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DEA Rocky Mountain Division Announces Record Fentanyl Seizures in 2022

January 09, 2023
… Thousands of pills in 5 gallon bucket. DENVER –The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Rocky Mountain Division seized … oversaturated drug market.  Anyone, including our kids, can buy dangerous and deadly drugs at the click of a button. …
January 09, 2023
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San Diego Resident Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in 15-Year-Old’s Death

January 26, 2023
… San Diego Resident Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in 15-Year-Old’s … to actively take steps to ensure that your children are not buying drugs online. We invite you to review the Fentanyl …
January 26, 2023
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Mariah Ferry and Jose Torrez plead guilty to federal kidnapping charges for abducting and brutally beating two victims suspected of stealing drugs and money

February 14, 2020
… and Jose Torrez plead guilty to federal kidnapping charges for abducting and brutally beating two victims suspected of … today to charges of kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap for participating in the abduction and brutal assault of two … contacted M.T. under a ruse that Smothermon wanted to buy marijuana from M.T. When M.T. arrived at Smothermon’s …
February 14, 2020
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Kennewick WA Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison

April 11, 2022
… 571-387-2800 Diversion Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 For His Role in Guarding a Stash House YAKIMA, Wash.  – … two pounds of methamphetamine as part of a controlled buy. This led agents to Zavala-Alvarez’s residence in …
April 11, 2022
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Three Drug Traffickers Convicted of Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracies

August 04, 2021
… were convicted late yesterday of multiple federal felonies for distributing fentanyl disguised as oxycodone pills in … at trial revealed that in 2015 and 2016, Woolard began buying fentanyl and furanyl fentanyl powder from China after …
August 04, 2021
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Prolific Snohomish County fentanyl dealer sentenced to 15 years in prison

March 06, 2020
… trial, in February 2018, the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force began targeting organizations distributing fentanyl … deadly.  To maximize profits and to protect him from law enforcement scrutiny, Irons fronted the pills to his … cut of the profits.  Many distributors used that profit to buy from Irons to support their own addiction. During this …
March 06, 2020
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Western U.P. Crystal Meth Conspiracy Shut Down

December 17, 2015
… Star Rick,” was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for his conviction on federal drug charges.  The sentence … culmination of a two-year investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) and the Gogebic-Iron Area Narcotics … purchases of methamphetamine from Hill.  These undercover buys gave the officers the evidence they needed to get a …
December 17, 2015
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Operation Shaw-Crank Redemption Results In 11 Defendants Being Sentenced To A Combined Total Of Over 93 Years For Drug-Trafficking

May 29, 2014
… Being Sentenced To A Combined Total Of Over 93 Years For Drug-Trafficking May 29, 2014 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … and Arkansas River Valley area. Numerous controlled buys, surveillance, search warrants, and monitoring have …
May 29, 2014
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Big Island Marijuana “Ministry” Operator Pleads Guilty To Drug And Tax Offenses

September 27, 2013
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Southern California Do you know someone who has been affected by the loss … stating “it’s retail”, and “normal retail, you know, we buy it, you know, at forty-five hundred, five grand a pound, …
September 27, 2013
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Physician Admits To Illegally Distributing 39,000 Pills

March 02, 2017
… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … oxycodone without an effective prescription. John, a former doctor, was responsible for illegally distributing at … bring names and dates of birth to Johns with the intent of buying a prescription for oxycodone.  Johns would issue the …
March 02, 2017
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Australian Man Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Helping Run The “Silk Road” Website

March 13, 2015
… MANHATTAN, N.Y. - Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that … Road,” a hidden website designed to enable its users to buy and sell illegal drugs and other unlawful goods and …
March 13, 2015
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Leader Of International Money Laundering Organization Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To Nine Years In Prison

July 11, 2011
… of the New York Field Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that David … multi-level marketing scheme, through which customers could buy pre-paid debit cards. DMG sold these pre-paid debit …
July 11, 2011
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Two Members of Mexico Connected Drug Trafficking Group Sentenced to Prison

September 23, 2025
… Defendant Arrested in March 2024 Transporting 14 Kilos of Cocaine Drugs and Firearms Seized During Investigation … fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine to Western Washington for distribution. Cortes was indicted for a seizure of 14 …
September 23, 2025
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Two Leaders of Violent Puerto Rico Drug Cartel Convicted at Trial

April 08, 2022
… NEW YORK CITY - Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the … officers, the defendants profited from distributing tons of cocaine throughout Puerto Rico and other places in the …
April 08, 2022
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Niagara Falls man sentenced to 78 months for role in drug conspiracy tied to Sinaloa Cartel

April 09, 2019
… Niagara Falls man sentenced to 78 months for role in drug conspiracy tied to Sinaloa Cartel April 09, … conspired with others to sell heroin, fentanyl and cocaine. Specifically, Mitchell received heroin, cocaine, … and crack cocaine base from co-defendant Troy Gillon for distribution to other dealers in the Lockport and …
April 09, 2019
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DEA Heroin Enforcement Team, Long Island Heroin Task Force, ATF, Nassau County Police Department and Suffolk County DA team up to arrest 19 members of drug ring

November 08, 2018
… DEA Heroin Enforcement Team, Long Island Heroin Task Force, ATF, Nassau County Police Department and Suffolk … throughout Long Island and New York City and sold heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, opioid pills and other controlled …
November 08, 2018
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Major Maryland-Washington, D.C. Area Narcotics Distributor Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking

October 13, 2021
… Distributor Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy and Possession of a Firearm in … Their Roles in Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine and Crack Cocaine Baltimore, Md., – U.S. District …
October 13, 2021
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A Look Back at Fentanyl Prosecutions in 2023

January 03, 2024
… View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … and powder. The cartels are mixing fentanyl powder in with cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine, and hiding fentanyl in …
January 03, 2024
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Prolific Whatcom and Skagit County Drug Dealer Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison

December 07, 2023
… Seized rainbow fentanyl Seattle – The key source of drugs for a drug distribution ring operating in Skagit and Whatcom … He distributed fentanyl pills, fentanyl powder, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine in areas that have seen an …
December 07, 2023
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Indictment Charges Eight Members of Alleged D.C. Drug Gang With Conspiracy

January 12, 2023
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Defendants Arrested for Allegedly Peddling Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl , and PCP  WASHINGTON – An …
January 12, 2023
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Mexican Cartel Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Violating RICO Statute

March 03, 2022
… Mexican Cartel Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Violating RICO Statute March 03, 2022 El Paso Contact … security of stash houses where thousands of kilograms of cocaine were unloaded from tanker trucks and then reloaded …
March 03, 2022
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Twenty Charged in ‘Operation Shut Down Corner’

January 26, 2022
… Division X Account @DEADallasDiv Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma … partners seized 37 guns, 220 lbs of drugs (including cocaine, fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills, methamphetamine, …
January 26, 2022
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Leaders Of Rice Drug Gang Face Decades In Prison For Convictions On Racketeering And Drug Conspiracy Charges

October 18, 2006
… Leaders Of Rice Drug Gang Face Decades In Prison For Convictions On Racketeering And Drug Conspiracy Charges … responsible for the distribution of large quantities of cocaine and heroin in northwest Baltimore City, as well as …
October 18, 2006
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Rockland County Drug Crew Arrested

June 08, 2017
… & Red Ribbon: Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Responsible for Distributing Cocaine, Crack, Heroin and Fentanyl: Linked to Overdose …
June 08, 2017
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Charges 50 Members And Associates Of Trinitarios Street Gang With Racketeering, Narcotics, And Firearms Offenses Defendants Include Seven Leaders Of Bronx-Based Gang

December 07, 2011
… of the New York Field Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA) Wilbert L. Plummer, Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Raymond W. Kelly, the … numerous types of narcotics, including marijuana, crack cocaine, powder cocaine, oxycodone and suboxone. According …
December 07, 2011
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Mitchellville Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Conspiracies

December 02, 2014
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … 571-362-2476 WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Must forfeit $108 million in cash, jewelry and luxury automobiles … him with conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, using a phone to facilitate drug distribution, and …
December 02, 2014
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Dark Web Vendor of Opioids and Counterfeit U.S. Currency Pleads Guilty

May 12, 2021
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … man pleaded guilty yesterday to charges relating to his sale of over $1.2 million in opioid pills and counterfeit … On AlphaBay, Pagan’s gross proceeds for narcotics sales was at least $90,399. A review of H00k3d’s sales on …
May 12, 2021
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Pharmacy Owners Convicted of Illegally Selling 10 Million Hydrocodone Pills Over The Internet, Laundering $20 Million in Proceeds and Failing to Pay Taxes

August 01, 2008
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … transactions using the proceeds of the illegal drug sales and filing false tax returns, announced United States …
August 01, 2008
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Miami News 2006

July 15, 2021
… 2006 Two Charged in Connection with Seizure of 9 Tons of Cocaine SEP 28, 2006 Two FARC Associates Plead to Drug … Dozen Defendants Sought on State Drug Charges AUG 8, 2006 Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced in "Barn Burner" Investigation … Years Imprisonment MAR 16, 2006 Major Round-up of Alleged Cocaine and Marijuana Traffickers in Central Florida MAR 9, …
July 15, 2021
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San Francisco News 2009

July 15, 2021
… San Francisco News 2009 December 11, 2009 Vallejo Crack Cocaine Dealer Sentenced to More Than 21 Years December 10, … October 28, 2009 Three-Year Prosecution of Major Interstate Cocaine Trafficking Organization Culminates in Leader's … April 17, 2009 Jury Finds Natomas Man Guilty in Crack Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy March 23, 2009 Operation …
July 15, 2021