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Dominican National sentenced to five years for fentanyl and heroin conspiracy and distribution

March 06, 2020
… 2018.  Investigators intercepted communications to and from the defendants’ phones which evidenced their drug … drugs, meet with customers and to collect cash derived from drug sales.  In November 2018, law enforcement stopped a passenger van headed from New York City to Worcester, Massachusetts and observed …
March 06, 2020
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New York resident supplied by Waterbury drug trafficker sentenced to federal prison

March 06, 2020
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a joint investigation headed by the DEA New Haven Task … that Jordan was receiving large quantities of heroin from various suppliers, including Brian Hanna, of Brooklyn, … to purchase distribution quantities of heroin and fentanyl from Jordan.  He then sold the drug to his own customers in …
March 06, 2020
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Two indicted in connection with multimillion-dollar marijuana enterprise

May 21, 2019
… a marijuana delivery service that operated in Massachusetts from 2015 to 2018. Deana Martin, 51, of Milton, was charged … and distribute marijuana, and employed at least 25 workers. From May 2016 through July 2018, Northern Herb allegedly had …
May 21, 2019
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Conspirator in fentanyl, cocaine trafficking organization sentenced to 60 months in federal prison

April 15, 2019
… that imported hundreds of kilograms of fentanyl and cocaine from the Dominican Republic and distributed them in Rhode … He arranged for the shipment of fentanyl and cocaine from the Dominican Republic and oversaw the distribution of … by law enforcement. The conversations ranged in topic from Diaz arranging for numerous multi-kilogram purchases of …
April 15, 2019
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Two Pensacola brothers each sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for large drug and money laundering conspiracy

August 02, 2018
… California, have been sentenced for charges arising from a multi-state drug and money laundering conspiracy.  … 2017, Nguyen shipped packages of cocaine and marijuana from California to the Booker brothers in Pensacola.  Nguyen … of packages of cocaine and marijuana that he was shipping from California to Pensacola.  Postal records show that the …
August 02, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 25, 2018
… the Pacific Northwest SEATTLE – This Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., (local time) the federal Drug … sites which resulted in 17,018 pounds (8.5 tons) removed from circulation. Idaho – 37 collection sites which resulted in 4,282 (2.0 tons) removed from circulation. Oregon – 60 collection sites which …
October 25, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Highlands county man sentenced to 18 years in prison for armed drug trafficking

November 14, 2019
… court record, on March 12, 2019, law enforcement officers from the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office executed a search …
November 14, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Methamphetamine Trafficker Who Cut His Ankle Bracelet and Fled to Mexico during Trial Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

June 20, 2018
… 13, 2018 for smuggling 66 pounds of pure methamphetamine from Mexico and distributing it throughout San Diego.  According to court records, from 2003 and 2007, Ojeda conspired with other drug … to have pounds of methamphetamine smuggled into San Diego from Mexico, and distributed throughout San Diego County. …
June 20, 2018
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Last of nine defendants in conspiracy trafficking fentanyl, heroin, cocaine sentenced to 16 years in prison

May 18, 2018
… 8.8 kilograms of cocaine that Gutierrez intended to deliver from Arizona, and 4.662 kilograms of pure fentanyl delivered from Mexico.  “With this sentencing, DEA and its federal, … of Alabama,” Hamilton said. “By removing this criminal from the street, he can no longer threaten the health and …
May 18, 2018
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Lebanese businessman tied by Treasury Department to Hezbollah pleads guilty to money laundering conspiracy in furtherance of violations of U.S. sanctions

December 07, 2018
… Department of State. This designation prohibited Tajideen from being involved in, or benefiting from transactions, involving U.S. persons or companies without a license from the Department of the Treasury. “This Department of …
December 07, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces 17th National Drug Take Back

April 23, 2019
… and Yuma areas Event will take place throughout Arizona from 10:00 am-2:00 pm on Saturday, April 27th TB14.jpg … National Prescription Drug Take Back will be held April 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time. Sites will be set … work together as a community to curb the onset of addiction from beginning within our own homes and impede the ability …
April 23, 2019
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July 15, 2021
… JOHN P. GILBRIDE, Special Agent-in-Charge accepts a check from Anthony P. Valenti, National Treasurer, Federal … Extradition of Cocaine Kingpin and 4 Criminal Associates from Curacao to New York OCT 5, 2005 United States …
July 15, 2021
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Near 20-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking Ringleader in Austin Area

June 23, 2021
… of heroin, methamphetamine and other narcotics in Austin from December 2016 to September 2019. During this … 18, including Aguirre, received prison sentences ranging from nine months to 235 months. “The prosecutions of Juan … and the removal of a significant criminal element from the streets of Austin,” said U.S. Attorney Ashley C. …
June 23, 2021
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Attorney General William P. Barr Joins President Donald J. Trump to Announce Expansion of Operation Legend

July 22, 2020
… and Albuquerque to protect the residents of those cities from senseless acts of deadly violence by targeting those … agencies by sending over 100 federal investigators from the FBI, DEA, and ATF to the city.  Under the … providing timely, efficient analysis of ballistic evidence from shootings in order to quickly disrupt violent criminals …
July 22, 2020
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Search of Concord warehouse leads to re-arrest of dark web vendor

May 15, 2020
… as allegations he violated conditions of supervised release from his 2015 conviction OAKLAND, Calif.  – Jeremy Donagal … to have violated the conditions of his supervised release from his 2015 conviction, where he was originally charged in … § 331(i)(3).    Donagal already was on supervised release from a previous conviction.  Donagal’s previous sentence …
May 15, 2020
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Sureno street gang member sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking

August 05, 2019
… a five-year term of court supervision after he is released from federal prison.   According to information disclosed … street gang member, had been released back to Spokane from Washington State prison after serving a term of … attempted first degree assault. The prior conviction arose from an incident where Mullenix shot an individual he …
August 05, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners hold 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 25, 2019
… the Pacific Northwest SEATTLE – This Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, the Drug Enforcement … sites which resulted in 15,279 pounds (7.6 tons) removed from circulation. Idaho – 34 collection sites which resulted in 3,269 pounds (1.6 tons) removed from circulation. Oregon – 60 collection sites which …
April 25, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Lorain Man And Federal Prison Inmate Convicted For Conspiracy To Commit Murder For Hire And To Distribute Cocaine

May 08, 2018
… was an outstanding effort by investigators and prosecutors from multiple states and jurisdictions who came together to … this significant murder-for-hire plot paved a twisted path from New York City to Lorain, Ohio.  Law enforcement collaboration helped prevent another murder from occurring.  I commend the dedicated and talented team …
May 08, 2018
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Maryland Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty In Connection With Plattsburgh Heroin Distribution Ring

February 21, 2018
… Jimolo Coates continued to direct heroin distribution from jail PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Jimolo Coates, a.k.a. “Lo,” … Kiara Scott, to provide the heroin to and collect payment from Kusalonis.  Coates also admitted to selling … heroin to Charles Adams, who frequently transported heroin from Annapolis to Plattsburgh with Kusalonis. United States …
February 21, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 07, 2018
… in Charge Karen Flowers.  “You prevented prescription drugs from being used incorrectly, mistakenly or deliberately by … to stop drug abuse and prevent the disease of addiction from spreading.” Now in its 9th year, National Prescription … remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they could be stolen and …
May 07, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Houston Physician And Pain Management Clinic Owner Convicted Of Running “pill Mill” That Provided Unlawful Prescriptions For Millions Of Doses Of Opioids And Other Controlled Substances

March 29, 2018
… in America.” According to evidence presented at trial, from March 2015 through July 2017, Craig, a licensed doctor, … each day’s cash proceeds, often in excess of $15,000, from the sale of the unlawful prescriptions. Faithful and Craig made great efforts to prevent law enforcement from investigating Gulfton, the evidence showed. For …
March 29, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Four Plead Guilty In Multi-State Drug & Money Laundering Conspiracy

May 08, 2018
… of Vallejo, California, have pled guilty to charges arising from a multi-state drug and money laundering conspiracy. … 2017, Nguyen shipped packages of cocaine and marijuana from California to the Booker Brothers in Pensacola. Using … of packages of cocaine and marijuana that he was shipping from California to Pensacola. Postal records show that the …
May 08, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Tony Torrez Charged With Violating Federal Narcotics Trafficking And Firearms Laws

November 02, 2015
… a traffic stop on the Toyota when a woman drove away from the residence in the Toyota.  Shortly thereafter, APD … conducted a traffic stop on a Lexus sedan that drove away from the residence and identified the driver as Torrez.  APD … to be “wax,” a concentrated form of THC oil processed from the marijuana plant.  Thereafter, the DEA obtained a …
November 02, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Unused Pills As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2017
… remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they could be stolen and … W. Patterson. “This is a crisis that must be addressed from multiple angles.  Educating the public and removing these medications from households across the Unites States prevents misuse …
November 07, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Kentucky Pain Clinic Owners Plead Guilty To Unlawfully Dispensing Controlled Substances

April 26, 2013
… -Cantrell and Lackey agree to forfeit $500,000 in proceeds from the distribution conspiracy Date: April 26, 2013 … a total of approximately $500,000 which represents proceeds from the conspiracy.  Judge Atkins remanded Cantrell into …
April 26, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Meth Cookers Who Burned Down Trailer Sentenced

December 23, 2014
… intent to distribute methamphetamine in Marquette County from July 2013 to May 8, 2014. U.S. District Judge R. Allan … trailer was a complete loss and eventually had to be towed from the trailer park. Upon arrival, firefighters … in early December, fewer than four weeks after his release from the hospital. While they were engaged in this …
December 23, 2014
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Two Michigan Doctors Plead Guilty To Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substance Painkillers And Health Care Fraud

February 11, 2015
… Hussein “Sam” Awada, 45, of Royal Oak, admitted that from late 2010, through early 2012, he conspired with James … paid Awada for those prescriptions, then bought the pills from the “patients” and re-sold them to street dealers. … need for the medications. McQuade said, "More people die from overdoses of prescription drugs in America than from …
February 11, 2015
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Suburban Detroit Doctor Receives 7 Year Sentence For Writing Unlawful Prescription For Controlled Substances Including Oxycodone

November 16, 2015
… was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds. From 2010 through early 2012, he conspired with James Lyons, … medical purpose. The marketers then bought the pills from the “patients” and re-sold them to street dealers. …
November 16, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Potentially Dangerous Prescription Drugs As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2017
… remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they could be stolen and … W. Patterson. “This is a crisis that must be addressed from multiple angles. Educating the public and removing these medications from households across the Unites States prevents misuse …
November 07, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Potentially Dangerous Prescription Drugs As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2017
… remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they could be stolen and … W. Patterson. “This is a crisis that must be addressed from multiple angles. Educating the public and removing these medications from households across the Unites States prevents misuse …
November 07, 2017