PRESS RELEASE

Drug Trafficking Indictments Bring Multiple Federal Charges for Narcotics, Firearms

September 27, 2019
… conspiracy that brought large amounts of narcotics from Atlanta for distribution in the Augusta area. The indictments stem from a two-year joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement … Richmond County Sheriff’s Office into cocaine deliveries from the Atlanta area into Augusta and were announced in a …
September 27, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in Charges Involving over $1.4 Billion in Alleged Losses

September 21, 2021
… recovery, or a new start. Not only do these schemes profit from desperation, but they often leave their victims even … prosecuted by Health Care Fraud and ARPO Strike Force teams from the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section, in coordination … with 31 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices nationwide, and agents from DEA, HHS-OIG, FBI, and other federal and state law …
September 21, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Eight members of South Bay-based drug trafficking organizations charged in federal indictments

February 28, 2020
… on May 5, 2019, a confidential source sought to purchase from Eleazar Garcia, aka “Jr,” three pounds of … that complaint, Garcia obtained the drugs in Mountain View from co-defendant Misael Barajas and then exchanged the … source for $5,100. Garcia then arranged to have proceeds from the sale of the drugs delivered to Barajas.  Similarly, …
February 28, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Multi-Agency Enforcement Operation In New Mexico Significant Part Of Nationwide Synthetic Drug Takedown

June 27, 2013
… Spice and 15 pounds of bulk Spice, more than $1.2 million from bank accounts, more than $135,000 in cash, 18 vehicles … very hard not just to eradicate these dangerous drugs from our community but also for their efforts to educate the …
June 27, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Forty Individuals Facing Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges As The Result Of A Multi-Agency Investigation In Southeastern New Mexico

January 24, 2014
… in Eddy, Chaves and Lincoln Counties, N.M., and one from west Texas are facing drug trafficking and firearms … his residence.  Rodrigo Ivan Cazares, 32, a resident alien from Mexico, was arrested in Artesia on Oct. 15, 2013, based … role in this operation and I applaud all the men and women from every other agency involved.  We are and will continue …
January 24, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Three Indicted in Connection with Seizure of 99 Kilograms of Cocaine in Massachusetts, New York and Puerto Rico

December 02, 2025
… records, in 2023, an investigation began into packages sent from Puerto Rico to Massachusetts that were suspected to … observed picking up additional suspected cocaine packages from locations in Chelsea, Revere and Boston, and delivering … to New York. The cocaine was subsequently seized from a vehicle in Colton, N.Y.  Additionally, it is alleged …
December 02, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Sitka Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

September 03, 2025
… recruited Fuller to distribute drugs upon her release from incarceration for a drug trafficking organization … serve three years on supervised release after his release from prison. •Cleveland pleaded guilty on November 15, 2024, … serve five years on supervised release after her release from prison. •Mario Klanott, 38, of Sitka, pleaded guilty on …
September 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Nebraska Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Conspiracy

August 11, 2025
… than seven years in federal prison. Joshua Rysavy, age 35, from South Sioux City, Nebraska, received the prison term … utilized an undercover officer to make several purchases from Rysavy of counterfeit oxycodone pills marked “M30” but … thousands of lethal doses of fentanyl were removed from the streets of South Sioux City, Nebraska, and Sioux …
August 11, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Methamphetamine and Gun Trafficker is Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

June 12, 2025
… - (910) 815-4513 87.4 g meth.jpg 87.4 g meth purchased from McDaniel Ex 4 - 63.4 g meth and gun.jpg ASHEVILLE, N.C. … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
June 12, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Colombian Money Broker Sentenced to Nearly a Decade in Prison for Role in International Money Laundering Conspiracy

June 16, 2025
… laundered more than $6 million in drug trafficking proceeds from Colombian cartels through the United States, Caribbean … sentence imposed. Mejia-Bencardino was among 20 individuals from Colombia, Jamaica and Florida who were indicted by a … Over the course of the investigation, $1 million was seized from corporate bank accounts and other investigative …
June 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Fourteen Members of a Jefferson County Drug Trafficking Organization Charged with Federal Drug and Gun Crimes

April 29, 2025
… involved an immense amount of collaboration and dedication from our law enforcement partners and underscores the impact … work tirelessly to hold accountable those who seek profit from the sale of these dangerous substances and bring them … Homicide units investigated the case, along with assistance from the United States Marshals Service, United States …
April 29, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Three Members of an International Money Laundering Organization Charged with Laundering Millions of Dollars in Drug Proceeds

April 24, 2025
… to launder millions of dollars of proceeds derived from drug trafficking. “As alleged in the indictment, the … laundered tens of millions of dollars in drug proceeds from the United States through China and the Middle East, … flow of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs into our country from Mexico,” said Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice …
April 24, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Twelve, Including MS-13 Gang Members Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking

October 28, 2021
… public safety by focusing on preventing violent crimes from occurring, which is why our strategy has been to … involved in the trafficking of cocaine into Suffolk County from Puerto Rico. On Oct. 14, with assistance from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and U.S. Attorney’s …
October 28, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Three Business Owners Charged with Wiring Drug Trafficking Money to Mexico

September 22, 2022
… in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin from Feb. 28, 2020, to June 1, 2022. In addition to the … who enable foreign drug suppliers to receive proceeds from controlled substances sold here in the United States. … supervisor, or manager of the ongoing criminal enterprise, from which they obtained substantial income. The federal …
September 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

One of the Largest-Ever Fentanyl Seizures in New York City Results in Four Charged for Operating Fentanyl Mill in Bronx Residence

October 06, 2023
… Commercial Pill Presses, and a Kilo Press Were Recovered from the Fentanyl Mill El Dorado 1.jpg 200,000 Pills and 24 … instances of deadly activities occurring mere feet away from places we entrust our children's safety.  This alarming … trash bags and dark fabric, preventing outside observers from a view of what was occurring inside.  The Fentanyl Mill …
October 06, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Two Charged with Federal Narcotics Offenses Resulting in Death in Connection with the Poisoning of Four Children at a Bronx Daycare

September 19, 2023
… are unacceptable.  I commend the work of the investigators from the DEA and NYPD and our partners at the Southern … work tirelessly every single day to stop drug poisonings from taking too many lives too soon.”  NYPD Police …
September 19, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

700,000 Blue M30 Pills Containing Fentanyl Seized Inside Roofing Shingles and Residence

March 13, 2025
… Ariz. – Carlos Rene Montes, 32, a United States Citizen from Tucson, and Miguel Angel Sesma, 30, a legal permanent resident from Mexico living in Phoenix, were charged on Tuesday by … a combined total of approximately 700,000 blue M30 pills from Sesma’s truck and Montes’ residence.   According to the …
March 13, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Pair of Indictments Charge Conspiracies to Use Drones to Deliver Illegal Drugs, Contraband Cell Phones to Georgia Prisons

August 21, 2024
… Investigations and Intelligence divisions, with assistance from multiple local law enforcement agencies, Operation … Department of Corrections until Feb. 12, 2019, and again from Sept. 5, 2019 to April 14, 2020; Torlandus Fuller, … continuous custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections from Nov. 9, 2021 to June 2, 2023; Chad Henry , 26, of …
August 21, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Three Aryan Brotherhood Prison Gang Members Convicted of Murder in Aid of Racketeering, RICO Conspiracy, and Conspiracy to Commit Murder in Aid of Racketeering

April 30, 2024
… continued to commit brutal murders and other heinous crimes from behind bars, all while coordinating the distribution of … our commitment to tackle violent criminal enterprises from the top down.” “Today’s convictions further our effort to dismantle a violent criminal enterprise run from inside California prisons,” said U.S. Attorney Phillip …
April 30, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

“Operation Wu Block” defendant pleads guilty

July 09, 2020
… in the removal of drugs, guns, money and over 60 defendants from our streets, which had an immediate impact on our … juries in the Middle District of Georgia. The charges range from conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute … distribute methamphetamine or heroin with sentences ranging from a maximum twenty years to life in prison; distribution …
July 09, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Lead defendant gets 20 years in major Statesboro drug trafficking investigation

May 30, 2019
… call for help, this poly-drug trafficker was removed from the streets and will spend well-deserved time in … safer.” “By operating a pipeline of illegal narcotics from Atlanta, California and Mexico, this conspiracy … been terminated, and hopefully some families will benefit from their demise.” “This case is collaborative effort to …
May 30, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Seven Alleged Members Of Cincinnati Area Drug Trafficking Organization Arrested

August 30, 2012
… occurred without incident, included agents and officers from the agencies named above, in addition to the Bureau of … agents picked up approximately $500,000 in U.S. currency from Williams and Alexander, and then again on June 5, 2012 … agents picked up approximately $400,000 in U.S. Currency from Williams. All of the U.S. currency is believed to be …
August 30, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

13 Linked To Mexican Mafia And La Familia Indicted After Investigation Reveals Plot To Join Forces To Expand Drug Cartel’s Presence In U.S.

August 06, 2013
… and that they directed the activities of the street gang from a California state prison and received payments derived from the gang’s illegal activities. During this morning’s … we have demonstrated our ability to stop the Mexican Mafia from realizing a new power base by disrupting the gang’s …
August 06, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s Commitment to Expanding Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment

March 23, 2022
… to medication-assisted treatment to help those suffering from substance use disorder. “In this moment, when the … access to medication-assisted treatment for those suffering from opioid-related substance use disorder. Beginning in … use of medication-assisted treatment for those suffering from substance use disorder. In July 2021, DEA implemented a …
March 23, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA to kick off annual Red Ribbon Campaign

October 16, 2018
… 1985. Red Ribbon Week is officially celebrated nationally from October 23-31; however, communities and school … red ribbons during the last week in October, Americans from all walks of life demonstrate their opposition to … There will also be musical performances by Eat at Joe’s from Georgetown Day High School in Washington, D.C. The …
October 16, 2018
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El Paso News 2010

July 15, 2021
… December 11, 2010 Three DEA El Paso Fugitives Extradited from Mexico November 19, 2010 DEA Operations Dismantle Two … Midland August 17, 2010 Cuidad Juarez Trafficker Extradited from Mexico July 9, 2010 Federal Prison Sentences Handed …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Museum Holds Lecture Series

June 07, 2021
… of drug trafficking organizations to prevent their products from further distribution in the United States. The Lecture … additional information on smuggling artifacts using objects from the Museum’s collection. The DEA Museum collects, … Thursday, June 17, 1:00-2:30 p.m. EDT WHERE: Live-streamed from DEA Headquarters ACCESS: Streaming link will be emailed …
June 07, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment

March 02, 2021
… continue to evolve. While fentanyl and fentanyl analogues from China have decreased substantially following the DEA’s … period ending in July of 2020, a significant increase from 2019, when more than 70,000 people died of overdoses. … the first part of 2020. The assessment gathers information from many data sources, such as drug investigations and …
March 02, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA To Hold Its Third Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Month

October 19, 2011
… dangerous prescription drugs. On Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, Americans will be able to … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. “We all have another unique …
October 19, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Leader Of Redding-based Methamphetamine Distribution Operation Sentenced To 21 Years In Prison

March 16, 2018
… investigation, imported large quantities of methamphetamine from Southern California and then distributed them … undercover agents made four purchases of methamphetamine from Martinez and his couriers. These purchases occurred in … Martinez on July 7, 2015, in Orland. They seized $49,500 from Martinez and his car. He had intended to use nearly all …
March 16, 2018