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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. …
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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. …
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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. …
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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. …
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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. …
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Violent Gang Members, Cartel Conduit Sentenced to Federal Prison for Roles in Major Meth-Trafficking Conspiracy

… Dublin, Georgia. The investigation and indictments grew from other major gang-related drug trafficking prosecutions … that transported illegal drugs into the Southern District from Mexico and Atlanta, aided by multiple criminal street … could continue to coordinate the trafficking operations from Mexico to Georgia.  Of the 35 defendants charged in …
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Nine defendants named in 42-count federal indictment for operation of south Georgia drug trafficking organization

… elsewhere.  “This operation represents not only the mop-up from a previous drug trafficking prosecution in south … that transported methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana from the Atlanta area into Appling, Coffee and Telfair … other areas in south Georgia, for street-level distribution from at least April 2018 through May 2020. Each of the nine …
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Hazlehurst Pharmacy, Pharmacist to pay up to $2.1 million for dispensing thousands of illegitimate prescriptions

… prescriptions for commonly-abused controlled substances from an internal medicine doctor without any type of … more than 17,500 dosage units of controlled substances from the pharmacy in less than two years. The suit also … of the pharmacies who filled illegitimate prescriptions from Dr. Bynes. In addition to the settlement of the civil …
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Four Co-Conspirators Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl and Meth in Idaho's Magic Valley

… The investigation revealed that Morris had just returned from the Mexico border where she obtained these drugs before … our partners will work tirelessly to stop drug traffickers from flooding our communities with drugs and violence,” said … of our citizens, ensuring our streets remain free from the harmful influence of drugs.” U.S. Attorney Hurwit …
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Member of Violent New Haven Gang Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Charge

… A. Bolden in New Haven to a racketeering offense stemming from his role in a violent New Haven street gang. Today’s … themselves with the word “Honcho,” which is derived from the street name of an Exit 8 member who was murdered on … Exit 8 members and associates also stole vehicles, at times from outside of the state, and used those stolen vehicles …
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Leader of Large Cartel-Connected Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

… He and his sister were involved in laundering the proceeds from the drug trafficking. At today’s sentencing hearing, … aspects of drug trafficking: he orchestrated loads of drugs from Mexico; he managed the conversion of liquid … for leaders and violent actors in the organization range from 17 years for Luis Magana-Ramirez, who was tied to …
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Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced to Two Decades in Federal Prison

… “We’re gratified at the number of law enforcement agencies from such a large geographic area coordinating their efforts … Liberty, Richmond, and Tattnall counties, and elsewhere, from as early as January 2016. The conspiracy is alleged to … quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs from Mexico and the Caribbean for distribution in the …