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Florida Pilot Involved in Cocaine Trafficking Scheme is Sentenced

June 02, 2024
… others to transport approximately 1700 kilograms of cocaine from South America to the U.S.  On August 6, 2016, De Las … flew a private jet, which was registered in the U.S., from the Dominican Republic to Venezuela where the cocaine …
June 02, 2024
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Florida Pilot Involved in Cocaine Trafficking Scheme is Sentenced

May 30, 2024
… others to transport approximately 1700 kilograms of cocaine from South America to the U.S.  On August 6, 2016, De Las … flew a private jet, which was registered in the U.S., from the Dominican Republic to Venezuela where the cocaine …
May 30, 2024
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Operation Cash Out Launched Across Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana

May 16, 2024
… drug threat facing the nation, and illicit profits derived from sales enrich the cartels responsible for its … More than 96% of the money arriving in Mexico was sent from the United States. While there is no solid estimate on … potentially identify and seize illegal profits gained from fentanyl distribution. It can ultimately disrupt the …
May 16, 2024
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Fourth Honduran National Extradited to the U.S. in Prosecution of Tenderloin District Drug Trafficking Organization

May 09, 2024
… to assign the resources necessary to eradicate drug dealing from our neighborhoods and punish those who are found guilty … laws.” “Victor Viera-Chirinos thought he could run from justice, but he could not hide from it,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Brian M. Clark. …
May 09, 2024
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Key Defendant in Drug Trafficking Network Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Federal Prison

February 09, 2022
… to a drug trafficking organization that channeled drugs from Mexico through a California supplier. The network … and supervised lower-level dealers in selling the drugs from “trap houses” located in the Savannah area. Investigators from the FBI, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration …
February 09, 2022
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Former U.S. Border Patrol Agent Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Distribute Meth and Receiving Bribes

February 01, 2024
… and controlled substances to enter the United States from Mexico. Hernandez also admitted to moving the drugs from the Southern District of California to other locations … Attorney Tara McGrath. “Instead of providing protection from smugglers and drug traffickers, he joined them.” “It’s …
February 01, 2024
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Lowell Gang Member Sentenced to 96 Months for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracies

January 22, 2024
… Defendant led operation to launder European drug proceeds from black tar heroin trafficking BOSTON – A leader of a … his co-conspirators provided “protection” for a shipment from Europe that purportedly contained 8 million Euros in drug proceeds from black tar heroin sales. Specifically, Prum and his …
January 22, 2024
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Georgia Man Sentenced for Key Role in Drug Trafficking Ring that Engaged in COVID Fraud

September 27, 2023
… for their crimes thanks to outstanding investigative work from our law enforcement partners.” As part of his guilty … by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and agents from the Savannah-Chatham Counter Narcotics Team. The … bank account of $3,520, both containing fraud money seized from her during the investigation. Two other defendants are …
September 27, 2023
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Federal and State Law Enforcement Warn of Increased Threats Related to Fentanyl

June 22, 2023
… This image shows the evolution of the Fentanyl Pill from fake M-30s to colorful fentanyl described as "rainbow … removed nearly one million deadly doses of fentanyl pills from our communities this year and we show no signs of … Attorney for Colorado Cole Finegan. “Unless a drug comes from a licensed pharmacist, don’t take it - your life …
June 22, 2023
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Six Indicted as Part of Whatcom County Fentanyl Trafficking Organization

April 20, 2023
… Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Ring Leaders Traveled from Seattle to Bellingham with Drug Loads for Local Area … since late 2022 and was actively moving fentanyl from the Seattle area to redistributors in the Bellingham, … “In order to continue to protect the Puget Sound region from organizations that distribute fake pills laced with …
April 20, 2023
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Final Defendant Sentenced in Prosecution of Middle Georgia Methamphetamine-Trafficking Conspiracy

March 13, 2023
… Conspiracy DUBLIN, GA:   The final defendant from a Laurens County methamphetamine trafficking ring has … Laurens and Telfair counties and beyond, operating from at least January 2020 through January 2021. As … I would work hard to eliminate the dangerous drug dealers from our community,” said Laurens County Sheriff Larry Dean. …
March 13, 2023
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Albuquerque Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 17 years in Prison

August 05, 2022
… and June 15, 2021, Seibel sold drugs to an undercover agent from the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Albuquerque … operations and prosecute those who would profit from their flagrant disregard for the lives of our people.” Upon his release from prison, Seibel will be subject to five years of …
August 05, 2022
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Federal jury finds Albuquerque career offender guilty of distributing heroin that caused teen's overdose death

May 13, 2019
… said, “Hundreds of people die each year in New Mexico from heroin and opioid overdoses. The U.S. Attorney’s Office … be contacted through go-betweens. After he was released from jail on Aug. 7, 2011, Mr. Weiss contacted a go-between, who purchased heroin from Moya and delivered it to Mr. Weiss. The following day, …
May 13, 2019
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“M30 King of Fresno” and 17 Members of His Drug Trafficking Ring Charged

April 01, 2022
… “Our agents work night and day to keep Fresno free from drugs like fentanyl that poison our children,” said … our investigators have in partnership with prosecutors from the United States Attorney’s Office and local, state, … complaint, Torrecillas Urias Jr. was obtaining, directly from sources in Mexico, tens of thousands of counterfeit M30 …
April 01, 2022
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

September 30, 2021
… law enforcement surge to protect American communities from the flood of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced pills across … too often result, is a problem that cuts across America from small towns to big cities and everything in between. … overdose deaths in Florida have increased over 30 percent from 2019 to 2020.  The violent criminal drug organizations …
September 30, 2021
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Five indicted for running a pill mill in Hamilton

June 29, 2018
… patients, who died in 2016, due to complications resulting from drug use.   Sakkal, who was arrested by federal agents … Cincinnati Centers for Pain Relief in Hamilton, Ohio from March 2013 through December 2017. Although the practice … It is also alleged that Jobalia received more than $103,000 from a pharmaceutical company for purported speaking …
June 29, 2018
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Okaloosa DTO Members Sentenced

August 18, 2021
… kilogram of cocaine, and almost two kilograms of marijuana from locations in the Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and … Administration’s commitment to keeping our communities safe from these violent criminals.” “This multi-year … W. Saier. “Together we are removing criminal organizations from our communities who commit firearms crimes and other …
August 18, 2021
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Federal Jury Convicts Mexican National On Heroin Trafficking Charges

August 06, 2014
… large quantities of heroin in Bernalillo County, N.M., from Oct. 2012 to June 2013; aiding and abetting the … of heroin and overseeing the collection of cash proceeds from the sale of heroin.  Evidence of Bustamante-Conchas … role in the drug trafficking organization was secured from wiretaps on telephones used by his subordinates, …
August 06, 2014
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Three Defendants Sentenced To Over 32 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking

January 28, 2015
… to investigating illegal organizations that profit from the distribution of methamphetamine and other illegal … commitment to keeping our children and our communities safe from drugs and other illegal activities by assuring that … on August 9, 2013 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas from Padilla in exchange for $1,500.  DEA agents recovered …
January 28, 2015
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Camden Drug Trafficking Organization Charged With Selling Heroin, Methamphetamine And Assault Weapons

October 15, 2014
… Mary Eva Colalillo said. According to the complaint: From November 2013 through October 2014, the defendants … its quality and the pricing and collection of the proceeds from its sale. In addition to replacing their cellular …
October 15, 2014
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Federal Authorities Seize $3.5 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In Caribbean

January 30, 2014
… of the citizens of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from the threats delivered by the sea.” “Once more DEA's … launch Coast Guard aircraft, an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Borinquen and an HC-144 Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft deployed to Puerto Rico from Air Station Miami, to provide air support throughout …
January 30, 2014
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63 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of Ponce

March 12, 2014
… investigation, executed the arrest warrants with assistance from ATF, FBI, the Puerto Rico Bureau of Special … to protect themselves and the drug trafficking organization from rival gangs. The leaders would supply the firearms to … organization members, narcotics and firearms to and from the La Ceiba Public Housing Project. As part of the …
March 12, 2014
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New York Man Sentenced 15 Years In Prison For Participating In Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy And Failing To Appear In Court

January 04, 2017
… and Jose Nunez) traveled to New York, obtained pills from Tirado, and then brought them back to New Hampshire.  … as over $30,000 in cash, and three firearms were recovered from that location.  Garcia, Jennifer Nunez, and Johanna … in October of 2014, after returning to the United States from the Dominican Republic. Tirado was later indicted on a …
January 04, 2017
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Cape Cod Drug Traffickers Arrested And Charged

April 05, 2016
… Chisholm and Wilkins pooled money and purchased heroin from a common source, which they then distributed to their … due to the “cut” put in the heroin, which was later seized from multiple sources on Cape Cod, indicating its widespread … Chisholm and Wilkins went to in order to shield themselves from law enforcement detection.  Chisholm allegedly employed …
April 05, 2016
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New York Man Pleads Guilty To Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy And Failure To Appear In Court

August 23, 2016
… the (Raul Hernandez) traveled to New York, obtained pills from Tirado, and then brought them back to New Hampshire.  … as over $30,000 in cash, and three firearms were recovered from that location.  Garcia, Jennifer Nunez, and Johanna … in October of 2014, after returning to the United States from the Dominican Republic.  Tirado was later indicted on a …
August 23, 2016
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Federal Jury Convicts Los Zetas Drug Cartel Sicario And Plaza Boss

July 19, 2016
… operating in Mexico today, with their influence stretching from Central America through Mexico and into cities … recruited former members of the Mexican Army Special Forces from the Groupo Aeromovil de Fuerza (GAFES) in the late 1990s. However, over time the Los Zetas broke away from the Gulf Cartel and began to operate independently. …
July 19, 2016
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Los Zetas Drug Cartel Sicario And Piedras Negras Plaza Boss Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

June 28, 2017
… operating in Mexico today, with their influence stretching from Central America through Mexico and into cities … recruited former members of the Mexican Army Special Forces from the Groupo Aeromovil de Fuerza (GAFES) in the late 1990s. However, over time the Los Zetas broke away from the Gulf Cartel and began to operate independently. …
June 28, 2017
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30 People Linked To Two Southern California Drug Transportation Networks Indicted On Federal Narcotics Charges

August 21, 2013
… into the importation of cocaine and methamphetamine from Mexico into the United States. The indictment, which … in conspiracies to distribute narcotics and to import drugs from Mexico. During the course of Operation Mountain Top, … allegedly assisted Cervera by storing narcotics smuggled from Mexico; Karine Elizabeth Barajas, 35, of Loma Linda, …
August 21, 2013
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DEA And Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center Open Powerful Exhibit In Mobile, Alabama

January 25, 2017
… organization will take the time to visit and learn from this exhibition, which could be a truly life-changing … in a simulated MRI machine and view real wreckage from a drug-related car accident. A portion of the exhibit … Center in Mobile, Alabama. With the generous support from the local community and our partner, the Drug …
January 25, 2017
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Superseding Indictments On Eastern European Organized Crime Syndicate

September 06, 2017
… Superintendent, New York State (NYSP). The arrests resulted from a long-term investigation by the Organized Crime Drug … and Israel. The Thieves helped the defendants extort money from individuals living abroad and authorized the use of … and beating of an individual suspected of stealing from a narcotics “stash” house operated by members of the …
September 06, 2017