PRESS RELEASE

“El Gallo” And Others Sentenced

November 13, 2014
… A total of nine people have been ordered to federal prison for their roles in relation to a drug trafficking organization responsible for the distribution of thousands of kilograms of marijuana and hundreds of kilograms of cocaine, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special …
November 13, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Multi-District OCDETF Investigation Linked To Zeta Organization Leads To Local Arrests

November 16, 2011
… Zeta drug cartel and charges of money laundering, Drug Enforcement (DEA) Acting Special Agent in Charge Thomas E. … Santos was arrested just this morning and will be presented for initial appearance in Laredo tomorrow morning. This … distributes controlled substances including marijuana and cocaine from Mexico into the United States to major …
November 16, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

New Orleans Field Division Collects Over 33,000 Pounds On Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 12, 2014
… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … only be countered by an effective collaboration among law enforcement, the medical community, and the public to identify … abuse prescription drugs than the number of those using cocaine, hallucinogens, and heroin combined, according to …
May 12, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Five Plead Guilty To Federal Drug Charges

February 02, 2011
… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … of Houston, Texas pled guilty today in federal court before U. S. District Judge Stanwood Duval to participating in … 1 kilogram or more of heroin and 500 grams or more of cocaine hydrochloride. They admitted that they participated …
February 02, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds Its Fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

September 27, 2012
… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … high after four prior events in two years, the Drug Enforcement (DEA) New Orleans Field Division, which … abuse prescription drugs than the number of those using cocaine, hallucinogens, and heroin combined, according to …
September 27, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Task Force Investigation Leads To Eleven Charged In Alleged New Haven Heroin Ring

January 28, 2011
… DEA Task Force Investigation Leads To Eleven Charged In Alleged New … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … the investigation, DEA Task Force officers seized heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine, four firearms and three vehicles. …
January 28, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Treasury Designates Honduran Drug Traffickers

April 09, 2013
… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … - Mark R. Trouville, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement (DEA), Miami Field Division, and the U.S. … the coordination and distribution of multi-ton shipments of cocaine from Colombian sources of supply into Honduras.  …
April 09, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

14 Charged In Southern District Of Texas As Part Of Operation Dream Catcher

February 29, 2016
… charges in three separate cases, announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, … said Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit of the Drug Enforcement (DEA). “These indictments and arrests, as part of … centered around the distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine in the Houston area.   In a separate criminal …
February 29, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Ten Charged After Investigation Into Danbury-Area Home Invasion Drug Robberies

October 22, 2013
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod Forget Domestic Connecticut, Massachusetts, … and Briggs conspired to distribute 280 grams or more of cocaine ("crack"), a charge that carries a mandatory minimum …
October 22, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Heroin Trafficker Sentenced To More Than 12 Years In Federal Prison

November 14, 2013
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod Forget Domestic Connecticut, Massachusetts, … "The Mexican," was supplying large quantities of heroin and cocaine to several individuals in Connecticut, including …
November 14, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Bronx “YGz” Gang Member Sentenced To More Than 33 Years In Prison For Murdering An Innocent Bystander And Other Crimes

June 27, 2017
… “YGz” Gang Member Sentenced To More Than 33 Years In Prison For Murdering An Innocent Bystander And Other Crimes June … - James J. Hunt, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA), New York Division and Joon H. Kim, the … by committing robberies and by selling drugs, such as crack cocaine, heroin, and marijuana, and committing acts of …
June 27, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Former New York City Police Officer Sentenced To 240 Months For Conspiring To Commit Robberies And To Distribute Heroin

June 07, 2011
… Former New York City Police Officer Sentenced To 240 Months For Conspiring To Commit Robberies And To Distribute Heroin … of the United States that netted more than 750 kilograms of cocaine and $4 million in drug proceeds. Beginning in May …
June 07, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

International Narcotics Trafficker And Money Launderer Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 20 Years In Prison

August 12, 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 Hector … that imported and distributed hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into the United States and then laundered millions …
August 12, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Former FARC Guerilla Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Providing Material Support To A Foreign Terrorist Organization

September 19, 2011
… Former FARC Guerilla Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Providing Material Support To A Foreign Terrorist … the Republic of Panama. The 57th Front is involved in cocaine trafficking, and in obtaining supplies such as …
September 19, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Treasury Continues Targeting Sinaloa Cartel Leadership

January 16, 2014
… lieutenant of Ismael "Mayo" Zambada Garcia responsible for narcotics transportation PHOENIX - Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Doug Coleman … enterprises." Tapia Quintero oversees the transportation of cocaine and marijuana for the Zambada Garcia drug …
January 16, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

“2fly” Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Bronx Murder In Connection With Racketeering Conspiracy

November 07, 2016
… NEW YORK -   - Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Jaquan … apartments at ECG.  2Fly primarily sold marijuana and crack cocaine, but also sold powder cocaine and prescription … or cars in order to protect the narcotics business and for protection against rival gangs. As part of his …
November 07, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Takes Down Drug Den Day Care

May 13, 2016
… and detectives with the Scottsdale Police (PD) Drug Enforcement (DEU) simultaneously executed seven search … methamphetamine trafficking organization responsible for the monthly distribution of hundred-pound quantities of … seized over 90 pounds of methamphetamine, 33 grams of cocaine, $50,000, two vehicles, and nine weapons, including …
May 13, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Correction Officer Convicted Of Drug Possession, Conspiracy, Bribery And Official Misconduct

May 30, 2013
… in Charge of the New York Division, United States Drug Enforcement Administration and Bridget G. Brennan, New York … convicted on all counts following a six-day jury trial before Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Bonnie G. Wittner. … an inmate’s early release in exchange for $100,000 in cocaine. Whitfield claimed he could alter the inmate’s …
May 30, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Sixth Defendant In New York-Based Armed Robbery Crew Convicted Of Gruesome North Carolina Murder

November 15, 2013
… A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Crew netted over 750 kilograms of cocaine and $4 million in drug proceeds in more than 100 … in Durham, North Carolina. The proceeding took place before United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis. When … was announced by Loretta E. Lynch, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York; Robert T. Johnson, …
November 15, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Seven Charged With Drug Trafficking As Part Of Nationwide Enforcement Targeting Mexican Cartels

December 06, 2012
… Seven Charged With Drug Trafficking As Part Of Nationwide Enforcement Targeting Mexican Cartels December 06, 2012 St. … DEC 06 -   ( ST. LOUIS) - The Drug Enforcement Administration today announced the results of … 3,000 arrests, and the seizure of significant amounts of cocaine, heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine, $135 million in …
December 06, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Member Of Home Invasion Robbery Crew Sentenced To 27 Years For Murdering Pregnant Woman During Botched Robbery

August 20, 2014
… Member Of Home Invasion Robbery Crew Sentenced To 27 Years For Murdering Pregnant Woman During Botched Robbery August … armed home invasion robberies and to traffic in heroin, cocaine, and marijuana. In addition, Polanco and Vasquez … 20, 2014, Vasquez was sentenced to 22 years’ incarceration for his role in the offense. The sentences were announced by …
August 20, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Attorney Tackles Drug Dealing Around Schools In Tenderloin

December 09, 2013
… View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … in separate, one-count indictments alleging that they dealt cocaine base in the form of "crack" cocaine within 1,000 feet of elementary …
December 09, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Leader Of “Trinitarios” Gang Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 10 Years In Prison

October 29, 2015
… NEW YORK - Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt, U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA), New York Division, announced today that … quantities of heroin, marijuana, prescription drugs and cocaine onto the streets of the Bronx, using violence to …
October 29, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Armed Drug Dealer on Federal Supervised Release is Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

August 15, 2025
… yesterday followed by five years of supervised release for using a gun in furtherance of drug trafficking and other … over 100 grams of methamphetamine, fentanyl mixed with cocaine, and various separate amounts of fentanyl and cocaine. A search warrant was executed at Hodsden’s …
August 15, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Nineteen Gang Members And Associates Charged In Federal Sweeps Targeting Boston Gangs

August 30, 2024
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … with intent to distribute a controlled substance (cocaine) provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in …
August 30, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Members of Bronx Street Gang And Their Hitman Charged With Racketeering, Firearms Offenses, And Murder

July 22, 2022
… NEW YORK - Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Michael J. Driscoll, … including murder.  To that end, YBMG members sold heroin,  cocaine, and marijuana, promoted their gang affiliation on …
July 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Fifteen defendants charged in federal court with heroin trafficking and possession of firearms in Milwaukee

July 16, 2019
… Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … IMG_2040.jpg IMG_2042.jpg MILWAUKEE – United States Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Field Division Associate … other defendants with conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine. Certain defendants were also charged with …
July 16, 2019
DOCUMENT

Mexican Cartel Presence and Impact in Australia and New Zealand

March 25, 2025
Publication
… capitalizing on the highly lucrative methamphetamine and cocaine markets in the region. Large scale Mexico-origin …
March 25, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

Europol/DEA Announce Joint Report on Mexican Cartels

December 31, 2024
… have been working together to traffic methamphetamine and cocaine from Latin America to the EU. DEA is committed to …
December 31, 2024
DOCUMENT

2017 National Drug Threat Assessment

October 01, 2017
Publication
… the methamphetamine threat has remained prevalent; the cocaine threat appears to be rebounding; new psychoactive …
October 01, 2017