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Queens Man Convicted of Laundering Bitcoin and Operating Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business

October 11, 2022
… Queens Man Convicted of Laundering Bitcoin and Operating Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business October 11, 2022 New York … remain anonymous and conceal where their Bitcoin was coming from so they could continue to engage in drug trafficking …
October 11, 2022
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Leader of “Mike’s Candyshop” Drug Delivery Service Pleads Guilty

July 06, 2021
… York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA Romona Sy 571-776-1634 … Mike’s Candyshop generally operated seven days per week, from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., with the …
July 06, 2021
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Member of Eastern European organized crime syndicate sentenced to 198 months’ imprisonment for racketeering and other violent crimes

December 03, 2019
… Member of Eastern European organized crime syndicate sentenced to 198 months’ imprisonment for racketeering and other … and, most seriously, an arson that displaced families from their homes and endangered the lives of children and …
December 03, 2019
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Cocaine distribution ring dismantled in Huntington Station, Long Island

November 14, 2018
… York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA Romona Sy 571-776-1634 … sell drugs and make money; no one, not even babies, is safe from the threats traffickers pose.” “These individuals were …
November 14, 2018
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Long Island man sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for cocaine trafficking and arson

September 05, 2018
… Long Island man sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for cocaine trafficking and … enforcement officers tracked Aichroth and his associates from Long Island to California and observed a rental car …
September 05, 2018
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India-Based Chemical Company and Top Employees Indicted for Unlawful Import of Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals

March 21, 2025
… Company and Top Employees Indicted for Unlawful Import of Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals March 21, 2025 Miami Contact … in marketing materials, and at international trade shows. From March through November 2024, the defendants conspired …
March 21, 2025
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Eighteen Members of North Arkansas Drug-Trafficking Organization In Custody Following Arrest Operation

February 25, 2025
… Eighteen Members of North Arkansas Drug-Trafficking Organization … 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3838 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 1800, Three … indicted but have not yet been arrested. The arrests stem from an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, or …
February 25, 2025
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Anchorage Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Distributing Meth

February 18, 2025
… Anchorage Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Distributing Meth February … Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Defendant was on Supervised Release from a Previous Drug Conviction ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An … in Alaska and violating his conditions of release from a previous drug distribution conviction. According to …
February 18, 2025
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DEA Works with Tribal Communities to Advance Drug Education

February 18, 2025
… 362-7282 Omaha.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 7300 World Communications Drive Omaha , NE … States Omaha Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug … and the DEA mission, began to take shape.  With permission from the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, photos reflecting tribal …
February 18, 2025
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New Haven Psychiatrist to Pay More Than $450K to Settle False Claims Act and Controlled Substances Act Allegations

February 08, 2025
… New Haven Psychiatrist to Pay More Than $450K to Settle False … Controlled Substances Act Allegations February 08, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … this individual was receiving oxycodone and hydrocodone from other providers.  He also failed to maintain adequate …
February 08, 2025
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Meriden Man Who Led Drug Trafficking Ring is Sentenced

February 08, 2025
… Meriden Man Who Led Drug Trafficking Ring is Sentenced February 08, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact … were receiving bulk quantities of heroin and fentanyl from out-of-state suppliers.  They stored, processed, and …
February 08, 2025
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Two Individuals Indicted for Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl that Caused the Death of Activist

April 01, 2024
… Two Individuals Indicted for Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl that Caused the Death of Activist April 01, 2024 New … York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … in New York was tragically poisoned in her Brooklyn home from fentanyl-laced heroin. Today, the alleged perpetrators …
April 01, 2024
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San Diego Man Pleads Guilty to Supplying Fentanyl that Resulted in Deaths of Two in North Park Home

January 14, 2025
… San Diego Man Pleads Guilty to Supplying Fentanyl that Resulted in Deaths of Two in North Park Home … Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us … 2022. San Diego Police officers, along with investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Overdose Response …
January 14, 2025
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Antelope Valley Man Faces New Charge Alleging He Knowingly Sold Fentanyl to Second Victim Who Died

December 19, 2024
… Valley Man Faces New Charge Alleging He Knowingly Sold Fentanyl to Second Victim Who Died December 19, 2024 Los … Recruiter Name SA K. Vo 571-387-6615 LOSANGELESSPECIALAGENTRECRUITER@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 255 … of fentanyl poisoning, allegedly after receiving fentanyl from the defendant,” said Anthony Chrysanthis, Deputy …
December 19, 2024
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Defendant Admits Role in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose of Carlsbad Woman

December 18, 2024
… Defendant Admits Role in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose of Carlsbad Woman December 18, 2024 San … messenger. At 8:55 p.m., D.G. left via a Lyft ride-share from her residence in Carlsbad and traveled to an apartment …
December 18, 2024
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Madera Pharmacist Sentenced to over 7 Years in Prison for Illegally Trafficking Hundreds of Thousands of Opiate Pills

November 25, 2024
… Madera Pharmacist Sentenced to over 7 Years in Prison for Illegally Trafficking … and threaten public safety.” According to court records, from December 2014 through November 2018, Ntukogu dispensed …
November 25, 2024
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West Hartford Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics Trafficking Offense

November 20, 2024
… West Hartford Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics Trafficking … a controlled purchase of approximately 80 grams of fentanyl from Rodriguez at his auto repair shop on Broad Street in …
November 20, 2024
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Texas Man Pleads Guilty To Oxycodone Conspiracy And Structuring Cash Transactions

October 30, 2024
… And Structuring Cash Transactions October 30, 2024 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 … Gonsalves and John Campbell. Russell obtained these pills from a variety of sources in the Houston, Texas area. On …
October 30, 2024
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Kissimmee Felon Sentenced to More Than 15 Years for Unlawful Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

September 18, 2024
… Kissimmee Felon Sentenced to More Than 15 Years for Unlawful Possession of … As a multi-time, convicted felon, Chappell is prohibited from possessing any firearms or ammunition under federal …
September 18, 2024
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Pierce County Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes

September 09, 2024
… Pierce County Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes … Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Defendant Who is Prohibited From Possessing Firearms Repeatedly Had Guns While …
September 09, 2024
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South Florida Couple Plead Guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death of Baby and To Being Felons in Possession of Firearms

September 04, 2024
… South Florida Couple Plead Guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death of Baby and To Being Felons in … Miami.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2100 North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 … (571) 362-2942 Miami.Training@dea.gov MIAMI – A couple from Lake Worth, Fla., pled guilty to distributing fentanyl …
September 04, 2024
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Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances and Being a Felon in Possession of A Firearm

August 27, 2024
… Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with … was distributing various types of prescription medication from his residence located in College Station. An …
August 27, 2024
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Kidnapping of Rival Drug Trafficker

August 23, 2024
… Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Kidnapping of Rival Drug Trafficker August 23, 2024 … Miami.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2100 North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 … at the residence in Holiday. When they returned, agents from the DEA and the Pasco Sheriff’s Office intervened and …
August 23, 2024
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Montgomery Man Found Guilty of Selling Fentanyl Pills that Resulted in Another Man’s Death

August 15, 2024
… Montgomery Man Found Guilty of Selling Fentanyl Pills that Resulted in Another Man’s Death August … 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3838 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 1800, Three … testimony verifying that the victim purchased narcotics from Coley on the very morning of his death. Investigators …
August 15, 2024
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Two Stockton Men Plead Guilty in a Fentanyl and Meth Pill Trafficking Criminal Enterprise

July 31, 2024
… Two Stockton Men Plead Guilty in a Fentanyl and Meth Pill Trafficking Criminal Enterprise July … of drug trafficking. According to court documents, from at least September 2015 through May 2019, Barnes led a …
July 31, 2024
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Georgia Woman Sentenced To Nine Months In Prison For Role In Drug Conspiracy

July 15, 2024
… Georgia Woman Sentenced To Nine Months In Prison For Role In Drug Conspiracy … pandemic and shutdown. In 2019, Drayton ordered drugs from an alleged high-level drug supplier and co-conspirator … and August 2019. Morrissey also collected drug proceeds from Drayton, accepted a drug order from Drayton, stored …
July 15, 2024
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Man Who Attempted to Shoot and Kill a Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Firearm Charges

July 09, 2024
… 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 300 5th Avenue Seattle , WA 98104 United States … it had been involved in a crash. Wynecoop attempted to run from the scene but was arrested. During a search of the …
July 09, 2024
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New Hampshire Man Sentenced for Northeast Kingdom Drug Conspiracy

June 26, 2024
… New Hampshire Man Sentenced for Northeast Kingdom Drug Conspiracy June 26, 2024 … drugs. Allin initially purchased controlled substances from Ortiz for his own consumption, but he eventually began …
June 26, 2024
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Vermont Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids

June 14, 2024
… Vermont Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids June 14, 2024 New … pharmaceutical drugs. The substances typically were shipped from outside the United States and received in Vermont. …
June 14, 2024
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DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division Encourages Prescription Take Back This Saturday

April 25, 2024
… DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division Encourages Prescription Take Back This Saturday April 25, … 571-387-5079 Steffan W. Tubbs Recruiter Name Special Agent Seth McMullen (571) 387-3643 … Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm MST at dozens of locations across …
April 25, 2024