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Local man sent to prison for armed drug trafficking in school zone

September 17, 2019
… release .   During the trial, the jury heard testimony from multiple law enforcement officers.   On Nov. 14, 2018, … reach behind the driver’s seat. He was ultimately removed from the vehicle and taken into custody.   When officers …
September 17, 2019
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DEA Omaha Division sees significant increase in methamphetamine seizures

July 23, 2019
… during the first six months of the year. In 2018, agents from the Omaha Divisions’ five states – Iowa, Minnesota, … border. Seizures along the border increased 255 percent from 2012 to 2017, with the bulk of methamphetamine entering …
July 23, 2019
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Federal investigation of Portland drug trafficking organization reveals black market peso exchange scheme

April 09, 2019
… to obtain pesos in exchange for U.S. dollars acquired from narcotics sales in the U.S. This complex money laundering scheme involves money derived from the sale of drugs in the United States that is …
April 09, 2019
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San Jose man charged with impersonating a federal agent

March 05, 2019
… for his residence. On the morning of March 2, 2019, agents from the DEA, FBI, and Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and … and California Highway Patrol, with assistance from the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the …
March 05, 2019
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Minneapolis Tactical Diversion Squad talks opioids to Special Investigative Units

November 30, 2018
… such as a prescription medications, are diverted from their legal use. Examples of diversion were provided to … of payment, unusual combinations of drugs, and leads from state and local police, pharmacists and the public.   …
November 30, 2018
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Houston physician and pain management clinic owner sentenced to 35 years each for running pill mill

September 20, 2018
… Fraud Section.” According to evidence presented at trial, from March 2015 through July 2017, Craig and Faithful ran … each day’s cash proceeds, often in excess of $15,000, from the sale of the unlawful prescriptions.    This case …
September 20, 2018
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Violent Felon Sentenced To More Than 16 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Cocaine

April 12, 2018
… DEA Atlanta Field Division. “The cache of weapons seized from this convicted felon validates his propensity towards … Pak. “This lengthy prison sentence removes a violent felon from our streets and places him in federal prison while he …
April 12, 2018
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Northeast Oxycodone Trafficking Ring Dismantled

May 09, 2018
… allegedly. Every day, more than 100 Americans die from opioid overdoses; both law enforcement and our … members and associates of the DTO obtained oxycodone pills from individuals with prescriptions, stored and packaged …
May 09, 2018
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"18 Park" Gang Leader Gets 35-year Sentence

April 25, 2018
… complaint, and statements made during court proceedings: From 2006 to 2016, the 18 Park gang operated primarily in … Johnny Moore. After the shooting, Wright drove Burgos away from the scene of the crime. Burgos previously pled guilty …
April 25, 2018
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Long Island Man Charged With Possession With Intent To Distribute Over Two Kilograms Of Heroin

March 15, 2018
… involving plans to ship multiple kilograms of heroin from Colombia for distribution on Long Island. As part of … DEA’s LIDO Task Force, consisting of agents and detectives from the DEA, Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, …
March 15, 2018
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Doctor Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Scheme To Illegally Distribute Oxycodone

March 01, 2018
… can net an illicit distributor $2,400 in cash or more. From at least approximately January 2011 until December … Diversion Squad, which is comprised of agents and officers from the DEA, the NYPD, the New York State Police, Town of …
March 01, 2018
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Former Seattle Police Officer Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Role In Marijuana Smuggling Conspiracy

March 26, 2018
… Washington law and in the process of applying for a license from the State of Washington.  On paper, the business was … felon, Le is prohibited under Washington State law from being an owner/investor in any permitted marijuana …
March 26, 2018
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Midland Man Arrested In Oklahoma City Charged With Drug Distribution Resulting In Death

May 05, 2011
… breathing entirely due to the respiratory depression from the oxycodone. DEA agents arrested Deatherage yesterday … Drug Enforcement Administration together with investigators from the Midland Police Department. Assistant United States …
May 05, 2011
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Hobbs Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Charge

July 28, 2014
… agreement, Bujanda also must forfeit the currency seized from his residence and a Dodge Ram truck purchased with drug … The Lea County Drug Task Force is comprised of officers from the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, Hobbs Police …
July 28, 2014
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Federal Officials Participate In New Mexico Pharmacists Association’s Mid-Winter Meeting

January 25, 2015
… (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov Representatives from U.S. Attorney’s Office and DEA discuss initiative to … epidemic in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the DEA participated in …
January 25, 2015
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Major Michigan Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Life In Murder For Hire Conviction

October 29, 2012
… Medina Meraz to 32 years' imprisonment. The charges stemmed from the night of June 1, 2010, when a lone gunman walked … Amaya received multi kilogram quantity shipments of cocaine from the Denver area to Pontiac where Amaya would sell the …
October 29, 2012
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Final Defendant In 2,200 Pound Marijuana Distribution Ring In Kentucky Sentenced To 10 Years

June 27, 2013
… prosecuted in a large marijuana distribution ring operating from June 2008 to February 2010, in Warren County, Kentucky. … of this multi-defendant drug trafficking case follows from an effective and coordinated law enforcement effort,” …
June 27, 2013
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Owner Of Pain Clinics In Kentucky Receives 20 Year Federal Prison Sentence For Multiple Convictions Related To Illegal Distribution Of Controlled Substance Prescription Drugs

March 18, 2014
… in June 2013. According to evidence presented at trial, from October 2010 through February 2013, and under … facilitated the crimes or were purchased with proceeds from his criminal offenses, including bank accounts …
March 18, 2014
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Thirteen Ohio Residents Arrested On Meth, Heroin And Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy Charges

September 23, 2014
… that members of the group purchased vehicles with proceeds from the alleged illegal drug activity or in an attempt to … "The Patrol is committed to fighting the war on drugs from the front lines by working collaboratively with the DEA …
September 23, 2014
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Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Doctors And Owner Of Pain Management Clinic Charged With Illegally Distributing Controlled Substance Prescription Drugs

March 18, 2015
… Center for Hope refused to accept medical insurance from patients and demanded $250 in cash for each visit … the Meghnot Clinic refused to take any medical insurance from its patients and instead charged $250 in cash per visit …
March 18, 2015
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Former Kentucky Physician Charged With Conspiracy To Dispense Controlled Substances

June 16, 2015
… account, on March 22, 2012, which was allegedly derived from unlawful activity, which is the unlawful drug … the United States government, any and all proceeds derived from unlawful activity as a result of the offenses alleged …
June 16, 2015
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Detroit Area Doctor Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Prescription Drugs And Fraud

April 19, 2016
… announcement by Special Agent in Charge Timothy J. Plancon from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) Detroit … Ricky Easley, 30, of Detroit The indictment alleges that from January 2013, through April 2015, Weiss conspired with …
April 19, 2016
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Michigan Doctor Receives Nearly 5 Year Federal Prison Sentence For Drug Distribution And Health Care Fraud

July 12, 2016
… going on by medical professionals.” Following his release from federal prison, Dr. Linares will serve three years of … Dr. Linares also forfeited approximately $236,000 seized from bank accounts; jewelry, luxury vehicles, two boats, and …
July 12, 2016
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DEA Partners With U.S. Attorney’s Office To Raise Awareness For National Heroin And Opioid Awareness Week

September 19, 2016
… Attorney McQuade said, “The epidemic of overdose deaths from heroin and prescription pill abuse is startling and … Township Hall, located at 7200 S. Huron River Dr., from 6:00 pm - 7:30pm.  The event, hosted by a collaboration …
September 19, 2016
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Acting U.S. Attorney And DEA Announces Results Of Ongoing Efforts To Reduce Heroin Trafficking And Abuse In Southwestern Ohio

September 23, 2016
… and prevention.” Investigators received almost $250,000 from the National Heroin Initiative in October 2015 to … have been sentenced to date with sentences ranging from one to five years. Trafficking heroin is punishable by …
September 23, 2016
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360 Strategy Summit In Louisville Addresses Heroin And Opioid Epidemic

December 01, 2016
… and Traverse City - (571) 362-0443 300 professionals from prevention, treatment, health care, education, and law … it produces. By bringing together subject matter experts from prevention, treatment, recovery, and law enforcement, …
December 01, 2016
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Ohio Woman Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Illegal Trafficking Of Opiate Painkillers

January 05, 2017
… 362-0443 Sukita Williams conspired to traffic oxycodone from Las Vegas to central Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio - Sukita M … Todd conspired to import, possess and distribute Oxycodone from Las Vegas. Sukita and Danny Williams each personally …
January 05, 2017
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Longtime Louisville Physician Convicted: Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances

January 26, 2017
… Dr. Kudmani recklessly prescribed drugs to those suffering from opioid use disorders with no legitimate medical … located at 9702 Stonestreet Road, in Louisville, Kentucky, from December of 1980 until 2012. The practice did not …
January 26, 2017
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Two Michigan Physicians Convicted Of Illegally Distributing Powerful Painkillers At Ann Arbor Area Pill Mill

March 22, 2017
… III, Dr. Sharadchandra Patel, and Lillian Meghnot stemmed from the operation of the Meghnot Comprehensive Center for … Meghnot and Dr. Sharadchandra Patel acknowledged that from approximately September of 2011 to March of 2015, the …
March 22, 2017
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14 Mexican Citizens And 3 U.S. Citizens Indicted In Heroin And Meth Conspiracy That Stretched Across North America

March 31, 2017
… alleges that defendants conspired to bring the drugs from Mexico to the Southern District of Ohio stretching back … States will be seeking the extradition of four defendants from Mexico. U.S. Attorney Glassman commended the …
March 31, 2017