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Narcotics (Opioids)

Oxycodone

January 24, 2025
Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic narcotic analgesic and historically has been a popular drug of abuse among the narcotic abusing population.
January 24, 2025
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Cannabis

Marijuana

January 22, 2025
Mind-altering psychoactive drug. Dry, shredded, green/brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds and leaves from the cannabis sativa plant. THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main ingredient that produces the psychoactive effect. Addictive.
January 22, 2025
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New York City Firefighter Charged In Narcotics Sales: Drugs Sold In Front Of Firehouse And Near Schools

… New York City Firefighter Charged In Narcotics Sales: Drugs Sold In Front Of Firehouse And … - James J. Hunt, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) New York Division; Bridget G. …
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Search of Concord warehouse leads to re-arrest of dark web vendor

… View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … producing counterfeit drugs as well as the manufacture and sale of counterfeit drugs in a scheme to distribute … crimes and work regularly at a lawful occupation.  In papers filed this morning, the government seeks to revoke …
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Extradition of Pakistani man for attempted heroin importation

… Extradition of Pakistani man for attempted heroin importation April 29, 2019 Headquarters … with attempting to send hundreds of kilograms of heroin for distribution in New York City and laundering money into … Lagos, New Delhi, and Canberra Country Offices, and the Sydney Resident Office; the United States Central Command; …
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Man Admits Methamphetamine Sales, Gun Charge

… Man Admits Methamphetamine Sales, Gun Charge March 02, 2023 St. Louis Contact Info … 2020 members of the St. Charles County Regional Drug Task Force learned that Stone was selling drugs at a St. Charles …
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Designer Drugs

Bath Salts

January 21, 2025
Synthetic stimulants often referred to as “bath salts” are from the synthetic cathinone class of drugs. Synthetic cathinones are central nervous stimulants and are designed to mimic effects similar to those produced by cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA (ecstasy). These substances are often marketed as “bath salts,” “research chemicals,” “plant food,”...
January 21, 2025
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DEA Issues Letter to E-Commerce Companies on the Sale of Pill Presses Used to Make Fentanyl Pills

… DEA Issues Letter to E-Commerce Companies on the Sale of Pill Presses Used to Make Fentanyl Pills February … Just Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration today issued a letter to e-commerce …
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Man Charged in Sales of Two Guns and Thousands of Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl in Hell’s Kitchen

… Man Charged in Sales of Two Guns and Thousands of Counterfeit Pills … a dog chew toy NEW YORK CITY – A Manhattan man was arrested for sales of two guns and thousands of counterfeit oxycodone …
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Arizona Prison Inmate Charged with Brokering Sale of Fentanyl and Meth in Illinois

… Arizona Prison Inmate Charged with Brokering Sale of Fentanyl and Meth in Illinois February 19, 2022 … Fidel.ArroyoJr@dea.gov Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana …
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Sales Of Synthetic “Spice” And “Bath Salts” Permanently Banned In Yavapai County

… Sales Of Synthetic “Spice” And “Bath Salts” Permanently Banned In Yavapai County January 07, 2013 Phoenix Contact Info … - 571-324-7218 Yuma - 571-324-7324 PHOENIX - U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Doug Coleman and …
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Synthetic Drug Sales Send A Mother And Her Son To Federal Prison

… Synthetic Drug Sales Send A Mother And Her Son To Federal Prison March 02, … Springfield - (417) 888-9800 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Drug Enforcement (DEA) Resident Agent in Charge Scott Smith …
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Drug Traffickers Used Staten Island Barber Shop To Sell Drugs And Oversee Gun Sales

… Staten Island Barber Shop To Sell Drugs And Oversee Gun Sales October 17, 2013 New York Contact Info Contact Us … - Brian Crowell, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York (DEA), Richmond County …
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Stimulants

Cocaine

January 21, 2025
White, crystalline powder derived from coca leaves. Cocaine base (crack) looks like small, irregularly shaped white rocks. Cocaine is an intense, euphoria-producing stimulant drug with strong addictive potential.
January 21, 2025
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DEA TACTICAL DIVERSION TASK FORCE

October 31, 2012
… Federal, State and Local Task Force Officers. tds_fact_sheet.pdf On …
October 31, 2012
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Third Defendant Sentenced to Almost 19 Years in Fentanyl Overdose Death of Longtime Rugby Player

… @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … distributing the drug. Gossai, who has a history of drug sales convictions dating back more than a decade, sold … respectively. According to the government’s sentencing papers, Gossai sold the fatal dose of fentanyl to Blair who …
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Convenience Store Owner Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Spice

… Westchester - (914) 682-6256 BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division Special Agent in … handling the case, stated that the conspiracy involved the sale of synthetic cannabinoids, also known as “spice,” at … yet gave customers complimentary cigars as rolling paper to smoke the spice. By 2012, spice and the myriad …
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Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

January 22, 2025
Stimulant that speeds up body’s system that comes as pill or powder. Available in prescription as Desoxyn® to treat obesity and ADHD. Crystal meth resembles glass fragments and is an illegally altered version of the prescription drug that is cooked with over-the-counter drugs in meth labs.
January 22, 2025
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Hallucinogen

Ecstasy Or MDMA (also Known As Molly)

January 21, 2025
Ecstasy/MDMA acts as both a stimulant and hallucinogen, producing an energizing effect, distortions in time and perception, and enhanced enjoyment of tactile experiences. Adolescents and young adults use it to reduce inhibitions and to promote: • Euphoria, feelings of closeness, empathy, and sexuality Known as a party drug, ecstasy comes...
January 21, 2025
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Pharmacist Admits Multiple Sales Of Oxycodone Without A Prescription, Agrees To Forfeit $1.5 Million

… Pharmacist Admits Multiple Sales Of Oxycodone Without A Prescription, Agrees To Forfeit $1.5 Million January 24, 2014 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 862-849-9863 Timothy P. …
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Depressants

Rohypnol

January 25, 2025
Rohypnol® is a trade name for flunitrazepam, a CNS depressant that belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. Flunitrazepam is also marketed as generic preparations and other trade name products outside of the United States. Like other benzodiazepines, Rohypnol® produces sedative-hypnotic, anti-anxiety, and muscle relaxant effects. This drug...
January 25, 2025
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South Bay Resident Sentenced For Structuring Cash Deposits From Marijuana Sales

… South Bay Resident Sentenced For Structuring Cash Deposits From Marijuana Sales April 28, 2018 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us …
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Man Charged in Sales of Nearly 50 Pounds of Crystal Meth in Manhattan and Queens

… Man Charged in Sales of Nearly 50 Pounds of Crystal Meth in Manhattan … Nearly 50 pounds of methamphetamine seized before hitting NYC streets NEW YORK CITY – A North Carolina …
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Benefits

January 22, 2025
… Benefits Federal employees are eligible for health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, … (OPM) website  provides comprehensive, up-to-date information about working for the Federal Government, including details about …
January 22, 2025
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Oxnard Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Brokering Sale Of Fentanyl Pills

… Oxnard Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Brokering Sale Of Fentanyl Pills September 22, 2017 San Francisco …
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SnapChat Sale of Fentanyl-Laced Pills Leads to Federal Prison Term for Harrisonburg Man

… SnapChat Sale of Fentanyl-Laced Pills Leads to Federal Prison Term for Harrisonburg Man November 08, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) …
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SnapChat Sale of Fentanyl-Laced Pills Leads to Federal Prison Term for Harrisonburg Man

… SnapChat Sale of Fentanyl-Laced Pills Leads to Federal Prison Term for Harrisonburg Man November 08, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) …
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DEA-led pursuit of Pakistani drug lord leads to U.S. guilty plea

… to U.S. guilty plea June 01, 2018 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA Public … In 2007, Khan was designated a Narcotics Kingpin under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act by then-president … others involved in the case include: DEA Accra, Canberra, Sydney, Dubai, Islamabad, Kabul, Nairobi, and New Delhi …
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Southeastern Connecticut Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison

… to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … Burlington - (802) 951-2900 FEB 16 - BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - Sydney Jackson, also known as “Fatz,” 34, of New London, …
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New London Man Sentenced To Three Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Crack Cocaine

… New London Man Sentenced To Three Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Crack Cocaine November 02, 2016 New England … to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New … southeastern Connecticut.  The investigation revealed that Sydney Jackson, also known as “Fatz,” and others regularly …