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Heroin Trafficker Faces Statutory Penalties Of Up To 60 Years In Federal Prison; Forfeit Heroin Sales Proceeds Of $382,227 In Cash, $39,000 Rolex Watch

November 13, 2014
… contacted Reyes and arranged to make purchases of heroin from Reyes and his conspirators. According to court … on the same day resulted in the seizure of $339,477 in cash from a safe, as well as additional cash and a men’s Rolex Oyster watch valued at $39,000 from the apartment. According to court documents, Reyes …
November 13, 2014
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DEA To Hold 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 23, 2015
… (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Event will take place from 10 am-2 pm on Saturday, September 26th NEW ORLEANS - This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, come to one of the almost … show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine …
September 23, 2015
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New Orleans Field Division Collects Over 35,000 Pounds On Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

May 09, 2016
… important event - making their homes and communities safe from possible prescription drug abuse or theft, said DEA … drug abusers report in surveys that they get their drugs from friends and family.  Americans understand that cleaning out old prescription drugs from medicine cabinets reduces accidents, thefts, and the …
May 09, 2016
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17+ Years For New Orleans Fentanyl, Heroin Importer, Trafficker

March 08, 2017
… nofdoutreach@dea.gov Imported Kilo Quantities of Fentanyl from China, Distributed Throughout New Orleans Area NEW … heroin and other drugs, including acetyl fentanyl shipped from China, to New Orleans area customers, announced Stephen … to order and receive packages of acetyl fentanyl from a source in China. In April 2015, law enforcement …
March 08, 2017
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Last Defendant In Acadiana Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy Sentenced

March 29, 2017
… methamphetamine in Lafayette and the surrounding areas from April 2015 until December 2015. Co-defendants Jeremy … distribution of methamphetamine and receipt of funds made from the sale of the drugs. Scoggin and others admitted that the methamphetamine received from Hamlett was of high quality and purity. Scoggin …
March 29, 2017
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

October 24, 2017
… 720-431-8836 NEW YORK - This Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time the federal Drug … is one of the best ways to prevent a member of your family from becoming a victim of the opioid epidemic,” said DEA … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine …
October 24, 2017
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Trucker Sentenced To Prison For Hauling Cocaine

June 23, 2017
… stop, he told the State Troopers that he was driving down from Delaware.  Troopers confronted Kelly with contrary log … to them.  Kelly actually started his trip just a few miles from the Mexican border, and was headed to Atlanta, … shaft and rear differential had been completely removed from Kelly’s truck to create a compartment.  When the …
June 23, 2017
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California Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Conspiring To Transport Methamphetamine

December 07, 2017
… (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov SHREVEPORT, La. - A man from California was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in … seat, she pulled out a loaded S&W .40 caliber pistol from a diaper bag and handed it to the trooper. She admitted to trying to hide the firearm after taking it from the glove compartment. The vehicle was also searched, …
December 07, 2017
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Former Kirkland Residents Sentenced To Prison For Hash Oil Explosion

March 03, 2015
… 6 - 8 inches by the blast, and the roof was disconnected from that wall.  On the inside, large gaps were seen between … The sliding glass doors and frame were blown outward, away from the structure.  The fire department condemned parts of … them resulting in explosions and fire.  In one of the cases from Bellevue, Washington, an apartment resident was injured …
March 03, 2015
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Third Convicted Cuban Cocaine Smuggler Sentenced To Prison For 151 Months

December 14, 2011
… In March, 2009, Tucson DEA agents received information from sources in Mexico that an individual, later identified … agreed to purchase five kilograms of cocaine for $90,000 from the undercover agents. The deal was scheduled to take … Administration based in Tucson, with invaluable help from the Counter Narcotics Alliance - a task force made up …
December 14, 2011
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Sales Of Synthetic “Spice” And “Bath Salts” Permanently Banned In Yavapai County

January 07, 2013
… granted a Permanent Injunction to ban all known retailers from selling synthetic drugs in Yavapai County. Judge Bluff … the lawsuit, and all persons acting in concert with them, from possessing, acquiring, selling or transferring the … restraining order.  It was supported by over 100 affidavits from community members, hospitals, mental health care …
January 07, 2013
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Methamphetamine Transport Coordinator Found Guilty At Trial

April 19, 2013
… more than three pounds of 96% pure “ice” methamphetamine from a location in Fresno, and more than seven pounds of methamphetamine from a location in Moreno Valley. Law enforcement agents also seized more than $200,000 cash from the same locations. Convictions for conspiracy to …
April 19, 2013
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Syracuse Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 28 Years

October 12, 2016
… the law and seek tough sentences for those who would profit from the misery of others,” said Hartunian.    “We will … that Wilson made arrangements for heroin and cocaine powder from New York City to be transferred to him in Syracuse, … to distribute heroin and crack cocaine in the Syracuse area from April 2013 to June 2014.  Wilson’s co-defendants all …
October 12, 2016
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Third Man Convicted By A Federal Jury For Conspiring To Buy Five Or More Kilograms Of Cocaine

June 06, 2011
… place on April 14, 2009, in Tucson. Martinez drove down from his home in Las Vegas, while co-defendant Hiraldo Neyra drove a semi-truck from Miami, Florida. Cervantes-Conde was believed to be … was conducted by DEA based in Tucson, with invaluable help from the Tucson Counter Narcotics Alliance - a task force …
June 06, 2011
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Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Cocaine Conspiracy

June 16, 2011
… and eight kilograms of heroin seized on July 19, 2009 from this organization - PHOENIX, AZ. - DEA Acting Special … illegal drug trade. Our communities are benefitting today from our collaborative efforts, dedication and hard work. … organization. Law enforcement later seized $1.17 million from the same organization. Law enforcement had previously …
June 16, 2011
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Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To Over 12 Years In Federal Prison

September 13, 2011
… States. They also conspired to collect narcotics proceeds from their U.S.-based customers to be returned to Mexico. … Avondale, Ariz. Agents seized $1,881,190 in U.S. currency from the residence along with a money counter during the … them behind bars.” “The seizure of $1.88 million dollars from this drug trafficking organization effectively …
September 13, 2011
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Leader Of Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 11 Years Prison

January 13, 2016
… never relent in our efforts to protect the American people from predators like Castro-Rocha.”  DEA’s investigation of … importing, and distributing massive quantities of heroin from a base of operations in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico.  … over $150,000 in currency, numerous vehicles, and a firearm from Castro-Rocha’s organization. Castro-Rocha was …
January 13, 2016
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Steroid Trafficker Arrested By DEA Sentenced To Prison

June 24, 2016
… guilty to drug and money laundering charges stemming from his role as the head of a steroid trafficking … in Phoenix to convert raw steroid powder imported from China, into pills and injectable steroid liquids. … sends a powerful message that drug traffickers who profit from illegal activity, will be tracked down and brought to …
June 24, 2016
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Fake Doctor Arrested By DEA Sentenced To Over 38 Years In Prison

August 09, 2017
… him today. The DEA is committed to protecting our citizens from dangerous offenders who operate under false pretenses … began its investigation in May 2013, after receiving a tip from a victim of Nunez’s surgical procedures.  In August … reported to local hospitals with severe infections stemming from liposuction performed by Nunez. Continued investigation …
August 09, 2017
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New Yorkers Safeguarded Their Medical Cabinets Of Lurking Dangers- Unused, Unwanted And Expired Medication

May 09, 2016
… cleaning out their medicine cabinets and making homes safe from potential prescription drug abuse or theft,” said DEA … drug abusers report in surveys that they get their drugs from friends and family.  Americans understand that cleaning out old prescription drugs from medicine cabinets, kitchen drawers, and bedside tables …
May 09, 2016
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Sunnyside Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking And Being An Illegal Alien In Possession Of Ammunition

July 10, 2015
… and a five year term of court supervision following release from federal prison. Fuentes was also ordered to pay $4,000 … by a three year term of court supervision following release from federal prison. Both ten year sentences imposed by the … a controlled buy of four ounces of methamphetamine from Henry Patrick Bevans, III, at a hotel on North …
July 10, 2015
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Two Men Who Allowed Bellevue Apartment For Hash Oil Manufacturing Sentenced To Three Years In Prison

July 21, 2015
… escape the flames.  She later died following complications from her hospitalization.  Two other apartment residents suffered shattered bones as they had to jump from their upper level apartments.  In all the fire caused … 21, 2015. Judge Robart determined an upward departure from the sentencing guidelines was warranted for the …
July 21, 2015
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Canadian Drug Trafficker & Leader Of Helicopter Smuggling Ring Who Fought Extradition For Years Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison

June 10, 2016
… across the northern border with Canada in devices ranging from helicopters to backpacks was sentenced today in U.S. … of a cross border drug smuggling ring that operated from at least 2007-2009.  Doak was extradited to the U.S. in … co-conspirators have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from 10 years in prison to 18 months in prison.  The case …
June 10, 2016
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Boise Doctor Convicted Of Controlled Substance Delivery Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison

September 09, 2016
… testified that Minas’s practice transitioned over time from a standard family practice to one catering to patients … pending trial. During that time, Minas has been prohibited from writing prescriptions and from engaging in the practice of medicine except for the …
September 09, 2016
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DEA And Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

October 18, 2016
… injury-related death in the United States, eclipsing deaths from motor vehicle crashes or firearms.  The majority of … drug abusers report that they obtain their drugs from friends and family, including from the home medicine cabinet. When the results of the 11 …
October 18, 2016
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St. Louis Hosts A Private Screening For The Video "Chasing The Dragon"

February 18, 2016
… of over 70 school superintendents, principals and educators from both public and private schools in the greater St. Louis area, as well as, members from several local coalitions who are in active partnership … mother who lost a daughter to heroin and an epidemiologist from the Department of Health. The panel took lots of …
February 18, 2016
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Perez-Heredia Sentenced For Methamphetamine Trafficking In Iowa, Minnesota

May 18, 2017
… Daniel Perez-Heredia. Perez-Heredia, 29, a resident alien from Worthington, MN, was sentenced to more than five years … contained at least 150 grams of (pure) methamphetamine from 2015 through September 2016 in Minnesota and Iowa.  In … (1) Purchased up to one-ounce quantities of methamphetamine from Rogelio Garcia-Jimenez for redistribution; (2) Traded …
May 18, 2017
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OCDETF Cases Net Two Large Prison Sentences For Drug Traffickers

January 16, 2018
… to Special Agent Shroba, Geovany Calderon-Osorio, 24, from Fairmont City, Illinois, received a sentenced of 144 … have committed multiple firearm violations. Investigators from the DEA, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and … transported via private aircraft or commercial vehicles, from California to cities like St. Louis and Boston, among …
January 16, 2018
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Pittsburgh Cocaine Ringleader Sentenced To 30 Years

May 02, 2011
… judge called a "large-scale" drug ring in Linmar supplied from Detroit and other cities. Mr. Dorsett refused comment … at least 60 kilograms of cocaine and 10 kilograms of crack from 2003, when he got out of the Beaver County Jail, and … a feud between Mr. Dorsett's Linmar gang and a rival gang from nearby Griffith Heights. Mr. Cain was from Griffith …
May 02, 2011
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Philadelphia Doctor Pleads Guilty To Running Pill Mill

July 09, 2013
… Medical Society, Inc. (“WMS”), ran a prescription pill mill from June of 2008 through February 18, 2010.  Gosnell wrote … give it to WMS staff who would then collect cash and “tips” from customers.  Gosnell went from writing several hundred prescriptions for controlled …
July 09, 2013