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Baltimore Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone and for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Other Drugs

November 15, 2022
… Baltimore Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone and for … drugs with cutting agents, and packaged the drugs for re-sale.  Watkins and his associates then drove the packaged …
November 15, 2022
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Oklahoma Prison-Based Drug Trafficking Organization Resulted in 21 Defendants Being Convicted

July 15, 2022
… Division X Account @DEADallasDiv Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma … methamphetamine and heroin and collect proceeds from those sales.  Further, Strand and his organization gathered …
July 15, 2022
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Loudon man sentenced to 50 months for methamphetamine trafficking

May 01, 2019
… Loudon man sentenced to 50 months for methamphetamine trafficking May 01, 2019 New England … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … Hampshire, and Bean and Waters wired the proceeds of drug sales to Espejo in Las Vegas to purchase additional drugs. …
May 01, 2019
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Pittsfield man sentenced to 130 months for methamphetamine trafficking

March 08, 2019
… Pittsfield man sentenced to 130 months for methamphetamine trafficking March 08, 2019 New England … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … products across the country, making them available for sale on our streets. As is apparent from the lengthy …
March 08, 2019
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San Jose Man Sentenced to More Than 16 years

January 25, 2022
… View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … San Mateo area with a prospective buyer to negotiate the sale of 15 kilograms (33 pounds) of methamphetamine.  The …
January 25, 2022
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Leader of Mexico’s United Cartels and Others Charged in South Florida Federal Court with Importing Over 1200 Pounds of Crystal Methamphetamine

April 01, 2021
… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … leader of a notorious Mexican drug cartel and five others for their alleged roles in importing into the United States … was in charge of laundering the methamphetamine sales proceeds for the organization. Basauri-Coto proposed …
April 01, 2021
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Irish man who helped run the “Silk Road” website extradited

July 13, 2018
… A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Silk Road Website responsible for selling more than $200 million in illegal narcotics, … For instance, there was a rule against “out of escrow” sales – i.e., sellers and buyers arranging payments off the …
July 13, 2018
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Global investigation of Dark Web drug network leads to arrest of 3 German Nationals

May 03, 2019
… largest dark web marketplaces, the DEA and other law enforcement partners today announced the arrests of three … April 23rd and 24th and now face charges in both countries for their roles as administrators of the Wall Street … also manufactured Adderall tablets and advertised the sale of up to 1 kilogram quantities of methamphetamine on …
May 03, 2019
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Multiple sentences imposed in massive synthetic narcotics distribution network

November 28, 2018
… leaders and eight other co-conspirators have been sentenced for their roles in one of the largest synthetic cannabinoids … networks in the United States, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Will Glaspy … who collected money for him from synthetic narcotics sales), Ali Tafesh, 37, of Houston, who owned and …
November 28, 2018
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Prison sentences for California-based drug trafficking ring that shipped methamphetamine to northeastern Wisconsin

February 04, 2020
… Prison sentences for California-based drug trafficking ring that shipped … the damage to the community caused by the defendants. The sale and distribution of a “poison” required stiff sentences …
February 04, 2020
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San Jose Man Convicted of Methamphetamine Trafficking and Gun Charges

June 24, 2021
… View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … San Mateo, California area with a buyer to negotiate the sale of 15 kilograms (33 pounds) of methamphetamine.  The …
June 24, 2021
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Oklahoma DOC Security Staff, Inspector General Agents Recognized By DEA

September 13, 2016
… Division X Account @DEADallasDiv Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma … DallasCommunityOutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Texas Fort Worth - (817) 639-2000 Lubbock - (806) 798-7189 Tyler - … Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester to facilitate the sale and distribution of methamphetamine. Other highlights …
September 13, 2016
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Four Defendants Charged In Colorado Marijuana Grow Operation

October 14, 2011
… Four Denver men were charged based on a Criminal Complaint for the distribution and possession with intent to … plants, United States Attorney John Walsh and Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Special Agent in Charge … of processed marijuana that was ready for distribution and sale. They also seized a portion of the grow equipment that …
October 14, 2011
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Spice Distribution Kingpin John Bowen Sentenced To 60 Months In Federal Prison

August 24, 2015
… prison, followed by three years of supervised release for his role as the kingpin in a Conspiracy to Defraud the … Controlled Substances, and Money Laundering, federal law enforcement announced today.  In addition to the prison … Local convenience stores and gas stations made retail sales of the spice products.  In this case, investigators …
August 24, 2015
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against 10 Individuals In Multi-Million Dollar Internet Pharmacy Fraud Scheme Two Pharmacists Were Allegedly Paid At Least $13 Million By Bogus Online Pharmacy Operators For Filling Invalid Prescriptions Issued By

November 29, 2012
… At Least $13 Million By Bogus Online Pharmacy Operators For Filling Invalid Prescriptions Issued By November 29, … Agent in Charge of the New Jersey Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and Preet Bharara, the United States … pharmacy fraud scheme. The alleged scheme involved the sale and distribution of controlled and non-controlled …
November 29, 2012
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Federal Search Warrant Executed At Golden Grove Correctional Facility In St. Croix

April 08, 2014
… Correctional and Detention (Golden Grove) in St. Croix for illegal contraband was executed last night, announced Ronald W. Sharpe, United States Attorney for the District of the Virgin Islands, Vito S. Guarino, … • Cellular telephones were used by inmates to arrange the sale or purchase of contraband in the prison. • Most …
April 08, 2014
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One Of The Largest Marijuana Seizures In Indiana History Announced After Six-Month Investigation

October 25, 2011
… Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … seized chi102511fig01.jpg INDIANAPOLIS, MN. - The Drug Enforcement (DEA), the Metropolitan Drug Task (Metro Drug), … the foreign suppliers the proceeds from previous drug sales.” “The DEA and Metro Drug made history last week,” …
October 25, 2011
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Columbia Man Admits To Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone

June 27, 2014
… jury trial on federal drug and money laundering charges for owning and operating a ‘pill mill’ pain clinic which served as a front for the mass distribution of addictive pain killers.  Harry … our financial expertise in an effort to halt the illegal sale and distribution of prescription drugs” stated Special …
June 27, 2014
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Reno Doctor And Eight Others Charged In Illegal Prescription Drug Distribution Case

April 29, 2016
… 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 … and addictive prescription opioids being diverted to street sales across the region,” said DEA Assistant Special Agent …
April 29, 2016
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Lead Defendant In Case Targeting Synthetic Drugs Pleads Guilty To Smuggling, Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Charges

November 08, 2016
… 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 … the case, including more than $700,000 in profits from the sale of Libbert’s former San Juan Capistrano home. “This is …
November 08, 2016
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Las Vegas Doctor Arrested And Charged With 29 Counts Of Unlawful Distribution Of Fentanyl And Health Care Fraud

February 13, 2018
… 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 … the case. If you have a tip or information about illegal sales or distribution of prescription opioids, including …
February 13, 2018
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Justice Department Announces First Ever Indictments Against Designated Chinese Manufacturers Of Deadly Fentanyl And Other Opiate Substances

October 17, 2017
… and their North American based traffickers and distributors for separate conspiracies to distribute large quantities of … fentanyl analogues.  Yan monitored legislation and law enforcement activities in the United States and China, … and who attempt to hide their tracks with web-based sales, international shipments and cryptocurrency …
October 17, 2017
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Operation “Chronic Problem" Results In Federal Charges Against Nevada Marijuana Dispensary Operators

January 06, 2011
… 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 … no state law in Nevada that allows for the production and sale of marijuana from third-party vendors to dispensaries. …
January 06, 2011
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Second Of Cape Cod Brothers Sentenced To 25 Years For Oxycodone Trafficking Scheme

June 12, 2015
… Second Of Cape Cod Brothers Sentenced To 25 Years For Oxycodone Trafficking Scheme June 12, 2015 New England … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … would then split the pills into 100-pill packs for sale to Cape Cod dealers.  The primary object of the related …
June 12, 2015
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New Charges For Former NY State Assemblyman Brook-Krasny

June 14, 2017
… New Charges For Former NY State Assemblyman Brook-Krasny June 14, 2017 New … announced today the indictment of Alec Brook-Krasny, a former New York State Assemblyman, on four counts of … charges of Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree, Criminal Sale of a Prescription for a Controlled Substance, Health …
June 14, 2017
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DEA NEWS: Valley-wide Synthetic Drug Takedown

November 06, 2012
… phx110612_fig4.jpg PHOENIX - Agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) along with various state and local law enforcement agencies executed 12 search warrants yesterday and … designer drug industry responsible for the production and sale of synthetic cannabinoids that are often marketed as …
November 06, 2012
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DEA Phoenix Participates In U.S. Marshals “Operation Justice V”

April 21, 2013
… of the arrest warrants served during the operation were for drug-related offenses, and a great many of those were attributable to the possession, use, and sale of methamphetamine and other so-called “dangerous … Agent in Charge Doug Coleman.  “Together with our law enforcement partners we have taken another step to make our …
April 21, 2013
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Feds Seize Another Tunnel; Multiple Arrests And A Ton Of Marijuana Seized

March 24, 2016
… @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … resulted in the arrests of four people in Calexico, California and Arizona and the confiscation of more than a ton … parcel in a residential section of Calexico. The property sale was finalized in April of 2015 for $240,000 by the drug …
March 24, 2016
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Physician Pleads Guilty To $1 Million Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

February 17, 2011
… KANSAS CITY, MO. - Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri announced that on … to health care fraud. By pleading guilty, Baker agreed to forfeit to the government $1,166,781, which represents the … and paid by health care benefit programs. The estimated sales of the pills totaled $952,520. Health Care Fraud - …
February 17, 2011
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Hagerstown Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Health Care Fraud For Improperly Billing Medicare And Medicaid

June 14, 2013
… Hagerstown Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Health Care Fraud For Improperly Billing Medicare And Medicaid June 14, 2013 …                           Further, Russo made gross sales of nearly $700,000 a month for several months in 2010 …
June 14, 2013