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Drug Trafficker Receives Seventeen-Year Sentence For Distributing Drugs In Vincennes Area

October 06, 2011
… Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Marijuana Transported from Mississippi to Indiana INDIANAPOLIS, MN. - A 17-year … that operated in the Washington and Vincennes area from April, 2009 through July, 2010. Eason obtained methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana from the Coldwater, Mississippi area and had the substances …
October 06, 2011
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Hartford Heroin Distributor Sentenced To 8+ Years

February 24, 2017
… and for violating the conditions of his supervised release from a prior federal conviction. According to court … documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a DEA Hartford Task Force investigation into a drug … On May 13, 2015, one of Jerrick’s associates traveled from Hartford to New York City where law enforcement …
February 24, 2017
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DEA To Hold 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 22, 2015
… Practitioner 571-362-9171 Event will take place from 10 am-2 pm on Saturday, September 26th BOSTON - 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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Firearms Traffickers Sentenced To Federal Prison

December 18, 2015
… Providence today for trafficking more than a dozen firearms from North Carolina into Providence between November 2014 … February 2015, and the interruption of the flow of firearms from North Carolina to an apartment in the Hartford Park … of the flow of illegal firearms into Providence from Greenville, North Carolina, and the arrest of Kinmonte …
December 18, 2015
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Brothers Sentenced To 5 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Heroin

February 02, 2016
… a controlled purchase of approximately 50 grams of heroin from Jimmy and Miguel Estevez.  On November 25, 2013, the brothers travelled from New York to a location in Trumbull, Connecticut, to … Miguel Estevez were obtaining large quantities of heroin from multiple sources of supply, and used multiple vehicles …
February 02, 2016
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Hartford Grocer, Two Others, Charged With Heroin Trafficking

March 02, 2016
… with heroin trafficking offenses.   This matter stems from an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Drug … Hartford Task Force, which includes participants from the Bristol, East Hartford, Hartford, Manchester, New … trafficking organization that Beltre has been operating from his business, the Beltre Family Grocery store located …
March 02, 2016
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Ellington Man Sentenced To 61 Months In Federal Prison For Stealing Firearm, Selling It To Heroin Dealer

April 25, 2016
… he had just discovered that the revolver had been stolen from his truck.  He also stated Ashline had been his employee.  Analysis of the cellular telephone seized from Pantojas revealed approximately 72 incoming and … by a previously convicted felon.  Ashline was detained from the date of his arrest until June 2015 when he was …
April 25, 2016
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Two Brothers Charged With Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdoses

June 22, 2016
… charges against two brothers.  The charges stem from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … told investigators that he and the victim purchased heroin from and individual he knew as “Eric” in the area of Brooks … Street and Ogden Street where the victim purchased heroin from Erick Delgado. It is further alleged that on May 3, …
June 22, 2016
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Manchester Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin And Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

August 18, 2016
… 1.8 kilograms of fentanyl and $198,000 in drug proceeds from an apartment occupied by the defendant and another … enforcement seized approximately $560,000 in drug proceeds from a safe deposit box in the defendant’s name. The … for the forfeiture of any property constituting or derived from the conspiracy. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled …
August 18, 2016
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Bridgeport Meth Dealer Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison

September 16, 2016
… orchestrated four controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Leigh-James.  The DEA’s Bridgeport Task Force then made two additional controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Leigh-James.  On August 12, 2015, Leigh-James sold an … purity of the methamphetamine sold by Leigh-James ranged from 98.7 percent to 100 percent.  Leigh-James was arrested …
September 16, 2016
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CVS Pharmacy Pays $600,000 To Settle Controlled Substances Act Allegations

October 20, 2016
… prescription file or readily retrievable location away from other prescription records in violation of the law.  In … in a readily accessible location separate and apart from other records required to be kept under law. The … prescription file or readily retrievable location away from other prescription records in violation of the law.  In …
October 20, 2016
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Bridgeport Man Charged With Selling Heroin To Overdose Victim

November 03, 2016
… distribute, and distribution of, heroin.  The charge stems from an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics … victim’s iPhone revealed that the victim had ordered heroin from Norris earlier that day.  Witness interviews and … analysis revealed that the victim had purchased heroin from Norris for several months prior to the victim’s …
November 03, 2016
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Member Of A Major Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy Is Sentenced To Serve 18 Years In Federal Prison On Conspiracy And Money Laundering Convictions

October 08, 2014
… month.  The methamphetamine was imported into the U.S. from Mexico, and it was delivered to the Dallas area for … methamphetamine in multi-kilo quantities, collected money from his customers and returned money to his supply source …  During this conspiracy, they collected drug proceeds from the sale of methamphetamine and sent the money to …
October 08, 2014
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Physician Arrested For Allegedly Illegally Dispensing Oxycodone And Falsely Billing Medicare In Undercover Probe

February 20, 2014
… and health care fraud.  Agents seized more than $100,000 from Anik’s bank accounts.  Anik Life Sciences was located … He was released on a $100,000 unsecured bond and prohibited from writing any prescriptions or submitting any claims to … The agent further purported to have shoulder pain from a previous injury and to be on disability.  On …
February 20, 2014
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New Britain Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Distributing Fentanyl

July 19, 2017
… and made multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from Petersen.  The investigation, which included … to purchase large quantities of fentanyl that were shipped from China.  Casadei also obtained and distributed various … fentanyl, which law enforcement seized after it was shipped from China. Petersen, Casadei, McBriarty and other …
July 19, 2017
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California Man Faces Life For Methamphetamine Trafficking

April 12, 2017
… were recovered.  Carvajal Gonzalez, who is originally from the Dominican Republic, was residing in Methuen, … at epidemic levels in the Granite State and those suffering from the disease of fentanyl and heroin addiction need … Trafficking Organizations or individuals who are coming from out of state to distribute this poison across New …
April 12, 2017
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Fairfield County Drug Trafficker Sentenced To More Than 13 Years In Federal Prison

April 24, 2017
… for trafficking heroin and cocaine. This matter stems from an investigation headed by the DEA’s Bridgeport High … purchases of narcotics and physical surveillance, arose from several overdoses that involved heroin/fentanyl marked … and others also acquired kilogram quantities of cocaine from sources located in Florida and New York and sold the …
April 24, 2017
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DEA To Hold 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 22, 2015
… Outreach: Ruth Morales (571) 387-6555 Event will take place from 10 am-2 pm on Saturday, September 26th LOS ANGELES - 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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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Record-Setting Results

May 06, 2016
…  In the Los Angeles area, local law enforcement agencies from Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, … drug abusers report in surveys that they get their drugs from friends and family.  Americans understand that cleaning out old prescription drugs from medicine cabinets, kitchen drawers, and bedside tables …
May 06, 2016
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Mallinckrodt Agrees To Pay $35 Million Settlement

July 11, 2017
… that will prevent drug abuse, prevent new addictions from starting, and ultimately save lives.” “Manufacturers … are unusual in their frequency, size, or other patterns. From 2008 until 2011, the U.S. alleged, Mallinckrodt …
July 11, 2017
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Drug Trafficking Organization With Ties To Mexico Indicted On Meth Charges

July 28, 2011
… According to a third superseding indictment stemming from this investigation, from an unknown date until the date of the third superseding …
July 28, 2011
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Head Of Major Marijuana Trafficking Organization Convicted

June 07, 2017
… pled guilty for his role in a conspiracy to traffic drugs from Laredo to the Dallas area via the use of tractor … and distribution of kilogram quantities of marijuana from Laredo to the Dallas area. Picazo Jimenez was … sources of supply arranged for the marijuana to be smuggled from Mexico to Laredo. The organization leased Laredo …
June 07, 2017
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Mission, Texas Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Role In Drug Trafficking / Money Laundering Conspiracy

January 25, 2018
… (1) engage in financial transactions using proceeds derived from the importation, receipt, concealment, purchase, and/or … the source, ownership and control of proceeds derived from unlawful activity. Evidence presented at trial revealed … maintained control over smuggling routes stretching from Guatemala to Diaz Ordaz, Mexico, across from McAllen, …
January 25, 2018
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DEA Investigation Leads To Treasury Designation Against Cocaine Supplier For Sinaloa Cartel

February 23, 2011
… Kingpin Designation (Kingpin Act), prohibits U.S. persons from conducting financial or commercial transactions with … countries - OFAC is denying him the opportunity to profit from these entities or use them to launder the proceeds from his narcotics trafficking activities. Going forward, …
February 23, 2011
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Another Huge Turnout At DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

May 06, 2011
… drug abuse epidemic requires a sustained effort from government, the private sector, the medical community, … by citizens last week will keep dangerous, addictive drugs from being abused. I commend the DEA for its successful … that teens who abuse prescription drugs often obtain them from family and friends, including from the home medicine …
May 06, 2011
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High-Ranking Gulf Cartel Leader Extradited To United States

August 23, 2011
… Gulf Cartel, has been extradited to the United States from Mexico to face drug conspiracy charges, announced … shipments of cocaine and marijuana by motor vehicles from Mexico to cities in Texas for distribution to other … activities of the Gulf Cartel. According to the indictment, from June 2006 until his arrest, Cano-Flores’s role was to …
August 23, 2011
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Viktor Bout Associate Extradited To The United States

May 28, 2013
… international arms dealer Viktor Bout, was extradited from Australia on charges that he allegedly conspired with … Powers (“IEEPA”) by attempting to purchase two aircraft from companies located in the United States, in violation of … successfully identify those criminals who seek to profit from criminal activity and harm others," Leonhart said. …
May 28, 2013
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$102 Million Settlement Of Civil Forfeiture And Money Laundering Claims Against Lebanese Canadian Bank

June 26, 2013
… Canadian Bank played in facilitating illicit money movement from the United States to West Africa to … in October 2012, and other documents filed in the case: From approximately January 2007 to early 2011, at least $329 …
June 26, 2013
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Former Piedras Negras “Plaza” Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison

June 04, 2015
… of thousands of kilograms of cocaine and marijuana from Mexico into the United States. Law enforcement … including the Los Zetas transnational drug cartel. From approximately 2007 through 2009, Rodriguez worked with …
June 04, 2015
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Four Individuals Involved In Oxycodone Trafficking Ring Are Sentenced

October 12, 2012
… Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport. This matter stems from “Operation Big Blue,” a year-long investigation by the … obtained prescriptions for large amounts of oxycodone from the pill mills. Marchitto Jr. allowed his parents to … acquired for their own use, and purchased the remainder from them, which he then distributed for profit. Michael …
October 12, 2012