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Cooperation Between United States and Mexican Law Enforcement Leads to Significant Actions Against Transnational Drug Trafficking Organization

… Cooperation Between United States and Mexican Law Enforcement Leads to Significant Actions Against Transnational … of methamphetamine, 17 pounds of heroin, 15 pounds of cocaine, 3 assault rifles, one 9mm handgun, and a vehicle. …
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Federal Charges Filed Against Washington State Man Caught Trafficking Fentanyl Powder and Methamphetamine in Oregon

… Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … four pounds of methamphetamine, and a small quantity of cocaine. Giron-Rodas made his first appearance in federal …
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Snohomish Man Pleads Guilty to Drug, Gun, and Murder-for-Hire Related Charges

… Snohomish Man Pleads Guilty to Drug, Gun, and Murder-for-Hire Related Charges May 01, 2023 Seattle Contact Info … to 78 months in prison for dealing fentanyl-laced pills and cocaine. One week later, before he was to report to serve …
Poosti, Faramarz
FUGITIVE

Faramarz Poosti

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, 21 USC 846Distribution of Cocaine21 USC 841(a)(1).
Garduno Escobedo, Sergio
FUGITIVE

Sergio Garduno Escobedo

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: 1) 18 USC Sec 1962 (d) RICO Conspiracy; 2) 21 USC 846 and 841 (a)(1) Conspiracy to Possess Controlled Substanceover 5 kilograms of cocaine and over 1000 kilograms of marijuana; 3) 21 USC 963952(a) & 960(a)(b)(1)(B)&(G) Conspiracy to import a controlled substanceover 5 kilograms of cocaineand over 1000 kilograms of marijuana; 4)18 USC 1956 Conspiracy to launder money instruments; 5)18 USC 2 & 924(o) Conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes and aid and abet; and 12) 21 USC 848(b)(1) and (2)(A) Engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Avila-Ramirez, Adrian
FUGITIVE

Adrian Avila-Ramirez

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: 1) 18 USC Sec 1962 (d) RICO Conspiracy; 2) 21 USC 846 and 841 (a)(1) Conspiracy to Possess Controlled Substanceover 5 kilograms of cocaine and over 1000 kilograms of marijuana; 3) 21 USC 963952(a) & 960(a)(b)(1)(B)&(G) Conspiracy to import a controlled substanceover 5 kilograms of cocaineand over 1000 kilograms of marijuana; 4)18 USC 1956 Conspiracy to launder money instruments; and 5)18 USC 2 & 924(o) Conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes and aid and abet.
Nunez-Meza, Amado
FUGITIVE

Amado Nunez-Meza

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: 1) 18 USC Sec 1962 (d) RICO Conspiracy; 2) 21 USC 846 and 841 (a)(1) Conspiracy to Possess Controlled Substanceover 5 kilograms of cocaine and over 1000 kilograms of marijuana; 3) 21 USC 963952(a) & 960(a)(b)(1)(B)&(G) Conspiracy to import a controlled substanceover 5 kilograms of cocaineand over 1000 kilograms of marijuana; 4)18 USC 1956 Conspiracy to launder money instruments; 5)18 USC 2 & 924(o) Conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes and aid and abet; and 12) 21 USC 848(b)(1) and (2)(A) Engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise in furtherance of drug trafficking.
De Los Reyes, Elias Calderon
FUGITIVE

Elias Calderon De Los Reyes

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: 21 USC 846 & 841 (a) (1) Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance-Cocaine Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute-Cocaine
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Jury Finds Felon Guilty of Possessing Firearm and Multiple Bags of Drugs for Distribution

… Guilty of Possessing Firearm and Multiple Bags of Drugs for Distribution February 13, 2023 Miami Contact Info … 181 grams of methamphetamine, 35 grams of crack cocaine, 15 grams of fluorofentanyl, and 194 grams of N, …
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Large-Scale Drug Traffickers Convicted by Federal Jury

… 2000s, Sanchez-Morales worked out of Atlanta, trafficking cocaine and other drugs with Sinaloa Cartel operatives. In … then primarily traffic methamphetamine, often in liquid form. The liquid methamphetamine would cross the border from …
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Arizona Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years for Role in Drug Conspiracy

… Arizona Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years for Role in Drug Conspiracy October 18, 2022 Miami Contact … than 100 kilograms of methamphetamine, over 50 kilograms of cocaine, over 1 kilogram of heroin, and over 50 kilograms of …
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Victoria Resident that Fled Police with Handgun and Kilo of Meth Sent to Prison

… approximately one kilogram of meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge … 17.4 grams of suspected meth pills, a small amount of cocaine and a Ruger handgun with 25 rounds of ammunition. …
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Pasco Man Indicted on Fentanyl Trafficking, International Money Laundering, and Assault Weapon's Charges

… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … assault pistol and a loaded drum magazine for an AR-15. Cocaine was also found in the master bathroom. Agents seized …
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Leader of Multi-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Firearms Possession, and Money Laundering Charges

… Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … Yakima - (509) 454-4407 Distributed Meth, Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Heroin SEATTLE – The Arlington, Washington …
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Federal Jury Finds Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Guilty

… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … than 500 grams of methamphetamine, more than 5 kilograms of cocaine, and more than 1 kilogram of heroin. The jury also …
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Sinaloa Cartel Leader Convicted

… @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … Sandoval Divsersion.SAN@dea.gov Division Contacts California Carlsbad - (760) 268-5700 Imperial County - (760) … thousands of kilograms of controlled substances, including cocaine, heroin, and marijuana for importation from Mexico …
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Fugitive Wanted For The Kidnapping And Murder Of A Federal Agent Is Added To The FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” List

… Fugitive Wanted For The Kidnapping And Murder Of A Federal Agent Is Added To … his leadership role in trafficking methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and marijuana into the United States and elsewhere …
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24 Members of Indianapolis Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced

… Fidel.ArroyoJr@dea.gov Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … the illegal activities of the methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine trafficking organization. The other members of the …
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Former Chihuahua, Mexico State Police Officer Sentenced to Prison on Federal Racketeering Charge

… Former Chihuahua, Mexico State Police Officer Sentenced to … EL PASO  – A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced 55-year-old former Chihuahua, Mexico State Police Officer Mario De La O … from 2005 through 2009 by safeguarding and repackaging cocaine, weapons and bulk cash shipments. “The sentencing of …
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11 Defendants Indicted in Multi-State Drug Conspiracy

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … drug conspiracy, announced United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein. The … 11 defendants for allegedly operating a large marijuana and cocaine distribution ring in western Maryland, West Virginia …
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Hollywood Hills man arrested on federal charges of selling fentanyl-laced pills to Rapper Mac Miller two days before his overdose death

… fentanyl-laced pills to Rapper Mac Miller two days before his overdose death September 04, 2019 Los Angeles … About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … McCormick died of mixed drug toxicity involving fentanyl, cocaine and alcohol.   According to communications detailed …
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Leader of Transnational Money-Laundering Network Pleads Guilty

… launder at least $30 million in drug proceeds on behalf of foreign drug-trafficking organizations.  Another Chinese … whose main drug-trafficking activities involved cocaine.  The defendant dealt directly with members of …
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Twenty-Two Indicted for Drug Trafficking in San Antonio Area

… Twenty-Two Indicted for Drug Trafficking in San Antonio Area April 15, 2021 … face federal drug trafficking charges, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge … Justin Guerrero, Moreno and Palafos conspired to distribute cocaine, and that Chavarria, Homero Garcia, Oswaldo Lopez …
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20 Indicted on Meth Trafficking and Firearms Charges

… jury indictments unsealed today in Waco, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge … authorities seized approximately four kilograms of cocaine, approximately seven kilograms of methamphetamine, …
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

… Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … Yakima - (509) 454-4407 The Pacific Northwest intensifies efforts to combat drug-related violent crime SEATTLE - Drug … deadly drugs, including opioids, heroin, fentanyl, meth and cocaine, are often the same criminals responsible for the …
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Omaha Division Special Agent Carlos Lavastida awarded Enrique S. Camarena Award

… 330-4421 Special Agent Carlos Lavastida and US Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa Marc Krickbaum.JPG OMAHA, … who were the victims of sex trafficking within a crack cocaine distribution organization. Through Lavastida’s hard …
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Twenty People Indicted For Heroin Conspiracy In Northeast Ohio

… Twenty People Indicted For Heroin Conspiracy In Northeast Ohio January 14, 2014 … and Traverse City - (571) 362-0443 Akron man also charged for selling heroin that resulted in fatal overdose January … with substantive distributions of heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and crack cocaine. Phelps obtained multi-ounce and …
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Lorain County Ohio Combines Efforts With Federal Law Enforcement To Combat Drug Trafficking And Violent Crime

… Lorain County Ohio Combines Efforts With Federal Law Enforcement To Combat Drug Trafficking And Violent Crime … possessing a 9 mm firearm and distributing heroin and crack cocaine in Lorain County. Smith was previously convicted of …
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Two Kentucky Men Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Fentanyl Resulting In Death

… and Garrett unlawfully distributed fentanyl to a Woodford County woman who died as a result of using the drug … conspired to illegally distribute fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine in Woodford County. Fentanyl is the most potent opioid used in …
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96 Charged And Dozens Arrested As The Result Of A Joint Investigation

… TX - Joseph M. Arabit Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement (DEA) El Paso Division, United States Attorney … Mark Donaldson announced that agents with DEA’s Mobile Enforcement ( MET) and Midland Resident Office, assisted by … substances targeted during the investigation include powder cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, (Ecstasy) and marijuana. …