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Dominican National sentenced to 78 months for participating in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

… employed numerous individuals to sell fentanyl to customers from various New England states, including New Hampshire. … the Martinez phone banks. He then collected cash proceeds from the sales and delivered them to the leaders of the …
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Dominican National sentenced to five years for fentanyl and heroin conspiracy and distribution

… 2018.  Investigators intercepted communications to and from the defendants’ phones which evidenced their drug … drugs, meet with customers and to collect cash derived from drug sales.  In November 2018, law enforcement stopped a passenger van headed from New York City to Worcester, Massachusetts and observed …
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New York resident supplied by Waterbury drug trafficker sentenced to federal prison

… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a joint investigation headed by the DEA New Haven Task … that Jordan was receiving large quantities of heroin from various suppliers, including Brian Hanna, of Brooklyn, … to purchase distribution quantities of heroin and fentanyl from Jordan.  He then sold the drug to his own customers in …
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Conspirator in fentanyl, cocaine trafficking organization sentenced to 60 months in federal prison

… that imported hundreds of kilograms of fentanyl and cocaine from the Dominican Republic and distributed them in Rhode … He arranged for the shipment of fentanyl and cocaine from the Dominican Republic and oversaw the distribution of … by law enforcement. The conversations ranged in topic from Diaz arranging for numerous multi-kilogram purchases of …
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Two Pensacola brothers each sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for large drug and money laundering conspiracy

… California, have been sentenced for charges arising from a multi-state drug and money laundering conspiracy.  … 2017, Nguyen shipped packages of cocaine and marijuana from California to the Booker brothers in Pensacola.  Nguyen … of packages of cocaine and marijuana that he was shipping from California to Pensacola.  Postal records show that the …
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… the Pacific Northwest SEATTLE – This Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., (local time) the federal Drug … sites which resulted in 17,018 pounds (8.5 tons) removed from circulation. Idaho – 37 collection sites which resulted in 4,282 (2.0 tons) removed from circulation. Oregon – 60 collection sites which …
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Highlands county man sentenced to 18 years in prison for armed drug trafficking

… court record, on March 12, 2019, law enforcement officers from the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office executed a search …
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Methamphetamine Trafficker Who Cut His Ankle Bracelet and Fled to Mexico during Trial Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

… 13, 2018 for smuggling 66 pounds of pure methamphetamine from Mexico and distributing it throughout San Diego.  According to court records, from 2003 and 2007, Ojeda conspired with other drug … to have pounds of methamphetamine smuggled into San Diego from Mexico, and distributed throughout San Diego County. …
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Last of nine defendants in conspiracy trafficking fentanyl, heroin, cocaine sentenced to 16 years in prison

… 8.8 kilograms of cocaine that Gutierrez intended to deliver from Arizona, and 4.662 kilograms of pure fentanyl delivered from Mexico.  “With this sentencing, DEA and its federal, … of Alabama,” Hamilton said. “By removing this criminal from the street, he can no longer threaten the health and …
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Lebanese businessman tied by Treasury Department to Hezbollah pleads guilty to money laundering conspiracy in furtherance of violations of U.S. sanctions

… Department of State. This designation prohibited Tajideen from being involved in, or benefiting from transactions, involving U.S. persons or companies without a license from the Department of the Treasury. “This Department of …
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DEA announces 17th National Drug Take Back

… - 571-324-7324 Event will take place throughout Arizona from 10:00 am-2:00 pm on Saturday, April 27th TB14.jpg … National Prescription Drug Take Back will be held April 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time. Sites will be set … work together as a community to curb the onset of addiction from beginning within our own homes and impede the ability …
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July 15, 2021
… JOHN P. GILBRIDE, Special Agent-in-Charge accepts a check from Anthony P. Valenti, National Treasurer, Federal … Extradition of Cocaine Kingpin and 4 Criminal Associates from Curacao to New York OCT 5, 2005 United States …
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Near 20-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking Ringleader in Austin Area

… of heroin, methamphetamine and other narcotics in Austin from December 2016 to September 2019. During this … 18, including Aguirre, received prison sentences ranging from nine months to 235 months. “The prosecutions of Juan … and the removal of a significant criminal element from the streets of Austin,” said U.S. Attorney Ashley C. …
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Attorney General William P. Barr Joins President Donald J. Trump to Announce Expansion of Operation Legend

… and Albuquerque to protect the residents of those cities from senseless acts of deadly violence by targeting those … agencies by sending over 100 federal investigators from the FBI, DEA, and ATF to the city.  Under the … providing timely, efficient analysis of ballistic evidence from shootings in order to quickly disrupt violent criminals …
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Search of Concord warehouse leads to re-arrest of dark web vendor

… as allegations he violated conditions of supervised release from his 2015 conviction OAKLAND, Calif.  – Jeremy Donagal … to have violated the conditions of his supervised release from his 2015 conviction, where he was originally charged in … § 331(i)(3).    Donagal already was on supervised release from a previous conviction.  Donagal’s previous sentence …
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Sureno street gang member sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking

… a five-year term of court supervision after he is released from federal prison.   According to information disclosed … street gang member, had been released back to Spokane from Washington State prison after serving a term of … attempted first degree assault. The prior conviction arose from an incident where Mullenix shot an individual he …
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DEA and partners hold 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… the Pacific Northwest SEATTLE – This Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, the Drug Enforcement … sites which resulted in 15,279 pounds (7.6 tons) removed from circulation. Idaho – 34 collection sites which resulted in 3,269 pounds (1.6 tons) removed from circulation. Oregon – 60 collection sites which …
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Lorain Man And Federal Prison Inmate Convicted For Conspiracy To Commit Murder For Hire And To Distribute Cocaine

… was an outstanding effort by investigators and prosecutors from multiple states and jurisdictions who came together to … this significant murder-for-hire plot paved a twisted path from New York City to Lorain, Ohio.  Law enforcement collaboration helped prevent another murder from occurring.  I commend the dedicated and talented team …
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Maryland Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty In Connection With Plattsburgh Heroin Distribution Ring

… Jimolo Coates continued to direct heroin distribution from jail PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. - Jimolo Coates, a.k.a. “Lo,” … Kiara Scott, to provide the heroin to and collect payment from Kusalonis.  Coates also admitted to selling … heroin to Charles Adams, who frequently transported heroin from Annapolis to Plattsburgh with Kusalonis. United States …
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DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… in Charge Karen Flowers.  “You prevented prescription drugs from being used incorrectly, mistakenly or deliberately by … to stop drug abuse and prevent the disease of addiction from spreading.” Now in its 9th year, National Prescription … remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they could be stolen and …
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Houston Physician And Pain Management Clinic Owner Convicted Of Running “pill Mill” That Provided Unlawful Prescriptions For Millions Of Doses Of Opioids And Other Controlled Substances

… in America.” According to evidence presented at trial, from March 2015 through July 2017, Craig, a licensed doctor, … each day’s cash proceeds, often in excess of $15,000, from the sale of the unlawful prescriptions. Faithful and Craig made great efforts to prevent law enforcement from investigating Gulfton, the evidence showed. For …
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Four Plead Guilty In Multi-State Drug & Money Laundering Conspiracy

… of Vallejo, California, have pled guilty to charges arising from a multi-state drug and money laundering conspiracy. … 2017, Nguyen shipped packages of cocaine and marijuana from California to the Booker Brothers in Pensacola. Using … of packages of cocaine and marijuana that he was shipping from California to Pensacola. Postal records show that the …
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Tony Torrez Charged With Violating Federal Narcotics Trafficking And Firearms Laws

… a traffic stop on the Toyota when a woman drove away from the residence in the Toyota.  Shortly thereafter, APD … conducted a traffic stop on a Lexus sedan that drove away from the residence and identified the driver as Torrez.  APD … to be “wax,” a concentrated form of THC oil processed from the marijuana plant.  Thereafter, the DEA obtained a …
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Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Unused Pills As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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 …
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Kentucky Pain Clinic Owners Plead Guilty To Unlawfully Dispensing Controlled Substances

… -Cantrell and Lackey agree to forfeit $500,000 in proceeds from the distribution conspiracy Date: April 26, 2013 … a total of approximately $500,000 which represents proceeds from the conspiracy.  Judge Atkins remanded Cantrell into …
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Meth Cookers Who Burned Down Trailer Sentenced

… intent to distribute methamphetamine in Marquette County from July 2013 to May 8, 2014. U.S. District Judge R. Allan … trailer was a complete loss and eventually had to be towed from the trailer park. Upon arrival, firefighters … in early December, fewer than four weeks after his release from the hospital. While they were engaged in this …
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Two Michigan Doctors Plead Guilty To Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substance Painkillers And Health Care Fraud

… Hussein “Sam” Awada, 45, of Royal Oak, admitted that from late 2010, through early 2012, he conspired with James … paid Awada for those prescriptions, then bought the pills from the “patients” and re-sold them to street dealers. … need for the medications. McQuade said, "More people die from overdoses of prescription drugs in America than from …
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Suburban Detroit Doctor Receives 7 Year Sentence For Writing Unlawful Prescription For Controlled Substances Including Oxycodone

… was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds. From 2010 through early 2012, he conspired with James Lyons, … medical purpose. The marketers then bought the pills from the “patients” and re-sold them to street dealers. …
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Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Potentially Dangerous Prescription Drugs As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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 …
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Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Potentially Dangerous Prescription Drugs As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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 …