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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect … and fentanyl-laced pills across the United States. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid found in most of the fake pills …
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14 Individuals from Massachusetts and Connecticut Charged in New Hampshire for Participating in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

… Connecticut Charged in New Hampshire for Participating in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy March 11, 2021 New England … to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute, fentanyl, DEA New England Division Special Agent in Charge …
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Massachusetts man sentenced to 87 months in prison for possession with the intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl and cocaine

… prison for possession with the intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl and cocaine July 29, 2019 New England Contact Info … for possession with the intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl and cocaine. Garcia pleaded guilty on Oct. 25, …
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Six Ohio Residents Charged With Distributing Heroin And Fentanyl That Resulted In Death Or Serious Physical Harm

… Six Ohio Residents Charged With Distributing Heroin And Fentanyl That Resulted In Death Or Serious Physical Harm …
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Dominican National and Former Massachusetts Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing Almost 700 Grams of Fentanyl

… Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing Almost 700 Grams of Fentanyl April 21, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us … resident pleaded guilty to distributing almost 700 grams of fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces. Niulmi Baez, …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect … and fentanyl-laced pills across the United States. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid found in most of the fake pills …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect … and fentanyl-laced pills across the United States. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid found in most of the fake pills …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect … and fentanyl-laced pills across the United States. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid found in most of the fake pills …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect … and fentanyl-laced pills across the United States. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid found in most of the fake pills …
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Drug Distributor Caught with Massive Amounts of Fentanyl and Meth as well as Firearms, Body Armor, and Silencer Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison

… Drug Distributor Caught with Massive Amounts of Fentanyl and Meth as well as Firearms, Body Armor, and … Part of Drug Distribution Group Linked to Prison Gangs Fentanyl, Meth and Firearms Seized Seized bucket of fentanyl …
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Benzodiazepines

January 21, 2025
Benzodiazepines are depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures. The most common benzodiazepines are the prescription drugs Valium®, Xanax®, Halcion®, Ativan®, and Klonopin®. Shorter-acting benzodiazepines used to manage insomnia include estazolam (ProSom®), flurazepam (Dalmane®), temazepam (Restoril®), and triazolam (Halcion®). Midazolam (Versed®), a short-acting...
January 21, 2025
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San Fernando Valley Man Who Sold Counterfeit Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl Admits Causing Overdose Death of U.S. Marine

… Man Who Sold Counterfeit Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl Admits Causing Overdose Death of U.S. Marine April … MDMA, cocaine, and purported oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, to customers directly, through couriers, or …
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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

… 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. …
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Dominican National sentenced to over 21 years in prison for fentanyl distribution, firearm possession and social security fraud

… 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 …
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Methamphetamine Seizures Continue to Climb in the Midwest

July 10, 2019
… Methamphetamine Seizures Continue to Climb in the Midwest July 10, 2019 In 2005, the United States reached what was thought to be the peak of the methamphetamine epidemic. Thousands of … Agent in Charge Steve Bell said. “Purity is exactly that, how pure the actual product is. Potency is the effect the …
July 10, 2019
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Daniel C. Comeaux named Special Agent in Charge of the Houston Division

… Evans. “He has a strong connection with the City of Houston where he served as a member of the Houston Police Department … Comeaux served as SAC of the San Francisco Division, where he oversaw all enforcement operations, drug diversion, … the scourge of illicit drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl, which are responsible for ravaging neighborhoods …
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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

… 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 …
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DEA agents arrest Tempe man on federal charges for selling lethal dose of fentanyl

… 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 …
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DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25th

… Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25th April 22, 2026 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) … Operation Engage DMV Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit …
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Orange County Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl and Causing Two Fatal Drug Overdoses

… Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl and Causing Two Fatal Drug Overdoses May 12, 2026 … sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, which resulted in the overdose deaths of two …
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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

… 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 …
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San Antonio Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Lethal Doses of Meth and Fentanyl

… Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Lethal Doses of Meth and Fentanyl April 11, 2024 Houston Contact Info Contact Us … substances containing combinations of methamphetamine and fentanyl, and methamphetamine and heroin, to four …
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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

… 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 …
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Indictment Charges Waterbury Men with Drug and Gun Offenses

… his auto repair business on Todd Hollow Road in Waterbury, where Lavertue also resided, and a recording studio he … 700 grams of cocaine, approximately 300 grams of fentanyl, drug processing and packaging materials, a money …
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Eastern Idaho Attorney Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … to the Salt Lake City area to pick up methamphetamine and fentanyl.  Dunn and the client then brought the drugs back … “Upholding the rule of law means investigating crimes where they should be least expected to occur and holding …
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Connecticut Man Charged with Drug Trafficking in Burlington, Vermont

… a search warrant at 195 St. Paul Street, Apartment A, where Allah was staying. Within the apartment, law … suspected cocaine base, approximately 25 grams of suspected fentanyl, and multiple digital scales. If convicted of the …
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Offense

… cocaine, marijuana, heroin, synthetic opioid films, fentanyl pills disguised as oxycodone, MDMA, drug packaging … 25 pounds of marijuana, from a Vernon residence where Manson had stored the items. On September 7, 2023, …
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East Hartford Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Multiple Gun and Drug Offenses

… late June 2016, Gay, Vazquez, and others traveled to Minot where they purchased, sometimes with counterfeit currency, … another loaded 9mm handgun, and distribution quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and crack. On April 20, 2023, Gay pleaded …
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Over 20 Pounds of Narcotics and a Gun Seized in the Bronx

… Over 20 Pounds of Narcotics and a Gun Seized in the Bronx July 19, 2024 New York Contact … Westchester - (914) 682-6256 Glassine Envelopes of Heroin/Fentanyl Branded “Playboy” and “Tesla” An undercover …
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Nineteen indicted in drug distribution conspiracy

… Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … two pounds of methamphetamine, more than $160,000 in cash, fentanyl pills and a fentanyl pill manufacturing lab.  Today … off the streets should be immediately felt by communities where they held sway for far too long.” “The Seattle Police …