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Brockton Man Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison For Role In Violent Drug Trafficking Organization

June 22, 2022
… Practitioner 571-362-9171 Defendant trafficked fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and other drugs throughout …
June 22, 2022
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Leader of “Mike’s Candyshop” Drug Delivery Service Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison In Connection with the Overdose Death of Colin Kroll

August 12, 2022
… Leader of “Mike’s Candyshop” Drug Delivery Service Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison In Connection with the Overdose Death … with his conspiring to distribute heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, and a fentanyl analogue, and to distributing …
August 12, 2022
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Head of black market synthetic drug trafficking ring sentenced to 23 years

February 06, 2019
… of black market synthetic drug trafficking ring sentenced to 23 years February 06, 2019 New York Contact Info Contact … and to distribute, U-47700 and 100 grams or more of furanyl fentanyl, was sentenced to serve 23 years in prison by Chief …
February 06, 2019
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Leader of Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Organization with Ties to Mexican Cartel Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

December 01, 2023
… Practitioner 571-362-9171 Defendant directed fentanyl distribution in Massachusetts on behalf of … BOSTON – A coordinator for a large-scale international fentanyl trafficking and money laundering conspiracy, …
December 01, 2023
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Former Mexican Mafia Member Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Cocaine

July 24, 2025
… term of supervised release. “This is a perfect example of how drug trafficking and violence are evil bed fellows,” …
July 24, 2025
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Ed Buck Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison

April 14, 2022
… Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … by the loss of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please … while they were unconscious. At trial, victims described how Buck put sedatives in their drinks or in the injections, …
April 14, 2022
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Eight Indicted In Money Laundering Ring

July 29, 2022
… Indicted In Money Laundering Ring July 29, 2022 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov … Division. “Operation Good Fortune is just one example of how the FBI and our law enforcement partners work together …
July 29, 2022
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One Of The Largest Methamphetamine Distributors In New England Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison

September 25, 2024
… One Of The Largest Methamphetamine Distributors In New England Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison September 25, 2024 New England Contact … AK-47, out of business. Operation Ice Cats is an example of how the FBI and our partners are hard at work dismantling …
September 25, 2024
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Former leader of Kenyan organized crime family and his brother plead guilty to narcotics, weapons, and obstruction offenses

October 26, 2018
… Kenyan organized crime family and his brother plead guilty to narcotics, weapons, and obstruction offenses October 26, 2018 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) … pleas of Baktash Abdalla and Ibrahim Abdalla highlights how trafficking drugs internationally or domestically will …
October 26, 2018
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2 get combined 197 years in federal prison

March 04, 2021
… get combined 197 years in federal prison March 04, 2021 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … a dozen convictions of drug crimes, carjacking, robbery and firearms offenses, announced Special Agent in Charge … one with disabilities. Additional evidence also detailed how the men were directly involved in the attempted or …
March 04, 2021
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Federal Jury Finds Career Offender From Albuquerque Guilty Of Crack Trafficking And Firearms Charges

December 15, 2015
… off our streets for 30 years.” This is a prime example of how the ‘worst of the worst’ initiative is making a …
December 15, 2015
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Federal, State, And Local Law Enforcement Partners Announce Results Of Joit Initiative, Continued Resolve To Combat Carjacking In Essex County Forty-two Individuals Charged Since Formation Of Task Force With Carjacking Or Related Offenses

March 21, 2011
… Announce Results Of Joit Initiative, Continued Resolve To Combat Carjacking In Essex County Forty-two Individuals … M. Heino NewJerseySpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 80 Mulberry Street 2nd Floor … carjackings. While we take pride in these figures and how they validate our efforts and strategies, they also …
March 21, 2011
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27 Defendants Facing State Or Federal Drug Charges For Allegedly Selling Heroin And Crack Cocaine On City’s West Side

June 12, 2014
… (571) 362-6208 chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 230 S. Dearborn Street Ste. … the day.  The area is just south of the Interstate 290 Eisenhower Expressway corridor that has been referred to as the … in our communities,” he said.  “This operation demonstrates how police and prosecutors are continuing to work together …
June 12, 2014
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Leader Of Azusa Street Gang Involved In Drug Trafficking And Hate Crimes Sentenced To Nearly 20 Years

January 15, 2013
… make that a certainty. This case is an excellent example of how local and federal agencies can work together for the …
January 15, 2013
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Brooklyn Doctor Indicted In Illegal Sales Of Over 200 Painkiller Prescriptions: Pills Worth $700,000 On Black Market

October 29, 2014
… Bridget G. Brennan stated, “Today’s case exemplifies how one corrupt medical practice in East Flatbush can flood … no harm. The work of this task force and multiple agencies showed the work of this doctor was nothing but harmful. By …
October 29, 2014
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Guilty Pleas For Two Mexican Nationals In Conspiracy To Acquire “Stinger” Missile And Other Military-Grade Weapons

May 02, 2011
… Guilty Pleas For Two Mexican Nationals In Conspiracy To Acquire “Stinger” Missile And Other Military-Grade … in this investigation are yet another example of how DEA and its law enforcement partners will never relent … which provide appropriate sentencing ranges. The judge, however, is not bound by those guidelines in determining a …
May 02, 2011
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Captain Of Genovese Crime Family And Associate Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Racketeering

August 07, 2014
… Captain Of Genovese Crime Family And Associate Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With … offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Plattsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Westchester County … impacted the metropolitan area. This is another example of how inter agency cooperation is instrumental to success and …
August 07, 2014
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Leader of “Mike’s Candyshop” Drug Delivery Service Pleads Guilty

July 06, 2021
… Sy 571-776-1634 NewYorkSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 99 10th Avenue New York , NY … federal court to conspiring to distribute heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, and a fentanyl analogue, and to distributing …
July 06, 2021
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CBL/BFL gang member who participated in multiple attempted murders of rival gang members going to jail for 19 years

June 08, 2020
… and conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, was sentenced to serve 19 years in prison by U.S. …
June 08, 2020
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 05, 2023
… DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United … Platforms Play Significant Role in Cartels’ Ability to Get Fentanyl and Methamphetamine into American Communities …
May 05, 2023
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Waterbury man sentenced to four years for role in heroin and cocaine trafficking ring

February 04, 2021
… years of supervised release, for his role in a heroin and fentanyl trafficking ring. According to court documents and … organization that received large quantities of heroin and fentanyl from suppliers in Connecticut and New York and … in Waterbury to store kilogram-quantities of heroin and fentanyl, and to process and package the drugs for street …
February 04, 2021
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DEA Detroit Investigation Leads to Charges for 16 Individuals

August 05, 2021
… Bulk Quantities of Cash, Heroin, Methamphetamines, and Fentanyl, as well as more than 20 Firearms DETROIT —  An …
August 05, 2021
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Second leader of major opioid trafficking organization sentenced in Rochester

March 04, 2019
… Sy 571-776-1634 NewYorkSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 99 10th Avenue New York , NY … to distribute, and to distribute, 100 grams or more of a fentanyl analogue, was sentenced to serve 210 months in … among other things, 244 blue pills containing furanyl fentanyl, four long guns and ammunition. In addition, during …
March 04, 2019
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Passaic County Man Admits Participating in Drug Conspiracy

May 10, 2021
… M. Heino NewJerseySpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 80 Mulberry Street 2nd Floor … distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, 40 grams or more of fentanyl, and cocaine base and to distributing a quantity of …
May 10, 2021
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Peabody Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking

June 12, 2023
… yesterday in federal court in Boston for trafficking in fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine. Donald Ruby, 55, was …
June 12, 2023
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Xylazine Information

January 03, 2025
… – Xylazine ) Xylazine is added to drug evidence, primarily fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances, to extend the high. Xylazine is …
January 03, 2025
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Orlando Man Sentenced To Over 15 Years For Drug And Firearm Offenses

March 20, 2017
… possess with the intent to distribute, 40 grams or more of fentanyl and for being a felon in possession of a firearm.  … Agent in Charge, Adolphus P. Wright.  Falkowski obtained fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl, butyryl fentanyl, and other …
March 20, 2017
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DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment

March 02, 2021
… Drug trends in the United States continue to evolve. While fentanyl and fentanyl analogues from China have decreased substantially … nearly $1 million, over 77,000 counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, 250 lbs. of methamphetamine and 60 lbs. of heroin. …
March 02, 2021
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Bridgeport Drug Trafficker Sentenced

August 02, 2024
… and three years of supervised release, for trafficking fentanyl and heroin.  The government sought a sentence … investigating an organization that was distributing heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine in and around Bridgeport.  …
August 02, 2024
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Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Federal Prison

April 25, 2024
… by five years of supervised release, for trafficking fentanyl and heroin. According to court documents and … Diego and purchased from their suppliers 1.1 kilograms of fentanyl, cut with Xylazine, which is a veterinary sedative, …
April 25, 2024