PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National Sentenced to More than 12 Years for Drug Trafficking in the Tri Cities

May 09, 2023
… and 5 Kilograms or More of Cocaine. Mendoza-Ruelas, who is from Mexico, also will serve 5 years of federal supervision after he is released from federal custody. According to information disclosed in … drug trafficking activities and to prevent him from further distributing this poison in our communities. …
May 09, 2023
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 05, 2023
… Last Mile comprised 1,436 investigations conducted from May 1, 2022 through May 1, 2023, in collaboration with … to nearly 193 million deadly doses of fentanyl removed from communities across the United States, which have … to nearly 1.2 million deadly doses of fentanyl removed from communities across southeast Texas.    “Operation Last …
May 05, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 05, 2023
… Last Mile comprised 1,436 investigations conducted from May 1, 2022 through May 1, 2023, in collaboration with … to nearly 193 million deadly doses of fentanyl removed from communities across the United States, which have … at the DEA to end this crisis and protect our citizens from the cartels,” said Sheriff Dennis Lemma, MCSA …
May 05, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization Leader Sentenced to Life in Prison

April 07, 2023
… 47, ran a drug trafficking organization, spanning from Mexico to El Paso and on to Atlanta, from 2002 to 2019. In the early 2000s, Sanchez Morales … Morales’ organization imported liquid methamphetamine from Juarez, Mexico into El Paso, and then transported it to …
April 07, 2023
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Federal Judge Sentences Florida Man to Over 21 Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Charges

March 30, 2023
… the area. Court records show that Perez obtained his drugs from drug distributors in Mexico by way of Georgia. Perez … was executed at Perez’s camper. Law enforcement seized from the camper two firearms, more methamphetamine, a money … arrested in Florida on January 5, 2022, on charges arising from his criminal conduct in North Carolina. Perez was in …
March 30, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA-led operation nets more than 500 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

March 11, 2020
… “Menchito,” and second in command of CJNG, was extradited from Mexico to the United States on charges of alleged drug … impact on the fabric of our local communities. The proceeds from the local distribution of these narcotics are … Special Operations Division, federal prosecutors from the Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section of the …
March 11, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Grand Junction Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death

January 12, 2023
… and 2018, Holder imported tens of thousands of these pills from Mexico into Western Colorado where he and his … gotten to this point without the hard work and dedication from our law enforcement partners at the DEA, the FBI, … a stark reminder that DEA’s work to protect our communities from dangerous and greedy fentanyl distributors continues …
January 12, 2023
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Six Sent to Prison After Traffic Stops Yield Kilos of Meth

December 21, 2022
… identification and arrest of multiple individuals ranging from street level dealers to mid-level suppliers. On April … of illegal narcotics, believed to be meth and heroin, from an unknown individual that resided outside of the … out of the garage as Reyes-Camacho retrieved a large bag from the vehicle. Both then entered the residence. A short …
December 21, 2022
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Five Aryan Brotherhood Members Charged in Superseding Indictment with Murder in Aid of Racketeering

December 09, 2022
… heroin and methamphetamine trafficking operation from their shared cell. They used smuggled-in cellphones to direct their drug trafficking activity from their prison cell to the streets of Sacramento and … by the DEA with substantial investigative assistance from the CDCR, the Vallejo Police Department, the U.S. …
December 09, 2022
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Drug Dealing Husband and Wife Sentenced to Federal Prison

November 29, 2022
… According to court documents, in May 2018, detectives from the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) learned … stopped by the Ramoses home in Yoncalla after his release from a residential drug treatment program. Later the same … were found in the Ramoses’ vehicles. Evidence recovered from Brian Ramos’s phone revealed that he had in fact sold a …
November 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Jake’s Fireworks Owner Sentenced to 15 years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Violations

November 28, 2022
… Fireworks” is also operated at that location.  Customers from all over the United States were able to order quantities of BDO from the Right Price Chemicals website in small amounts to … took action to protect the public and prevent others from falling prey to the sale and use of this dangerous …
November 28, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Former Santa Rita Jail Inmate Sentenced to 7 Years for Distributing Fentanyl that Killed Fellow Inmate

October 28, 2022
… distributed fentanyl within the jail, hiding the fentanyl from correctional officers by concealing it in a cavity of … distributed fentanyl to multiple inmates at Santa Rita Jail from approximately April 23, 2021, when Reid was arrested by … pills known as “M30s” imitate Oxycodone obtained from a pharmacy, but when sold on the street the pills …
October 28, 2022
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Moses Lake Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

October 19, 2022
… which contained a pistol and 822 grams of methamphetamine from the vehicle. Valdez was detained while hiding in a tree … and 604 grams of methamphetamine was recovered, some from inside his minor child’s bedroom.  “We will continue to … is committed to keeping members of our communities safe from violent criminals such as Mr. Valdez.” Assistant United …
October 19, 2022
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Nebraska Man Sentenced to 17 ½ Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution

August 26, 2022
… There is no parole in the federal system. After his release from prison, he will begin a five year term of supervised … seized six additional pounds of methamphetamine from Oswaldo Neri’s bedroom closet, as well as additional … realize that there are serious consequences that can come from selling drugs. Jesse now has more than 17 years in …
August 26, 2022
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Attorney General William P. Barr Joins DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea to Announce results of Operation Crystal Shield

September 10, 2020
… devotion of DEA and our partners to protect our communities from the scourge of drug trafficking and violent crime under … trafficked into and within the United States.  From FY 2017 to FY 2019, DEA domestic seizures o f …
September 10, 2020
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Monroe Father and Son Sentenced to Prison for Money Laundering and Illegal Marijuana Business

May 31, 2022
… State Marijuana Licensing and Laundered Over $100,000 from Sales using Bitcoin and Dark Web Seattle – A father and … Homeland Security Investigations, with valuable assistance from state and local law enforcement agencies. Kenneth W. … revealed that the Rhules made over $13 million is sales from their business with a net profit of $2.5 million.  In …
May 31, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Arizona holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction & reduce overdose deaths

April 27, 2022
… Prescription Drug Take Back Day this  Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, … who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. The Centers for Disease … Day has removed more than 15 million pounds of medication from circulation since its inception. These efforts are …
April 27, 2022
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Manchester man sentenced to 57 months for drug trafficking

October 01, 2020
… to communicate with individuals who were obtaining drugs from the organization.  During the evening of June 20, 2019, … attempted to order quantities of crack cocaine and fentanyl from the organization.  Ortez was directed to a parking lot … Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police, Methuen Police …
October 01, 2020
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

March 11, 2020
… “Menchito,” and second in command of CJNG, was extradited from Mexico to the United States on charges of alleged drug … impact on the fabric of our local communities. The proceeds from the local distribution of these narcotics are … Special Operations Division, federal prosecutors from the Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section of the …
March 11, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Milford man involved in marijuana trafficking ring sentenced to 95 months of imprisonment

December 03, 2019
… United States.  On June 28, 2017, Burns flew the aircraft from northern California to Lubbock, Texas.  The next day, Burns flew the aircraft from Texas to Arkansas, and then to West Virginia and … of dollars by trafficking nearly two tons of marijuana from California to Connecticut.   Members of the conspiracy …
December 03, 2019
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Beacon Falls man involved in marijuana trafficking ring sentenced to 55 months in federal prison

September 11, 2019
… United States.  On June 28, 2017, Burns flew the aircraft from Northern California to Lubbock, Texas.  The next day, Burns flew the aircraft from Texas to Arkansas, and then to West Virginia and … of dollars by trafficking nearly two tons of marijuana from California to Connecticut. Members of the conspiracy …
September 11, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Eleven arraigned in wide-ranging Cape Cod heroin conspiracy

July 29, 2019
… and Osterville, and Pawtucket, R.I. Interceptions from Otero’s cellphones identified 10 other members of his … Fray, Cotell (who is still on federal supervised release from a 2017 heroin conviction), Baams, Tony Johnson, Joshua … residence that fit an ammunition clip recovered from Fray’s home on the night of the May 8 shooting.   The …
July 29, 2019
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Leader of Lawrence-based drug trafficking organization sentenced to 12 years in prison

May 06, 2019
… ran his organization like a business. He bought drugs from suppliers, such as co-conspirator Domingo Gonzalez … Reynaldo Duran Lora and Rafael Arce – some of whom came from New Hampshire and Maine to obtain drugs to redistribute … of the drug business and live well. Investigators learned from these calls that Patrone’s assets are primarily in the …
May 06, 2019
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Florida man sentenced to 84 months in prison for trafficking multiple kilos of cocaine into Rhode Island

April 02, 2019
… shipments of cocaine through the U.S. Postal Service from Puerto Rico into Rhode Island has been sentenced to 84 … of cocaine shipped through the U.S. Postal Service from Puerto Rico to residences in Central Falls and … Drug Task Force is comprised of law enforcement personnel from the DEA, Rhode Island State Police, and East …
April 02, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Former physician assistant convicted in kickback scheme

December 18, 2018
… and Drug Administration to treat breakthrough cancer pain. From approximately June 2013 through fall 2014, Clough wrote … demonstrated that Clough received over $49,000 in payments from the drug manufacturer. Testimony at the trial also …
December 18, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Doctor Pays $153,000 to Resolve Allegations of Overprescribing Opioids at his Escondido Clinic

December 11, 2020
… clinic in Escondido, California.  This settlement stems from the United States’ investigation into whether Dr. … Based on its investigation, the United States alleged that from January 1, 2014 to August 31, 2019, Dr. Chesler wrote … Health care providers treating patients who suffer from pain must still only prescribe opioids in accordance …
December 11, 2020
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North Tonawanda man arrested, caught with 30 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a car

July 23, 2018
… up to the car hauler while two men began to unload cars from the hauler. Jimenez-Rodriguez exited the vehicle for a time and watched as the vehicles were unloaded from the car hauler. Shortly after the black Mercury Mariner … who work tirelessly each day to protect our community from the harm caused by illicit substances. My Office will …
July 23, 2018
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North Tonawanda man caught, arrested with 30 kilos of cocaine hidden in a car

July 23, 2018
… up to the car hauler while two men began to unload cars from the hauler. Jimenez-Rodriguez exited the vehicle for a time and watched as the vehicles were unloaded from the car hauler. Shortly after the black Mercury Mariner … who work tirelessly each day to protect our community from the harm caused by illicit substances. My Office will …
July 23, 2018
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Honduran Drug Kingpin Sentenced To Life In Prison

May 18, 2018
… the testimony of multiple co-conspirators and pictures from a seizure of over 2,000 kilograms of cocaine, showed … Guatemala that was part of a distribution chain spanning from Colombia to Mexico and the United States. In that role, … received multi-hundred kilogram quantities of cocaine from Colombia and Panama, temporarily stored the narcotics …
May 18, 2018
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Indianapolis Meth Trafficking Leaders Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison

December 16, 2021
… per day to various customers in the Indianapolis area from the summer of 2019 until March 2020. King had … the drug conspiracy and distributed his methamphetamine from a stolen vehicle. Granger served as one of King's … at a 100% purity level, and illegally possessed firearms from the streets, it is a big win. DEA remains committed to …
December 16, 2021