GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA’s Family Summits on Fentanyl

January 19, 2025
… DEA’s Family Summits on Fentanyl October 2023 During October, DEA field divisions … ones to drug poisonings or overdoses, federal partners, and community prevention groups. These families are working … key sectors of their local community. This short video shows just a few of the individuals who have lost their lives …
January 19, 2025
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Dominican national sentenced for participating in fentanyl conspiracy

… Dominican national sentenced for participating in fentanyl conspiracy February 01, 2019 New England Contact … the drugs to them, and then reported back to Villar-Ortiz how the individuals responded to the drugs.  Between Feb. 8 …
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Lead Defendant In Operation Adam Bomb Investigation Enters Guilty Plea

… Hagatna - (671) 472-7384 Convicted of Operating Worldwide Online Drug Marketplace LOS ANGELES - A Dutch national … laundering charges, admitting he conspired to run a secret, on-line narcotics marketplace known as the “The Farmer's …
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Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More than 55 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

… to More than 55 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking July 17, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info … fentanyl being distributed by Rafael Norwood, Christopher Howes, and Alonzo Releford. The pills distributed by this …
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Justice Department announces release of new fentanyl safety video for first responders

… Justice Department announces release of new fentanyl safety video for first responders August 30, 2018 … Real Deal provides recommendations to law enforcement on how to navigate safely around the increased prevalence of …
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Maryland Man Convicted of Fentanyl Distribution

… Maryland Man Convicted of Fentanyl Distribution February 25, 2025 Washington, DC … him guilty of knowingly and intentionally distributing fentanyl, a controlled substance, on multiple occasions.  …
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DEA Announces Significant Fentanyl Seizure in New York

… DEA Announces Significant Fentanyl Seizure in New York October 13, 2022 Headquarters … seizure of deadly fentanyl 300,000 fentanyl pills and ten kilograms of fentanyl seized.JPG 300,000 fentanyl …
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DEA Washington Commemorates Black History Month

… DEA Washington Commemorates Black History Month February 08, 2022 … perspectives to the table. These differences reflect where each individual comes from, the current world we all … which will keep America strong in the future. For no matter how diverse we are, we are part of the same team, with the …
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DEA And USPIS Investigation Leads To Indictment Of 28 Individuals For Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute Marijuana

… who would provide financial guidance and assistance on how to launder the controlled substance proceeds and would … the packages to abandoned properties and properties wherein the residents were away on vacation, or to private … establishments. The co-conspirators used the USPS online service, text messaging and USPS customer service to …
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DEA Washington Holds Press Conference with D.C. Partners on Overdose Deaths in the District

… DEA Washington Holds Press Conference with D.C. Partners on Overdose … PhD. The press conference was held in the same neighborhood where, just a few days prior, there were 10 overdoses and 3 fatalities attributed to fentanyl. The press conference covered the recent overdose …
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Cocaine laced with fentanyl leads to multiple deaths, overdoses

… Cocaine laced with fentanyl leads to multiple deaths, overdoses September 14, … Kelly McKay Recruiter Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter … beyond cocaine. Authorities are not able to say publicly where the drugs may have been distributed or obtained. …
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West Baltimore Career Criminal Distributing Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Crack Cocaine, Sentenced

… West Baltimore Career Criminal Distributing Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Crack Cocaine, Sentenced March 02, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) …
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Van Nuys man arrested for selling fentanyl that resulted in death in first case investigated by DEA-led opioid overdose task force

… Van Nuys man arrested for selling fentanyl that resulted in death in first case investigated … 18. The affidavit in support of the search warrant reflects how investigators used surveillance video, phone records and …
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Three More Synthetic Drugs Become Illegal For At Least Two Years

… (CSA) for the next two years.  These drugs are marketed online and through illicit channels as illicit hallucinogens … themselves of their current stocks and to cease making or buying more.  During the next two years, DEA will work with …
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Heroin and Fentanyl Dealer Held Responsible for Overdose Death

… Heroin and Fentanyl Dealer Held Responsible for Overdose Death April … a Newport News man on charges of conspiring to distribute fentanyl more than a kilogram of heroin, distributing … heroin and fentanyl; distribution of fentanyl and acetyl fentanyl, resulting in death; distribution of fentanyl and …
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Mother and daughter Morrisville residents sentenced for distributing fentanyl, heroin and oxycodone; ordered to forfeit house

… daughter Morrisville residents sentenced for distributing fentanyl, heroin and oxycodone; ordered to forfeit house … of Delarosa and Mateo.   “This case exemplifies how Vermont law enforcement at the federal, state, local and …
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Two Charged with Fentanyl Trafficking

… Two Charged with Fentanyl Trafficking September 17, 2024 Houston Contact Info … On Aug. 29, Cortez brought the fentanyl to a stash house where Elizondo was located, according to the complaint. …
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Harrisonburg man sentenced for distributing fatal mixture of heroin and fentanyl

… man sentenced for distributing fatal mixture of heroin and fentanyl January 08, 2020 Washington, DC Contact Info … convicted of distributing a fatal mixture of heroin and fentanyl, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in …
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Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl in Petersburg

… Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl in Petersburg March 30, 2022 Washington, DC Contact … – A Sterling man pleaded guilty today to distribution of fentanyl. According to court documents, on July 21, 2021, …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day with Extended Museum Hours

… DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day with Extended Museum Hours April 27, … exhibit was enhanced by the addition of a new, interactive online exhibit, which is accessible to everyone at …
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Narco-Terrorists Charged in Federal Indictment with Exchanging Cocaine for Firearms, Explosives in War with Colombia’s Government

… Engage Orange County Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … a large cocaine-manufacturing ring that trades cocaine to buy firearms to engage in terrorist activity in Colombia, … a purported weapons supplier, the co-conspirator discussed how FARC-EP sought to obtain rocket-propelled grenade …
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

… DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United … (915) 832-6000 ElPasoSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 660 Mesa Hills Drive Suite … that led to 235 arrests and the seizure of nearly 2 million fentanyl pills, 87 pounds of fentanyl powder, 974 pounds of …
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Baltimore Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Federal Prison for Selling Fentanyl and Other Narcotics to Customers Across Four States

… Baltimore Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Federal … 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol, approximately 68 Grams of Fentanyl, approximately 41 Grams of A Heroin/Tramadol …
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Culpeper Couple Sentenced to 9 Years for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Conspiracy

… Culpeper Couple Sentenced to 9 Years for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Conspiracy January 25, 2023 … as well as thousands of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, was sentenced this week to 9 years in federal …
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Jury Convicts Leader of Large-Scale Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

… Jury Convicts Leader of Large-Scale Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy October 06, 2021 St. Louis … offenses of conspiracy to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute more than 400 …
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Clay County Doctor Indicted For Distributing Controlled Substances Resulting In The Death Of A Patient

… legitimate medical purpose: (Xanax), (Soma), clonazepam, (Dilaudid), methadone, morphine, and oxycodone.  An …
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Three Defendants Arrested In Connection With Illegal Fentanyl Pill Manufacturing Operation

… Three Defendants Arrested In Connection With Illegal Fentanyl Pill Manufacturing Operation June 10, 2016 San … contain oxycodone but instead were laced with fentanyl.  Fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance, is a highly …
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High-level Baltimore fentanyl distributor convicted in federal court

… High-level Baltimore fentanyl distributor convicted in federal court October 02, … Operation Engage DMV Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … on five federal charges including conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, two counts of possession with intent to distribute …
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Virginia Man Trafficking Kilos of Fentanyl and Counterfeit Oxycodone, Sentenced

… Virginia Man Trafficking Kilos of Fentanyl and Counterfeit Oxycodone, Sentenced February 24, … 32, and others would press illicit pills containing fentanyl, among other substances, to resemble prescription …
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Hanover Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Other Drugs Shipped Across the US to Maryland

… Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Other Drugs Shipped Across the US to …