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Bridgeport Man Charged With Selling Heroin To Overdose Victim

November 03, 2016
… distribute, and distribution of, heroin.  The charge stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … victim’s iPhone revealed that the victim had ordered heroin from Norris earlier that day.  Witness interviews and … analysis revealed that the victim had purchased heroin from Norris for several months prior to the victim’s …
November 03, 2016
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Member Of A Major Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy Is Sentenced To Serve 18 Years In Federal Prison On Conspiracy And Money Laundering Convictions

October 08, 2014
… month.  The methamphetamine was imported into the U.S. from Mexico, and it was delivered to the Dallas area for … methamphetamine in multi-kilo quantities, collected money from his customers and returned money to his supply source …  During this conspiracy, they collected drug proceeds from the sale of methamphetamine and sent the money to …
October 08, 2014
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Physician Arrested For Allegedly Illegally Dispensing Oxycodone And Falsely Billing Medicare In Undercover Probe

February 20, 2014
… and health care fraud.  Agents seized more than $100,000 from Anik’s bank accounts.  Anik Life Sciences was located … He was released on a $100,000 unsecured bond and prohibited from writing any prescriptions or submitting any claims to … The agent further purported to have shoulder pain from a previous injury and to be on disability.  On …
February 20, 2014
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New Britain Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Distributing Fentanyl

July 19, 2017
… and made multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from Petersen.  The investigation, which included … to purchase large quantities of fentanyl that were shipped from China.  Casadei also obtained and distributed various … fentanyl, which law enforcement seized after it was shipped from China. Petersen, Casadei, McBriarty and other …
July 19, 2017
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California Man Faces Life For Methamphetamine Trafficking

April 12, 2017
… were recovered.  Carvajal Gonzalez, who is originally from the Dominican Republic, was residing in Methuen, … at epidemic levels in the Granite State and those suffering from the disease of fentanyl and heroin addiction need … Trafficking Organizations or individuals who are coming from out of state to distribute this poison across New …
April 12, 2017
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Fairfield County Drug Trafficker Sentenced To More Than 13 Years In Federal Prison

April 24, 2017
… for trafficking heroin and cocaine. This matter stems from an investigation headed by the DEA’s Bridgeport High … purchases of narcotics and physical surveillance, arose from several overdoses that involved heroin/fentanyl marked … and others also acquired kilogram quantities of cocaine from sources located in Florida and New York and sold the …
April 24, 2017
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DEA To Hold 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 22, 2015
… Outreach: Ruth Morales (571) 387-6555 Event will take place from 10 am-2 pm on Saturday, September 26th LOS ANGELES - 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 22, 2015
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Record-Setting Results

May 06, 2016
…  In the Los Angeles area, local law enforcement agencies from Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, … 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 06, 2016
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Mallinckrodt Agrees To Pay $35 Million Settlement

July 11, 2017
… that will prevent drug abuse, prevent new addictions from starting, and ultimately save lives.” “Manufacturers … are unusual in their frequency, size, or other patterns. From 2008 until 2011, the U.S. alleged, Mallinckrodt …
July 11, 2017
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Drug Trafficking Organization With Ties To Mexico Indicted On Meth Charges

July 28, 2011
… According to a third superseding indictment stemming from this investigation, from an unknown date until the date of the third superseding …
July 28, 2011
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Head Of Major Marijuana Trafficking Organization Convicted

June 07, 2017
… pled guilty for his role in a conspiracy to traffic drugs from Laredo to the Dallas area via the use of tractor … and distribution of kilogram quantities of marijuana from Laredo to the Dallas area. Picazo Jimenez was … sources of supply arranged for the marijuana to be smuggled from Mexico to Laredo. The organization leased Laredo …
June 07, 2017
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Mission, Texas Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Role In Drug Trafficking / Money Laundering Conspiracy

January 25, 2018
… (1) engage in financial transactions using proceeds derived from the importation, receipt, concealment, purchase, and/or … the source, ownership and control of proceeds derived from unlawful activity. Evidence presented at trial revealed … maintained control over smuggling routes stretching from Guatemala to Diaz Ordaz, Mexico, across from McAllen, …
January 25, 2018
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DEA Investigation Leads To Treasury Designation Against Cocaine Supplier For Sinaloa Cartel

February 23, 2011
… Kingpin Designation (Kingpin Act), prohibits U.S. persons from conducting financial or commercial transactions with … countries - OFAC is denying him the opportunity to profit from these entities or use them to launder the proceeds from his narcotics trafficking activities. Going forward, …
February 23, 2011
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Another Huge Turnout At DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

May 06, 2011
… drug abuse epidemic requires a sustained effort from government, the private sector, the medical community, … by citizens last week will keep dangerous, addictive drugs from being abused. I commend the DEA for its successful … that teens who abuse prescription drugs often obtain them from family and friends, including from the home medicine …
May 06, 2011
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High-Ranking Gulf Cartel Leader Extradited To United States

August 23, 2011
… Gulf Cartel, has been extradited to the United States from Mexico to face drug conspiracy charges, announced … shipments of cocaine and marijuana by motor vehicles from Mexico to cities in Texas for distribution to other … activities of the Gulf Cartel. According to the indictment, from June 2006 until his arrest, Cano-Flores’s role was to …
August 23, 2011
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Viktor Bout Associate Extradited To The United States

May 28, 2013
… international arms dealer Viktor Bout, was extradited from Australia on charges that he allegedly conspired with … Powers (“IEEPA”) by attempting to purchase two aircraft from companies located in the United States, in violation of … successfully identify those criminals who seek to profit from criminal activity and harm others," Leonhart said. …
May 28, 2013
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$102 Million Settlement Of Civil Forfeiture And Money Laundering Claims Against Lebanese Canadian Bank

June 26, 2013
… Canadian Bank played in facilitating illicit money movement from the United States to West Africa to … in October 2012, and other documents filed in the case: From approximately January 2007 to early 2011, at least $329 …
June 26, 2013
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Former Piedras Negras “Plaza” Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison

June 04, 2015
… of thousands of kilograms of cocaine and marijuana from Mexico into the United States. Law enforcement … including the Los Zetas transnational drug cartel. From approximately 2007 through 2009, Rodriguez worked with …
June 04, 2015
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Four Individuals Involved In Oxycodone Trafficking Ring Are Sentenced

October 12, 2012
… Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport. This matter stems from “Operation Big Blue,” a year-long investigation by the … obtained prescriptions for large amounts of oxycodone from the pill mills. Marchitto Jr. allowed his parents to … acquired for their own use, and purchased the remainder from them, which he then distributed for profit. Michael …
October 12, 2012
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Federal Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict Against Methamphetamine Trafficker

November 05, 2015
… Department. According to evidence presented at trial, from in or about 2013 through September 2014 in Catawba and … law enforcement purchased 133 grams of methamphetamine from Trejo-Munoz. Law enforcement also seized another 54 grams of methamphetamine from the defendant, as well as drug paraphernalia and a …
November 05, 2015
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Bristol Businessman Sentenced To Serve 24 Months In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Synthetic Drugs

December 01, 2015
… consumption and conspiracy to commit money laundering. From approximately September 2010 through June 2012, he … (“fake weed” and “incense”). He operated first from locations in southwest Virginia and then through a …
December 01, 2015
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North Carolina Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced

September 13, 2016
… the sentencing hearing and evidence presented at trial, from in or about 2013 through September 2014 in Catawba and … law enforcement purchased 133 grams of methamphetamine from Trejo-Munoz. According to court records, law … enforcement also seized another 54 grams of methamphetamine from the defendant, as well as drug paraphernalia and a …
September 13, 2016
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DEA Atlanta Divisional Office Holds 12th Prescription Drug Take-Back Saturday, October 22

October 18, 2016
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … 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 …
October 18, 2016
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DEA Charlotte District Office Holds 12th Prescription Drug Take-Back Saturday, October 22

October 18, 2016
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … 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 …
October 18, 2016
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DEA Columbia District Office Holds 12th Prescription Drug Take-Back Saturday, October 22

October 18, 2016
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … 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 …
October 18, 2016
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DEA Nashville District Office Holds 12th Prescription Drug Take-Back Saturday, October 22

October 18, 2016
… Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.  This one-day event will … 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 …
October 18, 2016
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Hartford Man Sentenced To 71 Months In Federal Prison For Possessing Heroin, Firearms

December 03, 2014
… supervised release, for possessing heroin, which he stole from a drug dealer, and two handguns. According to court … area.  Fernandez, who also was supplied with narcotics from individuals in New York, sold the drugs locally to … arrangements to obtain approximately 140 grams of heroin from co-defendant Jose Rivera-Baron.  While under law …
December 03, 2014
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Woonsocket Resident Sentenced To 13 A½ Years In Federal Prison In Armed Drug-Rip And Assault

June 15, 2015
… made off with a bag of cocaine and a firearm they stole from one of the occupants. At sentencing, U.S. District … 22, of Franklin, Mass., conspired to rob and steal drugs from a Woonsocket residence. The next day, armed with a … that after subduing the occupants, he grabbed a gun from one of the occupants, assaulted one person and demanded …
June 15, 2015
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California Man Sentenced On Charges Of Conspiracy To Distribute More Than 5 Kilograms Of Cocaine And 1000 Kilograms Of Marijuana And Money Laundering Charges

July 02, 2014
… and New York. The organization used the proceeds received from the distribution of the marijuana to purchase more than 150 kilograms of cocaine from California which was then exported to Canada. Hagstrom … co-conspirators to coordinate the transport of the cocaine from California to New Hampshire and elsewhere in New …
July 02, 2014
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Hartford Man Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison For Role In Armed Robbery

August 07, 2014
… bound.  Shortly thereafter, the second victim was removed from the house and placed in a vehicle parked at the … to enter his friend’s vehicle and remove the keys from the ignition so that the kidnappers could kidnap the … where the first victim called police. The kidnappers stole from the first victim jewelry, money, his rental vehicle and …
August 07, 2014