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Cocaine distribution ring dismantled in Huntington Station, Long Island

November 14, 2018
… sell drugs and make money; no one, not even babies, is safe from the threats traffickers pose.” “These individuals were … surveillance, and the use of covert narcotics purchases from the defendants by sources known to law enforcement. The … investigation resulted in 19 covert purchases of cocaine from Hernandez. Hernandez allegedly sells crack cocaine and …
November 14, 2018
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Long Island man sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for cocaine trafficking and arson

September 05, 2018
… enforcement officers tracked Aichroth and his associates from Long Island to California and observed a rental car … a duffle bag containing more than 10 kilograms of cocaine from the vehicle. The cocaine was then transported by a … in an attempt to intimidate the associate and prevent him from cooperating with law enforcement. The fire also caused …
September 05, 2018
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India-Based Chemical Company and Top Employees Indicted for Unlawful Import of Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals

March 21, 2025
… in marketing materials, and at international trade shows. From March through November 2024, the defendants conspired … Task Force, a DEA-led multi-agency task force with members from Homeland Security Investigations, the Internal Revenue …
March 21, 2025
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Arizona Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

March 10, 2025
… previously convicted of numerous felonies, is prohibited from possessing firearms. Upon his release from prison, Maldonado will be subject to five years of … Administration investigated this case with assistance from U.S. Border Patrol. Assistant U.S. Attorney Davon …
March 10, 2025
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Eighteen Members of North Arkansas Drug-Trafficking Organization In Custody Following Arrest Operation

February 25, 2025
… indicted but have not yet been arrested. The arrests stem from an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, or … July 2023. Most the defendants listed in the indictment are from the small Arkansas towns of Trumann and Marked Tree. … involved numerous controlled purchases of methamphetamine from members of the conspiracy. Additionally, throughout the …
February 25, 2025
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Anchorage Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Distributing Meth

February 18, 2025
… Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Defendant was on Supervised Release from a Previous Drug Conviction ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An … in Alaska and violating his conditions of release from a previous drug distribution conviction. According to … Division and Anchorage District Office, with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives …
February 18, 2025
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DEA Works with Tribal Communities to Advance Drug Education

February 18, 2025
… and the DEA mission, began to take shape.  With permission from the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, photos reflecting tribal values were taken in Norfolk. Youth from the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska highlighted the significant … ancestors and celebrate important events. A photo of a drum from Mandaree High School places importance on the sacred …
February 18, 2025
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Albuquerque Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 20-years in Federal Prison

February 11, 2025
… False Imprisonment and Child Abuse, was prohibited from possessing firearms. Upon his release from prison, Valdez will be subject to five years of … Administration investigated this case with assistance from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant …
February 11, 2025
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New Haven Psychiatrist to Pay More Than $450K to Settle False Claims Act and Controlled Substances Act Allegations

February 08, 2025
… this individual was receiving oxycodone and hydrocodone from other providers.  He also failed to maintain adequate … settlement agreement, Syed agreed to a 20-year exclusion from Medicare, Medicaid, and all other federal health care programs, as well as a 20-year suspension from the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program.  Syed also …
February 08, 2025
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Meriden Man Who Led Drug Trafficking Ring is Sentenced

February 08, 2025
… were receiving bulk quantities of heroin and fentanyl from out-of-state suppliers.  They stored, processed, and … of ammunition, and a bullet proof vest were also seized from Cordero and his associates. Fourteen individuals were … of heroin. The DEA’s Hartford Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
February 08, 2025
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Two Individuals Indicted for Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl that Caused the Death of Activist

April 01, 2024
… in New York was tragically poisoned in her Brooklyn home from fentanyl-laced heroin. Today, the alleged perpetrators … indictment delivers a strong message to anyone who profits from poisoning our communities with illicit drugs: There are … Gentile. Drug poisonings take too many lives too soon from communities nationwide and DEA is committed to bringing …
April 01, 2024
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San Diego Man Pleads Guilty to Supplying Fentanyl that Resulted in Deaths of Two in North Park Home

January 14, 2025
… 2022. San Diego Police officers, along with investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Overdose Response … Sargent’s duffel bag, also recovered from the bedroom, contained 30.4 grams of methamphetamine … Office is tackling the fentanyl crisis at all levels: from suppliers to traffickers to street-level distributors,” …
January 14, 2025
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National Trivia Day

December 23, 2024
… DEA provides valuable resources to help combat drug misuse? From educational materials to community outreach … Quiz Proper Drug Disposal Quiz Take the Quiz DEA Careers From Administrative Specialist to Intelligence Researcher to …
December 23, 2024
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Antelope Valley Man Faces New Charge Alleging He Knowingly Sold Fentanyl to Second Victim Who Died

December 19, 2024
… of fentanyl poisoning, allegedly after receiving fentanyl from the defendant,” said Anthony Chrysanthis, Deputy … 2024 at his family’s home shortly after purchasing the drug from Morales. Morales was arrested in the first case on … 2024 at his family’s home shortly after purchasing the drug from Morales. An indictment contains allegations that a …
December 19, 2024
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Defendant Admits Role in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose of Carlsbad Woman

December 18, 2024
… messenger. At 8:55 p.m., D.G. left via a Lyft ride-share from her residence in Carlsbad and traveled to an apartment … 12:22 a.m. on September 10, 2023, Bullard called 911 from the victim’s phone, reporting her overdose.  When San … hospital. Five days after her admittance, D.G. was removed from life support.  Within the apartment, officers found …
December 18, 2024
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Madera Pharmacist Sentenced to over 7 Years in Prison for Illegally Trafficking Hundreds of Thousands of Opiate Pills

November 25, 2024
… and threaten public safety.” According to court records, from December 2014 through November 2018, Ntukogu dispensed … case, Kelo White and Donald Pierre. The prescriptions were from more than 10 different physicians whose signatures were … in Madera. Upon doing so, he required cash payments from White and Pierre and increased the price that he …
November 25, 2024
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West Hartford Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics Trafficking Offense

November 20, 2024
… a controlled purchase of approximately 80 grams of fentanyl from Rodriguez at his auto repair shop on Broad Street in … investigators purchased approximately 86 grams of cocaine from Rodriguez in the vicinity of Zion and Hamilton Streets … Inspection Service.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
November 20, 2024
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Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges

November 15, 2024
… a person in Columbia who was purchasing cocaine from Eaddy. During their investigation, the police learned … postal service and through couriers who picked up the drugs from Eaddy and transported money and drugs to and from South Carolina.  During their investigation, the …
November 15, 2024
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Texas Man Pleads Guilty To Oxycodone Conspiracy And Structuring Cash Transactions

October 30, 2024
… Gonsalves and John Campbell. Russell obtained these pills from a variety of sources in the Houston, Texas area. On March 13, 2023, Russell traveled from Houston to Boston to meet with Veiga. Russell met with … to be less than $10,000 in an attempt to evade the bank from reporting the deposit to the Internal Revenue Service.  …
October 30, 2024
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Member Of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty To Racketeering Involving Drug And Firearms Trafficking

October 23, 2024
… cocaine base, more commonly referred to as “crack” cocaine, from a stash house in Somerville. Afonseca was recorded … a cell phone, and $14,986 in U.S. currency were seized from the stash house. According to court documents, Cameron … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
October 23, 2024
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Pierce County Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes

September 09, 2024
… Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Defendant Who is Prohibited From Possessing Firearms Repeatedly Had Guns While … A 9mm handgun was found in the car. Townsend was prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior convictions. About …
September 09, 2024
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South Florida Couple Plead Guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death of Baby and To Being Felons in Possession of Firearms

September 04, 2024
… (571) 362-2942 Miami.Training@dea.gov MIAMI – A couple from Lake Worth, Fla., pled guilty to distributing fentanyl … killed the baby. Through data and information retrieved from the mother’s cellphone, law enforcement was able to … involving two undercover officers who purchased fentanyl from Yi and Mendez. The undercover operation culminated in …
September 04, 2024
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Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances and Being a Felon in Possession of A Firearm

August 27, 2024
… was distributing various types of prescription medication from his residence located in College Station. An … 2021, law enforcement made controlled purchases of pills from Heifner at his residence, and while again the pills … by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from Arkansas State Police, Saline County Sheriff’s Office, …
August 27, 2024
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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Kidnapping of Rival Drug Trafficker

August 23, 2024
… at the residence in Holiday. When they returned, agents from the DEA and the Pasco Sheriff’s Office intervened and … to have 79 kilograms of methamphetamine transported from Georgia to the Middle District of Florida. That shipment was intercepted by deputies from the Turner County Sheriff’s Office. Guest, Young, and …
August 23, 2024
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Montgomery Man Found Guilty of Selling Fentanyl Pills that Resulted in Another Man’s Death

August 15, 2024
… testimony verifying that the victim purchased narcotics from Coley on the very morning of his death. Investigators … “Everyone should assume that any pill that does not come from a doctor or pharmacy may contain a fatal dose of … Police Department investigated this case, with assistance from the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences and the …
August 15, 2024
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Two Stockton Men Plead Guilty in a Fentanyl and Meth Pill Trafficking Criminal Enterprise

July 31, 2024
… of drug trafficking. According to court documents, from at least September 2015 through May 2019, Barnes led a … pill pressing equipment, materials, and illegal drugs from China, and at his direction, his subordinates made … by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations, the U.S. Marshals …
July 31, 2024
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Georgia Woman Sentenced To Nine Months In Prison For Role In Drug Conspiracy

July 15, 2024
… pandemic and shutdown. In 2019, Drayton ordered drugs from an alleged high-level drug supplier and co-conspirator … and August 2019. Morrissey also collected drug proceeds from Drayton, accepted a drug order from Drayton, stored drugs at her residence.  Morrissey is …
July 15, 2024
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Man Who Attempted to Shoot and Kill a Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Firearm Charges

July 09, 2024
… it had been involved in a crash. Wynecoop attempted to run from the scene but was arrested. During a search of the … Wynecoop, videotaped it. The officer thankfully recovered from his injuries.  During a search of the vehicle used by … place themselves in harm’s way every day to keep us safe from individuals taking dangerous actions like Mr. …
July 09, 2024
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New Hampshire Man Sentenced for Northeast Kingdom Drug Conspiracy

June 26, 2024
… drugs. Allin initially purchased controlled substances from Ortiz for his own consumption, but he eventually began … Homeland Security Investigations, detectives and troopers from the Vermont State Police; members of the Orleans and … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
June 26, 2024
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Massachusetts Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes

June 14, 2024
… worked with other people to bring heroin and crack cocaine from Springfield, Massachusetts to Bennington, Vermont where … of his co-conspirators to purchase a handgun for Santiago from a dealer in Vermont. In doing so, Santiago’s … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
June 14, 2024