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29 Alleged Penn North Drug Dealers Facing Federal Indictments

March 19, 2021
… defendants are fugitives and a sixth defendant absconded from pretrial release.  The indictments were announced by … Kevin Riggins is a fugitive and Vincent Davis absconded from his pretrial release. The second indictment (20-0269) … intent to distribute fentanyl using the name “Special,” from August 2019 through at least December 2019.  Green, …
March 19, 2021
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New Jersey Division Of Consumer Affairs Launches “Project Medicine Drop,” Providing Consumers Opportunity To Dispose Of Unused Prescription Medication Throughout The Year Pilot Program Important Component Of The Division’s Fight To Prevent Prescription

November 14, 2011
… show teenagers who abuse these drugs often take them from relatives, or get them from friends. Many people mistakenly believe prescription … 1, and check our online calendar of upcoming Consumer Outreach events. On …
November 14, 2011
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Fentanyl distributor who used the dark web and crypto currency sentenced to 30 years in federal prison

October 03, 2019
… a $14.32 million money judgment against Allawi based on his online dark net sales profit. Judge Ezra also ordered that …   "The United States welcomed Allawi into our country from war-tom Iraq in 2012. But instead of taking advantage …
October 03, 2019
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Large State Grand Jury Operation ‘Ganjapreneur’ Involving Illegal THC Products Being Sold Openly in South Carolina Businesses

December 15, 2025
… sought to peddle these products to anyone who would buy them. In turn, they were directly profiting off the …
December 15, 2025
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DEA, SAMHSA Extend COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescribing Controlled Medications for Six Months While Considering Comments from the Public

May 09, 2023
… Medications for Six Months While Considering Comments from the Public May 09, 2023 Headquarters Contact Info … against diversion. The NPRMs received over 38,000 comments from the public and DEA, in collaboration with SAMHSA, is …
May 09, 2023
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Report fraudulent and suspicious pharmaceutical activities anonymously through the DEA San Diego RxAbuse Tip Line

February 24, 2020
… DEA representative, call (571) 324-6499. DEA also offers an online reporting tool for pharmaceutical activities on the …
February 24, 2020
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Bristol man pleads guilty to methamphetamine and firearms charges

January 06, 2020
Bristol man pleads guilty to methamphetamine and firearms charges January 06, 2020 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
January 06, 2020
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Virginia man distributing over ½ million dollars of cocaine, found and sentenced to prison

November 18, 2019
Virginia man distributing over ½ million dollars of cocaine, found and sentenced to prison November 18, 2019 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov …
November 18, 2019
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The Drug Enforcement Administration and Discovery Education name grand prize winner of Operation Prevention Video Challenge

June 15, 2018
… “Don’t Do It.” Selected through a period of public voting online, the People’s Choice Award winners will receive an …
June 15, 2018
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Mexican National Living in Hialeah Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to Purchase Five Kilograms of Cocaine

December 22, 2021
… community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov . Follow DEA Miami …
December 22, 2021
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Nassau County Repeat Offender Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Offense

December 17, 2021
… in your community, please submit your anonymous tip online through the DEA Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov . …
December 17, 2021
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Member of ‘North Avenue Boys’ Sentenced To Over 7 Years In Prison For Witness Retaliation

April 10, 2006
Member of ‘North Avenue Boys’ Sentenced To Over 7 Years In Prison For Witness Retaliation April 10, 2006 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to …
April 10, 2006
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Bristol Man Charged With Possession Of Thousands Of Ecstasy Pills

March 22, 2006
Bristol Man Charged With Possession Of Thousands Of Ecstasy Pills March 22, 2006 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
March 22, 2006
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DEA Turn Over Keys of Seized Building to Local Community

March 09, 2006
DEA Turn Over Keys of Seized Building to Local Community March 09, 2006 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 …
March 09, 2006
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Nine Indicted in Maryland Drug Conspiracy

February 02, 2006
Nine Indicted in Maryland Drug Conspiracy February 02, 2006 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K Street, …
February 02, 2006
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Dentist Pleads Guilty to Exchanging Prescriptions for Sex

January 15, 2004
Dentist Pleads Guilty to Exchanging Prescriptions for Sex January 15, 2004 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
January 15, 2004
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Large Mid-Atlantic Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking Organization Arrested and Dismantled

December 14, 2004
Large Mid-Atlantic Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking Organization Arrested and Dismantled December 14, 2004 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to …
December 14, 2004
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Richmond Man Indicted on Drug and Murder Charges

April 20, 2004
Richmond Man Indicted on Drug and Murder Charges April 20, 2004 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K …
April 20, 2004
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DEA's Regional Enforcement Team Portsmouth, Virginia Deployment

May 14, 2003
DEA's Regional Enforcement Team Portsmouth, Virginia Deployment May 14, 2003 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
May 14, 2003
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National Red Ribbon Week

October 30, 2003
National Red Ribbon Week October 30, 2003 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K Street, N.W Suite 500 …
October 30, 2003
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Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Conspiracy In Newport News, Virginia

March 09, 2016
Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Conspiracy In Newport News, Virginia March 09, 2016 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
March 09, 2016
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DEA To Host Press Conference On Opioid Epidemic

April 26, 2016
DEA To Host Press Conference On Opioid Epidemic April 26, 2016 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K Street, …
April 26, 2016
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Colombian National Sentenced For Conspiring To Import Cocaine Into The United States

March 03, 2015
Colombian National Sentenced For Conspiring To Import Cocaine Into The United States March 03, 2015 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
March 03, 2015
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Calvert County Man Admits To Selling Heroin That Resulted In Death

April 21, 2015
Calvert County Man Admits To Selling Heroin That Resulted In Death April 21, 2015 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
April 21, 2015
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Chesapeake Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Drug Conspiracy

June 02, 2015
Chesapeake Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Drug Conspiracy June 02, 2015 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
June 02, 2015
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Sixth Member Of Colombian Cocaine Exportation Conspiracy Sentenced

September 09, 2015
Sixth Member Of Colombian Cocaine Exportation Conspiracy Sentenced September 09, 2015 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
September 09, 2015
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DEA’S Washington Field Division Announces 42,591 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs Collected During National Take-Back Event

October 02, 2015
DEA’S Washington Field Division Announces 42,591 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs Collected During National Take-Back Event October 02, 2015 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
October 02, 2015
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DEA Reaches $8 Million Settlement Agreement With CVS For Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances

February 12, 2016
DEA Reaches $8 Million Settlement Agreement With CVS For Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances February 12, 2016 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
February 12, 2016
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Upper Marlboro Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Distribution Of Crack Cocaine

March 29, 2013
Upper Marlboro Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Distribution Of Crack Cocaine March 29, 2013 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
March 29, 2013
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Baltimore Crack Dealer Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

May 23, 2013
Baltimore Crack Dealer Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison May 23, 2013 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K …
May 23, 2013