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16 Arrested In Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Operation

… 16 Arrested In Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Operation July 22, 2013 Houston Contact Info Contact … to distribute multi-kilograms quantities of marijuana, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamines as well as conspiracy …
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DEA And Partners Disrupt LA Area Drug Trafficking Organizations

… 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 … based in and around Southern California that were receiving cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin from Mexican cartels, …
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Ricardo Castang Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Narcotics Trafficking And Fake Sweepstakes Scheme Targeting Elderly Victims

… Ricardo Castang Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Narcotics Trafficking And Fake Sweepstakes Scheme … the sentencing of Ricardo Castang to 10 years in prison for Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance … Degree. A long-term investigation into the trafficking of cocaine from Costa Rica ultimately led agents from the …
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Leader Of “2Fly” Street Gang Sentenced To Over 16 Years In Prison On Racketeering And Firearms Charges

… CITY, NY - Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that LAQUAN … of rival gang members sitting in a playground.  By good fortune, no one was killed, but a bullet struck one rival … apartments at ECG. 2Fly primarily sold marijuana and crack cocaine, but also sold powder cocaine and prescription …
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Jamaican Drug Lord Christopher Michael Coke Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court

… Charge of the New York Field Division United States Drug Enforcement Administration John P. Gilbride and United States Attorney Preet Bharara for the Southern District of New York announced that … Members distributed narcotics, including marijuana, cocaine and crack cocaine, at Coke's direction and on his …
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Alleged Member Of Violent Robbery Crew Charged With Firearm-Related Murder

… allegedly kidnapped, tortured, and murdered victim for drugs and drug proceeds BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Earlier today, … Delacruz (Delacruz) was arraigned on an indictment before United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis in … thousand dollars in cash and more than a kilogram of cocaine from De Orbe. Having predetermined that De Orbe …
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Four Indicted For Drug Conspiracy, Kidnapping Involving Sexual Torture, And Using Firearms In Furtherance Of These Crimes

… Four Indicted For Drug Conspiracy, Kidnapping Involving Sexual Torture, … Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, as well as heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine. The indictment goes on to allege …
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Narcotics Dealer Charged In Manhattan Federal Court For Overdose Death

… Narcotics Dealer Charged In Manhattan Federal Court For Overdose Death February 10, 2017 New York Contact Info … Agent in Charge of the New York Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA), Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney … complaint also alleges that Peterson sold heroin and crack cocaine to undercover NYPD officers on other occasions.  …
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Parents and Caregivers

March 23, 2026
Parents and Caregivers Parents and Caregivers Resources As a parent or caregiver, you play a vital role in educating your family members to make healthy decisions. Use the information and resources below to get smart about fentanyl and fake pills and then …
March 23, 2026
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Man Pleads Guilty for Conspiracy to Distribute 900 Pounds of Methamphetamine and Illegal Reentry

… Man Pleads Guilty for Conspiracy to Distribute 900 Pounds of Methamphetamine … police officer. Police followed Mercado-Chaparro after the buy and saw him conduct other drug deals. Several days … bags and a cooler. Police then obtained a search warrant for Mercado-Chapparo’s truck, searched it, and seized …
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Teacher Resources

January 30, 2026
Teacher Resources Teacher Resources As a teacher, you are in an important position to educate your students about issues that affect their health and safety. Use the information and resources below to get smart about fentanyl and fake pills, then share …
January 30, 2026
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July 18, 2025
… individuals or groups involved in the illegal distribution, sale, or trafficking of fentanyl, we urge you to report it. …
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July 09, 2025
… individuals or groups involved in the illegal distribution, sale, or trafficking of fentanyl, we urge you to report it. …
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New Jersey Pharmacy Admits Illegal Distribution of Prescription Opioids and Kickback Scheme

… – Susan A. Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division,  Scott J. … ever suspended, ceased, or restricted controlled substance sales to Dunn Meadow. Dunn Meadow also admitted that it …
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Chula Vista Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Pills that Caused Overdose Death of 20-Year-Old

… Chula Vista Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Pills that Caused Overdose … Mefford offered counterfeit prescription pills for sale through social media platforms and sold up to 500 …
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Anchorage Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Distributing Meth

… Anchorage Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Distributing Meth February 18, 2025 Seattle Contact Info … 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - (503) 399-5902 Washington Bellingham - (360) … to court documents, Todd Robert Klink, 55, made two sales of methamphetamine totaling over 82 grams to a law …
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Virginia Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth on the Darknet

… Virginia Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth on the Darknet July 12, … As of Dec. 10, 2019, “addy4cheap” had completed 3,665 sales on the Empire Market and received 2,568 reviews. Based …
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Darknet Drug Vendor Pleads Guilty to Distributing Illicit Prescription Drugs

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … promoted the quality of the pills that he advertised for sale on his Darknet vendor page. For example, in September …
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Dark Web Vendor Sentenced to 18 months in Prison for Distributing Meth-Pressed Adderall Pills

… Dark Web Vendor Sentenced to 18 months in Prison for Distributing Meth-Pressed Adderall Pills January 24, … intent to distribute methamphetamine in connection with his sale of counterfeit Adderall pills pressed with … and Torrez. During this time, Tan executed thousands of sales of the counterfeit Adderall pills in various …
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Leader of Marijuana Delivery Service Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … to laundering roughly $3,500,000 generated by the illegal sale of marijuana and THC ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Washington …
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Jake’s Fireworks Owner Sentenced to 15 years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Violations

… Fireworks Owner Sentenced to 15 years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Violations November 28, 2022 Houston … gallons of BDO over thousands of orders, and that those sales generated $4.5 million.  Daughtry and several members …
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Franklin County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug-Trafficking Charges

… Franklin County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug-Trafficking Charges November 21, 2022 Miami Contact … “This kind of sentence sends a clear message that the sale of meth in our community will not be tolerated." Evans …
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Nebraska Man Sentenced to 17 ½ Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution

… Nebraska Man Sentenced to 17 ½ Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution August 26, 2022 Omaha … known Mexico-based methamphetamine supplier negotiated the sale and purchase of one pound of methamphetamine.  The …
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Monroe Father and Son Sentenced to Prison for Money Laundering and Illegal Marijuana Business

… Monroe Father and Son Sentenced to Prison for Money Laundering and Illegal Marijuana Business May 31, … State Marijuana Licensing and Laundered Over $100,000 from Sales using Bitcoin and Dark Web Seattle – A father and son …
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Two suburban Chicago residents charged with illegally selling narcotics over the internet; law enforcement seizes websites

… with illegally selling narcotics over the internet; law enforcement seizes websites May 31, 2018 Chicago Contact Info … Fidel.ArroyoJr@dea.gov Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … based in Arlington Heights, Ill., offered various drugs for sale on its website (arkpharminc.com). Huang, 53, of …
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Money Laundering Scheme Exposed

… Agent in Charge of the Denver Field Division, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and United States Attorney for the District of Utah Paul M. Warner announced that a … laundering scheme to convert U.S. currency made through the sale of narcotics in Columbia to pesos. DEA Special Agent in …
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McKesson Settlement: Pays $150 Million, Largest Fine In DEA History

… and Traverse City - (571) 362-0443 Required to suspend sales of controlled substances from distribution centers in … drugs, agreed to pay a record $150 million civil penalty for alleged violations of the Controlled Substances (CSA). … and safety by holding the McKesson Corporation accountable for their actions. It doesn’t matter if the violator is a …
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16 People Sentenced To Lengthy Terms For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

… 16 People Sentenced To Lengthy Terms For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering August 15, 2013 … United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Javier Peña … amounts of cash which represented the proceeds of drug sales for Navarro or helping others to do so. These 15 …
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Smoke Shop Owner And Realtor Head To Federal Prison For Structuring Financial Transactions

… Smoke Shop Owner And Realtor Head To Federal Prison For Structuring Financial Transactions December 17, 2013 … Peña, Special Agent in Charge of the United States Drug Enforcement (DEA), Houston Division and Kenneth Magidson, … came as a result of an investigation in reference to the sale of synthetic marijuana. Mitchan and Davis, who own Mr. …
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Federal Jury Convicts Brothers In Synthetic Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… Division X Account @DEADallasDiv Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma … and Bownds collaborated and collectively brokered the sale of Scheduled I controlled substance analogues.  They … for human consumption.  Madeley and Bownds made multiple sales to Bays and B&B, where he made his own brands of …