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Matriarch Sentenced for Role in Violent Multimillion-Dollar Honduran Cocaine Trafficking Organization

… Matriarch Sentenced for Role in Violent Multimillion-Dollar Honduran Cocaine … drug-trafficking organization, or Los Montes, one of the most significant drug-trafficking organizations operating in … clandestine maritime and air shipments of cocaine from sources in South America. Individual shipments of cocaine …
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DEA Seizes Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… fake pills and arrests 810 nationwide in two-month effort to dismantle drug distribution networks flooding U.S. … States. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid found in most of the fake pills that were seized, is the primary … fentanyl and fentanyl-laced fake pills, using chemicals sourced largely from China, and are distributing these pills …
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Justice Department, DEA propose significant opioid manufacturing reduction in 2019

… WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration have proposed a reduction for … the proposal decreases manufacturing quotas for the six most frequently misused opioids for 2019 by an average ten … aggregate production quota, DEA considers data from many sources, including estimates of the legitimate medical need …
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Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Bringing Cocaine to Kansas City from Texas

… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … of cocaine. Anthony D. Harris, 41, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to conspiracy to … between 2019 and 2022. Harris, who obtained cocaine from sources throughout the country, admitted that he made dozens …
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Nigerian man pleads guilty to international heroin trafficking conspiracy

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … to trafficking more than 30 kilograms of heroin intended for importation into the United States.  According to court … sold a kilogram of heroin for $15,000 to a confidential DEA source, with the understanding that the source would smuggle …
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Leader Of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Decade in Prison for Fentanyl Conspiracy

… Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Decade in Prison for Fentanyl Conspiracy June 16, 2025 New England Contact … trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed fentanyl sourced from Latin America. Jonathan Melendez Decatro, a/k/a … operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, …
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Fentanyl Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Federal Distribution Charge for 30,000 Fake Pills

… Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Federal Distribution Charge for 30,000 Fake Pills March 31, 2022 Washington, DC Contact … 30,000 pills during that time frame, and paid a source in California $20,000 for the most recent package.  Hutton is scheduled to be sentenced on …
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Cartel Money Launderer Sentenced to 96 Months in Federal Prison

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … considered by the Department of Justice to be one of the most dangerous transnational organizations in the world. … of the senders in order to conceal the nature, location, source, ownership, and control of the funds. In total, …
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Last Defendant in Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring is Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison

… conspiracy charges, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. According to … of the investigation, law enforcement used controlled buys, seizures, and the execution of search warrants to …
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Former Mexican Governor Extradited To The Southern District Of Texas

… Former Mexican Governor Extradited To The Southern District … BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Tomas Yarrington Ruvalcaba, the former governor of the State of Tamaulipas, Mexico, and a … of 2004. Portions of those funds were allegedly used to buy a Sabreliner 60 airplane in January 2005. As part of …
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Two Defendants Admit Roles In $65 Million Stolen Identity Income Tax Refund Fraud Scheme

… than $12 million. Bennie Haynes, 53, of Dayton, N.J., a former U.S. Postal Service carrier, and Manuel Rodriguez, … 50, of New Brunswick, N.J., both pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi. Haynes pleaded … Tax Refund Treasury Checks to Rodriguez and others. After buying the Tax Refund Treasury Checks, Rodriguez and others …
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DEA Investigation Results In 114 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In Old San Juan’s La Perla Ward

… DEA Investigation Results In 114 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In Old San Juan’s La Perla Ward June … June 27 as a result of an investigation lead by the Drug Enforcement (DEA), with the collaboration of Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security (ICE), Alcohol, Tobacco, …
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Operator of Charm City Motors Sentenced to Almost 11 Years

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … of techniques, to include undercover officers, confidential sources and surveillance to expose CAMPBELL" stated Special …
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Arizona Man Sentenced to 10.5 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl in Pocatello

… Arizona Man Sentenced to 10.5 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl in Pocatello May 07, 2024 Seattle … in August 2022, BADGES Task Force officers received reliable information that Little and his co-defendant, …
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Regional Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 30 Years

… Cuevas ran a large-scale drug trafficking organization for multiple years.  Cuevas began selling marijuana and … he worked, were known to sell the drugs quickly in an effort to reduce full criminal exposure that accompanies being … activities.   Leading to the arrest of Cuevas, a reliable informant provided law enforcement with …
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September 30, 2025
… eliminating the Drug Trafficking Organizations responsible for the deadliest drug crisis in United States’ history.  … illicit fentanyl to the United States, and one of Mexico’s most powerful, influential, and ruthless transnational … in over 40 countries. The cartel uses its vast financial resources, unique franchise-based command structure, …
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Jury Convicts East St. Louis Man on Federal Meth Charge

… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A federal jury returned a guilty verdict for an East St. Louis man accused of distributing meth in …
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Texas Man Sentenced for Transporting Cocaine

… Texas Man Sentenced for Transporting Cocaine June 02, 2023 St. Louis Contact … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …
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Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Leading Heroin Conspiracy

… Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Leading Heroin Conspiracy February 13, 2023 St. Louis … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …
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Two St. Louis Men Sentenced for Helping Violent Drug Trafficking Organizations

… Two St. Louis Men Sentenced for Helping Violent Drug Trafficking Organizations June 23, … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …
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St. Louis Man Sentenced for his Role in Drug-Trafficking Ring

… St. Louis Man Sentenced for his Role in Drug-Trafficking Ring March 26, 2021 St. … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …
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St. Louis County man sentenced to 10 years for role in fentanyl distribution ring

… St. Louis County man sentenced to 10 years for role in fentanyl distribution ring February 18, 2021 St. … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …
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St. Louis County man sentenced for role in fentanyl distribution ring

… St. Louis County man sentenced for role in fentanyl distribution ring February 17, 2021 St. … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …
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Sparta man sentenced to 14 years for meth conspiracy

… Sparta man sentenced to 14 years for meth conspiracy September 22, 2020 St. Louis Contact … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …
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DEA Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.  Collection sites in every local … locations. “Our medicine cabinets are becoming the sources of supply for illegal drug use,” Shroba said. …
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St. Charles, Republic Women Sentenced For Meth Conspiracy

… St. Charles, Republic Women Sentenced For Meth Conspiracy May 18, 2017 St. Louis Contact Info … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … network in southwest Missouri involving several sources of supply. The investigation resulted in the …
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Perez-Heredia Sentenced For Methamphetamine Trafficking In Iowa, Minnesota

… Perez-Heredia Sentenced For Methamphetamine Trafficking In Iowa, Minnesota May 18, … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … (3) Sent (about $1,000 one-time) by wire transfer to sources of supply; (4) Often “middle-manned” (distributed) …
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Twenty Years In Prison For Carbondale Man Convicted In Drug Ring

… Twenty Years In Prison For Carbondale Man Convicted In Drug Ring May 16, 2011 St. … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …