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DEA targets methamphetamine in three states with Operation Crystal Mountain

August 20, 2019
… 52 firearms, as well as significant quantities of heroin, fentanyl and other drugs. During this same timeframe, DEA …
August 20, 2019
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Suburban Chicago Physician Charged with Federal Health Care Fraud

July 15, 2022
… (571) 362-6208 chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 230 S. Dearborn Street Ste. … Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Just Think Twice Get … blank prescriptions for hydrocodone, oxycodone, and fentanyl for patients of her pain clinic in Gurnee, …
July 15, 2022
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Willimantic heroin trafficker sentenced to five years in federal prison

November 25, 2019
… Willimantic Police Department, while investigating a heroin/fentanyl overdose death that occurred in August 2017, …
November 25, 2019
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Guatemalan national living in Rhode Island sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for trafficking heroin

April 09, 2019
… including two overdose deaths involving a heroin and fentanyl mix that occurred in January 2016. The …
April 09, 2019
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Rhode Island man faces up to life imprisonment for trafficking heroin into southeastern Connecticut

February 20, 2019
… including two overdose deaths involving a heroin and fentanyl mix that occurred in January 2016.  The …
February 20, 2019
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Southeastern Connecticut heroin trafficker sentenced to 12 years in federal prison

January 29, 2019
… including two overdose deaths involving a heroin and fentanyl mix that occurred in January 2016. The …
January 29, 2019
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The Drug Enforcement Administration selects Cleveland as a DEA 360 city

June 18, 2019
… consequences of opioid abuse, whether it is through heroin, fentanyl or misuse of prescription drugs. Another goal is to …
June 18, 2019
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The DEA deploys “360 Strategy” in Northern Arizona’s Yavapai-Apache Nation to address heroin, prescription drug abuse and violent crime in the area

October 22, 2019
… of opioid abuse, including powerful opioids like fentanyl and its analogues.   The Diversion Control program …
October 22, 2019
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Southern Ohio man sentenced for possessing carfentanil

March 27, 2019
…   According to the DEA, carfentanil is an analogue of fentanyl and is 10,000 times more potent than morphine. …
March 27, 2019
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Fort Wayne, Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years in Prison

July 15, 2021
… @DEAChicagoDiv Shane Catone Domestic Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Additional Division Info Community Outreach: … 210-4300 Milwaukee - (414) 336-7300 For Drug Distribution and Firearm Offenses FORT WAYNE, Indiana – Special Agent in … 10 firearms, drugs (including methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl) and other evidence of drug distribution.  During a …
July 15, 2021
Geovanny Rivera Velazquez
FUGITIVE

Geovanny Rivera Velazquez

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Possession with intent to distribute fentanyl
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DEA releases 2019 National Drug Threat Assessment

January 30, 2020
… Many challenges remain, however, including the spread of fentanyl and methamphetamine across the country. DEA and its …
January 30, 2020
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Stockton counterfeit pill manufacturing ring dismantled

May 16, 2019
… Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas Additional Division Info Community … quantities of counterfeit pharmaceutical tablets containing fentanyl and other controlled substances, as well as …
May 16, 2019
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DEA, Dutch Law Enforcement Continue Attack On Dark Web Drug Sales

February 15, 2018
… (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links … Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get Smart About Drugs … into AlphaBay revealed that numerous vendors sold fentanyl and heroin, and there have been multiple overdose …
February 15, 2018
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Undercover Operation Nabs Heroin Dealer In Elizabeth, NJ

April 12, 2018
… approximately 30 glassines of packaged suspected Heroin/Fentanyl, and a small quantity of Crack-Cocaine, with a …
April 12, 2018
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Hartford Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Heroin, Possessing Firearm

December 16, 2016
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to …
December 16, 2016
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New York Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Charge Stemming From Overdose Death In Greenwich

February 22, 2017
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to …
February 22, 2017
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Bethel Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin And Cocaine Distribution Charge Stemming From Two Overdose Deaths

March 28, 2017
… The investigation revealed that Mignani distributed heroin, fentanyl and cocaine that were consumed by the victim …
March 28, 2017
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New Hampshire Man Sentenced On Drug Charges

September 22, 2015
… illegal use of diverted opiates is a pathway to heroin and fentanyl abuse and presents a danger to the welfare of our …
September 22, 2015
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DEA New England Field Division Collects A Record 43.4 Tons Of Prescription Drugs During The 11th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

May 11, 2016
… dedication to combat the prescription  pill, heroin, and fentanyl epidemic of substance abuse and addiction.” The …
May 11, 2016
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Bridgeport Man Charged With Selling Heroin To Overdose Victim

November 03, 2016
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to …
November 03, 2016
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Bethel Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Distributing Heroin And Cocaine That Contributed To Two Overdose Deaths

June 21, 2017
… The investigation revealed that Mignani distributed heroin, fentanyl and cocaine that were consumed by the victim …
June 21, 2017
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DEA New England Field Division Collects A Record 48 Tons Of Prescription Drugs During The 14th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

November 07, 2017
… dedication to combat the prescription pill, heroin, and fentanyl epidemic of substance abuse and addiction.” The …
November 07, 2017
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Fairfield County Drug Trafficker Sentenced To More Than 13 Years In Federal Prison

April 24, 2017
… arose from several overdoses that involved heroin/fentanyl marked with the same brand stamp on the packaging. …
April 24, 2017
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Santa Barbara Doctor Known As ‘Candy Man’ Pleads Guilty To Illegally Writing Prescriptions For Huge Quantities Of Dangerous Narcotics

January 09, 2014
… such as oxycodone, methadone, hydrocodone, alprazolam, fentanyl and hydromorphone in 2009 and 2010. Diaz admitted …
January 09, 2014
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Lockport Man Charged With Heroin Death

September 14, 2017
… Pablo Lugo III, 22, of Lockport, NY, with distribution of fentanyl causing death. The charge carries a mandatory …
September 14, 2017
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

October 24, 2017
… opioid traffickers pushing diverted medication, heroin and fentanyl onto our streets.  Abusing prescription medication …
October 24, 2017
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Doctor Arrested And Charged With Using Patient Names Fraudulently To Obtain Controlled Substances

November 22, 2017
… prescriptions were for opioids including hydromorphone HCL, fentanyl citrate, and morphine sulfate. Two of the 23 …
November 22, 2017
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Woman On Parole Indicted On Heroin Charge In Case Involving Overdose Death

January 24, 2018
… to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of fentanyl and sentenced to 15 months in prison. Ridgeway was …
January 24, 2018
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DEA, Erie County Executive, Erie County Department Of Health And U.S Attorney’s Office Issue Emergency Health Alert

February 09, 2016
… of heroin, especially the practice of mixing heroin and fentanyl which can lead to fatal overdoses.  DEA urges …
February 09, 2016