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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

October 21, 2021
… Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event offers free and anonymous … who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. The Centers for Disease … Back Day has removed more than 7,000 tons of medication from circulation since its inception. These efforts are …
October 21, 2021
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

October 20, 2021
… Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event offers free and anonymous … who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. The Centers for Disease … Back Day has removed more than 7,000 tons of medication from circulation since its inception. “The United States is …
October 20, 2021
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Southeastern Connecticut Drug Trafficker, Co-Conspirator Found Guilty

September 28, 2021
… the guilty verdicts this afternoon. This matter stems from an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement … the trial, Whyte obtained heroin, fentanyl and cocaine from various sources in Connecticut, New York and elsewhere, … distributed and used cocaine, accepted narcotics proceeds from Whyte and provided Whyte with weekly paychecks from her …
September 28, 2021
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 21, 2020
… trafficked into and within the United States. From FY 2017 to FY 2019, DEA domestic seizures of methamphetamine increased 127 percent from 49,507 pounds to 112,146 pounds. During the same time …
February 21, 2020
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Leader of Transnational Money-Laundering Network Pleads Guilty

August 03, 2021
… money-laundering networks enable drug cartels to profit from their deadly trade, and yesterday’s guilty plea and … appreciate the essential and innumerable contributions from our partner agencies, all of whom worked closely … them accountable for their crimes removes bad actors from the activities of drug trafficking, helping to weaken …
August 03, 2021
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Federal law enforcement arrest three citizens of Mexico for methamphetamine/heroin distribution operation in San Antonio and South Texas

October 28, 2020
… organization leader coordinated narcotics deliveries from within an Oklahoma federal prison using contraband cell … and distribution of over 80 kilograms of methamphetamine from Mexico to San Antonio and other areas in South Texas from June 2018 to February 2020. According to the …
October 28, 2020
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Colombian Veterinarian Charged In Drug Conspiracy Extradited To New York

May 01, 2018
… arrested in Spain on a provisional arrest warrant issued from the Eastern District of New York and subsequently extradited from Spain to the United States on April 30, 2018. Judge Go … States using various methods to conceal the narcotics from detection by law enforcement. In addition to human …
May 01, 2018
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Leader Of Guadalajara And Sinaloa Cartels Charged With Conspiring To Murder A DEA Agent As Part Of A Continuing Criminal Enterprise

April 12, 2018
… 2017, and relates to Caro Quintero’s criminal activities from January 1980 to January 2017. Richard P. Donoghue, … who bravely worked to stop traffickers like the defendant from flooding our country with dangerous narcotics,” stated … Attorney Donoghue. “The passage of time will not stop us from holding Caro Quintero accountable for the murder of one …
April 12, 2018
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Columbus, Ohio Man Sentenced For Role In Large Marijuana Distribution Ring

June 10, 2015
… trafficking organization.  The investigation revealed that from December 2009, through September 2013, Whitely was … 2,400 kilograms of marijuana that was transported from suppliers in Houston, Texas, to various fraudulent … generated a significant amount of illegal proceeds from the sale of marijuana. On September 11, 2013, DEA, IRS …
June 10, 2015
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McKesson Settlement: Pays $150 Million, Largest Fine In DEA History

January 17, 2017
… 362-0443 Required to suspend sales of controlled substances from distribution centers in Ohio, Michigan DETROIT - … on the street, DEA is committed to fighting this epidemic from all angles.” “In light of the growing epidemic of …
January 17, 2017
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Doctor Who Owned McAllen Medical Clinic In Dallas Pleads Guilty In Pill Mill Case

January 13, 2017
… and pleaded guilty to two conspiracy offenses stemming from his involvement in a “pill mill” operation, announced … in March 2017.    According to documents filed in the case, from approximately January 2013 through July 2014, Andrews … drug distribution conspiracy.  That indictment alleged that from at least May 2013 through July 2014, the defendants …
January 13, 2017
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Owner/Operator Of GenPharm Pharmacy In Dallas Area Pleads Guilty

February 03, 2017
… and pleaded guilty to federal felony offenses stemming from her involvement in a “pill mill” operation, announced … (DEA) registration numbers, preventing Kigham and Frimpong from dispensing controlled substances and Dr. Andrews from issuing prescriptions for controlled substances. Kigham …
February 03, 2017
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35 Years For Leader Of Major Marijuana Trafficking Operation

April 13, 2017
… firearms-all of which were purchased with proceeds derived from drug trafficking activities-and over $23,000 in U.S. … money laundering. By pleading guilty, Reyes admitted that from August 2006 to November 2015, he employed a network of … to traffic multiple thousands of kilograms of marijuana from El Paso to the Dumas, Texas area where it was …
April 13, 2017
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Laredo Deputy Constable Pleads Guilty To Accepting Bribe

September 28, 2011
… investigation, DEA agents sought to purchase cocaine from a suspected supplier through the use of a confidential … of this unrelated investigation, the CS received a call from Garcia. Garcia told the CS that he had seen the CS … Garcia had provided escort for cocaine loads run by the CS from South Laredo to North Laredo. As part of the escort …
September 28, 2011
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37 Arrested For Alleged Roles In Austin-Based Drug Distribution Operations

April 10, 2013
… that cocaine and methamphetamine were being transported from the Rio Grande Valley to Marco and Rafael Ayala in … were able to seize multiple loads of drugs and proceeds from the sale of drugs. On one occasion, a load of 20 kilograms of cocaine was seized from a hidden compartment in an 18 wheeler.  Agents seized …
April 10, 2013
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Doctor And Five Others Indicted In DEA Prescription Drug Investigation

May 24, 2013
… At least one patient who received prescription drugs from Ferrara died of an overdose.  Ferrara and Keith … other than legitimate medical purpose, with death resulting from the use of the controlled substances. During the course … practice by taking cash, checks, and credit cards from those to whom he distributed.  Insurance was not …
May 24, 2013
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Three Individuals Charged In South Florida For Possessing With The Intent To Distribute Alpha-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone (a-PVP), A/k/a “Flakka”

June 18, 2015
… with conspiracy to import alpha-(a-PVP), a/k/a "Flakka" from China.  A Broward County resident has also been charged … (BSO), made the announcement.    Michael J. Hernandez, 25, from Orlando, and Jonell Philip Vega-Mercado, 19, from Clermont, were charged with conspiracy to import, …
June 18, 2015
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Gustavo Falcon Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute And To Distribute Cocaine

February 02, 2018
… Guillermo Falcon, a/k/a “Willie,” and Salvador Magluta. From the early 1980s through mid-October 1991, the … of the organization’s activities, cocaine ledgers seized from a residence controlled by Magluta that covered the …
February 02, 2018
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Six Arrested In Drug Raid Involving Correctional Facilities

April 10, 2014
… in Birmingham, Alabama.  “Without the invaluable assistance from the Alabama Department of Corrections, the success of … critical in keeping substantial amounts of methamphetamine from being distributed in our communities.  I can’t thank … for their unwavering commitment to stopping these criminals from dealing drugs from inside our state prisons.”  “Some of …
April 10, 2014
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Los Angeles Man Arrested On Federal Charges Of Attempting To Smuggle Heroin Wrapped In Christmas Paper Through LAX

December 22, 2016
… paper.  TSA officials also noted a “vinegar odor” emanating from one of the packages, which prompted Los Angeles World (LAWA) police officers to seek assistance from a Hazardous Materials Unit. A portion of Terminal 3 was … attempt to locate Mitchell. When he answered a phone call from Frontier personnel, Mitchell told the gate agent he was …
December 22, 2016
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Claremont Woman And Son Among Four Charged In Conspiracy Related To ‘Purple Drank’ Distribution

November 04, 2011
… ring that sent a powerful and often-abused cough syrup from Southern California to Texas, where it was distributed … and three others in a conspiracy to launder money obtained from the unlawful distribution of promethazine. In addition …
November 04, 2011
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Florida Doctors No Longer Among The Top Oxycodone Purchasers In The United States

April 05, 2013
… Florida doctors appearing in that nationwide list dropped from 90 to only 13 in 2011.  Today the DEA is happy to … surrendered by physicians following an official visit from the DEA.  DEA has taken action on 4 distributors, and … shed light on our efforts; however, our work is far from over.  The DEA along with our state and local partners …
April 05, 2013
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Area Residents Turn In Tons Of Unused Medication During DEA’s Seventh National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

November 06, 2013
… In the Los Angeles area, local law enforcement agencies from Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, … this most recent event. When added to the collections from DEA’s previous six Take-Back events, more than 3.4 … (1,733 tons) of prescription medications have been removed from circulation nationwide. Many collection sites provided …
November 06, 2013
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First Of Cape Cod Brothers Sentenced To Twenty Years For Oxycodone Trafficking Scheme

January 22, 2015
… M. Gonsalves was sentenced on multiple charges arising from a three-year conspiracy involving hundreds of thousands … multi-thousand-pill loads of 30-milligram oxycodone pills from South Florida up to New England, first by plane and … During the trial, witnesses testified about seizures from the Gonsalves Brothers’ co-conspirators of two …
January 22, 2015
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Jose Mercedes, Sr. Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Major Heroin Trafficking Operation

October 10, 2017
… & Red Ribbon: Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Charges stem from record large seizure of 70 kilograms of heroin and $2 … governed an expansive network of heroin distribution from Mexico to the New York City area. At the time of the … Task (NYDETF) Group T-31 recovered 70 kilograms of heroin from a concealed trap compartment in the floor of a …
October 10, 2017
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Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Unused Pills As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2017
… remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they could be stolen and … W. Patterson. “This is a crisis that must be addressed from multiple angles.  Educating the public and removing these medications from households across the Unites States prevents misuse …
November 07, 2017
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Eight United States Postal Workers Arrested On Long Island For Mail Theft And Marijuana Distribution Conspiracy

December 03, 2014
… Task Force, which is comprised of agents and officers from the DEA, the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, … packages, the defendants allegedly stole the parcels from the processing line and placed them in a corridor … been disabled. The defendants then retrieved the parcels from the corridor and carried the packages out of the …
December 03, 2014
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Five Defendants Alleged To Have Impersonated FDA Agents Indicted For Conspiring To Extort Pharmaceutical Drug BuyersDominican Extortion Conspiracy Targets U.S. Purchasers Of Offshore Pharmaceuticals

February 11, 2011
… “The principle of justice and fairness the public expects from law enforcement is shattered, when those who would prey … drugs. Persons who wanted to purchase pharmaceutical drugs from the Dominican Republic distributors were then … payment, the customers would then receive telephone calls from persons representing themselves to be United States FDA …
February 11, 2011
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DEA/NTF Arrest 10 Suspects; Indictment Unsealed

April 25, 2011
… with illegally transporting and importing firearms from the state of Arizona into the state of California, … pistol. The weapons were then sold to undercover agents from the Drug Enforcement (DEA) in San Diego. In Count 3 of … purchased a black 2009 Cadillac Escalade with funds derived from unlawful activity; specifically, that Morquecho …
April 25, 2011
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Feds Seize Longest Tunnel On California-Mexico Border

April 20, 2016
… probably longer due to its zig-zagging route. It stretches from a house in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico to an … systems, lights and a sophisticated large elevator leading from the tunnel into a closet inside the Tijuana residence. … Agent in Charge William R. Sherman. “Historically, seizures from drug tunnels have been marijuana and small amounts of …
April 20, 2016