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Dominican Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine

… Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine March 31, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin … the identity of Jose Antonio Santiago, an American citizen from Puerto Rico. Between October 21, 2024 and January 10, …
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Mexican Illegal Alien and Convicted Felon Both Face Federal Charges After Norcross Drug Busts

… Mexican Illegal Alien and Convicted Felon Both Face Federal Charges After … Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United … felon, and Arturo Carreno-Rivera, an illegal alien from Mexico, face federal charges after law enforcement …
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Man Pleads Guilty for Conspiracy to Distribute 900 Pounds of Methamphetamine and Illegal Reentry

… to Distribute 900 Pounds of Methamphetamine and Illegal Reentry March 05, 2026 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) … 362-7282 Omaha.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 7300 World Communications Drive Omaha , NE … police saw Mercado-Chaparro retrieve two large garbage bags from his pickup truck and place them in a nearby Jeep. …
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California Man Who Trafficked Narcotics to Connecticut Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison

… California Man Who Trafficked Narcotics to Connecticut Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison March 04, 2026 … revealed that the organization was receiving narcotics from sources in California via Mexico.  In February 2023, …
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BPD, DEA, and State’s Attorney’s Office Secure 19 Indictments Related to Drug Trafficking in West Baltimore

… 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 … - (540) 662-5879 19 defendants, including two juveniles, from three different Drug Trafficking Organizations, were …
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Operation Vape Trail Cracks Down on Illegal Substances in Vape Shops

… 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 …
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Merrimack Valley operation results in arrest of 38 individuals

… 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 Garth Hamelin … time we target drug dealers in Lawrence or their customers from points north.”   “Operation Devil’s Highway should …
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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

… 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 …
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DEA announces improvements to medication assisted treatment

… DEA announces improvements to medication assisted treatment February 26, 2020 … than 13 percent, but thousands of Americans still suffer from addiction and opioid use disorder,” said DEA Acting …
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Community Event
March 06, 2019
March 06, 2019

New Mexico Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness

4:30 AM - 7:30 AM (EST)
Rio Rancho, NM
More than 3,000 Students to Participate in the New Mexico Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation in partnership with the DEA 360 Campaign to hold educational event promoting healthy choices and a drug-free lifestyle for students What: Public health officials refer to the opioid drug epidemic...
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Convicted Drug Trafficker is Sentenced to Prison

… 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 …
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Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization

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

… 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 …
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Texoma HIDTA’s Caprock Initiative Honored at National HIDTA Awards Ceremony

… 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 …
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Sacramento Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Heroin Trafficking

… 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 …
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Lowndes County, MS Man Sentence in OCDETF Illegal Gun Possession Case

… 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 …
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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 362-3700 862-849-9863 Timothy P. McMahon NewJerseySpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 80 Mulberry Street 2nd Floor Newark , NJ … Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This event offers anonymous disposal …
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Two Men Sentenced for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization that Sold Drugs in Mercer County

… 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 …
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Twelve Members and Associates of ‘Harlem World/12th Avenue’ Street Gang Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Twelve Members and Associates of ‘Harlem World/12th Avenue’ Street Gang Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy … 362-3700 862-849-9863 Timothy P. McMahon NewJerseySpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 80 … records, the investigation uncovered evidence that from February 2020 through April 26, 2021, the defendants …
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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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 …
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Prolific Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 years for Distributing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

… 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 …
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San Diego Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in 15-Year-Old’s Death

… 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 …
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Former U.S. Marine Angel Dominguez Ramirez Jr. Sentenced for Leading International Cocaine Distribution Organization

… 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. …
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Two charged in connection with drug lab explosion

… 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 …
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Nurse Arrested for Stealing over 1,400 Vials of Fentanyl

… Nurse Arrested for Stealing over 1,400 Vials of Fentanyl May 18, 2021 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) … between October and December 2020. Melissa Frame, 36, from Merrick, was arraigned today before Judge David Levine …
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Doctor Sentenced to 38 months for Unlawful Drug Distribution and Identity Theft

… Doctor Sentenced to 38 months for Unlawful Drug Distribution and … treatment. In pleading guilty, McMahon admitted that from at least December 2018 through August 2019, he provided … McMahon agreed to pay $43,225.24 to settle claims arising from his improper prescribing of ketamine and failure to …
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Valley Stream man arrested for allegedly using doctor’s prescription pad to acquire thousands of opioid pills

… York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … said that Cosentino allegedly acquired a prescription pad from a former doctor. From approximately December 2019 to …
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Ringleader who headed cocaine conspiracy between Puerto Rico and Buffalo pleads guilty

… Ringleader who headed cocaine conspiracy between Puerto Rico and Buffalo pleads guilty July 02, 2019 New … York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … organization who coordinated the transport of cocaine from multiple suppliers in Puerto Rico to the Buffalo area. …
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DEA to Host Family Summit on the Overdose Epidemic in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

… 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3838 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 1800, Three Lakeway Center New Orleans , LA United States New Orleans Contacts … Administration, New Orleans Field Division, wants to hear from families in this region as they share stories about …
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Husband and wife sentenced in connection with pain clinic pill mill scheme

… Husband and wife sentenced in connection with pain clinic pill mill scheme … agencies involved.  Today justice has been served.  From January 2012 through December 2015, Cindy Dunn ran a …