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Two doctors, two licensed physical therapists, a licensed clinical social worker, a pharmacist, and four pharmacy owners and operators among those charged in Brooklyn as part of national health care fraud initiative

… to steal precious benefit funds that were meant to help the most vulnerable among us,” stated Acting United States … and operator of a durable medical equipment company Life Source Medical, Inc., in Greensboro, North Carolina, with … necessary. Between April 2016 and December 2018, Life Source Medical billed Medicare approximately $4.1 million …
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Cocaine supplier for local Virginia Bloods gang sentenced to prison

… drug distribution cells located in Northern Virginia. Most notably, Stewart supplied cocaine to associates and …
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Substantial prison terms imposed for fentanyl distributors

… - (509) 374-3444 Yakima - (509) 454-4407 Phoenix based sources of supply sentenced in federal court SPOKANE, Wash . … and Delgado were identified as one of the first major sources of fentanyl-laced pills in Eastern Washington and … Shea noted during the sentencing hearing, fentanyl is the most dangerous and insidious drug facing our community today …
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Xylazine Information

January 03, 2025
… a sedative with analgesic and muscle relaxant properties. (Source: DEA Diversion – Xylazine ) Xylazine is added to drug … increase of xylazine in fentanyl powder samples. Xylazine Sourcing  Joint Intelligence National Threat Response – El … of xylazine mixed in with fentanyl samples is from powdered sources and smuggled into the U.S.   Tools Needed to Address …
January 03, 2025
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19 Arrested on Federal Charges Trafficking Meth, Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine in Charlottesville, VA

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … region DEA Seizures DEA Agents and local/ state law enforcement partners seized drugs, money, firearms, and drug … brought these federal charges.” “We are experiencing the most severe drug poisoning crisis in our country’s history, …
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DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

… caution every person to never consume any pill that is not sourced from a licensed pharmacy.  These illicit counterfeit … the United States last year. Fentanyl, the synthetic opioid most commonly found in counterfeit pills, is the primary … and bring to justice the foreign and domestic criminals sourcing, producing, and distributing illicit drugs, …
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Former leader of Kenyan organized crime family and his brother plead guilty to narcotics, weapons, and obstruction offenses

… Former leader of Kenyan organized crime family and his … during the course of the investigation to confidential sources acting at the direction of the Drug Enforcement … Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman. “Today’s pleas put two of the most prolific drug traffickers in the world out of business, …
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Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Operation Tackles Violent Crime, Drug Trafficking, Firearms Offenses, And Gang Activity In Broward County

… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … local law enforcement allies have sought to dismantle the most violent criminal networks that plague communities in … of federal and local law enforcement agencies announce the most recent results of their investigative efforts. The …
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Pharmacy Owners Convicted of Illegally Selling 10 Million Hydrocodone Pills Over The Internet, Laundering $20 Million in Proceeds and Failing to Pay Taxes

… in Maryland and throughout the nation, and it is one of our most important drug enforcement challenges. Many people … with web-site operators to fill hydrocodone prescriptions e-mailed to them that were signed by a small group of … filled by NewCare were for hydrocodone, that most prescriptions were issued by doctors located in …
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Seven indicted for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Eastern Oklahoma

… Seven indicted for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Eastern … June 16, 2020. A copy of the full indictment can be found online . Defendants indicted are Heath Lloyd Taylor, age 41, … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… other illicit drug .    “Along the Front Range of Colorado, most of the fentanyl encountered comes from Mexican sources and is in the form of counterfeit oxycodone pills,” … deaths caused by fentanyl pills coming from Mexican sources.  Fentanyl-laced fake oxycodone pills are directly …
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Justice, Treasury, and State Departments announce coordinated enforcement efforts against Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion

… Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG) – one of the largest, most dangerous drug cartels currently operating in Mexico. … the following CJNG leaders, financiers, transporters, and sources of drug supply: Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes , aka … law enforcement authorities by calling 1-213-237-9990, via email at MENCHOTIPS@usdoj.gov , or via Twitter by contacting …
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Bakersfield Man Sentenced For Structuring Over $4.2 M In Proceeds Of Synthetic Drug Sales

… and sold the drugs over the internet through their online businesses Blue Whale and World of Incense.  They … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering …
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Staten Island Man Sentenced for Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl

… Staten Island Man Sentenced for Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl May 24, 2022 New York … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … drugs. These criminals prey on some of our community’s most vulnerable people, and the NYPD will never cease in our …
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Previously Convicted Drug Trafficker Facing Federal Indictment for a Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

… Convicted Drug Trafficker Facing Federal Indictment for a Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy June 01, 2021 … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … over time, and they epitomize the model that has proven most effective in combating organized crime.  The specific …
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Two defendants arrested for distribution of controlled substances through sham internet pharmacy

… drug distribution operation  purporting to be an online pharmacy.  U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said, “As … sold pharmaceuticals through a website purporting to be an online pharmacy.  Bracy and Rodriguez-Lopez allegedly … the United States, based on orders place through a supposed online pharmacy.  This very profitable, alleged illegal …
Rene Arzate-Garcia
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Rene Arzate-Garcia

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: FOR NARCO-TERRORISM, CONDUCTING A CONTINUING CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE, MATERIAL SUPPORT TO A FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION, INTERNATIONAL DRUG TRAFFICKING CONSPIRACY, AND MONEY LAUNDERING
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DEA And USPIS Investigation Leads To Indictment Of 28 Individuals For Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute Marijuana

… establishments. The co-conspirators used the USPS online service, text messaging and USPS customer service to … Rico. We have seized their money, properties, and cars but most significantly, we have broken their pipeline of drug …
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Founder of New York Narcotics Delivery Service Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison for Causing Three Overdose Deaths

… Delivery Service Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison for Causing Three Overdose Deaths February 28, 2024 New York … employees, Tejada led the Cab Louie Delivery Service by sourcing its cocaine, obtaining and operating the dispatch … operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, …
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Meth Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison Again, for More Than 17 Years

… Meth Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison Again, for More Than 17 Years March 29, 2024 Miami Contact Info … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Orange Park Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Possessing Over 5 Kilos of Cocaine With Intent to Distribute

… Orange Park Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Possessing Over 5 Kilos of Cocaine With Intent to … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Fentanyl And Heroin Seized Before Deadly Mix Hits The Streets

… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … heroin and fentanyl has elevated the opioid threat to the most dangerous level yet.  Drug traffickers have hijacked … 2016, the defendants sold narcotics to a confidential source on multiple occasions.  During each of those …
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Two Springfield, Missouri, Men Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Methamphetamine Conspiracy

… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … in southwest Missouri. Van Pelt was one of the sources that provided methamphetamine to the Harmon … time. Kenna Harmon also obtained methamphetamine from other sources and provided distributive amounts to Van Pelt and to …
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Schenectady Man Sentenced to 330 Months for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes, and for Violating Supervised Release Conditions

… Schenectady Man Sentenced to 330 Months for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes, and for Violating … spectrum of stakeholders works together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and … of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based …
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Owner of Tennessee Drug Screening Lab Sentenced to 36 months on Federal Health Care Fraud Charge

… took advantage of health care funds, aimed at helping the most vulnerable, for his own greed,” Acting U.S. Attorney …
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Arizona and Nevada Men Indicted for Conspiring to Distribute Meth

… Arizona and Nevada Men Indicted for Conspiring to Distribute Meth March 20, 2024 Miami … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Tampa Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years for Fentanyl Conspiracy

… Tampa Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years for Fentanyl Conspiracy March 20, 2024 Miami Contact Info … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison After Being Convicted of Racketeering, Including Murders, and Federal Drug Charges

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … or “MS-13” and a concurrent five years in prison for a drug distribution conspiracy.  Contreras-Avalos was … four minor victims, during the period of the conspiracy.  Most of the victims were purported gang rivals except for …
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Dark Web Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Distributing Opioids

… force is charged with identifying and investigating the most egregious Dark Web marketplaces, and the vendors …
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South Carolina Man Who Orchestrated Drug Deals by Phone from State Prison Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison

… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …