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Six arrested after DEA Task Force investigation into fentanyl trafficking ring

April 29, 2020
… Six arrested after DEA Task Force investigation into fentanyl trafficking ring April 29, … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … of the organization delivered cash generated from the sale of narcotics to Zhang, a money broker in Brooklyn, New …
April 29, 2020
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Fort Lauderdale resident sentenced to 30 Years in prison for distributing fentanyl resulting in death

November 14, 2019
… Fort Lauderdale resident sentenced to 30 Years in prison for distributing fentanyl resulting in death November 14, … Agent in Charge Wright.  “The recent spike in opioid sales, which correlates to an increased death toll, only …
November 14, 2019
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Five indicted for running a pill mill in Hamilton

June 29, 2018
… Five indicted for running a pill mill in Hamilton June 29, 2018 Detroit … –  Benjamin C. Glassman, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Lamont Pugh III, Special … Usually, Jobalia, some of his staff and the pharmaceutical sales representative were the only people present at the …
June 29, 2018
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Several charged in $9.6 million opioid distribution conspiracy

June 01, 2018
… Special Agent in Charge Timothy J. Plancon, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Detroit Division; Special Agent in … issue and dispense a large number of prescription opioids for supposed patients, who did not have a legitimate medical … crisis, disrupting any financial benefit received from the sale of dangerous prescription drugs that plague our …
June 01, 2018
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Two Chinese nationals charged with operating global opioid and drug manufacturing conspiracy resulting in deaths

August 22, 2018
… resulted in death, and the defendants’ conduct qualifies for an enhancement under the kingpin statute. The indictment … Sessions, Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski for the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. … bypassed China’s restrictions on international narcotics sales. Last month, the Zheng DTO agreed to manufacture …
August 22, 2018
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Federal Jury Convicts Mexican National On Heroin Trafficking Charges

August 06, 2014
… and overseeing the collection of cash proceeds from the sale of heroin.  Evidence of Bustamante-Conchas role in the … used by his subordinates, evidence seized during a law enforcement operation on June 14, 2013, and evidence seized on … 22, pleaded guilty on May 29, 2014, and is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 28, 2014.  Under the terms of his …
August 06, 2014
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Operation Synergy Results In 18 Arrested For Synthetic Cannabinoid Distribution Operations In Austin And San Antonio

June 26, 2013
… Operation Synergy Results In 18 Arrested For Synthetic Cannabinoid Distribution Operations In Austin … convenience store and Hang Ten Smoke Shop in San Antonio, for their roles in synthetic cannabinoid distribution … of our effort to enforce the law with respect to the sale of these potentially dangerous substances. To people in …
June 26, 2013
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Underground Steroid Distribution Ring Busted Raw Steroid Materials From China; 11 Search Warrants; Cash, Bank Accounts And Weapons Seized

April 18, 2014
… phx041814-03.jpg phx041814-04.jpg PHOENIX - Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Doug Coleman today … The investigation represents one of the largest steroid enforcement actions in Arizona and took place in conjunction with enforcement operations in various other states. On April 17, …
April 18, 2014
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“Pill Mill” Distributor Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone

March 31, 2016
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … by Special Agent in Charge Karl C. Colder of the Drug Enforcement Administration - Washington Field Division United … kept the profits from the pill mill operations and from the sales of oxycodone in cash.  According to the indictments, …
March 31, 2016
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Multiple Defendants Charged In Allegheny County-Beaver County Prescription Drug Ring

July 23, 2013
… a serious threat to our communities and children. In 2011 for example, there were 2.3 million persons age 12 and older who used prescription drugs for the first time for non-medical reasons,” said Drug … continue to target those who would profit from the illegal sales of prescription drugs without regard to the damage it …
July 23, 2013
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D.C. Area Pharmacist Indicted And Arrested On Charges Involving Illegal Pharmaceutical Shipments

March 30, 2015
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … arrest followed his indictment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The defendant, also known as … of Minnesota Avenue NE. Between June 2006 and June 2010, sales income for online transactions totaled at least $8.3 …
March 30, 2015
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Philadelphia Attorney Indicted In Maryland For Conspiring To Launder Drug Proceeds Involving A Major Drug Distribution Organization

February 12, 2016
… Philadelphia Attorney Indicted In Maryland For Conspiring To Launder Drug Proceeds Involving A Major … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … and tally sheets showing over $14.5 million in marijuana sales, among other items.  The indictment alleges that …
February 12, 2016
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Six Indicted In Conspiracy To Distribute Heroin And "Crystal Meth" In New York City And Pennsylvania

October 02, 2014
… J. Hunt, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) New York Division, announced the indictment of six individuals for their roles in schemes to distribute heroin and … and potentially lethal heroin and methamphetamine from wholesalers to street level dealers. Working closely with the …
October 02, 2014
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Nine Defendants Charged With Conspiracy To Distribute Heroin And Oxycodone In Staten Island, New York

February 22, 2017
… were unsealed today in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York charging nine … Island and Brooklyn and are scheduled to be arraigned before Magistrate Judge James Orenstein in Brooklyn this … activity or trafficking in our communities including the sale of heroin and prescription drugs like oxycodone which …
February 22, 2017
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Nine Sentenced For Illegally Distributing Controlled Substances Over The Internet

March 27, 2013
… Nine Sentenced For Illegally Distributing Controlled Substances Over The … View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … and call centers that placed outbound calls pushing the sale of the drugs listed on the Safescripts website.  Napoli …
March 27, 2013
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Two Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics in Southwestern Connecticut

November 14, 2025
… Two Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics in Southwestern Connecticut … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … trafficked fentanyl.  Jones trafficked fentanyl to crack cocaine to gang members and others. Vincent and Jones were …
November 14, 2025
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DEA New Orleans Division Delivers Major Blow to Sinaloa Cartel, Securing Dozens of Arrests and Seizures

September 02, 2025
… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … – After a week-long, targeted operation across the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) New Orleans Division’s … and their law enforcement partners seized: 36 kilos of cocaine, 6 pounds of methamphetamine, 100,000 deadly doses …
September 02, 2025
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Fort Walton Beach Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracy

August 26, 2025
… Fort Walton Beach Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracy August 26, 2025 … money laundering organization who provided large quantities cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana to other …
August 26, 2025
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Major Drug Redistributor for Ring Connected to Aryan Prison Gang Sentenced to 10+ Years in Prison

May 30, 2025
… Major Drug Redistributor for Ring Connected to Aryan Prison Gang Sentenced to 10+ … of methamphetamine, 3.5 pounds of heroin, 5 pounds of cocaine, $388,000 in cash, and 48 firearms. At the time of …
May 30, 2025
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Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to More Than 22 Years in Federal Prison

April 05, 2025
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … Jones and other East End members distributed heroin, crack cocaine, marijuana and Percocet pills; used and shared …
April 05, 2025
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Eleven area residents indicted for $1.7 million meth, heroin conspiracy, numerous illegal firearms

January 13, 2020
… Eleven area residents indicted for $1.7 million meth, heroin conspiracy, numerous illegal … KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Eleven defendants have been indicted for their roles in a $1.7 million conspiracy to distribute … discarded, the affidavit says, which contained 48 grams of cocaine HCL, 10 grams of marijuana, and 280 grams of …
January 13, 2020
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Cuban National Sentenced to Over 38 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Other Crimes

March 09, 2022
… Cuban National Sentenced to Over 38 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Other Crimes March 09, 2022 El Paso … with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine in the Southern District of New York in 2009. He was …
March 09, 2022
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33 Latin King Members and associates convicted and sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms for racketeering offenses

October 22, 2020
… convicted and sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms for racketeering offenses October 22, 2020 Houston Contact … Region of Texas from 45 to 288 months in federal prison for their roles in racketeering scheme, announced Drug … offenses and drug distribution involving marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine. Charges included conspiracy to …
October 22, 2020
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Owner And Employees Of Indiana Medical Center Charged With Multiple Felony Counts

April 19, 2013
… Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … Milwaukee - (414) 336-7300 INDIANAPOLIS - The Drug Enforcement (DEA) and the Howard County Prosecutor’s Office … were caused by prescription drug abuse than by heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine combined,” he added. Doctor Don …
April 19, 2013
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Milwaukee Area Pharmaceutical Controlled Substance Distribution Ring Targeted

October 16, 2014
… Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … Milwaukee - (414) 336-7300 26 arrested during two-day enforcement operation MILWAUKEE - ―The U.S. Drug Enforcement … is responsible for more overdose deaths than heroin and cocaine combined. Through a number of different initiatives, …
October 16, 2014
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Feds Crack Down On Illegal Trafficking Of Oxycodone

May 13, 2011
… all of whom appeared in federal court yesterday and today for arraignments. The two cases arise out of intensified efforts to address Georgia's growing problem with the abuse of … drug use, causing significantly more overdose deaths than cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin combined.  Oxycodone …
May 13, 2011
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Leader Of Azusa Street Gang Involved In Drug Trafficking And Hate Crimes Sentenced To Nearly 20 Years

January 15, 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 … narcotics, specifically heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine. The Azusa 13 gang developed a “business plan” that …
January 15, 2013
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Twenty-Four Indicted In Oxycodone Trafficking And Health Care Fraud Scheme

October 12, 2011
… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … FL. - Mark R. Trouville, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement (DEA), Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney … like oxycodone today cause more drug overdose deaths than cocaine and heroin combined. Oxycodone and other Schedule II …
October 12, 2011
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Dominican National Pleads Guilty of Unlawful Reentry into the U.S. and for Distributing Fentanyl and Meth

October 16, 2025
… Pleads Guilty of Unlawful Reentry into the U.S. and for Distributing Fentanyl and Meth October 16, 2025 New … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … from De Jesus Guerrero in New Hampshire. Through two sales in August, De Jesus Guerrero sold the cooperator …
October 16, 2025
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Husband and Wife Convicted of Federal Charges Relating to Drug and Firearm Investigation

August 20, 2025
… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … were announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. U.S. Attorney Heekin … that Kevin Powell was packaging and preparing drugs for sale, including two large kilogram presses, a total of five …
August 20, 2025