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Last of nine defendants in conspiracy trafficking fentanyl, heroin, cocaine sentenced to 16 years in prison

… Last of nine defendants in conspiracy trafficking fentanyl, heroin, cocaine sentenced to 16 years in prison … Engage New Orleans Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit …
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First DEA Seizure Of Carfentanil In New York Acts As Public Service Announcement

… carfentanil- a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl 051118img.jpg NEW YORK - James J. Hunt, the Special … Enforcement Strike Force, as they have proven again just how effective our law enforcement partnerships really are.” … elephants and other mammals, is 100 times more potent than fentanyl, and can be lethal in doses of as little as 20 …
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Upper Marlboro Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Heroin and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

… and saw Broxton meet Stewart at the convenience store, where Stewart bought 150 grams of heroin.  Immediately … at a fast-food restaurant in Prince George’s County, where Stewart and Clark completed the transaction. On July …
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Jury Convicts Fentanyl Distributor

… Jury Convicts Fentanyl Distributor July 16, 2024 St. Louis Contact Info … man was found guilty in federal court today of possessing fentanyl that he intended to distribute in Springfield, Mo. … passenger seat that contained approximately 300 grams of fentanyl, which is consistent with distribution and not …
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Fentanyl Designated a Weapon of Mass Destruction

December 15, 2025
… Fentanyl Designated a Weapon of Mass Destruction DEA … signed the Executive Order designating illicit fentanyl and core precursors as Weapons of Mass Destruction—because … move, and profit from this poison. If you traffic fentanyl, you are dealing in death—and we will treat you …
December 15, 2025
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Drugs of Concern

Kratom

January 22, 2025
Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses), and can lead to psychotic symptoms, and psychological and physiological dependence. Kratom leaves contain two major psychoactive ingredients (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymytragynine). These leaves are...
January 22, 2025
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Hallucinogen

Ketamine

January 22, 2025
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has some hallucinogenic effects. Ketamine distorts the perception of sight and sound and makes the user feel disconnected and not in control. It is referred to as a “dissociative anesthetic hallucinogen” because it makes patients feel detached from their pain and environment. Ketamine can...
January 22, 2025
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Hartford Man Caught with Drugs and Ghost Gun in Bristol Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison

… by four years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl and crack while armed with a ghost gun. According … drove his car and then parked in a condominium parking lot, where Morrison was taken into custody.  At the time of …
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Cocaine and Fentanyl Seizures Rise in Iowa

… Cocaine and Fentanyl Seizures Rise in Iowa February 24, 2021 Omaha … kilograms of fentanyl from communities in Iowa last year.  Fentanyl, which is 100 times more potent than morphine, has …
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Lawrence Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking

… Lawrence Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking May 20, 2022 New England Contact Info … for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl. Hector Minaya Melo, aka “El Jefe,” 35, was …
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10 Drug Dealers Handed Lengthy Sentences for Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine throughout Indiana

… 10 Drug Dealers Handed Lengthy Sentences for Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine throughout Indiana February 24, 2026 …
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Lawrence Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Trafficking

… Lawrence Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Trafficking March 23, 2022 New England Contact Info … court in Boston for drug trafficking activities involving fentanyl. Junior Turbis, 22, was sentenced by U.S. District …
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Fourth Defendant Charged with Federal Narcotics Offenses Resulting in Death in Connection with Poisoning of Four Children at a Bronx Daycare

… Herrera was arrested for his alleged role in running a fentanyl mill hidden inside a Bronx daycare, which caused … we will relentlessly pursue those responsible, no matter where they hide."   NYPD Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban … Parra Paredes, a/k/a “El Gallo,” conspired to distribute fentanyl, including at a children’s daycare center in the …
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Safety Harbor man charged with distributing fentanyl, causing death to one individual and serious injury to another

… Safety Harbor man charged with distributing fentanyl, causing death to one individual and serious injury …
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Fentanyl-Related Deaths Decrease in Indiana

April 14, 2026
… Fentanyl-Related Deaths Decrease in Indiana Publication … A longitudinal study of fatal drug overdoses, focusing on fentanyl-related deaths, in the state of Indiana revealed a …
April 14, 2026
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Armed Franklin County Drug Dealer Sentenced to 19 Years

… 19 years in prison for armed drug trafficking of cocaine, fentanyl and marijuana.  On June 10, 2024, Samuel McCoy … 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, and a quantity of marijuana, distribution of 500 … marijuana and cash. Wiretap interceptions included calls where Oakley was discussing the sale of cocaine and fentanyl …
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Three Indicted for Conspiracy to Illegally Distribute Almost $8 Million in Prescription Diet Drugs

… their credit card information and completing a brief on-line questionnaire. Customers were also allowed to order … medical entities such as Waterview Pharmacy, Drugs Discount Online Inc. and LEXA Medical Supplies Inc. All the …
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DEA investigation leads to 36 arrests in fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine conspiracy

… DEA investigation leads to 36 arrests in fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine conspiracy November 19, …
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Woman Indicted for Providing Fatal Fentanyl

… Woman Indicted for Providing Fatal Fentanyl November 15, 2023 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us … charging a Collinsville woman for dealing a lethal dose of fentanyl, leading a man to overdose and die. Tessa R. …
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CY 2023 Annual Fentanyl Report

September 22, 2025
… CY 2023 Annual Fentanyl Report Publication Forensics September 22, 2025 The … laboratories distributed across the United States. Domestic fentanyl seizures are identified and quantitated in the …
September 22, 2025
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day May 06, 2024 WASHINGTON – DEA is proud to join “Song for Charlie” and many of …
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Depressants

GHB - Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid

August 21, 2025
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is another name for the generic drug sodium oxybate. Xyrem® (which is sodium oxybate) is the trade name of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved prescription medication. Xyrem® is approved as a treatment to improve daytime sleepiness and muscle weakness with narcolepsy (a disorder marked by sudden...
August 21, 2025
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Inhalant

Inhalants

February 19, 2025
Inhalants are invisible, volatile substances found in common household products that produce chemical vapors that are inhaled to induce psychoactive or mind-altering effects.
February 19, 2025
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Revere Man Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl

… Revere Man Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl July 09, 2021 New England Contact Info Contact Us … of distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute …
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Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced To 24 Months

… Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced To 24 Months May 16, 2018 New … 21, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of distribution of fentanyl, was sentenced to 24 months in prison by U.S. …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day May 08, 2023 Headquarters Contact … (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links …
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Six month investigation into Trenton gang yields 18 arrests with guns and drugs seized

… Six month investigation into Trenton gang yields 18 arrests with guns and drugs seized … of H-Block, and through informant information, controlled buys, surveillances and intelligence, authorities were able … to the Extended Stay Motel on Route 1 in West Windsor where Abner and a second individual, identified as Aziz …
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Ten Defendants Charged In Drug Conspiracy Indictment For Allegedly Distributing Thousands Of Addictive Opiate Pain Pills In North Jersey

… P. McMahon NewJerseySpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 80 Mulberry Street 2nd Floor … of means to obtain the prescription pills, including buying pills from low-income residents of Paterson who had … in Mercer County, who assigned the case to Passaic County, where the defendants will be ordered to appear in court at a …
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Defendant Pleads Guilty of Fentanyl Distribution

… Defendant Pleads Guilty of Fentanyl Distribution December 16, 2024 St. Louis Contact … Robins’s residence. Officers found more than a kilogram of fentanyl, 14 firearms, ammunition, and $21,000 in cash. The …
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Final ‘In-Custody’ Defendant in Whatcom County Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison

… Being Sought by Law Enforcement for Distribution of Deadly Fentanyl SEATTLE – A 35-year-old Seattle man was sentenced … Those same drugs that you were dealing you had no idea where they would wind up… You put yourself in danger, your …