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52 Members of La Familia Nunca Muere Charged with Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations as part of the Homeland Security Task Force Initiative

… (787) 475-4504 Tony Velazquez Recruiter Name Special Agent Recruiter (571) 362-2069 caribbeanspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us … Puerto Rico returned an indictment charging 52 gang members from the municipalities of San Juan, Morovis, and Cataño …
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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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Indiana Man Sentenced to 6 1/2 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking, Gun Crime

… Indiana Man Sentenced to 6 1/2 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking, Gun Crime … region is safer today with Mr. Jacobs distant and away from the community,” said Assistant Special Agent in Charge …
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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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DEA Seattle Field Division Amplifies Life-Saving Campaign as the United States Prepares to Welcome the World for FIFA World Cup 2026 ™

… 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 … pills may appear legitimate, but when purchased online or from an unlicensed source they are likely to contain …
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Second Defendant Linked to Drug Trafficking in Seattle's Notorious “Jungle” Homeless Camp Sentenced to Prison

… Second Defendant Linked to Drug Trafficking in Seattle's Notorious “Jungle” Homeless Camp Sentenced to Prison April 20, 2026 Seattle Contact Info … “On three separate King County cases, Keodara got a break from judges, and a reduced sentence for his crimes, by …
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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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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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Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Shipping Half a Million Fentanyl Pills Across the U.S. Following HSTF Investigation

… Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Shipping Half a Million Fentanyl Pills Across the U.S. Following HSTF Investigation … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Sacramento is composed of …
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Mexican National Illegally Living in Arlington Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison as Part of Homeland Security Task Force Investigation for Trafficking Meth

… Mexican National Illegally Living in Arlington Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison as Part of Homeland Security … for trafficking a large amount of methamphetamine from Mexico into the Eastern District of Texas and beyond.  …
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DEA launches "Secure Your Meds" winter campaign

… Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 1433 West Loop South Suite 600 Houston , TX … unused medications. This one action can prevent medications from getting into the hands of children and others who may …
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Vidor woman sentenced to 15 years in federal prison following opioid overdose deaths

… Vidor woman sentenced to 15 years in federal prison following opioid … after three persons died as a result of opiates purchased from Ardis at her residence on FM 105 North in Vidor, … of the deceased persons determined that the victims died from poly-drug toxicity resulting from the use of …
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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 …
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Father and Son indicted for Providing Material Support to Mexican Cartel Engaged in Terrorism

… 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 …
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Narco-Terrorists Charged in Federal Indictment with Exchanging Cocaine for Firearms, Explosives in War with Colombia’s Government

… 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 …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29

… 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 …
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Sixteen Charged in East Texas Federal Methamphetamine Conspiracy

… 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 …