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Two Undocumented Immigrants Arrested with More than 100 Pounds of Methamphetamine

… Intent to Distribute. During an investigation, DEA agents from our Tulsa Resident Office obtained two search warrants. … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.   …
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Illegal Alien with Serious Criminal History Sentenced to over 19 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Traffic Fentanyl and Meth

… believed Arteaga and his co-conspirators were using crossed from the United States into Mexico and then back, all in … criminal organizations, and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. This case is part of …
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Jacksonville Man Indicted for Violating Anti-Doping Law

… Kehoe made the announcement. According to the Indictment, from on or about July 10, 2023, and continuing through on or … by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. It will be prosecuted by …
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Marianna Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution Conspiracy and Illegal Weapons Charges

… Take Back America was launched to capture and remove from our communities. My office remains committed to … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime, human and drug …
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Wallingford Man Charged with Trafficking 16 Kilograms of Fentanyl into Connecticut

… Sheriff’s Office.  The Task Force includes participants from the U.S. Marshals Service, the Connecticut State … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. ### Drug Trafficking …
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Felon Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl and Illegal Possession of a Firearm

… to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF comprises agents and officers from multiple agencies with the prosecution being led by the …
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Florida Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Conspiring to Launder Money and Distribute Fentanyl

… to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Boston is comprised of agents and officers from HSI, FBI, DEA, ATF, USMS, IRS-CI, USPIS, DOL-OIG and …
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Trayvon Kisling Sentenced to 120 Months for Drug and Firearm Crimes

… a motor vehicle stop in Brandon and recovered more drugs from his car, specifically, approximately 450 bags of … and drug proceeds. Two of those firearms were recovered from his car during the March 2023 vehicle stop. First …
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Husband and Wife Sentenced for Federal Fentanyl & Firearm crimes

… and the Niceville Police Department, with assistance from the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime, human and drug …
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Marianna Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Meth Distribution and Prison Contraband Convictions

… our federal law enforcement partners to stop this offender from flooding our communities with deadly poison, and his … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime, human and drug …
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Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison For Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in U.S. Marine’s Death

… caused by the defendant’s conduct” by profiting from his prolific sales of fentanyl. A jury convicted Atta … final sale to C.M.R. occurred on May 20, 2020. C.M.R. died from an overdose the next day. “This was a selfish, …
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Dominican National Sentenced to 28 Months in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Meth in the New Hampshire Seacoast

… controlled substances.  Mendez Carmona will be removed from the United States upon the completion of his prison … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Drug Trafficking …
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Southern New Mexico Medical Spa Operator Settles Allegations of Controlled-Substance Recordkeeping Violations

… without exception so New Mexicans stay protected from the risks of missing or unaccounted-for controlled … resolves the United States’ civil monetary claims arising from this conduct.  U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Omar …
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Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

… 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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Communities Across Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois Dispose of 25,726 Pounds of Unwanted Medications at DEA Take Back Day

… friends and family about the consequences that can come from prescription misuse and abuse.” Since its inception in … Drug Take Back Day. The removal of these medications from homes nationwide helps prevent prescription drug misuse …
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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 … our shared commitment to protecting the American people from drug-related harm,” said DEA Administrator Terrance …
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Phoenix Man Charged After Seizure of 36 Pounds of Meth, Cocaine, and 3 Firearms

… 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 63 Months in Federal Prison

… and more than $39,000 in cash.  Investigators seized from Quiros quantities of cocaine and crack, more than … The FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task includes members from the FBI, the Waterbury Police Department, the Naugatuck …
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Former Mexican Mafia Member Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Cocaine

… granted the United States’ motion for an upward departure from Lujan’s guideline range, noting Lujan’s extremely … U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons. “Thanks to the partnership from various law enforcement resources at the local, state, …
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Member Of Violent Gang Sentenced To Nearly Five Years In Prison For Racketeering And Firearm And Drug Trafficking Offenses

… across his chest – law enforcement had recovered firearms from similar bags in the past. During a search of Darosa’s … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
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New Orleans Man Sentenced for Using Stash House to Violate Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts

… heroin, and fentanyl in New Orleans from August 2022 through October 12, 2022.  During this … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
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Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to More Than 22 Years in Federal Prison

… to their crimes and to protect gang members and associates from detection and prosecution by law enforcement … gangs have been convicted of federal offenses stemming from this investigation, which has and solved eight murders …
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Federal and Local Law Enforcement Announce New Public Education Campaign to Highlight Danger of Fentanyl – “Death in Disguise”

… There’s not a community, family, or person that is immune from the dangers of fentanyl, which is why our joint … The young people targeted in these presentations will hear from members of law enforcement, prosecutors, health care …
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Eight Indicted In Money Laundering Ring

… that involved the laundering of drug proceeds and proceeds from stolen and/or fraudulent gift cards. During a … marijuana proceeds being transported by Wei Qing Zeng from New York to China Gourmet in Boston. The cash was found …
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Gang Member Involved in Courthouse Shooting Sentenced

… to their crimes and to protect gang members and associates from detection and prosecution by law enforcement authorities.  From approximately 2017 until August 2020, GHB/Hotz members …
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14 Arrested After Federal, State And Local Investigation Into Waterbury Drug Trafficking

… and heroin, and approximately $20,000 in cash, were seized from other locations. Each defendant is charged by criminal … drug trafficking in Waterbury and remove those involved from our community,” said Chief Spagnolo.  “We look forward …
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Violent Drug Dealers Who Attempted to Shoot and Kill a Spokane Police Officer Sentenced to Decades in Prison

… it had been involved in a crash. Wynecoop attempted to run from the scene but was arrested. During a search of the … in the leg and the head. The officer thankfully recovered from his injuries. During a search of the vehicle used by …
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Eleven Charged for Drug Trafficking in Southern Illinois

… Illinois. “DEA is committed to removing these individuals from every aspect of society by working with our law … of a jury. DEA led the investigation with assistance from the Carbondale Police Department, ATF, the U.S. …
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Leader, Members of Galloping Goose Motorcycle Club Indicted for Criminal Racketeering Enterprise

… count of attempted extortion. The indictment alleges that, from July 1, 2020, to July 15, 2021, they attempted to … to distribute methamphetamine in Camden and Miller Counties from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31, 2022. Tonka Ponder is also charged …
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DEA and Kansas Law Enforcement Partners Join Together to Find Drug Traffickers behind Overdoses

… Kansas One Pill Can Kill Initiative aims to gather data from these overdose events to help combat the drug … alert in September 2021 to warn the public about the danger from fentanyl. Four in 10 pills examined by DEA labs contain …