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Long Island Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Distributing Heroin that Caused the Fatal Overdose of Victim in Jericho

… York Division works tirelessly to safeguard our communities from drug traffickers peddling their poison that has taken … rehabilitation program, delivered the fatal dose of heroin from Tunstall to the victim on October 28, 2018. Tenem also … Alessi are in charge of the prosecution, with assistance from Paralegal Specialist Michael Compitello. The Defendant: …
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Defendant Charged in Connection with Narcotics Manufacturing and Distribution Center

… not only removed substantial quantities of deadly narcotics from the streets, but it also hit drug dealers in their … saved the lives of countless New Yorkers suffering from addiction.  Thanks to the work of our law enforcement … Task Force, which is comprised of law enforcement officers from the DEA, HSI, and the New York City Police Department, …
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Syracuse Man Sentenced to More than Ten Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and for Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking

… kilogram quantities of heroin and cocaine to Syracuse from New York and Puerto Rico and then redistributing the … four-year term of supervised release following his release from prison. The other defendants convicted in this and … Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Investigators from the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, the …
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Two Bronx Men Charged with 2014 Harlem Murder

… to HSI New York’s commitment to protect the public from highly addictive and often deadly drugs, and rid our … Keechant L. Sewell said: “This case involves a homicide from 2014. What this case highlights are that neither … challenges nor the passage of time will deter us from pursuing justice. We long ago learned that narcotics …
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Five gang members charged with racketeering and narcotics offenses

… have been in involved in a slew of illegal activity ranging from drug trafficking to committing murder.  We have seen … in and around Taylor Avenue in the Bronx, New York, from at least 2007 up to and including 2015.  Members of the … in and around Creston Avenue in the Bronx, New York, from at least 2003 up to and including 2011.  Members of the …
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Seven Defendants Charged for Kidnapping, Robbery, Firearms, and Narcotics Offenses

… publicly available documents, the charges arise, in part, from an Oct. 3, 2020 kidnapping and robbery during which … the outstanding investigative work of Special Agents from the New York Division of the DEA and Special Agents from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of …
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Two people arrested and charged with selling heroin which may have led to the deaths of two individuals

… lines of communication. During that time, J.L. overdosed from heroin and/or fentanyl on three known occasions. J.L. … conducted three controlled purchases of suspected heroin from DiPirro and Sarah Szymanski.  “Notwithstanding the … will not hesitate to take action to protect the public from those who bring harm to our community,” stated U.S. …
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

… “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 …
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Head of black market synthetic drug trafficking ring sentenced to 23 years

… imported bulk quantities of furanyl fentanyl and U-47700 from overseas suppliers China. They ordered the furanyl … to transport 5,330 blue pills containing furanyl fentanyl from Elmira to North Carolina in October 2016. On Oct. 25, … can with a false bottom containing the 5,330 blue pills from inside Prettyman’s vehicle.   In early 2017, Thatcher …
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Colombian veterinarian sentenced to 72 months’ imprisonment for heroin importation conspiracy

… organization that used live puppies to smuggle drugs from Colombia to New York,” said Ray Donovan, head of the … States using various methods to conceal the narcotics from law enforcement. Specifically, between Sept. 8, 2004 … nearly three kilograms, including 10 bags that were removed from the puppies. Three of the puppies died after they …
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Four Men Charged with Allegedly Running Drug Trafficking Ring that Shipped Wholesale Amounts of Narcotics to Indo-Pacific Region

… and ranges up to $160 million. According to the indictment, from at least February 2017 to September 2022, Le and Tri … then arranged for the export of bulk quantities of drugs from the United States to these nations via air cargo, ocean … particularly “Signal,” to coordinate the export of drugs from the United States. They also allegedly used fictitious …
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Armed Franklin County Drug Dealer Sentenced to 19 Years

… were responsible for distributing various narcotics sourced from New York and New Jersey.   On multiple occasions during … name. The next day, a man used by Oakley as a courier drove from Charlotte to Oakley’s house and stayed only a couple of … residence and more than 2,000 grams of cocaine were seized from the attic insulation. In addition, two 9mm handguns, …
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Detroit Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Overseeing a Drug Trafficking Network

… in the seizure of 15 kilograms of cocaine shipped from California in a hidden compartment in a vehicle. Agents … accounts for businesses he set up to hide his drug proceeds from law enforcement.  “Illegal drug distribution operations … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
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Drug Kingpin Sentenced to 27 Years as Part of Ongoing Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… of methamphetamine. He also worked with couriers who flew from Michigan to California carrying thousands of dollars earned from drug sales and then flew back to Michigan carrying … is committed to protecting communities throughout Michigan from drug traffickers who prey on the vulnerable,” said …
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Upstate Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, and Firearms Offenses

… Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that from approximately 2020 to 2024 Green and Barber regularly … at their respective financial institutions using cash from drug proceeds. Green and Barber’s financial records … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
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Leader of Pharmacy Burglary Ring Across Multiple States Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison

… organization that included documented gang members from the 5th Ward area in Houston, Texas. Investigators … hydrocodone, Adderall, and others—were stolen were stolen from pharmacies throughout the United States, including … The quantity of Schedule II controlled substances stolen from pharmacies and distributed by Brown and his …
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Stimulants

Cocaine

January 21, 2025
White, crystalline powder derived from coca leaves. Cocaine base (crack) looks like small, irregularly shaped white rocks. Cocaine is an intense, euphoria-producing stimulant drug with strong addictive potential.
January 21, 2025
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Four Boston-Area Men Arrested For Trafficking Tens Of Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills

… disposal to hold them accountable and protect the public from this growing epidemic.” “DEA is committed to … were seized along with and 500 grams of powder fentanyl from Andujar and Guerrero Soto. Additional suspected … packaging materials and a money counter were also seized from the residences of Andujar, Bernabel and Fabal. The …
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Former Hartford Resident Involved in Illegal Pill Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a joint investigation by the DEA Tactical Diversion … oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, and other drugs from neighborhood grocery stores in New Britain and … New Haven Tactical Diversion Squad is composed of personnel from the DEA and the Bristol, East Windsor, Hamden, New …
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Starr County Justice of the Peace and Another Sent to Prison for Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization

… serve five years of supervised release following release from prison. Valadez will be on supervised release for three … substantial quantities of drugs into the United States from Mexico which was then distributed throughout … for the importation of approximately 43 kilograms of meth from Mexico into the United States in addition to large …
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Ventura Prolific Fentanyl Trafficker Receives 15-Year Federal Prison Sentence

… demonstrates the commitment to making our communities safer from dangerous and deadly drugs like fentanyl.  We will use … highlights our unwavering dedication to protecting Ventura from the devastating effects of this lethal drug,” said … has been crucial in eliminating a major source of fentanyl from our streets, and we will continue to prioritize the …
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Drug Enforcement Administration Set to Recruit and Educate at the College World Series ™ in Omaha

… World Series ™, is expected to draw interested applicants from across the nation. Nearly half-a-million fans will … on Omaha for the annual event as college baseball teams from Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and … and talk about the life-altering consequences that can come from drug abuse. For those interested in learning more about …
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Connecticut Man Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl

… 22 firearm with a 22-round magazine and a Switch attached from Smith’s vehicle. The Switch converted the firearm to a … Task Force consists of agents and law enforcement officers from the FBI, Rhode Island State Police, the Cranston, … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
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Overdoses Drop Nearly 40 Percent Since Formation of Omaha Task Force

… “We will leverage any tool necessary to spare families from suffering the devastating loss of life to a drug … Response Task Force was formed combining investigators from the DEA, OPD, Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) and Douglas … Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). "Receiving national recognition from HIDTA is a testament to the dedication and hard work of …
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New Haven Man on Supervised Release Charged with Distributing Methamphetamine Pills, Crack

… Ogman’s sentence to time served, and he was released from prison. It is alleged that Ogman resumed his drug … pulls, and controlled purchases of methamphetamine pills from Ogman in March and April 2024.  Ogman was arrested on … The DEA New Haven Task Force includes participants from the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue …
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Member of Violent Gang Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Racketeering, Drug and Firearm Offenses

… assaulted rival gang member; drugs, firearm seized from stash house in Hingham BOSTON – A Boston man was … Wesson .38 caliber revolver and $15,597 in cash were seized from his stash house in Hingham. This is Santos’ third … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
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Lawrence Jackson of Rutland Convicted of Federal Drug and Firearm Charges

… Colt bullets and .410 shotshells. Jackson is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to his extensive criminal … to distribute cocaine base and over 500 grams of cocaine from approximately January 2021 until he was arrested on … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
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Drug Dealer Involved in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Violent Spokane-Area Shooting Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

… containing the methamphetamine and fentanyl pills stolen from the runner.  Skjold was later arrested on multiple separate state charges stemming from a domestic-violence related drive-by-shooting case, … to stop her and this sentence will protect our community from the deadly trifecta of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and …
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Repeat Offenders Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Meth

… halt on the side of I-75. Several law enforcement officers from Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia State … and attempted to conduct a traffic stop; Johnson fled from officers. Deputies were able to bring Johnson to a stop … guns during that time. Johnson also admitted that fleeing from pursuing officers is “just what you do” when possessing …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… law enforcement surge to protect American communities from the flood of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced pills across … too often result, is a problem that cuts across America from small towns to big cities and everything in between. … fentanyl-laced fake pills using chemicals sourced largely from China., and are distributing these pills through U.S. …