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San Diego Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Supplying Fentanyl that Resulted in Deaths of Two in North Park

November 17, 2025
… San Diego Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Supplying Fentanyl that Resulted in … and our unwavering commitment to stopping those who profit from this deadly drug.” San Diego Police officers, along …
November 17, 2025
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Manchester Man Sentenced to 80 Months in Federal Prison for Operating Counterfeit Pill Lab

November 14, 2025
… Manchester Man Sentenced to 80 Months in Federal Prison for Operating … of pill manufacturers like Mr. Summers who profit from poisoning the public.”  “The state of New Hampshire is … hundreds of blue fentanyl and orange methamphetamine pills from the defendant during controlled buys in March and …
November 14, 2025
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Fairbanks Man Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl Resulting in a Fatal Overdose

August 27, 2025
… Fairbanks Man Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl Resulting in a Fatal Overdose August 27, 2025 … 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 300 … District Office is investigating the case, with assistance from the Alaska State Troopers, as part of the Fairbanks …
August 27, 2025
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DEA El Paso to host Family Summit in Church Rock

August 21, 2025
… Name Elizabeth Borruel (915) 832-6000 ElPasoSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 660 Mesa Hills Drive Suite 2000 El Paso , TX … on Fentanyl 2024 (No Text).jpg   WHEN: Tuesday Aug. 26 from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday Aug. 27 from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. …
August 21, 2025
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Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison

August 12, 2025
… Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison August 12, 2025 New … customers, and others, sold narcotics, and stole cars from inside and outside Connecticut, often using the cars to …
August 12, 2025
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Three Santa Rosa County Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Roles in Drug Trafficking Operation

July 21, 2025
… Three Santa Rosa County Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Roles in Drug … has been instrumental in removing dangerous drugs from our streets,” said Sheriff Bob Johnson, Santa Rosa …
July 21, 2025
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15-Year Prison Sentence for Deadly Drug Deal that Killed Two People

June 27, 2025
… 15-Year Prison Sentence for Deadly Drug Deal that Killed Two People June 27, … in investigating, arresting, and confiscating illegal drugs from this individual who was involved in violent …
June 27, 2025
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Father and Son indicted for Providing Material Support to Mexican Cartel Engaged in Terrorism

May 30, 2025
… indicted for Providing Material Support to Mexican Cartel Engaged in Terrorism May 30, 2025 Houston Contact Info … Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events … complex criminal operation generating millions of dollars from crude oil – the largest funding source for Mexican drug …
May 30, 2025
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Narco-Terrorists Charged in Federal Indictment with Exchanging Cocaine for Firearms, Explosives in War with Colombia’s Government

May 19, 2025
… Narco-Terrorists Charged in Federal Indictment with Exchanging Cocaine for Firearms, Explosives in War … Nueva Generación (CJNG), and Nueva Familia Michoacana. From March 2023 to March 2024, Idrobo and Palta knowingly …
May 19, 2025
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29

April 28, 2025
… DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29 April 28, 2025 Omaha Contact Info … is not immune.  In 2023, more than 105,000 Americans died from drug poisonings with nearly 70 percent of those deaths …
April 28, 2025
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Sixteen Charged in East Texas Federal Methamphetamine Conspiracy

April 17, 2025
… Sixteen Charged in East Texas Federal Methamphetamine Conspiracy … Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events … distribute methamphetamine. If convicted, defendants face from 10 years to life in federal prison. As part of the …
April 17, 2025
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Drug Trafficking Indictment Charges 18 Defendants with Meth and Heroin Distribution Conspiracy

January 17, 2024
… Drug Trafficking Indictment Charges 18 Defendants with Meth and Heroin Distribution Conspiracy January … Toombs County area STATESBORO, GA:   Eighteen defendants from the Laurens and Toombs County, Ga., area are in custody …
January 17, 2024
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Attorney General William P. Barr announces updates on Operation LeGend at Kansas City press conference

August 19, 2020
… Attorney General William P. Barr announces updates on Operation LeGend at Kansas City press conference August 19, 2020 St. … added Garrison, who was joined by U.S. Attorneys from across the United States who have launched Operation …
August 19, 2020
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Cocaine and Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Western New York

November 03, 2022
… Cocaine and Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Western New York … York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … Charles Sims, purchased large quantities of cocaine from Musa Ramadan, Tevin Jeter, Eric Richmond, and others. …
November 03, 2022
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New Jersey Man Indicted After Joint Investigation Uncovers Interstate Fentanyl Mailing Operation

August 23, 2022
… Man Indicted After Joint Investigation Uncovers Interstate Fentanyl Mailing Operation August 23, 2022 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … In total, approximately 8,000 fake pills were recovered from packages at mailing facilities on Staten Island …
August 23, 2022
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First Arrests in New York of DEA’s Operation Overdrive

February 16, 2022
… 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 … enforcement partners to remove these dangerous criminals from our streets and restore the safety and health of our …
February 16, 2022
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Members of Eastern European organized crime syndicate convicted of racketeering and other violent crimes

August 28, 2018
… crime syndicate convicted of racketeering and other violent crimes August 28, 2018 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … to work tirelessly to prevent organized crime elements from flourishing in the Eastern District of New York at the …
August 28, 2018
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New Jersey Man Arrested in Sales of Eight Guns, Cocaine and “Pink Cocaine” in Manhattan

September 13, 2024
… 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 … in removing these dangerous individuals, like Mr. Zapata, from our streets .”   April 19, 2024: In a WhatsApp call, …
September 13, 2024
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Fall River Man Arrested For Selling Drugs And Machine Guns On Telegram App

August 30, 2024
… Drugs And Machine Guns On Telegram App August 30, 2024 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 … June 2024, law enforcement made another undercover purchase from Hunt via Telegram, this time of a Glock-type privately …
August 30, 2024
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South Carolina Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Selling Guns and Drugs

August 18, 2022
… South Carolina Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Selling Guns and Drugs August 18, 2022 … North Carolina. During that meeting, the agent bought from Cureton a rifle and a pistol with an obliterated serial …
August 18, 2022
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11 Sentenced in Nationwide Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracy

January 09, 2024
… 11 Sentenced in Nationwide Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracy … business relied on complicated logistics to obtain drugs from suppliers, transport them across the country, and … HSI was assisted in this investigation by agents from IRS-Criminal Investigation, the Federal Bureau of …
January 09, 2024
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Indictment Charges Eight Men in an Interstate Fentanyl and Cocaine Conspiracy

December 13, 2023
… Indictment Charges Eight Men in an Interstate Fentanyl and Cocaine Conspiracy December … WASHINGTON, D.C.– A 19-count indictment charges eight men from the metropolitan Washington D.C. area with …
December 13, 2023
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DEA Announces Results of Enforcement Surge to Reduce the Fentanyl Supply Across the United States

September 28, 2022
… DEA Announces Results of Enforcement Surge to Reduce the Fentanyl Supply Across the United … the results of an enforcement operation that spanned from May to September and resulted in significant fentanyl …
September 28, 2022
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Maryland MS-13 program leader pleads guilty

September 07, 2018
… Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K Street, N.W Suite 500 Washington , DC … primarily of immigrants or descendants of immigrants from El Salvador, with members operating in the state of …
September 07, 2018
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Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force takedown results in charges against 60 individuals, including 53 medical professionals

April 17, 2019
… DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug … since June 2018, it has excluded over 2,000 individuals from participation in Medicare, Medicaid and all other …
April 17, 2019
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Thirteen Cibola County Residents Charged With Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

March 07, 2013
… Thirteen Cibola County Residents Charged With Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses … by the DEA and the New Mexico State Police with assistance from the Grants Police Department.  The investigation, …
March 07, 2013
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Five Santa Fe Residents Arrested On Federal Oxycodone Trafficking Charges

September 26, 2013
… Five Santa Fe Residents Arrested On Federal Oxycodone Trafficking Charges … Name Elizabeth Borruel (915) 832-6000 ElPasoSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 660 … in addition to the marijuana plants and marijuana seized from the residences of Cline and DeStefano. “Prescription …
September 26, 2013
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Task Force Investigation Targets Leadership Of MS-13, Including Former Top ‘Shot-Caller’ Of L.A. Faction, A Dozen ‘Shot-Callers’ Who Supervised Cliques And Three Members Accused Of Murder

May 17, 2017
… Including Former Top ‘Shot-Caller’ Of L.A. Faction, A Dozen ‘Shot-Callers’ Who Supervised Cliques And Three Members … Recruiter Name SA K. Vo 571-387-6615 LOSANGELESSPECIALAGENTRECRUITER@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 255 … collaborated with each other, based on information gleaned from countless investigation hours and tips provided by …
May 17, 2017
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Los Angeles Roundup Targets 38th Street Gang

February 01, 2011
… Recruiter Name SA K. Vo 571-387-6615 LOSANGELESSPECIALAGENTRECRUITER@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 255 East Temple Street 17th Floor Los Angeles , … by the Mexican Mafia prison gang, which demands “taxes” from the 38th Street gang and gives authorization for the …
February 01, 2011
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San Diego Man Is Sentenced To 100 Months For Running Marijuana Dispensary And Money Laundering

January 24, 2013
… San Diego Man Is Sentenced To 100 Months For Running Marijuana Dispensary And … manufacturing his own marijuana and purchased bulk quantity from others. Hester admitted that he set up a “sham” Board …
January 24, 2013