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Indian National Found Guilty of Possession with Intent to Distribute More than 170 Pounds of MDMA in Eastern Washington

… a map of the area on Singh’s phone and messages detailing where Singh should go, when he should arrive, and directing … through approximately 300 yards of remote wilderness to where Singh had parked the rented Odyssey van.  The three … rented a car in Seattle, before driving to the remote area where the drugs were smuggled across the U.S.-Canada border. …
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26 People Convicted In The Crenshaw Village Clean-Up

… the relationships we have regarding ongoing investigations where FBI, DEA, U.S. Marshals among others are involved,” …
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Grand Jury Indicts 14 In L.A.-Based OxyContin Ring

… ring allegedly was run out of a Los Angeles medical clinic, where doctors wrote OxyContin prescriptions for Medicare, … OxyContin pills were diverted to the street, where they were sold for between approximately $23 and $27 … Medical Group took the recruited “patients” to pharmacies, where they obtained the OxyContin, which was then delivered …
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Two Out-of-State Residents Charged In Massive Queens Marijuana Bust

… stated, in sum and substance, "I have the package. Where do you want me to bring it?" In response, "Scott" … replied, "Yeah, I’m ok. My GPS is broken and I don’t know where to go." In response, "Scott" allegedly stated, "I see …
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Trucker Sentenced after Failed Attempt to Hide Cocaine with Urine

… Sept. 11, the court heard additional evidence that detailed how Ortiz attempted to conceal the cocaine from detection. …
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Foreign National Heads to Prison for Trafficking Over 17 kilograms of Meth in the Conroe Area

… imposing sentence, Judge Lake noted that credible evidence showed Ramos-Nogueda played an essential role in the … meth is a lot of deadly meth for any size city, no matter how large,” said Hamdani. “Had Ramos-Nogueda been successful …
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Final Defendant Sentenced in Gang-Related South Georgia Meth-Trafficking Conspiracy

… this notoriously violent gang set is a prime example of how federal, state and local law enforcement partnerships …
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Operation Legend results in over 500 arrests, including 37 murder suspects

… kept, and in the process, valuable lessons were gained for how to confront violent crime.” For example, the FBI has …
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Former government official in the Dominican Republic charged with conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and money laundering offenses

… Republic to the United States. This is another example of how DEA and our law enforcement partners are focused on …
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Drug Kingpin Sentenced to 27 Years as Part of Ongoing Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 431 Howard Street Detroit , MI 48226 United States Detroit … who run them to justice.” “This case is a prime example of how a seemingly small investigation can evolve into a …
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Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Leader Extradited from Mexico, Appears in Court

… McGrath. “We will hold traffickers accountable, no matter how long it takes.” “The arrest and extradition of …
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Starr County Justice of the Peace and Another Sent to Prison for Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization

… amounts of cocaine and marijuana. The court learned about how Valdez had been doing favors for Ignacio Garza - one of … Valadez swore an oath to uphold the law,” said Hamdani. “However, he betrayed his oath of office and the citizens of …
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More Than 18,000 Pounds of Unused Medication Removed From Communities in Five State DEA Omaha Division

… pounds of medications at close to 5,000 sites. “We know how busy weekends can be and we’re grateful for everyone who …
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Ferry County Hospital District Agrees to Pay $15,000 Penalty and Implement Corrective Actions to Address Improper Opioid Dispensing Practices at Republic Pharmacy

… Ferry County Hospital District Agrees to Pay $15,000 Penalty and Implement Corrective Actions to Address Improper Opioid … Store is required to provide training for its employees on how to detect and prevent filling of fraudulent or medically …
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Pharmaceutical President Sentenced in Counterfeit Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Counterfeit Drug Trafficking Conspiracy July 27, 2023 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 1433 West … of the Houston Division Daniel C. Comeaux.” “This case shows how collaborative efforts between state, local and …
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21 Year-Old Yakima-Area Gang Member Sentenced for Possessing Firearms in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime

… Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … Accounts X Robert A. Saccone Domestic Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington Additional Division Info Community Outreach: … County Superior Court.  “This investigation demonstrates how seriously DEA takes its obligations to its state, local, …
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Red Ribbon Week Begins October 23

… Red Ribbon Week Begins October 23 October 21, 2022 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 … lost to drugs last year,” King said. “I can’t stress enough how important it is for families to sit down together and …
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Oklahoma Prison-Based Drug Trafficking Organization Resulted in 21 Defendants Being Convicted

… this case, keep them in jail.” “This case demonstrates just how dangerous and determined some criminals can be,” said …
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Federal Charges Target Drug Trafficking Organization Bringing 20+ Kilo Loads of Meth to Washington

… to keep our communities safe and healthy, no matter how long it takes.” “These defendants are responsible for …
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DEA Task Force and Waterbury Police Investigation Results in Drug Charges Against 17 Individuals

… saved lives.” “This joint investigation is an example of how things are supposed to be done, and the results speak …
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Jury finds Baldwin County kingpin guilty of all charges

… 571-362-2922 Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States … Administration’s Atlanta Division.  “This case demonstrates how DEA and its local, state and federal law enforcement …
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Defendant Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine from Prison

… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States … X Instagram Jae W. Chung Domestic Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina Additional Division Info Community … to communities. Today’s sentencing is a perfect example of how the law enforcement community and the U.S. Attorney’s …
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Federal And State Authorities Make Arrests In El Paso Crack Cocaine Distribution Investigation

… Federal And State Authorities Make Arrests In El Paso Crack Cocaine … Engage Albuquerque Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … a serious blow to El Paso gang hierarchy and demonstrated how important the Stonegarden grant has been to the El Paso …
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Brownsville Drug Dealer Gets Four Life Sentences

… the United States Drug Enforcement (DEA), Houston Division and Kenneth Magidson, United States Attorney, Southern … District Judge Hilda Tagle, who presided over the trial, handed down the sentence, noting her concern for the safety … kilograms. He also provided advice to the co-conspirator on how to deal with “La Tia” during the transportation of the …
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New Orleans Field Division Collects Over 29,000 Pounds On Ninth Prescription Drug Take-Back DayNew Disposal Rules Now In Effect Provide For Convenient, Ongoing Disposal Opportunities For Patients’ Unwanted Pharmaceuticals; Law Enforcement Agencies May

… Law enforcement continues to have autonomy with respect to how they collect controlled substance prescription drugs …
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DEA And Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce Charges Against Senior South American Counterterrorism Figure For Attempting To Support Hezbollah

… DEA And Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce Charges Against Senior … heavy weapons he might provide to Hezbollah; and indicated how Hezbollah operatives, supplied with a Surinamese cover …
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Reno Doctor And Eight Others Charged In Illegal Prescription Drug Distribution Case

… Reno Doctor And Eight Others Charged In Illegal Prescription Drug … 571-387-6615 LOSANGELESSPECIALAGENTRECRUITER@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 255 East Temple Street 17th … opioids.  For information on opioid overdose and how you can manage pain without prescription drugs, go to …
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Oxycodone Drug Trafficking Ring Faces Federal And State Operating From Massachusetts, Florida And Puerto Rico

… “This drug trafficking organization is a perfect example of how the diversion of powerful pharmaceutical drugs is still …
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Operation Lockport Led To The Arrest Of 25 People And Dismantled A Major Drug Trafficking Ring In Western New York

… Office is conducting a separate investigation into how these prescription pills were originally obtained. The …
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Major Heroin Distribution Ring Dismantled In Onondaga County, NY

… said.  “The HIDTA task force is an outstanding example of how collaboration and coordination by federal, state and …