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Five Sentenced for Smuggling Cocaine into the Country

April 11, 2025
… Five Sentenced for Smuggling Cocaine into the Country April 11, 2025 … McAllen, Texas – Four more individuals from Mexico have been sentenced for their roles in a … 2023, all had smuggled multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine from Mexico into the United States. The co-conspirators …
April 11, 2025
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Member of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Racketeering Involving Drug and Firearms Trafficking

April 06, 2025
… Member of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Racketeering … cocaine base, more commonly referred to as “crack” cocaine, from a stash house in Somerville. Afonseca was also recorded …
April 06, 2025
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Heroin and Cocaine into Connecticut

April 05, 2025
… Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Heroin … containing nearly 500 grams of cocaine that had been mailed from California to a Bloomfield residence that was connected …
April 05, 2025
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Ten Jersey City men charged with conspiracy to burglarize more than 40 pharmacies

January 26, 2021
… Ten Jersey City men charged with conspiracy to burglarize … these suspects so that they can be brought to justice.” From Oct. 11, 2020, through Dec. 22, 2020, the defendants …
January 26, 2021
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Methamphetamine distribution organization disrupted in Cape May County

April 02, 2019
… Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 (571) 362-6616 Kenneth M. Heino NewJerseySpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 80 … L. Abide, age 50 and Robert S. Bellemare, age 47, both from the Villas section of Lower Township, NJ along with …
April 02, 2019
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Overprescribing opioids costs La Jolla doctor $125,000

October 16, 2019
… Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 4560 Viewridge Avenue San Diego , CA 92123-1672 … Kasendorf’s prescribing practices. This investigation arose from data analytics tools which allow the Department of …
October 16, 2019
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El Cajon “Pill Mill” Doctor Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Causing the Illegal Distribution of Opioids

October 26, 2020
… El Cajon “Pill Mill” Doctor Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Causing the Illegal … front including zealously pursuing all who seek to profit from illegally distributing opioids whether or not they may …
October 26, 2020
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

May 06, 2019
… Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 4560 Viewridge Avenue San Diego , CA 92123-1672 … Karen Flowers. “By removing unwanted prescription drugs from their homes, these residents may have saved someone …
May 06, 2019
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Three brothers charged in conspiracy to distribute more than 20,000 pills of fentanyl

September 18, 2018
… in conspiracy to distribute more than 20,000 pills of fentanyl September 18, 2018 San Diego Contact Info Contact Us … Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us … intensity of our war against foreign criminals who profit from destroying American lives,” said DEA Special Agent in …
September 18, 2018
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 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 … to keep unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs away from those who could misuse or abuse them.”  National …
November 02, 2018
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Pill Mill Operator Convicted for Oxycodone Diversion

September 08, 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 … her patients, to shield her unlawful prescribing practices from law enforcement scrutiny. Cristobal, 75, of Lyndhurst, …
September 08, 2022
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Colombian Kingpin Pleads Guilty to Running Criminal Enterprise

May 12, 2021
… Colombian Kingpin Pleads Guilty to Running Criminal Enterprise May 12, 2021 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … ports on the Pacific Ocean so that it could be exported from Colombia by sea. In transporting the cocaine from the …
May 12, 2021
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DEA announces “360 Strategy” in the greater New Orleans area to address heroin, prescription drugs and violent crime

April 16, 2019
… Orleans area to address heroin, prescription drugs and violent crime April 16, 2019 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us … 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3838 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 1800, Three … with City of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, members from other local and federal agencies and organizations in …
April 16, 2019
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New Orleans-area defendants plead guilty to fraudulent possession and black market distribution of oxycodone

October 22, 2018
… New Orleans-area defendants plead guilty to fraudulent possession and black market distribution of oxycodone … aggressively pursue those who seek to perpetuate and profit from the opioid crisis in this country and bring them to …
October 22, 2018
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2018
… 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 … this critical event - making our homes and communities safe from possible prescription drug abuse or theft," said DEA …
November 05, 2018
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Orthopedic Surgeon Sentenced for Opioid Prescription Conspiracies

April 10, 2019
… Orthopedic Surgeon Sentenced for Opioid Prescription Conspiracies April 10, 2019 … conspiracies to write fraudulent opioid prescriptions from October 2015 to October 2017, announced United States …
April 10, 2019
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High Desert Doctor Arrested on Federal Narcotics Charges

August 16, 2021
… 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 , … medications – during telemedicine sessions with “patients” from across the United States. Dr. Raphael Tomas Malikian, …
August 16, 2021
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DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents Are Stealing Identities, Money

March 05, 2021
… DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents Are Stealing Identities, Money March 05, 2021 Los Angeles Contact Info … law enforcement officer will demand cash or gift cards from a member of the public. You should only give money, …
March 05, 2021
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Daughter of Prolific Mexican Cartel Leader Pleads Guilty to Criminal Violation of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act

March 12, 2021
… 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 , … OFAC designations, and did not seek the required license from OFAC to engage in those financial transactions. …
March 12, 2021
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Drug Courier Sentenced to 37 Months in Federal Prison

July 25, 2023
… Drug Courier Sentenced to 37 Months in Federal Prison July 25, 2023 New … documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a DEA New Haven Task Force and Waterbury Police … to pick up and transport a large quantity of cash proceeds from Duprey.  Later that day, after investigators observed …
July 25, 2023
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Three Members Of Cape Cod Heroin Trafficking Ring Sentenced To Prison For Violent Kidnapping And Drug Offenses

May 31, 2023
… Three Members Of Cape Cod Heroin Trafficking Ring Sentenced To Prison For Violent Kidnapping And Drug Offenses May … In April 2019, Otero, Joseph, and Basilici lured a victim from Massachusetts to Rhode Island where they kidnapped and …
May 31, 2023
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Waterbury Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses

May 31, 2023
… Waterbury Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics … the evidence disclosed during the trial, this matter stems from an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement … Police Department.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
May 31, 2023
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New Britain Man Involved in Drug Ring Sentenced to 6 Years in Federal Prison

May 01, 2023
… New Britain Man Involved in Drug Ring Sentenced to 6 Years in Federal Prison May 01, 2023 New England … were receiving bulk quantities of heroin and fentanyl from out-of-state suppliers.  They then stored, processed …
May 01, 2023
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Alleged Member of La Oficina De Envigado Plead Guilty to Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Tied to Medellin Cartel

April 28, 2023
… Alleged Member of La Oficina De Envigado Plead Guilty to Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Tied to Medellin Cartel April 28, 2023 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … use threats to extort approximately $750,000 in drug debt from two cocaine traffickers based in Massachusetts. Zapata …
April 28, 2023
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Jury Finds Waterbury Man Guilty of Narcotics Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses

March 13, 2023
… Guilty of Narcotics Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses March 13, 2023 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … the evidence disclosed during the trial, this matter stems from an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement …
March 13, 2023
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Convicted Felon Indicted for Drug and Firearm Offenses

January 27, 2023
… Convicted Felon Indicted for Drug and Firearm Offenses January 27, 2023 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … at least five years and up to life in prison, to be served from and after the term of imprisonment imposed for any …
January 27, 2023
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Convicted Felon Indicted for Drug and Firearms Offenses

December 20, 2022
… Convicted Felon Indicted for Drug and Firearms Offenses December 20, 2022 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … of sandwich bags and a digital scale. Diaz is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to prior felony convictions, …
December 20, 2022
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Springfield, Vermont Individuals Facing Drug Distribution Conspiracy and Illegal Firearms Possession Charges

December 02, 2022
… Illegal Firearms Possession Charges December 02, 2022 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 … for conspiring to distribute cocaine base and fentanyl from March 2022 to November 30, 2022.  The indictment also …
December 02, 2022
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Yale Agrees To Pay $308K To Resolve Allegations Of Violations Of Controlled Substances Act

October 06, 2022
… Of Controlled Substances Act October 06, 2022 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 … the fentanyl for her own use.  She withdrew the fentanyl from the vials, reinjected saline into the vials and …
October 06, 2022
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Methuen Man Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison For Role In Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

October 06, 2022
… Methuen Man Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison For Role In Fentanyl … agent purchased a fentanyl and acetyl fentanyl mixture from the defendants on five separate dates. According to … is in the midst of a devastating opioid crisis as deaths from fentanyl soar. The DEA will continue to use every …
October 06, 2022