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Multiple Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Running Fentanyl Pill Press Operation in Eastern Washington

September 11, 2025
… Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Running Fentanyl Pill Press Operation in Eastern … of Spokane.  According to court documents and information discussed during the sentencing hearing, Maddox … possessed large quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, MDMA, and marijuana. They were each armed with …
September 11, 2025
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Fatal Overdose Traced to Henderson Dealer Leads to Federal Prison Sentence

July 25, 2025
… Cary Police Department officers responded to a 911 call for a suspected overdose at a hotel in Cary. Upon arrival, … and 50 bindles of suspected heroin and fentanyl. Law enforcement determined that one of the bindles had been used, … heroin, fentanyl, 4-anilino-N-phenethylpiperidine (ANPP), cocaine, and tramadol. A search of Cofield’s phone revealed …
July 25, 2025
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Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to Five Years for Plan to Smuggle Drugs and Contraband into North Carolina Prison

August 06, 2025
… Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to Five Years for Plan to Smuggle Drugs and Contraband into North Carolina … 30 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 2 grams of cocaine, 7 pounds of tobacco, suboxone, a cellphone, and …
August 06, 2025
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DEA Recognizes 2025 National Fentanyl Awareness Day with Debut of Faces of Fentanyl Online Exhibit

April 25, 2025
… –  DEA proudly joins community organizations, law enforcement, and public health partners in recognizing … are also mixing fentanyl powder into other drugs, including cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. The cartels, their …
April 25, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Michigan

March 28, 2025
… drug trafficking organizations are the primary source for cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin and …
March 28, 2025
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Three MS-13 Members Convicted of Racketeering, Murder, Extortion, and Federal Drug Charges after Three Week Trial

October 03, 2022
… The convictions were announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Assistant … also trafficked illegal drugs, including marijuana, and cocaine.  A large share of the proceeds of the gang’s …
October 03, 2022
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Local Task Forces Crack Down on Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Distribution Networks

August 21, 2023
… Local Task Forces Crack Down on Methamphetamine and Fentanyl … – Two multi-faceted, large-scale Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigations have resulted … with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug …
August 21, 2023
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Operación dirigida por la DEA que tiene como blanco al Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación genera más de 600 arrestos

March 11, 2020
… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … hoy, el Departamento de Justicia en conjunción con la DEA formalizaron la denuncia y emitieron una segunda formulación … Internacionales y la Oficina de Operaciones de Coacción.   Cocaine Fentanyl Methamphetamine Heroin On …
March 11, 2020
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Sampson County Drug Boss Found Guilty of Selling Massive Amounts of Methamphetamine into Eastern NC Communities

November 25, 2025
… with unwavering resolve.” “Through a collaborative effort, ATF and our law enforcement partners disrupted a dangerous drug dealing … that methamphetamine into Sampson County, and managed the sale of that methamphetamine at homes and businesses in …
November 25, 2025
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Mexican Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute 167 Pounds of Meth

September 25, 2025
… Mexican Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute 167 Pounds of Meth September … District Judge Krissa M. Lanham to 180 months in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine. … for Conspiracy to Commit Possession of Dangerous Drugs for Sale. At the time he was arrested in this case, …
September 25, 2025
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Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years for Role in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose of Carlsbad Woman

July 18, 2025
… Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years for Role in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose of Carlsbad Woman July … @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … for distribution. Bullard continued to be involved in the sale of controlled substances in the following days and …
July 18, 2025
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Approximately $5 Million in Street-Ready Heroin/Fentanyl Seized from Packaging Mill in the Bronx

August 08, 2022
… a street value of more than $5 million, was destined for distribution throughout New York City and in … were preparing large quantities of deadly drugs for sale, looking to profit from this illegal activity with no …
August 08, 2022
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Thirty-Four Facing Federal And Tribal Charges Arising Out Of Methamphetamine Trafficking On Mescalero Apache Reservation

December 14, 2015
… multi-agency investigation spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and Bureau of Indian (BIA) into … and a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico in Nov. and Dec. 2015.  … saw the pain and suffering caused by illegal drug use and sales on our Reservation.  Many of our young people are …
December 14, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Northern District Of Georgia Targets Prescription Drug Abuse

June 27, 2014
… Georgia communities at epidemic levels and now accounts for six times more deaths than all of the traditional … Northern District of Georgia has enhanced its prosecution efforts on the prescription drug abuse problem as part of a … northwest Georgia and laundered the proceeds of the illicit sales of the pills.  The organization obtained the vast …
June 27, 2014
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DEA News: HSBC Holdings Plc. And HSBC Bank USA N.A. Admit To Anti-Money Laundering And Sanctions Violations, Forfeit $1.256 Billion In Deferred Prosecution Agreement

December 11, 2012
… Admit To Anti-Money Laundering And Sanctions Violations, Forfeit $1.256 Billion In Deferred Prosecution Agreement … corporation headquartered in McLean, Va. - have agreed to forfeit $1.256 billion and enter into a deferred prosecution … system that is designed to move the proceeds from the sale of illegal drugs in the United States to drug cartels …
December 11, 2012
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

December 03, 2025
… Vista, Tucson, and Yuma areas DEA Arizona’s Increased Enforcement Tempo Results in Record Fentanyl Powder Seizures … Image Download Original Image ARIZONA  – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against … 1,282 pounds of methamphetamine, over 118 kilograms of cocaine, 35 firearms and over $200,000 in cash.  DEA remains …
December 03, 2025
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

December 03, 2025
… Traverse City - (571) 362-0443 DETROIT  – 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 31 kilograms of methamphetamine 20 kilograms of cocaine 1 pill press machines 67 firearms $1,379,000 U.S. …
December 03, 2025
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DEA Phoenix, Phoenix Police Department, and the Arizona Attorney General's Office Disrupt Major Transnational Criminal Organization Operating in the United States and Mexico

February 20, 2025
… Nogales, Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma areas Arizona Law Enforcement Doubles Down and Yields Massive Drug, Gun, and … 26 kilograms of fentanyl powder Just over 24 kilograms of cocaine 370.2 pounds of methamphetamine 13 pounds of heroin …
February 20, 2025
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Lawrence man faces 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to operating major fentanyl trafficking organization

October 08, 2019
… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod Forget Domestic Connecticut, Massachusetts, … between $30,000 and $35,000 per day based on aggregate drug sales.  On one occasion, the defendant was stopped by the …
October 08, 2019
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Fifteen Suspects Entangled In Operation Synthetic Web

December 12, 2014
… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … (571) 362-2942 Miami.Training@dea.gov MIAMI - The Drug Enforcement (DEA), Miami Field Division working in conjunction … of 15 individuals. These individuals were involved in the sale and distribution of large quantities of leaf based and …
December 12, 2014
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

December 04, 2025
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … doses: 10,900 approx.) Washington, DC  – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against … powder 14 kilograms of methamphetamine 13 kilograms of cocaine 1 pill press machine 33 firearms $606,177 U.S. …
December 04, 2025
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Columbia Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Meth, Fentanyl

June 13, 2025
… Columbia Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Meth, Fentanyl June 13, 2025 Atlanta … Columbia, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for six counts of drug distributions of methamphetamine or … a felon in possession of a firearm and distribution of cocaine. United States District Judge Cameron McGowan …
June 13, 2025
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Leader of Drug Trafficking Ring Connected to Aryan Prison Gangs Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison

May 12, 2025
… District Court in Tacoma to 17 and a half years in prison for his role in the conspiracy to distribute narcotics, … of methamphetamine, 3.5 pounds of heroin, 5 pounds of cocaine, $388,000 in cash, and 48 firearms. This case is …
May 12, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Anchorage

March 28, 2025
… DEA has moved toward community-level collaborative efforts to help reduce these numbers through education and … Stakeholder/Community Gatherings: To share the latest information about drug trends, drug threats, and other related … categories (e.g. an overdose involving both heroin and cocaine will be included in both categories.) * Alaska DHSS …
March 28, 2025
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Forty-One Facing Drug Trafficking Charges As A Result Of Multi-Agency Investigation In Chaves County

September 23, 2015
… Forty-One Facing Drug Trafficking Charges As A Result Of … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov ALBUQUERQUE - Forty-one individuals are facing drug trafficking charges as … 2 charges three defendants with conspiracy to distribute cocaine in Chaves County in July 2015.  The statutory …
September 23, 2015
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Nassau Doctor Charged with Five Counts of Murder for Depraved Prescription Abuse

March 04, 2021
… Nassau Doctor Charged with Five Counts of Murder for Depraved Prescription Abuse March 04, 2021 New York …  – Ray Donovan, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration New York Division Nassau County … October 2019. Those charges include 22 counts of criminal sale of a prescription for a controlled substance (a C …
March 04, 2021
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Farmer Branch Man Sentenced To Serve A Total Of 128 Months In Federal Prison On Drug Charges

February 12, 2018
… 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 - … Administration began an investigation into heroin sales in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana. Solis was …
February 12, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

This Holiday Season Talk to Your Loved Ones About Fentanyl

December 19, 2024
… season, full of travel and family gatherings, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Seattle Division is urging … and do not care who they harm. Expect fentanyl to be in cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and any pills that are not …
December 19, 2024
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Auburn, Washington Man Who Converted Garage to a Fentanyl Pill Manufacturing Lab Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

July 30, 2025
… in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 11 years in prison for his fentanyl trafficking activities, announced Acting … was arrested in November 2024. Earlier in the year, law enforcement learned that Elias was purchasing drugs including … items such as scales and baggies for packaging drugs for sale. Elias also had Narcan – an overdose reversal …
July 30, 2025
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Multi-Agency Investigation Dismantles Marijuana Distribution Ring Operating In Southeastern New Mexico And West Texas

April 27, 2015
… the defendants were arrested during an early morning law enforcement operation led by the DEA.  Teams of federal, state, county and local law enforcement officers participated in the operation that … is a dangerous drug and the illegal distribution and sale of marijuana is a serious crime.  The Justice …
April 27, 2015