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Former Stratford Resident Sentenced to 6 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Narcotics

… Amado, who had moved to Georgia in 2017, regularly traveled from Georgia to Connecticut for drug transactions, using … a controlled purchase of approximately 20 grams of fentanyl from Amado in Stratford. Amado was arrested on July 28, … Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, including personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Plymouth Woman Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Over Seven Pounds of Methamphetamine

… in drug interdiction efforts to prevent illicit drugs from reaching our streets, and to hold accountable those who seek to profit from poisoning New Hampshire communities.” “DEA stands … purchase more than one and a half pounds of methamphetamine from Olena. When law enforcement arrested Olena for these …
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Stamford Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison

… was selling fentanyl, powder cocaine, and crack cocaine from his house and his vehicles.  Investigators made three controlled purchases of fentanyl from Elie in December 2024 and January 2025.  Elie was … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Drug Trafficking …
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Stamford Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison

… was selling fentanyl, powder cocaine, and crack cocaine from his house and his vehicles.  Investigators made three controlled purchases of fentanyl from Elie in December 2024 and January 2025.  Elie was … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Drug Trafficking …
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Armed Drug Dealers Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison

… Bay. Agents searched the contents of cell phones seized from Powell and McCants. The cell phones contained numerous … and 144 months in prison, respectively. Upon their release from prison, Powell and McCants will each serve 10-year … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. A copy of this press …
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New Britain Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

… 6,000 dose bags of fentanyl to an individual who had driven from Vermont to pick up the drugs.  On February 25, 2025, … made a controlled purchase of 1,200 dose bags of fentanyl from Meneses on Franklin Avenue in Hartford. Meneses was … January 7. The DEA’s Hartford Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
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Pensacola Man Sentenced for Possessing Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, and Cocaine

… According to court records, the defendant sold narcotics from his residence in Pensacola, Fla. Law enforcement … and cocaine base. “Removing this polydrug distributor from the streets is another step toward making our … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Arrests/Convictions …
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Florida Man Charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute 37 Kilograms of Cocaine

… vehicle to transport thirty-seven kilograms of cocaine from Miami, Florida to Smithfield, Rhode Island.  When … criminal organizations and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Tallahassee Man Returned to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

… the law, Dugan’s sentence was reduced, and he was released from federal prison on November 10, 2020. Less than four … criminal organizations, and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  At nearly 4,000 collection sites … the DEA’s National Take Back Day to lessen community risk from drug abuse and keep Americans safe!” “DEA’s National … our shared commitment to protecting the American people from drug-related harm,” said DEA Administrator Terrance …
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl and Cocaine

… distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine.  He was released from federal prison in September 2022. In August 2024, the … made multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from Flythe.  On December 18, 2024, a court authorized … Police Department.  The task force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
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Pensacola Man Sentenced for Narcotics Trafficking

… as Deloach had active felony warrants. Deloach fled from the officer, hitting a pole and a parked vehicle, and … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Northwest Missouri Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced

… $10,000, which represents the proceeds he received from drug trafficking. On Feb. 6, 2024, Coltrain pleaded … to participating in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl from Oct. 27, 2020, to Jan. 24, 2023, and to participating … to Mexico. Those wire transfers represented the proceeds from the distribution of fentanyl. This case was …
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Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison for Narcotics and Firearm Offenses

… to more success. These communities will benefit greatly from this drug trafficker being off the streets.” “This case … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More than 55 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

… distributing fentanyl pills in Fayetteville and Fort Smith from January to September of 2024. Investigators identified … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More than 55 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

… distributing fentanyl pills in Fayetteville and Fort Smith from January to September of 2024. Investigators identified … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Repeat International Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Almost 20 years in Prison for Trafficking

… of narcotics in its interior cargo hold. Guardsmen from the USCGS Munro, a United States Coast Guard Legend- … in the same location.  This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on … Express Strike Force is comprised of agents and officers from the Coast Guard Investigative Service, Drug Enforcement …
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Conviction of Tucson Psychiatrist for Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, and Fraud

… a former Tucson Psychiatrist, who practiced in Arizona from 2004-2020. Dr. Saeed was convicted on June 19, 2025, of … Dr. Saeed to justice."  All of Dr. Saeed’s convictions stem from an indictment filed and amended at the conclusion of a joint investigation conducted by personnel from the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration's Tucson …
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Manchester Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking More Than a Kilogram of Fentanyl

… fentanyl packaged for sale and $17,963 in proceeds derived from criminal activities.     The Manchester Police … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison

… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a DEA New Haven Task Force and Waterbury Police … arrange narcotics transactions.  Duprey purchased cocaine from Duprey to distribute to others and sometimes provided … and for violating the conditions of his supervised release from a prior federal narcotics trafficking conviction. This …
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Cross City Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Methamphetamine

… Jackson was apprehended near Old Town, Fla., as he returned from the Ocala, Fla., area. Law enforcement found … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Leader of Lane County Drug Trafficking Cell Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection with the Largest Seizure of Methamphetamine in Oregon State History

… its role in trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine from California to Oregon for distribution and sale in and … drug trafficking organization transported methamphetamine from Southern California to Oregon where it was stored, … U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), with assistance from the Springfield Police Department, the Eugene Police …
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Dominican National Indicted for Fentanyl Distribution While On Supervised Release For Drug Trafficking Conviction

… enforcement subsequently arranged for a controlled purchase from Mejia Sanchez on Feb. 19, 2025 in Lawrence, during … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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New Haven Man Admits Distributing Methamphetamine Pills and Crack While on Supervised Release

… Ogman’s sentence to time served, and he was released from prison.   Ogman resumed his drug trafficking activity … pulls, and controlled purchases of methamphetamine pills from Ogman in March and April 2024. Ogman was arrested on … Police Department.  The NHDO Task Force includes members from the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue …
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Dominican National Arrested For Conspiring To Distribute Nearly 65,000 Fentanyl Pills

… was later convicted of in May 2018. He was ordered removed from the United States in November 2018. It is alleged that, … to conduct a controlled purchase of 65,000 fentanyl pills from a known drug trafficker. It is alleged that, on April … Garcia’s fingerprints matched two latent prints developed from the plastic bags containing the pills. The fentanyl …
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Stamford Man Charged with Narcotics Distribution and Ammunition Possession Offenses

… law enforcement made three controlled purchases of fentanyl from Elie in December 2024 and January 2025.  On January 22, … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.  Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Complaint Filed Against Houston Pharmacy and its Owners for Violations of the Controlled Substances Act

… J. Ganjei. The complaint seeks civil monetary penalties from Nnwood Pharmacy and names Nnwood’s owners Cheryl Brew … substances that physicians located hundreds of miles from the pharmacy’s location had allegedly prescribed. It … to numerous male customers whose prescriptions originated from doctors specializing in obstetrics and gynecology care, …
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DEA’s National Take Back Day Returns April 26 to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering communities across the … safely remove expired, unwanted, or unused medications from their homes—medications that might otherwise be … of our community by keeping addictive medications away from those who might abuse them.” DEA and its partners will …
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Washington Man Who Distributed Large Amounts of Fentanyl in the Tri-Cities Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison

… two controlled purchases of fentanyl and methamphetamine from Cantu and Gaspar totaling nearly two pounds of … and children inside the home were exposed to the fumes from this dangerous controlled substance. During a search of … their work in removing these dangerous drugs and firearms from Eastern Washington communities.” This case was …
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Twenty-seven defendants charged in takedown of Newark open air drug market

… their illegal operation. The charges and arrests resulted from a long-running wiretap investigation led by the U.S. … in the heart of a residential community, just two blocks from the Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, an Irvington public school serving children from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. The organization made …