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34 Suspects Indicted In Drug And Firearms Trafficking Organization

January 25, 2011
… And Firearms Trafficking Organization January 25, 2011 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 (571) 387-3289 Jodie Underwood 571-362-0582 PhoenixSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter … organizations with illegally trafficking firearms from the United States to Mexico. Beginning earlier this …
January 25, 2011
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FAST and KCO Memorial Dedication

September 16, 2025
… U.S. military helicopter he was in crashed while returning from a joint counter-narcotics mission in western … Leamon grew up in Ukiah, California. He graduated in 1999 from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in … U.S. military helicopter he was in crashed while returning from a joint counter-narcotics mission in western …
September 16, 2025
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Operation Engage Manchester

March 28, 2025
… as the top drug threats in the Manchester area. From August 2021 to August 2022, more than 107,000 Americans died from drug overdoses or poisonings. That number grew to over …
March 28, 2025
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DEA St. Louis Division joins Kiwanis to "Crush Drugs" in St. Charles County

July 30, 2020
… deaths decreased in 2019, more than 1,000 people died from overdoses. In 2017, one in seven high school students … who are in the battle for their loved ones suffering from substance use disorder.” "The Kiwanis Club of St … accepted at bikereg.com/scmokiwanis . Route lengths run from 12 to 45 miles. The registration fee is $25. For …
July 30, 2020
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Doctor pleads guilty to unlawful drug distribution and identity theft

September 17, 2020
… theft September 17, 2020 Also settles civil claims arising from improper ketamine prescriptions and recordkeeping … to pay $43,225.24 to settle civil penalty claims arising from his improper prescribing of ketamine and failure to … treatment. In pleading guilty, McMahon admitted that from at least December 2018 through August 2019, he provided …
September 17, 2020
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BPD, DEA, and State’s Attorney’s Office Secure 19 Indictments Related to Drug Trafficking in West Baltimore

December 12, 2025
… BPD, DEA, and State’s Attorney’s Office Secure 19 Indictments Related to Drug Trafficking in West Baltimore December … Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K … 19 defendants, including two juveniles, from three different Drug Trafficking Organizations, were …
December 12, 2025
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Operation Vape Trail Cracks Down on Illegal Substances in Vape Shops

September 22, 2025
… DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links Press Releases Local … aimed at removing dangerous and illegal vaping substances from communities across America. During the operation, DEA …
September 22, 2025
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Merrimack Valley operation results in arrest of 38 individuals

September 23, 2019
… results in arrest of 38 individuals September 23, 2019 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 … time we target drug dealers in Lawrence or their customers from points north.”   “Operation Devil’s Highway should …
September 23, 2019
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International law enforcement operation targeting opioid traffickers on the Darknet results in over 170 arrests worldwide and the seizure of weapons, drugs and over $6.5 million

September 22, 2020
… International law enforcement operation targeting opioid traffickers on the Darknet … Operation DisrupTor which has effectively removed opioids from our communities,” said ICE Acting Deputy Director Derek …
September 22, 2020
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New York News 2005

July 15, 2021
… JOHN P. GILBRIDE, Special Agent-in-Charge accepts a check from Anthony P. Valenti, National Treasurer, Federal … Extradition of Cocaine Kingpin and 4 Criminal Associates from Curacao to New York OCT 5, 2005 United States …
July 15, 2021
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Rome City, Indiana man sentenced to 120 months in prison

June 16, 2020
… Rome City, Indiana man sentenced to 120 months in prison June 16, 2020 Chicago … undercover purchases of methamphetamine were conducted from Gibson.  On March 28, 2018, Gibson was indicted and …
June 16, 2020
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DEA and partners collect thousands of pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products during the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 04, 2019
… DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links Press Releases Local … in not only removing potentially dangerous unused drugs from our nation’s medicine cabinets, but also in raising …
November 04, 2019
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DEA investigation leads to 36 arrests in fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine conspiracy

November 19, 2019
… DEA investigation leads to 36 arrests in fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine conspiracy November 19, … two Cincinnati businesses were used to launder proceeds from the narcotics conspiracy: Tri-State Jeweler on Race …
November 19, 2019
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Three Operation Wu Block methamphetamine dealers sentenced

October 14, 2020
… caught pushing this deadly, highly addictive illegal drug from our communities,” said U.S. Attorney Charlie Peeler. … returned indictments charging a total of 82 defendants, up from the original 68 reported at the announcement of this … U.S. Attorney Tamara Jarrett is prosecuting cases arising from this investigation for the Government. The DEA …
October 14, 2020
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DEA Releases annual National Drug Threat Assessment

March 02, 2021
… continue to evolve. While fentanyl and fentanyl analogues from China have decreased substantially following the DEA’s … period ending in July of 2020, a significant increase from 2019, when more than 70,000 people died of overdoses.  … the first part of 2020. The assessment gathers information from many data sources such as drug investigations and …
March 02, 2021
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DEA Red Ribbon Rally

February 25, 2022
… Fox Young Marines Color Guard, Eat at Joe’s acapella group from Georgetown Day School in Washington, D.C. and invited guests from other federal agencies, the military, DEA’s prevention partners, and students from H.B. Woodlawn Secondary Program, Arlington, Virginia.  …
February 25, 2022
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Convicted Drug Trafficker is Sentenced to Prison

May 01, 2025
… Convicted Drug Trafficker is Sentenced to Prison May 01, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us … sources to purchase more than 5.5 grams of methamphetamine from Ross. On November 28, 2023, investigators executed a …
May 01, 2025
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Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization

April 05, 2025
… Drug Trafficking Organization April 05, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
April 05, 2025
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Hartford Man Pleads Guilty to Oxycodone Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses

April 05, 2025
… Guilty to Oxycodone Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses April 05, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … investigators made controlled purchases of oxycodone pills from Benitez and his co-conspirator. Benitez was arrested on …
April 05, 2025
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Texoma HIDTA’s Caprock Initiative Honored at National HIDTA Awards Ceremony

April 03, 2025
… Recruiter Name SA Lorie Valdez 571-324-7440 DallasSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 10160 Technology Boulevard, East Dallas , TX … about the dangers of fentanyl. With significant support from the United States Attorney’s Office, the Texas …
April 03, 2025
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Sacramento Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Heroin Trafficking

April 01, 2025
… Sacramento Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Heroin Trafficking April … was heard during a wiretap discussing sourcing heroin from Mexico and the difficulties of getting people and drugs … Strike Force is a co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
April 01, 2025
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Lowndes County, MS Man Sentence in OCDETF Illegal Gun Possession Case

March 31, 2025
… Lowndes County, MS Man Sentence in OCDETF Illegal Gun Possession Case March 31, 2025 … to three years supervised release following his release from prison.  “We will continue to work diligently with our …
March 31, 2025
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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 27, 2022
… Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 (571) 362-6616 Kenneth M. Heino NewJerseySpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 80 … Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This event offers anonymous disposal …
October 27, 2022
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Two Men Sentenced for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization that Sold Drugs in Mercer County

May 12, 2021
… Two Men Sentenced for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization that … with the intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin. From June 2018 through May 2019, the defendants and others …
May 12, 2021
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Twelve Members and Associates of ‘Harlem World/12th Avenue’ Street Gang Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

April 29, 2021
… Twelve Members and Associates of ‘Harlem World/12th Avenue’ Street Gang Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy … Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 (571) 362-6616 Kenneth M. Heino NewJerseySpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk … records, the investigation uncovered evidence that from February 2020 through April 26, 2021, the defendants …
April 29, 2021
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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 27, 2022
… Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 4560 Viewridge Avenue San Diego , CA 92123-1672 … Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This event offers anonymous disposal …
October 27, 2022
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Prolific Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 years for Distributing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

August 09, 2022
… Prolific Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 years for Distributing Fentanyl and … community," she concluded. “Keeping our communities safe from illegal narcotics and their associated crimes is a …
August 09, 2022
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San Diego Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in 15-Year-Old’s Death

July 07, 2022
… San Diego Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in 15-Year-Old’s Death July 07, 2022 … age - about the dangers of taking a pill that didn’t come from a doctor or pharmacist. Although difficult, this …
July 07, 2022
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Former U.S. Marine Angel Dominguez Ramirez Jr. Sentenced for Leading International Cocaine Distribution Organization

June 01, 2022
… Former U.S. Marine Angel Dominguez Ramirez Jr. Sentenced for Leading International Cocaine Distribution … organization that transported ton-quantities of cocaine from South America to Mexico and into the United States. …
June 01, 2022
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Two charged in connection with drug lab explosion

September 06, 2018
… Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 4560 Viewridge Avenue San Diego , CA 92123-1672 … connection with a March 2018 explosion and fire resulting from their operation of a butane hash oil lab in a …
September 06, 2018