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FOIA Exemptions

March 28, 2025
… that those records (or portions thereof) are protected from disclosure. Congress established nine exemptions from disclosure for certain categories of information to … of an agency.   (b)(3):  Information that is prohibited from disclosure by another federal law.   (b)(4): Trade …
March 28, 2025
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Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Traffic Cocaine and Money Laundering

… to Traffic Cocaine and Money Laundering June 16, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … individuals to traffic cocaine and heroin from Mexico, through California, to Massachusetts and into …
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Member of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty to Racketeering and Firearm and Drug Trafficking Offenses

… Member of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty to Racketeering and Firearm and Drug … across his chest – law enforcement had recovered firearms from similar bags in the past. During a search of Darosa’s …
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Baltimore man sentenced to prison after agents recovered fentanyl he hid in an illegal taxi

… Baltimore man sentenced to prison after agents recovered fentanyl he hid in … were going.  Young answered that the driver was a friend from school and that she was giving him a ride home.  …
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Possible meth lab found in Hagerstown Maryland

… Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K … Clandestine Laboratory Team (consisting of Special Agents from the DEA Hagerstown Resident Office and Task Force …
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Pain management doctor pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and health care fraud

… Pain management doctor pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute … York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … failing adequately to review records provided to the office from other providers, and failing to obtain a complete …
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DEA Delivers Major Blows to Drug Cartels, Advancing a Fentanyl Free America in 2026

… DEA Delivers Major Blows to Drug Cartels, Advancing a Fentanyl Free America in 2026 March 19, 2026 Omaha Contact … nationwide between Jan. 12 and Feb. 10. In 30 days, agents from the five state DEA Omaha Field Division, encompassing …
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National Prevention Week

January 19, 2025
… resources and publications. National Prevention Week is from May 12-18, 2024 Join the Substance Abuse and Mental … social media and in your community! Share photos and videos from your events using #NationalPreventionWeek24 and #MyPreventionStory. Friday, May 17  – Hear from grantees and coalition members from across the country, …
January 19, 2025
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Leader of cocaine trafficking organization admits guilt

… to transport kilogram-quantities of cocaine and other drugs from Texas and California and into the Savannah area from as early as February 2014 until his capture in March … to Savannah, and distributed to mid-level dealers operating from several Savannah-area residences. On March 5, 2018, law …
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Highlands County Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Federal Prison

… of members at all levels of the criminal enterprise - from top leaders, to people who cooked crack cocaine, to … to distribute cocaine.  McCray has a prior conviction from the Southern District of Florida for possession with … of cocaine base.  The senior McCray has a prior conviction from the Southern District of Florida for conspiracy to …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 200 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

… Indiana Man Sentenced to 200 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking … currency . As a convicted felon, Broadus was prohibited from possessing the firearms, and he illegally possessed the …
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United … again showed their dedication to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction before it starts. DEA, …
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Second Spokane Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Running a Commercial Pill Press Operation in the Hillyard Area

… Second Spokane Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Running a Commercial Pill … by 10 years of court supervision upon his release stemming from his role in running a commercial pill press operation …
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Multi-Agency Investigation Dismantles Marijuana Distribution Ring Operating In Southeastern New Mexico And West Texas

… Multi-Agency Investigation Dismantles Marijuana Distribution Ring … Name Elizabeth Borruel (915) 832-6000 ElPasoSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 660 … organization allegedly distributed quantities of marijuana from El Paso, Texas to Roswell, New Mexico and Lubbock, …
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DEA Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Data

January 22, 2025
… 2010 to 2022 (Inclusive) Data Unit: Each Record is Data from a Single Analyzed DEA Laboratory Exhibit Source of … State: State where obtained. The DEA aggregated data from the four states of ND, NE, SD and WY to safely address the risk of privacy disclosure resulting from a low volume of data.   Limitations Please be advised …
January 22, 2025
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Key defendant in Operation Snowplow drug trafficking investigation sentenced to two decades in federal prison

… the highest priority of not only removing dangerous drugs from the street, but also on seizing the ill-gotten gains of … distributing kilogram-quantities of cocaine and other drugs from Texas and California in February and March 2018. The … shipment to Savannah, and distributed to mid-level dealers from several Savannah-area residences. On March 5, 2018, law …
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DEA Adds Precursor Chemicals Used to Make Illicit Fentanyl to the Special Surveillance List

October 30, 2023
… DEA Adds Precursor Chemicals Used to Make Illicit Fentanyl to the Special Surveillance List October 30, 2023 Fentanyl is the greatest threat facing Americans today.  It … items.  A person or business that sells a product from the SSL with “reckless disregard” of its illegal uses …
October 30, 2023
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Rome City, Indiana man sentenced to 120 months in prison

… 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 …
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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

… 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 …
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Tallahassee Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy Charges

… Tallahassee Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy … prison sentence ensures our community will be safe from this dangerous criminal for many years to come. Our …
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Two Men Arrested in Connection with Seizure of Tens of Thousands of Counterfeit Pills

… Two Men Arrested in Connection with Seizure of Tens of Thousands of Counterfeit Pills February 19, 2026 New … alleged that controlled purchases of pills were conducted from Argueta and Arias at locations in Middlesex and Suffolk …
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H Block Gang Member Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Drug Conspiracy

… H Block Gang Member Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Drug Conspiracy … at point blank range without warning or provocation.  From 2022 through 2023, Lankford, a long-time H Block gang …
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Glastonbury Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Bath Salt Trafficking Offense

… Glastonbury Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Bath Salt Trafficking … investigators seized approximately 10 kilograms of the drug from the business.  Elba was arrested on September 14, 2023, …
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San Diego Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Supplying Fentanyl that Resulted in Deaths of Two in North Park

… 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 …
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Manchester Man Sentenced to 80 Months in Federal Prison for Operating Counterfeit Pill Lab

… 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 …
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Fairbanks Man Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl Resulting in a Fatal Overdose

… 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 …
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DEA El Paso to host Family Summit in Church Rock

… 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. …
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Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison

… 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 …
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Three Santa Rosa County Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Roles in Drug Trafficking Operation

… 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 …
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15-Year Prison Sentence for Deadly Drug Deal that Killed Two People

… 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 …