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Ten “OED” Gang Members Charged with Narcotics Conspiracy

March 23, 2022
… Sy 571-776-1634 NewYorkSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 99 10th Avenue New York , NY … in or about 2019 and in or about 2022, the defendants sold fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, oxycodone, and …
March 23, 2022
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Two More Defendants Arrested During 2023 Joint Enforcement Operation in Carlsbad Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Offenses

February 28, 2024
… grams and more of methamphetamine and 400 grams and more of fentanyl, conspiracy to distribute 500 grams and more of …
February 28, 2024
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DEA-Led Investigation Dismantles Albuquerque-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

January 12, 2024
… Engage Albuquerque Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … of cocaine, 2.8 kilograms of heroin, approximately 10,000 fentanyl pills, 34 firearms, and approximately $124,000 in … The defendants are charged with conspiring to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine between …
January 12, 2024
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Wife of Sinaloa Cartel Kingpin Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

December 08, 2025
… Wife of Sinaloa Cartel Kingpin Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison December 08, 2025 San Diego Contact … sourced cocaine and other controlled substances (including fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana) from South … approximately 685 kilograms of cocaine, 24 kilograms of fentanyl, and a pickup truck with a trap gas tank the size …
December 08, 2025
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December 19, 2025
… with Teens and Youth During the Holiday Season Learn More Fentanyl Designated a Weapon of Mass Destruction "Today, I … move, and profit from this poison. If you traffic fentanyl, you are dealing in death—and we will treat you …
December 19, 2025
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2016 National Drug Threat Assessment

November 01, 2016
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… of the threat posed to the United States by the trafficking and abuse of illicit and prescription drugs. This report combines federal, state, … tripartite opioid threat (controlled prescription drugs, fentanyl, and heroin) having risen to epidemic levels, …
November 01, 2016
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Pain management doctor pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and health care fraud

January 07, 2020
… guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and health care fraud January 07, 2020 New York Contact Info … offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Plattsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Westchester County … instead requiring members of his office staff to take the online courses purporting to be the defendant; and   Dr. …
January 07, 2020
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DEA operation nets 628,000 Carfentanil pills in L.A. County

November 19, 2025
… 387-6555 The synthetic opioid is 100 times more potent than Fentanyl Carfentanil-Seizure-Photo-DEA-LA.jpg Photo of … more potent than morphine and 100 times more potent than fentanyl. LOS ANGELES  – An operation led by the Drug …
November 19, 2025
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 200 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

July 02, 2025
… to possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, and possessing firearms in … his residence resulted in the recovery of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, three firearms, ammunition, body armor, …
July 02, 2025
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South Carolina Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Selling Guns and Drugs

August 18, 2022
… law enforcement seized methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and 56 firearms. The 12 defendants were previously … for distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug …
August 18, 2022
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Hermandad de Pistoleros Latinos Gang Member Sentenced to 100 Months for Heroin Trafficking

July 21, 2025
… when law enforcement learned Garcia may have been selling fentanyl in the Laredo area. Over the next three months, … The searches also revealed methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana, money and stolen firearm.  At the time …
July 21, 2025
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Alleged Drug Cartel Leader Charged

September 22, 2021
… is alleged to be a Sinaloa Cartel plaza boss who traffics fentanyl and other drugs and operates at the direction of … of illicit drugs, including methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl, from Mexico into the United States. In addition to …
September 22, 2021
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Teen who recruited juveniles to smuggle drugs sentenced to 46 months in custody

August 19, 2019
… Kelly McKay Recruiter Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter … high school students to smuggle methamphetamine and/or fentanyl into the United States on multiple occasions. In …
August 19, 2019
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Drug Courier Sentenced to 37 Months in Federal Prison

July 25, 2023
… trafficked kilogram-quantities of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.  Duprey used his place of employment to supply … of cocaine, two kilograms of heroin, two kilograms of fentanyl, and more than $107,000 in cash. Varela-Plaza has …
July 25, 2023
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Five Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Chittenden County

January 27, 2023
… jury alleges that Harris and others conspired to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine base between October 2021 and …
January 27, 2023
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16 Kansas City Metro Area Residents Indicted for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

June 23, 2022
… in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. Ublester Molina, 26, Kevin O. Alarcon, 25, Rocky … five kilograms of cocaine, as well as methamphetamine and fentanyl, from Jan. 1, 2019, to June 21, 2022. According to …
June 23, 2022
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St. Peters man gets 22 years in prison

December 08, 2020
… purchases of large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl directly from Gonzalez.  One of these purchases … at that residence, during which they seized 6,386 grams of fentanyl, 5,547 grams of methamphetamine, 5,013 grams of …
December 08, 2020
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Lynn Man Sentenced For Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

August 20, 2024
… of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Christopher Tejeda, 23,  was … the DTO distributed counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and counterfeit Adderall pills containing …
August 20, 2024
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Lynn Man Sentenced For Counterfeit Pill Trafficking Conspiracy

August 06, 2024
… of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Nelson Mora, 31, was sentenced … The DTO distributed counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and counterfeit Adderall pills containing …
August 06, 2024
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Bennington Man Convicted of Federal Gun and Drug Charges

May 17, 2024
… enforcement recovered over 3,500 individual bags containing fentanyl, additional bags of cocaine and cocaine base, as …
May 17, 2024
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Gang Member Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison on Racketeering Charge and Related Crimes

March 11, 2024
… Gang Member Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison on Racketeering Charge and Related … (RICO) conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine and possessing a firearm in furtherance … Edmonds possessed with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl, and possessed a firearm in furtherance of that …
March 11, 2024
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Robeson County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Distributing Thousands of Illegal Pills While Possessing Gun

July 06, 2022
… M30 falsa que contiene fentanilo Counterfeit_M30_Oxy_fentanyl.jpg RALEIGH, N.C. – A Robeson County man was …
July 06, 2022
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Seven Defendants Indicted on Federal Charges in Drug-Trafficking Conspiracy

October 06, 2021
… Forces (OCDETF), targeted the distribution of heroin and fentanyl-tainted heroin in the Vidalia, Ga., and greater … Distribute and to Distribute Heroin, Eutylone (bath salts), Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine, a charge that carries a …
October 06, 2021
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Illinois Man Convicted of Drugs, Weapons Offenses

December 02, 2022
… Heroin Count 5: Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl Count 6: Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of … methamphetamine; 40 grams of a substance containing heroin, fentanyl, and Xylazine; and another digital scale. In …
December 02, 2022
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Six Individuals Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking Offenses

May 20, 2022
… filed yesterday with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.  According to the complaint, DEA agents executed a … approximately 80 grams of a gray substance believed to be fentanyl.  At Gaona’s arraignment hearing yesterday, the …
May 20, 2022
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Twenty Seven Arrested in the Rio Grande Valley on Drug Charges

October 28, 2021
… related to trafficking fake counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine in addition to various drug … and distribution of fake counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine in addition to the illicit … and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.  This was DEA’s first public …
October 28, 2021
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Southeastern Connecticut Drug Trafficker, Co-Conspirator Found Guilty

September 28, 2021
… introduced during the trial, Whyte obtained heroin, fentanyl and cocaine from various sources in Connecticut, … 185 grams of heroin; approximately 100 grams of fentanyl and fentanyl pills; 10 firearms, several of which …
September 28, 2021
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Takedown Dismantles DTO Based In Parkersburg

September 22, 2021
… organization responsible for distributing methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana in Parkersburg and …
September 22, 2021
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DEA releases 2019 National Drug Threat Assessment

February 04, 2020
… Many challenges remain, however, including the spread of fentanyl and methamphetamine across the country. DEA and its … levels, affecting large portions of the United States. Fentanyl-involved overdose deaths continue to be highest in …
February 04, 2020