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Jacksonville Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

November 19, 2012
… arrived in Duval County, Florida, patrol officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff's (JSO) initiated traffic … on both vehicles.  Ten kilograms of cocaine were recovered from inside the trunk of the vehicle driven by the female … in excess of $330,000.  Approximately $1,900 was recovered from the vehicle driven by Vanholten. Vanholten was …
November 19, 2012
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Bartow Woman Charged For Methamphetamine Trafficking

February 28, 2013
… course of the investigation. According to the indictment, from an unknown date and continuing until approximately … also seized a Ruger model SR40c .40 caliber handgun from Santiago’s residence. As a previously convicted felon, Santiago is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. …
February 28, 2013
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DEA’S Prescription Drug Take-Back Effort-- In South And Southeast Texas-- A Big Success

October 02, 2015
… Day (NTBI) on Saturday, September 26.  This past weekend, from East Texas to Austin to Laredo and across the Rio … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.  The DEA’s NTBI events are …
October 02, 2015
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Three Sentenced For Bulk Cash Smuggling

March 28, 2016
… HOUSTON - Two Houston residents and one man from Brownsville have been sentenced to federal prison for … sums of cash totaling $838,460.  The money had been derived from narcotics trafficking and was destined for Mexico. On … in Houston. The additional sum of $260,040 was seized from that same residence the following day, which was found …
March 28, 2016
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Permanent Resident In Mission Heads To Federal Prison For Meth And Marijuana Smuggling

August 30, 2016
… Texas - A Mexican national and lawful permanent resident from Mission has been ordered to federal prison following … to face deportation proceedings following his release from prison. As part of the sentence, Judge Alvarez found … the transportation of marijuana on multiple occasions from September to October 2014. Each of those instances …
August 30, 2016
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Jasper County, Texas Methamphetamine, Crack Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced

March 31, 2017
… quantities of methamphetamine and crack cocaine from suppliers in Mexico for distribution to customers in … aware of the organization’s activities in September 2013. From that time forward, the investigation led to controlled …
March 31, 2017
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Last Defendant In Falcon Crack, Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Case Sentenced

May 02, 2017
… quantities of methamphetamine and crack cocaine from suppliers in Mexico for distribution to customers in … aware of the organization’s activities in September 2013. From that time forward, the investigation led to controlled …
May 02, 2017
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Two Illegal Aliens Head To Prison For Trafficking Meth

August 17, 2017
… establishing that the methamphetamine was imported from Mexico in a liquid form and converted into crystalized … expected to face deportation proceedings following release from prison.   Co-defendant Oscar Diaz-Pineda, 27, a Mexican … conducted the investigation along with task force officers from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, police departments …
August 17, 2017
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Beaumont Man Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking Violations

September 29, 2017
… Ardoin family and others openly distributed crack cocaine from their home at 1107 Avenue A in Beaumont. In the last 10 … grams of crack cocaine is believed to have been distributed from the location during this time.  A federal grand jury … worked day and night to put this case together.  As we see from this investigation and prosecution, together with …
September 29, 2017
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Pomona Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Federal Weapons And Drug Offenses In Deal Expected To Bring Sentence Of Up To 17a½ Years

November 18, 2013
… year. Authorities recovered 243.7 grams of methamphetamine from Montanez’s residence on July 29, 2012 after he had shot … possession of a firearm on July 4, 2012. He is prohibited from possessing any guns because he was previously convicted … Gang Task Force, which is made up of agents and officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Pomona Police …
November 18, 2013
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Kauai Man Convicted Of Methamphetamine And Heroin Trafficking

January 13, 2014
… intent to distribute, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine from January to April 2012, as well as attempting to possess … other individuals to have methamphetamine and heroin sent from California, through a delivery service, to Kauai in … at that hotel to receive the methamphetamine and the heroin from the provider. Zmuda faces up to life in prison with a …
January 13, 2014
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Doctor To Plead Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkillers

June 13, 2014
… three months ago. Sun admits that he prescribed these drugs from the early 2011 through June 2012, and did so outside … Sun also agreed to forfeit proceeds he earned from his illegal medical practice, including approximately $342,000 seized from his accounts in July 2012. Sun could face a statutory …
June 13, 2014
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High Ranking Gulf Cartel Member Convicted In Washington For Drug Trafficking

February 26, 2013
… States.  Cano Flores was extradited to the United States from Mexico in August 2011 and was ordered detained in … and other leaders of the Gulf Cartel, as well as testimony from previously convicted Cartel members.  According to … that between 2000 and 2010, the Gulf Cartel grew from an organization of only 100 members controlling three …
February 26, 2013
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Los Gueros Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Targeted

September 24, 2013
… business empire and impede its ability to reap benefits from the drug trade,” said Treasury’s Director of the Office … Designation (Kingpin Act), generally prohibits U.S. persons from conducting financial or commercial transactions with … Penalties for violations of the Kingpin Act range from civil penalties of up to $1.075 million per violation …
September 24, 2013
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$5 Million Reward Offered For Information Leading To Arrest And/or Conviction Of Rafael Caro-Quintero

November 05, 2013
… 9, 2013 on procedural grounds.  Caro-Quintero is a fugitive from the U.S. District Court for the Central District of … mastermind of this atrocious act and his unexpected release from a Mexican prison was shocking and disturbing to law … a Red Ribbon during the last week in October, Americans from all walks of life demonstrate their opposition to …
November 05, 2013
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Seven Handed Sentences For Cocaine And Meth Trafficking

March 06, 2015
… involving the shipment of cocaine and methamphetamine from Laredo to Dallas and Houston, announced Drug … prison. Juan Manuel Reyes, 37, a commercial truck driver from Nuevo Laredo was sentenced to 121 months. Christian … of marijuana, heroin, methamphetamines and cocaine from the Laredo area to distribution venues such as Dallas …
March 06, 2015
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Adilson Reyes Sentenced To More Than 11 Years In Federal Prison

November 05, 2012
… developed information about the trafficking of cocaine from outside Rhode Island into the state. The investigation … 65.07 kilos of cocaine, $1,245,070 in cash and a firearm from two vehicles and a storage facility in North Kingstown. … Drug Task Force, Rhode Island State Police, and officers from the Warwick, Woonsocket, and East Providence Police …
November 05, 2012
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Career Offender Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Conspiracy And Possession Of Oxycodone With The Intent To Distribute

March 27, 2013
… on August 11, 2011, Pawtucket Police detectives and agents from the DEA Drug Task Force conducted court authorized … of 33 oxycodone pills and three cell phones were seized from Pineda and from his work station. A search of Pineda’s residence …
March 27, 2013
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Head Of New Haven Heroin Distribution Ring Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison

April 25, 2013
… release, for distributing heroin. This matter stems from a Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force … that Glass and his associates obtained prepackaged heroin from sources of supply in the New York metropolitan area and … the DEA New Haven Task Force, which includes participants from the New Haven, Meriden, Hamden, West Haven, Branford …
April 25, 2013
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New Bedford, Massachusetts Man Sentenced To 100 Months Imprisonment For Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine

May 03, 2013
… Police conducted seven controlled purchases of cocaine from Matthew Burt at Champlain Valley Auto in Burlington, … substantial quantities of cocaine by rental car from the source of supply in Massachusetts to Vermont. Once … a rental car as it arrived at Champlain Valley Auto from Massachusetts with approximately a kilogram of cocaine. …
May 03, 2013
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Narcotic Treatment Program Faces Civil Penalties

August 25, 2015
… Center, Inc. also has agreed to additional oversight from the Drug Enforcement (DEA). Daniel R. Salter, the … inventory of its controlled substances to prevent them from falling into the hands of dealers and addicts,” said … Act. This case was investigated by Diversion Investigators from the DEA. The civil settlement was reached by Assistant …
August 25, 2015
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Three Charged With Heroin Conspiracy Resulting In Death Of Overdose Victim

June 29, 2016
… heroin resulting in the death of another (victim) from his use of that heroin. The three were also each … distributing heroin resulting in the death of the victim from his use of that heroin.   Blakemore was charged … Tenn.  The superseding indictment alleges that he died from a heroin overdose.  If convicted as charged, Blakemore …
June 29, 2016
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Gorham Man Sentenced To Almost Six Years On Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges

March 02, 2015
… Enforcement (DEA) learned that Magee was acquiring cocaine from an out of state source and distributing it in Maine.  … cocaine and “re-rock” it.  Agents also seized five firearms from his bedroom. This case results from a joint investigation conducted by DEA, the Federal …
March 02, 2015
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Portland Man Pleads Guilty To Crack Cocaine Distribution Charges

July 08, 2015
… officers conducted controlled purchases of crack cocaine from members of the conspiracy.  On January 9, 2015, … Gang Task Force, which is comprised of agents and officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Bureau of … also assisted with the investigation. The case also results from the ongoing effort of the Organized Crime Drug …
July 08, 2015
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Waterbury Man Sentenced To 27 Months In Prison For Distributing Meth

September 17, 2013
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement … that Kevin Wallin of Waterbury received shipments of meth from individuals in California on consignment with the … DeVries resided in an apartment located across the hall from Wallin’s apartment.  At Wallin’s direction, DeVries …
September 17, 2013
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California Man Sentenced On Drug Charges

September 17, 2013
… that Razo was able to use contraband cellular telephones from within prison to arrange transactions, recruit … States Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, … Force, the Wapello (Iowa) Sheriff’s Office, investigators from the California Department of Corrections and …
September 17, 2013
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Danbury Woman Sentenced To 57 Months In Federal Prison For Trafficking Oxycodone

October 31, 2013
… release, for trafficking oxycodone. This matter stems from a year-long investigation headed by the DEA's … to pick up hundreds of 30-milligram oxycodone pills from her supplier. Also, in February 2012, Papadakos was … cocaine, heroin and marijuana.  She was released from prison in February 2005. This matter is being …
October 31, 2013
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Enfield Man Sentenced To 42 Months In Federal Prison For Selling Crack, Violating Supervised Release

November 26, 2013
… and for violating the conditions of his supervised release from a previous federal conviction. According to court … Police made three controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Snape.  On January 10, 2013, Snape was arrested at his … was serving a period of federal supervised release stemming from a previous conviction for possession of a firearm by a …
November 26, 2013
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Three Holyoke Residents Plead Guilty To Oxycodone Conspiracy

March 04, 2014
… for their role in distributing oxycodone pills shipped from Florida. John J. Arvanitis, Special Agent in Charge of … oxycodone pills which they received in large quantities from Florida via Express Mail.  The pills were then sold in … in Florida were able to withdraw these drug proceeds from branches of the national banks. The defendants face up …
March 04, 2014
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Auburn Man Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

September 03, 2014
… or more of crack cocaine.   According to court records, from 2011 through June 2013, Goyette obtained kilogram quantities of cocaine from Massachusetts, cooked some of it into crack cocaine and … day, law enforcement agents followed Goyette as he drove from Auburn to Boston.  In Boston, law enforcement agents …
September 03, 2014