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Approximately 70 pounds of heroin and fentanyl seized from wholesale distribution network in the Bronx and Yonkers

January 31, 2019
… Approximately 70 pounds of heroin and fentanyl seized from wholesale distribution network in the Bronx and Yonkers … of heroin and fentanyl (nearly 70 pounds) were recovered from two locations on Underhill Avenue in the Soundview … Then, Candido De Jesus, and Wilton Paulino come and go from the suspected drug stash location at 950 Underhill …
January 31, 2019
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Members of a Large Drug Trafficking Organization Convicted of Drug, Gun, and Money Laundering Charges

June 23, 2005
… compartments to transport hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from the New York area to the Maryland-D.C. area from 1997 through 2003. According to the testimony presented … number of years, to obtain hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from him, as well as vehicles equipped with hidden …
June 23, 2005
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Man And Woman Admit To Their Roles In Synthetic Drug Distribution That Lead To An Overdose Death

March 28, 2018
… to Schedule I controlled substances. Parker admitted that from May 16, 2016 through Aug. 3, 2017, he conspired with … business. Those conspirators received raw materials from China or elsewhere through the mail, repackaged and … those materials into the chemicals that he sold online. Afterwards, Parker transported the finished products …
March 28, 2018
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Cousins Sentenced On Federal Charges For PCP Distribution

January 19, 2011
… Ware and her cousin, Gene Anderson, both 31, and both from Northeast Washington, were sentenced to prison terms on … D.C. According to the Government’s proffer of evidence, from January 2006 until September 2008, Ware and others received large amounts of PCP from wholesalers in and around her home in the 300 block of …
January 19, 2011
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DEA To Hold 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 22, 2015
… WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Event will take place from 10 am-2 pm on Saturday, September 26th WASHINGTON - This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, come to one of the almost … show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine …
September 22, 2015
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Burlington County Pharmacist Sentenced To 15 Years For Illegally Distributing Opioids From “pill Mills”

April 12, 2018
… Sentenced To 15 Years For Illegally Distributing Opioids From “pill Mills” April 12, 2018 New Jersey Contact Info … prison for illegally distributing and dispensing oxycodone from two pharmacies located in Medford. Michael Ludwikowski, …
April 12, 2018
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Public Safety Alert From Drug Enforcement Administration Counterfeit Hydrocodone Tablets Containing Fentanyl

April 01, 2016
… Public Safety Alert From Drug Enforcement Administration Counterfeit Hydrocodone … deaths that have been reported.   Overdose victims range from 18 - 59 years of age, approximately 50% are male and …
April 01, 2016
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Ex-husband and wife duo from Michigan arrested in Yonkers, NY with eight kilograms of heroin

January 16, 2019
… Ex-husband and wife duo from Michigan arrested in Yonkers, NY with eight kilograms … Police Department is committed to removing dangerous drugs from our communities," said Police Commissioner Charles … efforts, we have prevented a significant amount of heroin from reaching the streets, and arrested those responsible. …
January 16, 2019
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Indianapolis Woman Charged for Trafficking Cocaine to Chicago Midway International Airport from Los Angeles

June 11, 2024
… Trafficking Cocaine to Chicago Midway International Airport from Los Angeles June 11, 2024 Chicago Contact Info Contact … whom Logan traveled to Chicago Midway International Airport from Los Angeles. Additional law enforcement personnel … the DEA Chicago Field Division, with substantial assistance from the Chicago Police Department, Illinois State Police, …
June 11, 2024
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Second of Two Defendants Sentenced in Scheme to Steal, Sell Drugs from Nursing Home Patients

April 19, 2021
… of Two Defendants Sentenced in Scheme to Steal, Sell Drugs from Nursing Home Patients April 19, 2021 Atlanta Contact … representative, and Gibson as a licensed practical nurse. From as early as Dec. 2019 until early 2020, the two, and …
April 19, 2021
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Man from Albuquerque pleads guilty to federal armed robbery of medical products and drug charges

February 11, 2021
… Man from Albuquerque pleads guilty to federal armed robbery of … and demanded opioid painkillers, anxiety pills and money from behind the counter. They fled with more than 2,500 … Police Department investigated this case with assistance from the Denver Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney …
February 11, 2021
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Phoenix Field Division Graduates 13 Community Members from the First Ever Citizen's Academy

November 24, 2021
… Phoenix Field Division Graduates 13 Community Members from the First Ever Citizen's Academy November 24, 2021 … thirteen Yavapai County community members proudly graduated from the Phoenix Field Division's (PFD) first ever DEA … The community-based training program provided civilians from the local community with a first-hand understanding of …
November 24, 2021
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Oklahoma Inmate Sentenced to 26 Years for Leading Meth Conspiracy from his Prison Cell

May 08, 2024
… Inmate Sentenced to 26 Years for Leading Meth Conspiracy from his Prison Cell May 08, 2024 St. Louis Contact Info … that he facilitated large methamphetamine transactions from within the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Ramirez … couriers to transport methamphetamine and collect proceeds from several co-conspirators in southwest Missouri and …
May 08, 2024
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El Paso Man Sentenced for Role in Two Deaths From a Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Overdose

June 27, 2022
… El Paso Man Sentenced for Role in Two Deaths From a Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Overdose June 27, 2022 El Paso … in federal prison for his role in two deaths resulting from a fentanyl-laced cocaine overdose in November 2017. On …
June 27, 2022
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Palmer Couple Indicted For Maintaining Drug Residence Where Teenager Died From Drug Overdose

May 19, 2016
… Indicted For Maintaining Drug Residence Where Teenager Died From Drug Overdose May 19, 2016 Seattle Contact Info Contact … over the course of 2015 and early 2016, Rodolph traveled from Alaska to the area of Seattle, Washington, …
May 19, 2016
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Brevard County Felon Charged with Drug and Firearm Offenses

January 25, 2024
… community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about … can be reported to the DEA through this link: RX Abuse Online Reporting (usdoj.gov) . The DEA encourages parents, …
January 25, 2024
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 09, 2023
… removed almost 17.9 million pounds of unneeded medications from communities across the country. According to a report … for a nonmedical purpose obtained that medication from a family member or friend. Removing unnecessary … fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available online at  www.takebackday.com .                             …
November 09, 2023
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Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Distribution of Cocaine

February 17, 2006
… found in the rear bedroom. The following items were seized from various locations with the residence, including a gym … handgun. A total of $78,181 in cash was seized from the residence. All of these items belonged to Huynh, … in any money, property, or assets of any kind, derived from or acquired as a result of, or used to facilitate the …
February 17, 2006
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Four Harrisonburg Area Drug Dealers Indicted

October 07, 2005
… with intent to distribute cocaine base. The charges stem from an investigation by the DEA Winchester Post of Duty, … in July 2005, when an informant bought crack cocaine from Anthony Smith and his brother Tony at both of their apartments. Anthony Smith faces a sentence ranging from 25 years to life in prison and up to $17 million in …
October 07, 2005
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Two Hundred Pounds of Marijuana Seized In Norfolk, VA

June 18, 2004
… Airport after arriving on a chartered Lear 36 private jet from Carlsbad, California. Personnel from the DEA Norfolk Resident Office met the aircraft and were assisted by personnel from the Chesapeake and Norfolk Police Departments. …
June 18, 2004
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Previously Convicted Felon Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Gun And Drug Offenses

April 11, 2016
… 56 grams and 62 grams of crack cocaine, respectively, from Thornton.  On June 9, 2015, DEA and ATF used an undercover officer to purchase a .357 caliber revolver from Thornton.  On June 23, 2015, a confidential source DEA … a .22 caliber pistol, both with obliterated serial numbers, from Thornton. Thornton has previous felony drug and gun …
April 11, 2016
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Money Courier For Large Guatemalan Drug Ring Sentenced To Over 13 Years In Prison

May 31, 2013
… organization that imported cocaine into the United States from Guatemala and smuggled the proceeds back to Guatemala.  … enforcement seized $1,168,000 in cash wrapped in bundles from a secret compartment in his vehicle. In 2005, Duarte picked up drug money from a co-conspirator in Connecticut to take to the …
May 31, 2013
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Bakersfield Man Sentenced For Structuring Over $4.2 M In Proceeds Of Synthetic Drug Sales

August 14, 2017
… 49, also of Bakersfield, to structure $4,204,965 obtained from the sale of smokeable synthetic drugs, U.S. Attorney … Farraj and Akroush obtained synthetic cannabinoids from Haitham Eid Habash, aka Eddie Habash, 54, of Hawthorne, … and sold the drugs over the internet through their online businesses Blue Whale and World of Incense.  They …
August 14, 2017
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Staten Island man sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment for international arms trafficking and money laundering

January 30, 2020
… business spanned the globe. By ‘cleaning’ drug money and buying and selling high powered weapons, he was able to …
January 30, 2020
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Joint Law Enforcement Efforts Result in Lengthy Sentences

May 27, 2021
… teams engaged in undercover operations including controlled buys of narcotics and illegal firearms. Over the course of …
May 27, 2021
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Former Leader Of The Arellano Felix Organization Extradited From Mexico To United States To Face Charges

April 29, 2011
… Former Leader Of The Arellano Felix Organization Extradited From Mexico To United States To Face Charges April 29, 2011 … pleased with Mexico’s efforts to bring to justice a leader from one of the most violent criminal enterprises in our …
April 29, 2011
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Suburban Chicago Man Arrested After Pill Press and Fentanyl Seized from Residence

February 03, 2022
… Chicago Man Arrested After Pill Press and Fentanyl Seized from Residence February 03, 2022 Chicago Contact Info …
February 03, 2022
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Guilty plea from man who yelled “I’m not doing nothing” during arrest

February 27, 2019
… Guilty plea from man who yelled “I’m not doing nothing” during arrest …
February 27, 2019
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DEA Seizes Large Quantity Of Heroin, Cocaine, And A Firearm From Boston Drug Traffickers

April 13, 2015
… DEA Seizes Large Quantity Of Heroin, Cocaine, And A Firearm From Boston Drug Traffickers April 13, 2015 New England …
April 13, 2015
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DEA Leads Franklin Drug Investigations with Assistance from Franklin Police — 27 Arrests Made

August 28, 2025
… DEA Leads Franklin Drug Investigations with Assistance from Franklin Police — 27 Arrests Made August 28, 2025 New … able to remove a significant drug trafficking operation from our community.” “The Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico has a … can come together to protect communities like Franklin from the dangers of drug trafficking.” Also participating in …
August 28, 2025