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Honduran National Who Exposed His Infant to Fentanyl Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Repeated Arrests for Trafficking Fentanyl

… Honduran National Who Exposed His Infant to Fentanyl Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Repeated Arrests for … of vehicle listed in the registration. Huisa was removed from the car while law enforcement determined whether the …
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DEA Detroit Field Division Announces 2025 Seizure Statistics

… (571) 362-1498 Brian McNeal (571) 362-1858 DetroitSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 431 Howard Street Detroit , MI 48226 United … families, disrupting the criminal networks that profit from addiction, and advancing our mission of a fentanyl-free …
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DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division Seizes Record Fentanyl Pills and Methamphetamine in 2025

… DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division Seizes Record Fentanyl Pills and Methamphetamine in 2025 January 14, 2026 … 571-387-5079 Steffan W. Tubbs Recruiter Name Special Agent Seth McMullen (571) 387-3643 … an approximate breakdown of RMFD seizures in 2025. Totals from 2024 are also listed in parentheses:  Colorado Fentanyl …
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Barrio Azteca Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Murder Charges Related to 2010 U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez

… 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 … conclusion of his trial, and one is awaiting extradition from Mexico. Two defendants await trial in the United …
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Richmond Felon Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Latest Firearms Conviction

… Richmond Felon Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Latest Firearms Conviction … recognizes the critical public-safety benefits that come from strong collaboration among our partner agencies,” said …
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Spokane Physician Pays $120,000 to Resolve Allegations He Prescribed Controlled Substances Without Legitimate Medical Purpose

… 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 … to protect patients, the public, and American taxpayers from this dangerous conduct.” The settlement can be found …
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Former Ellensburg Doctor Indicted on 26 Felony Counts for Falsifying and Issuing Commercial Driver’s Licenses and Prescriptions for Controlled Substances

… Former Ellensburg Doctor Indicted on 26 Felony Counts for Falsifying and Issuing Commercial Driver’s Licenses and Prescriptions for Controlled Substances December … her staff prescriptions which she herself would take from the staff member. According to court documents, Elperin …
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Five Indiana Defendants Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Firearms Crimes, and Attempted Killing of a Federal Officer

… Five Indiana Defendants Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, … Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 230 … This case is being investigated by the DEA, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, …
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Midwestern Communities Safely Dispose of 18,710 Pounds of Unwanted Medications at DEA Take Back Day Event

… Pounds of Unwanted Medications at DEA Take Back Day Event November 03, 2025 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 … Drug Take Back Day. The removal of these medications from homes nationwide helps prevent prescription drug misuse …
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Oxnard Men Charged with Being Prolific Sinaloa-Linked Drug Traffickers in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties

… Oxnard Men Charged with Being Prolific Sinaloa-Linked Drug Traffickers in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties September 17, 2025 Los … our unwavering dedication to protecting our communities from dangerous drugs and the violence propagated by these …
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Southern Indiana Trio Sentenced to Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking Operation

… Southern Indiana Trio Sentenced to Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking Operation … This office will continue to pursue those who profit from spreading dangerous and highly addictive …
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Two Drug Trafficking Co-Conspirators Sentenced to 15-Year Prison Terms

… Two Drug Trafficking Co-Conspirators Sentenced to 15-Year Prison Terms August 07, 2025 Washington, DC … Task Force and the DEA Washington Division, with assistance from MPD’s Violent Crime Suppression Division and the Prince …
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Chesapeake Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Selling Counterfeit Pills that Caused High School Student’s Death

… Chesapeake Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Selling Counterfeit Pills … of which contain fentanyl. The quantity of pills seized from this individual could have potentially resulted in the …
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Longtime Gang Member Sentenced For Drug Conspiracy

… Longtime Gang Member Sentenced For Drug Conspiracy July 28, 2025 New England Contact … a permit during an incident where he fired several rounds from a firearm in H-Block territory. He also has a 2024 …
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Gastonia Pharmacist Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Distribution of Oxycodone

… Gastonia Pharmacist Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Distribution of Oxycodone July … sold. Moore admitted to stealing the pills that he sold from the pharmacy’s stock supply. During the investigation, …
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Fentanyl Trafficker Receives 19-year Federal Prison Sentence in Death of Riverside County Teen

… Fentanyl Trafficker Receives 19-year Federal Prison Sentence in Death of Riverside County Teen June 27, 2025 Los … is a reminder that we will not tolerate those who profit from death and addiction.”   Assistant United States …
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Fifteen Meth Traffickers Sentenced to a Total of Over 175 Years

… Fifteen Meth Traffickers Sentenced to a Total of Over 175 Years March 06, 2024 Chicago … for between three and ten years following their release from federal prison. U.S. Attorney Myers thanked Assistant …
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20 members and associates of Bronx gang charged with racketeering, robbery, narcotics and firearms offenses

… with racketeering, robbery, narcotics and firearms offenses June 27, 2018 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … today in Manhattan federal court and in other court papers: From 2011 through June 2018, in the Southern District of New …
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Federal And State Authorities Arrest Total Of 38 Individuals Based On San Antonio Federal Drug Trafficking Indictments

… Based On San Antonio Federal Drug Trafficking Indictments August 23, 2017 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) … Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events … Donavin Sanchez, on federal drug charges stemming from a heroin and methamphetamine trafficking investigation …
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Miami News 2010

July 15, 2021
… Croix Native Sentenced for Conspiring to Purchase Cocaine From Under Cover Detective in Ft. Pierce June 10, 2010 …
July 15, 2021
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Steroids

Steroids

January 25, 2025
Anabolic steroids are synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male hormone testosterone that are abused in an attempt to promote muscle growth, enhance athletic or other physical performance, and improve physical appearance. Testosterone, trenbolone, oxymetholone, methandrostenolone, nandrolone, stanozolol, boldenone, and oxandrolone are some of the anabolic steroids that are...
January 25, 2025
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Opium

January 22, 2025
Opium is a highly addictive non-synthetic narcotic that is extracted from the poppy plant, Papaver somniferum. The opium poppy is the key source for many narcotics, including morphine, codeine, and heroin.
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The Overdose Crisis Continues

August 24, 2021
… are working hard to accomplish.   Where the Meth Comes From Across Virginia, and the U.S., methamphetamine is no …
August 24, 2021
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Seattle News 2007

July 15, 2021
… Of Cardinal Health Drug Company And Rogue Internet Pharmacy From Distributing Controlled Substances November 21, 2007 …
July 15, 2021
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Caribbean News 2010

July 15, 2021
… Municipality of Cidra     June 25, 2010 Five Individuals from St. Thomas, VI Indicted on Drug Trafficking Charges …
July 15, 2021
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Los Angeles 2010

July 15, 2021
… Jury Indicts 14 for Shipping Hundreds of Pounds of Cocaine from Los Angeles to Baltimore November 10, 2010 High Desert …
July 15, 2021
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Phoenix News 2010

July 15, 2021
… Phoenix News 2010 December 15, 2010 Fugitive Extradited From Mexico to Face Trial November 26, 2010 Terry Goddard …
July 15, 2021
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Maltz Challenge At Training Center Of Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos

… Maltz Challenge At Training Center Of Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos March 11, 2016 Rocky Mountain Contact Info …
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Take Back Day

May 08, 2025
… tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets … that rapidly binds to opioid receptors, blocking opioids from activating them. An appropriate dose of naloxone acts …
May 08, 2025
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Operation Engage Baton Rouge

March 28, 2025
… Engage Baton Rouge has moved to New Orleans Welcome Letter from Brad Byerley, Special Agent in Charge of the New … 9, 2020 ) In Louisiana, opioid deaths increased by 25% from 470 to 588 in 2019. ( Source: Louisiana Department of …
March 28, 2025