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Lawrence Man Who Concealed More Than Two Kilos of Fentanyl Mix Inside Cereal Box Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison

January 22, 2024
… Lawrence Man Who Concealed More Than Two Kilos of Fentanyl Mix Inside Cereal Box Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison January 22, 2024 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 …
January 22, 2024
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Cartel-Linked Minnesotan Indicted for Operating a Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Operation

August 06, 2024
… conspiracy that distributed methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl sourced by the Sinaloa and CJNG Cartels throughout … Within weeks of his arrest, Ward fled to Jalisco, Mexico, where he met up with Mexican and American drug traffickers … four kilograms of cocaine, two kilograms of fentanyl, 30,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills, 45 firearms, …
August 06, 2024
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Former Mexican Judicial Officer Convicted for Hiring Drivers to Transport Drug Loads

April 29, 2024
… for conspiracy with intent to deliver cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special … The jury also heard evidence on two other drug seizures where Almaraz-Muniz hired drivers to deliver narcotics. The …
April 29, 2024
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Local Leader of Violent Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 12+ Years in Prison

February 28, 2023
… Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Was Shot by Rival Outside House Where Drugs Were Processed usao pics.png Liquid meth … drug trafficking organization that distributed heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine in the Puget Sound region was …
February 28, 2023
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44 Charged Following 18 Month Investigation Into Drug Trafficking Organization

November 11, 2020
… 44 Charged Following 18 Month Investigation Into Drug Trafficking Organization November 11, 2020 Miami … Johnson, a couple operating a methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) in Walton … with Young, Johnson, and one of their DTO distributors, where more evidence of drug trafficking was discovered and …
November 11, 2020
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Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Selling the Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of User; Longest Sentence to Date

February 14, 2022
… Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Selling the Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of User; Longest Sentence to … federal court today to 300 months in prison for selling the fentanyl pills that resulted in the fatal overdose of U.S. …
February 14, 2022
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Dominican National sentenced to over 21 years in prison for fentanyl distribution, firearm possession and social security fraud

November 18, 2020
… Dominican National sentenced to over 21 years in prison for fentanyl distribution, firearm possession and social … and distribution of a controlled substance, specifically fentanyl, unlawful possession of a firearm with an …
November 18, 2020
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‘Avengers’ actor Jeremy Renner joins forces with 750 students for purposeful Northern Nevada Opioid Youth Summit

September 27, 2024
… drug poisonings are related to synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl; methamphetamine and other synthetic stimulants are … about first-hand experiences finally made them realize how serious this (the opioid crisis) is. “Drugs can really …
September 27, 2024
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Bonita Drug Dealer Sentenced to More Than 21 Years for Supplying Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of 15-Year-Old Girl

February 28, 2025
… Drug Dealer Sentenced to More Than 21 Years for Supplying Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of 15-Year-Old Girl February … with “M30” pills he knew were counterfeit and contained fentanyl, in exchange for sex with the girl. Chavez also …
February 28, 2025
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Operator of SeaTac Drug Ring ‘Stash House’ Sentenced to Three Years in Prison to be Followed by Three Years of Supervised Release

August 27, 2025
… Organization Had Huge Quantity of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl SEATTLE – A 22-year-old native of Sinaloa, Mexico … (DEA) agents raided the SeaTac, Washington stash house where Peraza Alvarez resided. DEA agents seized 70 kilograms …
August 27, 2025
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A Federal Jury Finds Criminal Defense Attorney Guilty Of Drug Conspiracy And Money Laundering Charges

August 29, 2014
… an investor fraud scheme. During the trial, evidence showed that Curious Goods stores sold a product called “Mr. … During opening statements, after the government laid out how they expected the evidence to reveal Stanford’s knowing … jury that he was “absolutely not guilty of any of this.”  However, at trial, the evidence showed that Stanford was …
August 29, 2014
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Dutchess County Man Pleads Guilty In White Plains Federal Court To Distributing Heroin And Fentanyl That Caused The Deaths Of Three People

April 27, 2015
… Guilty In White Plains Federal Court To Distributing Heroin And Fentanyl That Caused The Deaths Of Three People April 27, … to participating in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl, the use of which resulted in the deaths of three …
April 27, 2015
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DEA agents arrest Tempe man on federal charges for selling lethal dose of fentanyl

April 18, 2019
… Tempe man on federal charges for selling lethal dose of fentanyl April 18, 2019 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us … through the investigation as the alleged supplier of fentanyl that resulted in the victim’s death.  Fassett was …
April 18, 2019
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El Cajon Resident Sentenced to 15 Years for Selling Counterfeit Pills with Fentanyl that Caused 19-Year-Old’s Death

November 24, 2021
… El Cajon Resident Sentenced to 15 Years for Selling Counterfeit Pills with Fentanyl that Caused 19-Year-Old’s Death November 24, 2021 …
November 24, 2021
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Bronx Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Delivery of 1000 Bricks (50,000 bags) of Fentanyl to Syracuse

December 20, 2022
… Federal Prison for Delivery of 1000 Bricks (50,000 bags) of Fentanyl to Syracuse December 20, 2022 New York Contact Info … for possessing with intent to distribute a kilogram of fentanyl, announced United States Attorney Carla B. …
December 20, 2022
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New York City Man Pleads Guilty to Delivery of 1,000 Bricks (50,000 bags) of Fentanyl to Syracuse

August 17, 2022
… Pleads Guilty to Delivery of 1,000 Bricks (50,000 bags) of Fentanyl to Syracuse August 17, 2022 New York Contact Info … today to possessing with intent to distribute a kilogram of fentanyl, announced United States Attorney Carla B. …
August 17, 2022
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Georgia Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine from Inside an Alabama Prison

March 14, 2025
… Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine from Inside an Alabama Prison … to 210 months in prison for conspiring to distribute bulk fentanyl and methamphetamine while incarcerated in an …
March 14, 2025
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El Paso Man Sentenced for Role in Two Deaths From a Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Overdose

June 27, 2022
… El Paso Man Sentenced for Role in Two Deaths From a Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Overdose June 27, 2022 El Paso … federal prison for his role in two deaths resulting from a fentanyl-laced cocaine overdose in November 2017. On …
June 27, 2022
DRUG FACT SHEET

Hydromorphone

January 21, 2025
Narcotics (Opioids)
Hydromorphone belongs to a class of drugs called “opioids,” which includes morphine. It has an analgesic potency approximately two to eight times greater than that of morphine and has a rapid onset of action.
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Three Defendants Arrested for Operating Narcotics Delivery Service Responsible for Three Overdose Deaths from Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine

February 01, 2022
… Delivery Service Responsible for Three Overdose Deaths from Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine February 01, 2022 New York Contact … delivery service was laced with the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl, and as alleged, caused the deaths of three victims …
February 01, 2022
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DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

March 13, 2019
… (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links … Administration urges its DEA-registered practitioners and members of the public to be cautious of telephone calls … should refuse the demand and report the threat using the online form or by calling 877-792-2873. Reporting scam calls …
March 13, 2019
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FL Man Who Allegedly Commandeered E-Prescribing Privileges of Doctors Charged with Criminal Sale

January 26, 2024
… FL Man Who Allegedly Commandeered E-Prescribing Privileges of Doctors Charged with … this elaborate criminal conspiracy operating through online illicit drug sales and interstate trafficking to shut … stop at nothing in order to make a profit. Opioids, like fentanyl or diverted prescription medication like oxycodone, …
January 26, 2024
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Virginia Drug Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Multi-State Drug Conspiracy and Distribution

July 11, 2022
… Virginia Drug Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Multi-State Drug Conspiracy and Distribution July 11, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) … 97.32 grams of heroin with trace amounts of caffeine and fentanyl to a confidential informant in exchange for …
July 11, 2022
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North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Suboxone, Oxycodone, other Pain Medications

July 29, 2021
… distribute oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, methadone, and fentanyl. He is scheduled to be sentenced on October 29, …
July 29, 2021
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Spokane Man Found with Meth and Fentanyl Pills Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking

April 19, 2024
… Spokane Man Found with Meth and Fentanyl Pills Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking … Officers located 131 grams of methamphetamine, 1,750 fentanyl-laced pills, as well as a smaller amounts of other …
April 19, 2024
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New Special Agent in Charge takes over DEA’s New Jersey Division

April 25, 2019
… M. Heino NewJerseySpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 80 Mulberry Street 2nd Floor … agent and was assigned to DEA’s New York City office where she gained invaluable experience conducting both … of Public Safety to advocate for the control of all fentanyl substances produced in their country, ultimately …
April 25, 2019
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 20, 2020
… resources to methamphetamine “transportation hubs” — areas where methamphetamine is often trafficked in bulk and then … identified eight major methamphetamine transportation hubs where these efforts will be concentrated: Atlanta, Dallas, … found in poly-drug loads, alongside cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. Methamphetamine On …
February 20, 2020
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 20, 2020
… resources to methamphetamine “transportation hubs” — areas where methamphetamine is often trafficked in bulk and then … identified eight major methamphetamine transportation hubs where these efforts will be concentrated: Atlanta, Dallas, … found in poly-drug loads, alongside cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. Methamphetamine On …
February 20, 2020
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DEA announces launch of methamphetamine initiative

February 20, 2020
… resources to methamphetamine “transportation hubs” — areas where methamphetamine is often trafficked in bulk and then … identified eight major methamphetamine transportation hubs where these efforts will be concentrated: Atlanta, Dallas, … found in poly-drug loads, alongside cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. Information regarding illicit drug trafficking …
February 20, 2020
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Ohio Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin/Fentanyl That Led To Overdose Death

September 28, 2016
… To 15 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin/Fentanyl That Led To Overdose Death September 28, 2016 … to 15 years in prison for selling a mixture of heroin and fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a Clermont County …
September 28, 2016