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Record Heroin Seizure In Salem County, NJ

April 29, 2016
… have been avoided and lives saved by the removal of heroin from our streets.” Miranda-Daza was lodged in the Salem … arrest like this and remove such a large amount of heroin from the streets is amazing. A large dent was put into a …
April 29, 2016
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DEA Hosts “HOPE: Chronicles Of Drug Addiction And Recovery”

June 01, 2016
… addiction NEWARK, N.J. - - Sharing stories of recovery from prescription opioid and heroin addiction, writers from the New Jersey area help to inspire others who are …
June 01, 2016
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Trenton Man Admits Participation In Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracyg

March 08, 2017
… with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base. From September 2013 through his arrest on January 13, 2016 … and to manufacture and distribute cocaine base, primarily from two adjacent residences in Trenton. On September 6, …
March 08, 2017
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New Jersey Residents Turn In Almost 16,000 Pounds Of Unused Prescriptions

May 09, 2017
… A majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from the medicine cabinet by family and friends.”    DEA … tragic.  That’s why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets …
May 09, 2017
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Mercer County Man Sentenced For Role In Trenton Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

July 20, 2017
… also sentenced Enmond to five years of supervised release. From September 2013 through his arrest on January 13, 2016, … Wellons to distribute cocaine and crack-cocaine, primarily from two adjacent residences in Trenton. On September 6, …
July 20, 2017
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New Jersey Man Sentenced For Role In Oxycodone Distribution Ring

July 24, 2017
… prescriptions for oxycodone and other controlled substances from various doctors in New Jersey, filled them at … of the drug trafficking organization. Horvath admitted that from February 5, 2014 to August 13, 2014, he personally went …
July 24, 2017
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Mercer County Man Admits Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

November 14, 2017
… with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base. From September 2013 through his arrest on Jan. 13, 2016, … and manufacture and distribute crack cocaine primarily from two adjacent residences in Trenton. At his plea …
November 14, 2017
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Pennsylvania Couple Charged With Distributing Fake Oxycodone Pills Containing Heroin

February 08, 2018
… for the District of New Jersey, announced s man and woman from Hazleton, Pennsylvania, were charged today with … liquid labeled “Fentanyl.” A stolen firearm was recovered from inside a compartment in the wall of the residence. U.S. …
February 08, 2018
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Essex County Man Charged With Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy In Newark, New Jersey

February 09, 2018
… Michael A. Hammer in Newark federal court and was detained. From September 2016 through June 2017, Velasquez and others … an alleged heroin and cocaine dealer who got his narcotics from Johnson. At times, after the narcotics were processed …
February 09, 2018
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Fort Myers Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Selling Heroin

May 22, 2013
… in which he sold heroin to undercover detectives from the Fort Myers Police Department and the Lee County … As a previously convicted felon, Benitez is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. …
May 22, 2013
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Leader Of Sarasota Oxycodone Distribution Ring Pleads Guilty

August 01, 2013
… doctors in the Miami area, and drove his co-conspirators, from Sarasota, to these doctors' offices in Miami.  The … for money and drugs. Benefield also obtained prescriptions from doctors without having the prescribed patients actually …
August 01, 2013
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Overseer Of Manatee County Marijuana Grow Houses Convicted At Trial

August 13, 2013
… separate marijuana grow houses throughout Manatee County from mid-2010 through October 2011.  The houses were located … packages to him containing multiple pounds of marijuana from California.  Tran pleaded guilty to conspiracy to …
August 13, 2013
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Latin Kings’ Second Crown Convicted In Orange County

September 30, 2013
… Queen (AKLQN), also known as the Latin Kings since 1986.  From 2008 to 2010, Perez was the second crown or second in … by-laws, code of conduct, and use of extreme violence. From February to March of 2010, Perez and 13 other AKLQN …
September 30, 2013
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Convicted Felon Indicted For Impersonating DEA Agent And Possessing Firearm

October 24, 2013
… for burglary of a dwelling, any one of which precludes him from possessing a firearm or ammunition. This investigation … twenty years and had allegedly collected a $2,000 donation from an Orlando businessman on behalf of an agents’ …
October 24, 2013
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Flight Attendant And Co-Conspirator Indicted For Heroin Smuggling

October 24, 2013
… Orlando International Airport.  After landing on a flight from Bogota, Colombia, Alvarado was selected for inspection … This case was investigated by the DEA with assistance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration …
October 24, 2013
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Ocala Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug, Firearm And Theft Charges

November 18, 2013
… a state cocaine distribution offense, which prohibited him from possessing firearms.  A separate financial … refunds through the filing of false income tax returns from November 2011 through March 2013.   This case was …
November 18, 2013
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Caribbean Narcotics Traffickers Found Guilty By A Federal Jury

November 21, 2013
… USCG boarding teams recovered 1,265 kilograms of marijuana from the jettison fields and then boarded MISS TIFFANY. The … both men were subsequently turned over to special agents from the Panama Express Strike Force.         This …
November 21, 2013
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DEA Miami Agents Awarded The Attorney General's Most Prestigious Award

December 13, 2013
… The MFD Group 10 is comprised of DEA agents and TFOs from North Miami Beach Police Department, Broward County … Golden Eagle II are based on the investigative efforts from an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task (OCDETF) joint …
December 13, 2013
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California Women And Florida Man Sentenced For Conspiracy To Body-Smuggling Drugs To Tampa

December 19, 2013
… Johnson, along with co-defendant Selena Blanchard, traveled from San Diego, California to Tampa, Florida. The purpose of … manner, Cooper and Blanchard had delivered methamphetamine from California to Carbajal, in Tampa, on prior occasions.  …
December 19, 2013
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Key West Man Sentenced To 30 Years On Drug Charges

December 19, 2013
… a Tallahassee apartment based upon outstanding drug charges from Key West.  At the time of his arrest, agents seized six ounces of cocaine, digital scales, and $2,760 from Watson.  At his sentencing, the Court determined that …
December 19, 2013
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Orlando Man Pleads Guilty To Impersonating A DEA Agent And Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm

February 12, 2014
… as well as his fake DEA credentials, badge, and clothing. From 1994 to 1996, Mejias was convicted of three separate felony burglaries and therefore prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. …
February 12, 2014
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Heroin Dealer Endangering Children Sentenced To More Than 18 Years In Federal Prison

April 18, 2014
…  Despite being under supervision, Carder sold heroin from his home, which was approximately one block away from the Joe Lee Smith Park and Recreation Center, and has a …
April 18, 2014
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Pill Mill Doctor Found Guilty

April 18, 2014
… According to evidence presented at Heromin’s 14-day trial, from late 2009 through October of 2011, Heromin was the … shopping organizations who often traveled hundreds of miles from as far away as Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee to obtain …
April 18, 2014
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Heroin Dealer Endangering Children Sentenced To An Additional Three Years In Prison

April 25, 2014
… for his 2006 drug conviction, Carder sold heroin from his home.  In addition, Carder’s home was approximately one block away from the Joe Lee Smith Park and Recreation Center, which has …
April 25, 2014
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Heroin Dealer Sentenced To 144 Months

December 02, 2016
… same day, shortly after using the heroin they purchased from Coleman. The heroin Coleman sold them was laced with … term of supervised release, to be imposed upon his release from incarceration. Assistant United States Attorney Michael …
December 02, 2016
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DEA’s 13th Drug Take Back Event Yields Huge Results In Georgia

May 09, 2017
… that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The DEA’s Take Back Day …
May 09, 2017
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DEA’s 13th Drug Take Back Event Yields Huge Results In North Carolina

May 09, 2017
… that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The DEA’s Take Back Day …
May 09, 2017
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DEA’s 13th Drug Take Back Event Yields Huge Results In South Carolina

May 09, 2017
… that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The DEA’s Take Back Day …
May 09, 2017
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DEA’s 13th Drug Take Back Event Yields Huge Results In Tennessee

May 09, 2017
… that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The DEA’s Take Back Day …
May 09, 2017
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DEA Kicks-Off 2017 Red Ribbon Campaign

October 23, 2017
… 1985. Officially, Red Ribbon Week is 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 …
October 23, 2017