Hacker, Special Agent …
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Cartel transportation head sentenced to federal prison

… the Special Agent in Charge of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration in Atlanta, commented, “Today’s sentencing of Carlos Montemayor is a victory for the citizens of this country. This defendant’s decision … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering …
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DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

… in the greater Phoenix area.  PHOENIX - Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a Public Safety Alert … the United States last year. Fentanyl, the synthetic opioid most commonly found in counterfeit pills, is the primary …
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97 in Puerto Rico Charged With Drug Trafficking

… - (868) 628-8136 Part of Project Safe Neighborhoods Enforcement Effort San Juan, PR  – On June 22, 2018 a federal grand jury … Department’s renewed focus on targeting each community’s most violent criminals. Attorney General Sessions directed …
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28 Arrested in Killeen and Waco on federal drug trafficking charges

… Federal and state authorities arrested 22 individuals for their alleged roles in a narcotics distribution … activities in the Waco and Killeen areas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge of … (OCDETF) program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force takedown results in charges against 60 individuals, including 53 medical professionals

… Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force takedown results in charges against 60 individuals, … its part to help end this crisis. One of the Department's most promising new initiatives is the Criminal Division's …
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Drug Law Enforcement Kicking Off The New Year With Record Breaking Heroin Seizures

… Drug Law Enforcement Kicking Off The New Year With Record Breaking … NEW YORK - This past December, the Center for Disease (CDC) published a special report on drug … sent the traffickers a message by denying them what they most want - $23 million in illicit profit.  While we …
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DEA Joint Enforcement Operation in Upstate New York Targets Unlicensed Marijuana Dispensaries; Results in the Seizure of Marijuana, Suspected Meth, and Firearms

… DEA Joint Enforcement Operation in Upstate New York Targets Unlicensed … closed yesterday after an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration after receiving information from law enforcement in Massena.  The announcement …
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6 Drug Traffickers, Including One Illegal Alien, Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison

… Fidel.ArroyoJr@dea.gov Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … - (414) 336-7300 INDIANAPOLIS - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana has secured prison sentences for six individuals convicted of trafficking …
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California Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Money Laundering, False Testimony

… California Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Money Laundering, False Testimony May 18, 2026 New …
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Multi-Agency Joint Investigation Shuts Down New Orleans Crack Cocaine Lab, Netting Major Narcotics Seizure and Arrest

… 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 … Gulfport - (228) 863-2992 Jackson - (601) 965-4400 Oxford - (662) 234-8542 Harry Seizure.jpg In total, the …
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Homeland Security Task Force Operation Concludes with 19th Defendant Pleading Guilty

… Homeland Security Task Force Operation Concludes with 19th Defendant Pleading … 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 …