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New Haven Heroin Trafficker Sentenced

… firearm possession offenses.             This matter stems from a joint investigation headed by the DEA New Haven Task … 2017. The DEA New Haven Task Force includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, North Haven, East …
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Ring Leader Of Fraudulent Oxycodone Prescription Scheme Sentenced To 14 Years In Federal Prison

… also purchased legitimate prescriptions for oxycodone from individuals.  The organization then used individuals, … The DEA Tactical Diversion Squad includes members from the Bristol, Greenwich, Hamden, Milford, New Haven, …
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DEA Establishes Six New Heroin Enforcement Teams

… inextricably linked with the threat the United States faces from the trafficking of heroin, fentanyl and fentanyl … injury-related death in the United States, eclipsing deaths from motor vehicle crashes or firearms. According to initial …
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DEA New England Field Division Collects A Record 48 Tons Of Prescription Drugs During The 14th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

… Burlington - (802) 951-2900 BOSTON - The final tally is in from the 14th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on … friends, co-workers and loved ones are dying every day from opioid-related overdoses.  These efforts help remove …
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Virgin Island Police Officers And Port Authority Officer, Guilty Of RICO And Related Charges

… in fines. Evidence presented at trial established that from 2000 until 2005, Edwards and Brooks in their capacity … the return of the vehicle. The kidnapping conviction arose from an incident that occurred in 2008 during which …
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DEA Lead Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Seize Boat, 95 Kilograms Of Cocaine

… Guard crew was able to dewater the yola and prevent it from sinking. The crew of the Boat Station San Juan response … boat recovered two suitcases of the suspected contraband from the water, while the crew of the Matinicus recovered …
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Leader Of Nationwide Marijuana, Money Laundering Ring Pleads Guilty

… 2014, Chau and Oung shipped large quantities of marijuana from California to the East Coast of the United States. When … for the marijuana was due, Oung collected drug proceeds from co-conspirators and deposited the (typically in an …
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10 Years For Leader Of New Haven Cocaine Trafficking Organization

… and Roman-Rolan were obtaining bulk quantities of cocaine from multiple suppliers and redistributing the cocaine to a … The DEA New Haven Task Force includes participants from the New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, North Haven, East …
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DEA’s Second Pill Take Back Event Yields 4,436 Pounds Of Medications In Tennessee

… that teens who abuse prescription drugs often obtain them from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans …
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DEA’s Second Pill Take Back Event Yields 1,225 Pounds Of Medications In South Carolina

… that teens who abuse prescription drugs often obtain them from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans …
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DEA’s Second Pill Take Back Event Yields 3,510 Pounds Of Drugs In Georgia

… that teens who abuse prescription drugs often obtain them from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans …
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DEA’s Third Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia

… majority of teens who abuse prescription drugs obtain them from family and friends for free, including from the home medicine cabinet. Many Americans simply do not …
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DEA’s Third Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

… majority of teens who abuse prescription drugs obtain them from family and friends for free, including from the home medicine cabinet. Many Americans simply do not …
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DEA’S Third Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In South Carolina

… majority of teens who abuse prescription drugs obtain them from family and friends for free, including from the home medicine cabinet. Many Americans simply do not …
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DEA North Carolina Fifth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29, 2012

… prior events in two years, on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Carolinians will be able to … As such, please come out on Saturday, October 29, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm and turn in your unneeded, unwanted and …
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DEA Tennessee Holds Fifth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29, 2012

… prior events in two years, on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tennesseans will be able to drop off … As such, please come out on Saturday, October 29, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm and turn in your unneeded, unwanted and …
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DEA South Carolina Holds Fifth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29, 2012

… prior events in two years, on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Carolinians will be able to … As such, please come out on Saturday, October 29, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm and turn in your unneeded, unwanted and …
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DEA Atlanta Holds Fifth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29, 2012

… prior events in two years, on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Georgians will be able to drop off … As such, please come out on Saturday, October 29, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm and turn in your unneeded, unwanted and …
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Two Men Sentenced To Prison For Cocaine Trafficking

… at trial, law enforcement seized two kilograms of cocaine from a vehicle in which the drug transaction occurred. … under the name “Tony Montana,” the infamous character from the movie “Scarface.” Trial evidence showed that the …
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Two Narcotic Treatment Programs Face Financial Penalties

… has agreed to pay $5,000 and to additional oversight from the DEA. The Controlled Substances Act was enacted to … are unrelated, were investigated by Diversion Investigators from the Drug Enforcement Agency. The civil settlements were …
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Four Men Indicted In 75-Liter Methamphetamine Seizure

… the defendants and seized the drugs.  With assistance from agents at ICE-Homeland Security Investigations, agents … a charge that carries a sentence ranging potentially from 10 years to life. In determining the actual sentence, …
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Federal Jury Convicts Three Clarksville Men Of Drug And Gun Charges After Three Week Trial

… prosecutions and sentences obviously did not deter them from continuing to harm the community.  The jury’s verdict … and the Clarksville Police Department, with assistance from other local and federal agencies.  Assistant U.S. …
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Major Drug Trafficker Receives 14 Year Sentence

… the charges and other information presented in court:  From at least February 2010 to October 2010, Henry was a … $39,000 in cash, and over 150 grams of methamphetamine from the residence. The street value of the drugs is …
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In Advance Of Large Music Festival, DEA Atlanta Sends Warning To Public About Dangers Of Illegal Designer Drug “Molly”

… 28, 2013, three people overdosed, and one person died from a drug overdose from what authorities believe may have been “Molly.” And on …
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Florida-Based Oxycodone Suppliers Sentenced To Federal Prison

… organization obtained the vast majority of its pills from Florida.  Specifically, co-defendant Alvarez, and later … monthly basis to obtain prescription Oxycodone painkillers from both Young and Strachan. Young and Strachan stockpiled …
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Cherokee, N.C. Woman Sentenced To More Than Five Years In Prison In Connection With Oxycodone Distribution Ring

… According to filed court documents and court proceedings, from January 2007 to December 2012, Rattler and her … years of supervised release. According to court records, from March to October 2012, Griffin conspired with other …
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Man Who Was Caught With Almost 100 Pounds Of Meth And Marijuana In Vehicle Sentenced To Over 30 Years In Prison

… trooper immediately observed the odor of marijuana coming from the inside of the vehicle, and a law enforcement canine … After serving 11 years, he was re-sentenced and released from prison due to the amendments that were made to the …
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Five Persons Charged With Heroin Trafficking

… officers made multiple controlled purchases of heroin from the defendants, and also seized approximately ½ … task force consisting of agents, officers and detectives from the DEA, FBI, IRS Criminal Investigation, Las Vegas …
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Henderson Doctor Pleads Guilty To Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances

… practice known as Desert Pain Management in Las Vegas.  From July 6 to November 15, 2012, Kuthuru wrote … Americans report.  Every day, 44 people in the U.S. die from overdose of prescription painkillers, and many more …
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Medical Doctor Arrested On Federal ‘Structuring’ Charges For Making Cash Deposits To Avoid Federal Reporting Requirements

… four separate accounts for the purpose of preventing banks from reporting the deposits to the federal government, which … the cash for the purpose of concealing income he receive from thousands of fraudulent prescriptions that he issued …