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DEA Chicago Field Division Hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  At nearly 4,000 collection sites … the DEA’s National Take Back Day to lessen community risk from drug abuse and keep Americans safe!” “DEA’s National … our shared commitment to protecting the American people from drug-related harm,” said DEA Administrator Terrance …
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Mexican National Unlawfully Present in the United States Sentenced to 20 Years for Discharging a Firearm at Spokane Police During a Drug Trafficking Crime

… incarceration.”  On October 16, 2022, Garcia traveled from Yakima to Spokane to deliver 10,000 fentanyl pills. … attempting to flee to avoid arrest. The path of the bullets from Garcia were directed at multiple law enforcement … he engaged in this behavior after having just been released from prison for the same kind of violent conduct. This case …
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$5 Million Reward Offered for Sinaloa Cartel-Linked Drug Trafficker

… worth of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin from Mexico into the United States. It is also believed that … cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin, from Mexico to the U.S., as well as the sending of proceeds from the sale of these drugs back to Mexico. The government …
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North Hollywood Woman Agrees to Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Charges, Including Selling Ketamine that Killed Actor Matthew Perry

… ketamine, which caused Perry’s death. After learning from news reports of Perry’s death, Sangha called Fleming on Signal to discuss how to distance themselves from it. That day, Sangha updated the settings on the Signal … Cody McLaury in August 2019. McLaury died hours later from a drug overdose. Sangha also admitted in her plea …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 188 Months for Meth Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

… firearms. As a multi-convicted felon, Russell is prohibited from possessing any firearms. “Brock Russell aimed to … by possessing firearms that federal law prohibited him from possessing.  Thankfully, our exceptional team of … This case was investigated by the DEA with assistance from the Fort Wayne Police Department; Bureau of Alcohol, …
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DEA Chicago Division Welcomes New Special Agent in Charge

… and millions of dollars in assets and U.S. currency.  From 2011 to 2016, as a supervisory Special Agent with the … extraditions of numerous priority organizational targets.  From 2016 to 2018, Mr. Catone was an Inspector and Senior …
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Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused Two Fatal Overdoses

… and Suppression Team (FAST) to remove this deadly threat from our neighborhoods.” Sam’s mother described him as … morning hours of Christmas Eve. He had taken the week off from work to spend the holiday season with his loved ones. … fatal overdose, Gauthier kept dealing. He knew Sam had died from fentanyl he provided—referring to him as “my buddy” in …
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Career Offender is Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

… informant (CI) to purchase firearms and methamphetamine from Peak at least two times between July and August 2022. … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Savannah Resident Convicted at Trial of Machinegun and Drug Charges

… one sustained pull of the trigger.  McKenzie was prohibited from possessing any firearm because of previous convictions … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Facts about Fentanyl

April 02, 2025
… usage.  DEA analysis has found counterfeit pills ranging from .02 to 5.1 milligrams (more than twice the lethal dose) …
April 02, 2025
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Seventeen charged in Passaic County drug trafficking conspiracy

… court. See chart below. “The removal of these gang members from the streets of Paterson have made the city a safer … Attorney Carpenito. “The charges announced today result from the combined work of our federal, state, and local … call detail records, law enforcement determined that from September 2018 through October 1, 2019, the defendants …
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Leaders of International Drug Trafficking and Firearms Smuggling Organization Sentenced to 21 and 20 Years in Prison

… to court filings and statements made in court proceedings: From at least in or about March 2020 to at least in or about … hundreds of kilograms of crystal and liquid methamphetamine from Mexico into Texas and further distributed it throughout …
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Third Defendant Charged with Federal Narcotics Offenses Resulting in Death in Connection with the Poisoning of Four Children at a Bronx Daycare

… communities, depend on it.”  As alleged in the Complaint: From at least in or about July 2023 through at least in or … of age, appear to have experienced the effects of poisoning from exposure to fentanyl.  Three of the children were …
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Colombian Kingpin and Paramilitary Leader Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

… perpetuating drug abuse leaving a wake of destruction from Colombia to the United States, and stained with the … main guerilla group, and sought to remove FARC sympathizers from positions of power and influence in Colombia. To … assets in exchange for reduced sentences and amnesty from extradition. Rather than submit to the peace process, …
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Over 13 Pounds of Heroin/Fentanyl Seized at Packaging Mill in the Bronx: Two Arrested

… Task Force, which consists of agents and investigators from the DEA, the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, … Apt. A41, at approximately 3:48 p.m. Keys recovered from Tejada and Camacho opened the door of the apartment. … passport with Tejada’s photo, but a different name, from the apartment. Tejada was arraigned in Manhattan …
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Over 86 Pounds of Suspected Heroin, 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and $200,000 Cash Seized in Ridgewood, Queens: Four Arrests

… of narcotics. Agents and officers heard noises coming from behind a closed door. Upon opening the door, they … and mail addressed to Martinez were also recovered from the apartment. Arraignments for the four defendants … of illegal drugs, and bring those who would seek to profit from their proliferation to justice,” said Police …
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176 pounds of cocaine seized in New York City – one of the largest cocaine seizures in NYC in recent years

… understands the importance of removing these drug pushers from the community and will continue to partner in … Nieves. On Dec. 31, 2018, in the Bronx, $135,000 was seized from a secret compartment in Gomez’ Saturn SUV.    Another … indictment, two of the defendants conspired to import pills from overseas, via international mail. Authorities in …
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Physician pleads guilty to 16 felony charges: operated Brooklyn pill mills and directed fraudulent Medicaid/Medicare Billing

… including another physician, Paul McClung, broke off from Feygin’s organization to open a third Brooklyn pill … early 2017 and received over $16 million in reimbursements from Medicaid/Medicare. PM Medical practitioners prescribed … providers for all of MetroPlus Health Plan for three years from Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2016. Members of the …
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Nearly Three Dozen Charged Methamphetamine-Trafficking Conspiracy

… are in the business to save lives and protect communities from the perils of drug abuse.” “The Laurens County … by removing illegal drugs and illegally possessed firearms from our streets.” “The men and women of the Laurens County … in the indictment, the drug trafficking ring operated from at least January 2020 through January 2021. Initial …
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Joint Operation Targets Drug Distribution Ring in Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish Counties

… our collective commitment to safeguard our communities from the dangers of fentanyl poisoning by individuals who … are spreading fentanyl pills throughout our district – from rural areas to urban centers,” said U.S. Attorney Nick … alleges that on November 1, 2022, Witteveen tried to flee from police and tossed a bag of drugs out of his car window …
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DEA and Texas DPS conduct joint operation

… drugs EL PASO, Texas – Agents and investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration and Texas … suspects behind bars and helping protect our community from becoming their victims,” said Regional Director Alanis. … SCH III/IV         On Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, agents from DEA and DPS arrested 10 of those charged. Alejandra …
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Indianapolis area methamphetamine and heroin trafficking organizations dismantled

… will continue to work together to keep the public safe from violent drug traffickers.” Those charged include: … (Fugitive) Federal agents along with local officers from different agencies, served arrest warrants and search … resulting arrests, along with the firearms & drugs removed from the streets, inevitably result in reduced opportunity …
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New York News 2010

July 15, 2021
… 9, 2010 Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Extradition from Colombia of Principal of International Money Laundering … with Links to Mexican and Colombian Cartels Extradited from Mexico to the United States June 11, 2010 17 Charged … Laundering Case April 9, 2010 $1 Million in Heroin Seized from Bronx Mill: Four Members of Drug Trafficking Ring …
July 15, 2021
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West Portsmouth Couple Sentenced For Operating “Pill Mill” In Waverly

… the seriousness of the crime and can help deter others from engaging in this activity.” Following a ten-day trial … illegal distribution, wire fraud to obtain pills directly from distributors, and structuring financial transactions … as the owner of the clinic. Nancy Sadler was prohibited from owning the clinic because of a prior wire fraud …
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Grand Jury Indictment Of 17 Members Of A Multi-state Organization

… Westchester - (914) 682-6256 Smuggling Ring Trafficked from Phoenix to New York on Commercial Flights MINEOLA, N.Y. … the organization transported cocaine on commercial flights from Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona, … the Cambridge, Maryland area and $44,596 cash was recovered from their vehicle. The defendants were arrested by members …
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Investigation Of Fentanyl-Heroin Distribution Network Results In 24 Arrests

… and pure fentanyl into Long Island communities from New York City drug mills every week.  “They cut the … is one too many; and every day, more than 120 people die from an opiate related overdose in the U.S.  The heroin … are now wearing masks and gloves to protect themselves from its effects and police officers executing search …
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Seventeen Members And Associates Of Two Rival Bronx Street Gangs Charged In Federal Court With Racketeering And Narcotics Offenses, Including Two Murders

… operated principally in and around the Bronx, New York, from at least 2012 up to and including 2015.  One of the … non-members, outsiders, and rival narcotics dealers from distributing crack cocaine in the area controlled by … operated principally in and around the Bronx, New York, from at least 2012 up to and including 2015.  One of the …
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DEA Employment Eligibility

March 03, 2026
… for determining employment eligibility with DEA. Aside from marijuana or cannabis use before the candidate’s 18th … cannot have used anabolic steroids without a prescription from a licensed practicing physician within seven (7) years …
March 03, 2026
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Fentanyl Free America

January 06, 2026
… DEA’s unwavering commitment to protect the United States from synthetic opioids by disrupting the fentanyl supply … our nation. As long as there are people who seek to profit from suffering there will be attempts to bring fentanyl and …
January 06, 2026
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Three Dominican Men Arrested for Trafficking Cocaine and Crack Cocaine in Nashua

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …