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District Attorney Vance And White House Drug Policy Director Kerlikowske Host Panel Discussion In Washington Heights On Drug Abuse Prevention Rates Of Death Declining In NYC In All Major Drug Categories Except Prescription Drugs DA’s Office To Partner

September 22, 2011
… New York City neighborhoods. Local community leaders, law enforcement officials, and health services organizations … Vance and Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration Wilbert L. Plummer announced the … the available data suggests that it has not surpassed cocaine and heroin use. • Between 2005 and 2009, rates of …
September 22, 2011
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Results Of Violent Crime Reduction Partnership Announced

November 28, 2012
… the Violent Crime Reduction (VCRP), a collaborative law enforcement effort between federal law enforcement agencies and the … seized over 540 pounds of illegal drugs - including heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, PCP and marijuana - $1,451,442 in …
November 28, 2012
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Chinese National Charged in International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

September 30, 2025
… U.S., Zukai He allegedly stole personally identifiable information from a California resident to open an account at the Wasilla VMS. In … He and seized 14 cell phones, two laptops, 25 point-of-sale systems, over six kilograms of a substance consistent …
September 30, 2025
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Gastonia Pharmacist Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Distribution of Oxycodone

July 09, 2025
… Gastonia Pharmacist Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Distribution of Oxycodone July 09, 2025 Atlanta … Carolina, was sentenced yesterday to two years in prison for illegally distributing oxycodone pills, announced Russ … that Moore routinely demanded a cut of the customer’s sales, specifically, that Moore had an arrangement with the …
July 09, 2025
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Methamphetamine and Gun Trafficker is Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

June 12, 2025
… in prison followed by five years of supervised release for trafficking methamphetamine and firearms offenses, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.  According to … information that McDaniel was engaged in the illegal sale of narcotics and firearms in the Asheville area. Over …
June 12, 2025
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Wasilla, Alaska Man Indicted for Distributing Carfentanil Resulting in Two Overdoses, One Fatal and One Non-Fatal

June 11, 2025
… Wasilla, Alaska Man Indicted for Distributing Carfentanil Resulting in Two Overdoses, One … Alaskan communities from the deadly impact that the illicit sale of controlled substances has on our state,” said Alaska …
June 11, 2025
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15 Defendants Indicted for Meth and Fentanyl Trafficking

October 09, 2024
… 15 Defendants Indicted for Meth and Fentanyl Trafficking October 09, 2024 St. Louis … felony conviction for possession of dangerous drugs for sale. Dontrell Powell, Murry, Dreshawn Powell, and Mark …
October 09, 2024
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One of the Largest-Ever Fentanyl Seizures in New York City Results in Four Charged for Operating Fentanyl Mill in Bronx Residence

October 06, 2023
… Fentanyl Seizures in New York City Results in Four Charged for Operating Fentanyl Mill in Bronx Residence October 06, … large quantities of fentanyl into portions for wholesale distribution.  In particular, the traffickers used the …
October 06, 2023
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Two Charged with Federal Narcotics Offenses Resulting in Death in Connection with the Poisoning of Four Children at a Bronx Daycare

September 19, 2023
… NEW YORK CITY - Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Lisa O. Monaco, the … are broken down, combined with fillers, and portioned for sale.  The narcotics and one of the kilo presses recovered …
September 19, 2023
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Major Seizure of Approximately 300,000 “Rainbow Fentanyl” Pills and Over 20 Pounds of Powdered Fentanyl in the Bronx

October 12, 2022
… colors and another 20 pounds of fentanyl in powdered form from a drug stash location in the Bronx. The apartment, … hold individuals accountable who attempt to profit from the sale of these deadly drugs.” Bronx District Attorney Darcel …
October 12, 2022
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Over 13 Pounds of Heroin/Fentanyl Seized at Packaging Mill in the Bronx: Two Arrested

August 04, 2022
… Capn Crunch Heroin Fentanyl Mill Paraphernalia and Supplies for Packaging.jpg Seized:  Heroin Fentanyl Mill … and branding poisonous doses of drugs for street-ready sale.  This organization used numerous types of stamps to …
August 04, 2022
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Seven individuals arrested for allegedly operating an advance fee loan scheme

June 12, 2019
… Seven individuals arrested for allegedly operating an advance fee loan scheme June 12, … Office, Federal Bureau of Investigations, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Treasury Inspector General … victims through cold calling and then using high-pressure sales tactics to sell them the fraudulent loans.   “This …
June 12, 2019
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Pair of Indictments Charge Conspiracies to Use Drones to Deliver Illegal Drugs, Contraband Cell Phones to Georgia Prisons

August 21, 2024
… U.S. District Court, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. The primary charge in … revealing the use of cell phones to coordinate the sale of drugs and other contraband, direct activities of …
August 21, 2024
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DEA, HSI and Local Partners, Seize More Than 16 Kilograms of Fentanyl Powder and 60,000 Fentanyl Pills in Fast-Moving Investigation

May 13, 2024
… in Seattle. “This quick work by federal and local law enforcement will save lives with 16 kilos of fentanyl powder … drove to the Bellingham area where they had set the drug sale for a shopping center parking lot. The defendants …
May 13, 2024
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Albuquerque Man Charged with Conspiracy Related to Recovery of Tiger Cub in Albuquerque

January 12, 2024
… the tiger cub from Mexico into New Mexico and sell it for thousands of dollars. Note: View the Indictment . … to violate the Lacey Act, which prohibits the transport and sale of certain wildlife, in connection with the tiger cub …
January 12, 2024
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45 Individuals Indicted For Participating In Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

April 25, 2018
… 45 Individuals Indicted For Participating In Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy April … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … of fentanyl and were returning drug proceeds made from the sales. On April 18, 2018, the following individuals were …
April 25, 2018
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Six Albuquerque Residents Indicted On Federal Robbery, Firearms And Prescription Drug Trafficking Crimes Arising Out Of Pharmacy Robberies

April 29, 2015
… with the intention of illegally selling the pills for profit.  Here in Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico, … are among the highest in the country.  The federal law enforcement community is working with its state and local … this epidemic and lock up anyone trying to profit from the sale of these dangerous and highly addictive drugs.” “These …
April 29, 2015
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Kalamazoo Man Receives Life Sentence In Federal Prison For Methamphetamine And Witness Tampering Conspiracy

February 09, 2015
… Kalamazoo Man Receives Life Sentence In Federal Prison For Methamphetamine And Witness Tampering Conspiracy … to life in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney for various drug and witness tampering charges. Block was … and DEA special agents arrested Block during his attempted sale of four ounces of methamphetamine. Subsequently, five …
February 09, 2015
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TSA And Law Enforcement Officers In Nevadaand Florida Charged In Prescription Drug Ring Narcotics Trafficking Network Results In 20 Arrests

September 13, 2011
… TSA And Law Enforcement Officers In Nevadaand Florida Charged In … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … larger notes, he transported the proceeds of his oxycodone sales from Connecticut to Florida, either by having a …
September 13, 2011
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Indictments Charge Eighteen With Oxycodone Trafficking

September 26, 2011
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod Forget Domestic Connecticut, Massachusetts, … Florida. He then transported the proceeds of his oxycodone sales from Connecticut to Florida, either by having a …
September 26, 2011
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Ocean Bank Enters Into Deferred Prosecution Agreement And Forfeits More Than $10 Million

August 22, 2011
… Ocean Bank Enters Into Deferred Prosecution Agreement And Forfeits More Than $10 Million August 22, 2011 Miami Contact … leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … States, which represents the proceeds of illegal narcotics sales that were laundered through Ocean Bank through the …
August 22, 2011
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Federal Judge Sentences Three Methamphetamine Traffickers

February 09, 2015
… L.Voorhees handed down prison sentences to three men for their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking ring, announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Kenneth Herman … the drug trafficking conspiracy was responsible for the sale of more than 200 pounds of methamphetamine, with a …
February 09, 2015
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Two Mobile Pain Doctors Convicted After Seven-Week Trial

March 02, 2017
… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … felonies following a seven-week trial, announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) Stephen G. Azzam and United States Attorney … sought to manipulate the stock price by driving up Abstral sales. From the third quarter of 2013 through the 2014, Ruan …
March 02, 2017
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2 Mobile Doctors Get Long Sentences For Running “Pill Mills”

May 26, 2017
… 2 Mobile Doctors Get Long Sentences For Running “Pill Mills” May 26, 2017 New Orleans Contact … Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … sought to manipulate the stock price by driving up Abstral sales. From the third quarter of 2013 through the 2014, …
May 26, 2017
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Pain Clinic Owners, Distributors And Runners Indicted For Allegedly Conspiring To Operate “Pill Mills”

May 28, 2015
… Pain Clinic Owners, Distributors And Runners Indicted For Allegedly Conspiring To Operate “Pill Mills” May 28, … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … kept the profits from the pill mill operations and from the sales of oxycodone in cash.  According to the indictments, …
May 28, 2015
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Multi-Agency Operation Nabs Three-Seizes Three Kilos Of Heroin And $4.1 Million

March 21, 2017
… 720-431-8836 Drugs and money concealed in furniture for transportation between Texas, New York and Massachusetts … - James J. Hunt, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) New York Division, Bridget G. … that transported large quantities of heroin from Texas for sale in New York City and Lawrence, Massachusetts. Shipments …
March 21, 2017
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Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years for Distributing Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills Resulting in a Fatal Overdose

December 19, 2025
… Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years for Distributing Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills Resulting in a … Newberry, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl which resulted in the death of … large quantities of counterfeit prescription pills, cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine throughout Richland …
December 19, 2025
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15 Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted

December 05, 2025
… members of a drug trafficking organization responsible for a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute large quantities of marijuana and for a conspiracy to commit money laundering in West … approximately 207 pounds of marijuana, 2 ounces of crack cocaine, approximately 1,850 cultivated marijuana plants in …
December 05, 2025
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

December 03, 2025
… Oregon 1-888-219-4261 SEATTLE – 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 … powder 202.74 kilograms methamphetamine 11.58 kilograms of cocaine 77 firearms $475,090 U.S. currency  “Fentanyl and …
December 03, 2025
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

December 03, 2025
… communities across the Midwest. OMAHA  – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is intensifying its fight … the launch of Fentanyl Free America,  a comprehensive enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at … than 340 pounds of methamphetamine and nearly 42 pounds of cocaine across the DEA Omaha Field Division.  DEA remains at …
December 03, 2025