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Department of Justice Files Nationwide Lawsuit Against Amerisource Bergen Corp. and Subsidiaries for Controlled Substances Act Violations

December 29, 2022
… Lawsuit Against Amerisource Bergen Corp. and Subsidiaries for Controlled Substances Act Violations December 29, 2022 … “For years, AmerisourceBergen put its profits from opioid sales over the safety of Americans,” U.S. Attorney for the …
December 29, 2022
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Bronx Gang Member Charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, and Racketeering

June 24, 2022
… NEW YORK CITY – Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Keechant L. Sewell, … attempted murder, robbery, interstate transportation and sale of stolen property, access device fraud, wire fraud, …
June 24, 2022
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Fourteen members of a Washington Heights drug trafficking organization charged with distributing heroin

November 08, 2018
… Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 NEW YORK –  U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman … yesterday evening and this morning and will be presented before United States Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger in … that operated in Manhattan, N.Y., and controlled heroin sales from a building at 501 West 167th Street and the …
November 08, 2018
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One Of The Largest Methamphetamine Distributors In New England Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison

September 25, 2024
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … contained a ledger documenting Alkayisi’s methamphetamine sales for January through June of 2021 was seized. Based on …
September 25, 2024
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Large-Scale Counterfeit Pill Manufacturer Charged With Drug Offenses And Pandemic Loan Fraud

July 23, 2024
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … contained methamphetamine or fentanyl. Each alleged sale was a potentially deadly transaction for customers – or …
July 23, 2024
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Member of Violent Bridgeport Gang Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison

July 09, 2024
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … items used to process and package narcotics for street sale, including thousands of glassine bags typically used to …
July 09, 2024
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Manager of Pain Clinic, Her Boyfriend, and Customers Facing Federal Charges for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy

May 19, 2021
… Clinic, Her Boyfriend, and Customers Facing Federal Charges for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy May 19, 2021 Washington, … times, the price for forged prescriptions, and deviance in sales methodology as clients began to be compromised by …
May 19, 2021
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Six indicted in drug conspiracy that included production and distribution of power synthetic opioid

June 12, 2019
… Two defendants also under indictment on state charges for murder AUGUSTA, Ga. – Five men and a woman have been … web and throughout Georgia, said United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia Bobby L. Christine. Two … is firmly committed to targeting the illegal import and sale of opioids, following the money trails and leveraging …
June 12, 2019
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U.S. Attorney and Federal Law Enforcement Officials Assemble with State Law Enforcement Officers and Local Dignitaries in Show of Unity Against Fentanyl Trafficking in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco

November 02, 2023
… U.S. Attorney and Federal Law Enforcement Officials Assemble with State Law Enforcement … average, we lose three lives a day to drug poisoning from sales connected to this area,” said DEA Special Agent in …
November 02, 2023
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Federal Jury Convicts Minnesota Man for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused 11 Overdose Deaths

April 01, 2022
… Federal Jury Convicts Minnesota Man for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused 11 Overdose Deaths … drugs into the country. Broussard marketed these drugs for sale on his website, PlantFoodUSA.net, under the guise of …
April 01, 2022
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L.A. Sheriff’s Deputy, two other men arrested on federal charges for stealing 600 pounds of marijuana and $100,000 during bogus search

November 09, 2018
… Sheriff’s Deputy, two other men arrested on federal charges for stealing 600 pounds of marijuana and $100,000 during … About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … about two pounds of marijuana packaged for commercial sale from McBride’s residence, as well as firearms from both …
November 09, 2018
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Twenty-One Individuals Charged With Using Fraudulent Prescriptions To Obtain Oxycodone

February 14, 2013
… Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit of the Drug Enforcement (DEA) El Paso Field Division, and Executive … were arrested this morning during a multi-agency law enforcement operation spear-headed by the DEA.  An additional … when prescription drugs are diverted from pharmacies for sale on the streets of New Mexico communities,” said …
February 14, 2013
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Leader Of Major Heroin Trafficking Ring Operating Out Of Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison

January 14, 2015
… late yesterday afternoon to 20 years in federal prison for his heroin trafficking conviction.  He also was ordered … rates have been at or near the top of the national scale for years,” said U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez.  “Under … and overseeing the collection of cash proceeds from the sale of heroin.  Evidence of Bustamante-Conchas’ role in the …
January 14, 2015
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Orlando Pharmacist Convicted Of Illegally Dispensing Oxycodone

March 21, 2016
… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … prison on each count.  His sentencing hearing has been set for June 22, 2016. According to evidence presented during … and collected over $1.3 million from illegal oxycodone sales.  Okonkwo accepted fraudulent prescriptions from …
March 21, 2016
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22 Indicted In Multi-State Heroin Distribution Conspiracy

June 27, 2014
… St. Louis, Missouri, announced David Rivera, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.  Much of the heroin … of at least two persons in Alabama and was responsible for multiple non-fatal overdoses. Joining Rivera at a … the defendants to store heroin and cash generated from the sale and distribution of heroin, and from which to …
June 27, 2014
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Operators Of Bogus Medical Clinics Charged In Conspiracy To Divert Massive Amounts Of Prescription Narcotics To The Black Market

August 03, 2017
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … the theft of other doctors’ identities, and negotiating the sale of fraudulent prescriptions and narcotic pills; Armen …
August 03, 2017
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Law Enforcement Disrupts Active Heroin Packaging Operation

June 01, 2017
… Law Enforcement Disrupts Active Heroin Packaging Operation June … - James J. Hunt, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) New York Division, Bridget G. … heroin from brick form into packaged bags for retail sales.  In addition to seizing millions of dollars-worth of …
June 01, 2017
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

December 03, 2025
… Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov Houston  – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against … the launch of Fentanyl Free America,  a comprehensive enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at … fentanyl powder 3154 pounds methamphetamine 30 pounds of cocaine 36 firearms $249,285 U.S. currency "Operation …
December 03, 2025
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

December 03, 2025
… Elliott (571) 363-8417 LOUISVILLE, Ky. –  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against … the launch of Fentanyl Free America;  a comprehensive enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at … 16.13 kilograms of methamphetamine 23.61 kilograms of cocaine 11 firearms $25,500.00 in U.S. currency “Fentanyl …
December 03, 2025
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Illinois Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Gun Possession

November 18, 2025
… Illinois Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Gun Possession November 18, … Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … 664.6 grams of methamphetamine and 27.7 grams of cocaine. Claeyssen also admitted that he was in possession …
November 18, 2025
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DEA operation nets 628,000 Carfentanil pills in L.A. County

November 19, 2025
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … drug closely resembles other substances like fentanyl or cocaine and can come in several forms. The DEA warns that …
November 19, 2025
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York County Men Sentenced to 30 Years in Fentanyl Distribution Scheme

April 29, 2025
… Hope sold approximately 5,000 pills to a confidential informant. Following the purchase and further investigation, … over 29 kilograms of fentanyl, approximately 1,890 grams of cocaine, 690 grams of methamphetamine, and 1,500 grams of …
April 29, 2025
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39 Defendants Indicted in $4.7 Million Meth, Heroin Conspiracy

June 16, 2022
… are among 39 defendants indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a $4.7 million conspiracy to distribute … of heroin, 10.4 kilograms of fentanyl, 7.6 kilograms of cocaine, 10.5 kilograms of marijuana, 687 Xanax pills, 3.1 …
June 16, 2022
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Year in Review: DEA Innovates to Fight Fentanyl

January 18, 2024
… Seized Nationwide NEW YORK CITY – In 2023, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration marked its 50th anniversary as the … in methamphetamine pills in New York, 55% increase in cocaine seizures in New York and 119% increase in fentanyl …
January 18, 2024
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Operation Hotline Bling

April 25, 2024
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … of fentanyl, 600,000 fentanyl tablets, 1.4 kilograms of cocaine, and seven firearms. The drugs seized in this …
April 25, 2024
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Sinaloa-based narcotics distributor designated under the Kingpin Act for trafficking fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine in Oregon

May 12, 2021
… narcotics distributor designated under the Kingpin Act for trafficking fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine in … Figueroa as a fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine distributor and transportation coordinator for the …
May 12, 2021
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Maryland MS-13 program leader pleads guilty

September 07, 2018
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … announced by Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington Field Division, Scott … possessed and distributed controlled substances, including cocaine, for the benefit of MS-13.  Finally, on June 8 and …
September 07, 2018
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Seven Members of Violent Gang Charged with Racketeering and Firearms Offenses

May 06, 2021
… – Ray Donovan, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration New York Division, Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Dermot Shea, … with intent to distribute narcotics, including crack cocaine and marijuana; engaged in wire fraud; and obtained, …
May 06, 2021
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Twenty-Four Arrested In Permian Basin Hydroponic Marijuana Distribution Operations

November 29, 2011
… 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov MIDLAND, TX. -- - Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, … distribute 100 kilograms or more of hydroponic marijuana, cocaine and Hydrocodone pills. In addition to the conspiracy … as well as maintaining an Andrews County residence for the cultivation of hydroponic marijuana and a Midland …
November 29, 2011
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Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Narcotics Trafficking Charges

July 15, 2016
… investigation by DEA and the HIDTA Region I Narcotics Task Force into a drug trafficking organization allegedly led by … was designated as part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task (OCDETF), a nationwide Department of Justice … Jose Martinez-Encinias, 43, with possession of heroin and cocaine with intent to distribute in June 2013, and …
July 15, 2016