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Detroit Field Division will host National Prescription Pill Take Back

… that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet," said Acting Administrator …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… trafficked into and within the United States. From FY 2017 to FY 2019, DEA domestic seizures of methamphetamine increased 127 percent from 49,507 pounds to 112,146 pounds. During the same time …
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Black market marijuana growers sent to federal prison

… joint investigation targeted individuals seeking to profit from the illicit production and distribution of marijuana,” … as a message to all individuals who are seeking to profit from the illicit sale of marijuana; they can and will be …
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

… that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet,” said Acting Administrator …
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Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Pharmacy settles claims

… is the result of an inspection by the DEA for activity from March 2017 to March 2018. The DEA has the … oxycodone pills had been stolen or were unaccounted for from the Tribes’ pharmacy in St. Ignatius, on the Flathead …
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to keep medications safe

… that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Once the Centers for Disease …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… trafficked into and within the United States.  From FY 2017 to FY 2019, DEA domestic seizures o f methamphetamine increased 127 percent from 49,507 pounds to 112,146 pounds . During the same time …
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Chicago area drug trafficker convicted of drug and firearms offenses

… over three days of trial to establish that Evans traveled from his residence in Markham to Iroquois County on July 29, … and $100 in exchange for the gun, which had been stolen from Indiana. Evans’ DNA was later found on the bottom of …
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Fentanyl Related Overdose Deaths Spike in Lincoln and Omaha

… to an increase in overdose deaths that began August 10, from fentanyl-laced drugs. No less than eight overdose … pharmaceuticals. Nebraska state statute provides exceptions from criminal liability for a person who requests emergency …
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July 15, 2021
… Remaining Two Drug Traffickers Convicted in Federal Court from an Investigation Code Named "Operation Fowl Play" and … 12, 2009 Suspect's Electronic Tracking Device Recovered From Bulk Currency Seizure January 29, 2009 DEA Lafayette …
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Fentanyl Dealer Pleads Guilty to Distributing Narcotics Resulting in Death

… and Pinellas County determined that the individual died from fentanyl toxicity. The following day, December 17, … Office and the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Pasco and Pinellas County Medical Examiner’s …
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Buffalo Man Sentenced for Conspiring with Local Doctor Unlawfully to Obtain Drugs

… Rivera’s relatives and associates to exchange for cocaine from the defendant and to share the prescriptions with the … name, for his and Ricotta’s personal use. Rivera received from Dr. Keefe five prescriptions in Rivera’s own name and …
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Former Honduran National Police Officer Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Import Cocaine into the United States

… as an attorney to attempt to rise above the law, profiting from the reprehensible criminal activities he helped … and law enforcement to transport cocaine to, within, and from Honduras.  During that time, and while Avila Meza was …
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Justin King Named DEA Omaha Division Special Agent in Charge

… Division, King replaces Richard Salter Jr., who retired from the DEA in January. “I understand and appreciate the … the special agent in charge of the DEA Office of Training from April 2017 to January 2018. King comes to Omaha after …
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El Dorado County man sentenced 10 years in prison for distributing a drug that caused the death of a minor

… including a controlled substance known as n25i-nBOME, from Europe to his residence in El Dorado County by placing … 8, 2012, Richter imported a number of doses of n25i‑nBOME from Europe. Richter then distributed some of that …
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Illegal alien sentenced to 25 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin

… 454-4407 BOISE, Idaho - Ubaldo Soto-Diaz, an illegal alien from Mexico, but residing in Portersville, California, was … manufactured in Mexico and then transported from California to Idaho. During their investigation of …
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Soldotna man sentenced to federal prison for heroin distribution

… in May 2018, Bremond sold 126 and 96 grams of heroin from his residence. A search of Bremond’s house, storage … and one silencer. Bremond agreed that these were proceeds from, or used to facilitate, his drug trafficking …
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Soth Bay veteran indicted for alleged impersonation of federal officer

… way to assist the California Highway Patrol to remove a car from the scene of an accident. On that occasion, the person … Jeffrey Backhus is prosecuting the case with assistance from Elise Etter. This prosecution is the result of an …
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Two California men sentenced for Ketchikan drug trafficking conspiracy

… conspiracy to transport methamphetamine and heroin from the Lower 48 to Ketchikan for distribution. Arthur … of methamphetamine and the collection of drug proceeds from co-conspirators. Castillo would then take the money to …
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South Bay methamphetamine trafficker sentenced to 10 years in prison

… 22, 2014, Suarez ordered “a hand” (i.e., five kilograms) from Cervantes and then Cervantes met Suarez to deliver the … the product, Suarez repaid Cervantes in cash proceeds from the drug trafficking.   The evidence further …
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Vallejo couple charged in pill manufacturing operation at elder care facility

… as the owner. On Feb. 7, 2019, DEA, with assistance from the Vallejo Police Department, served a federal search … the DEA and the Vallejo Police Department, with assistance from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.  This case was …
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Anchorage man indicted on federal drug trafficking charges

… Yakima - (509) 454-4407 Over 16 pounds of heroin seized from Christmas-themed boxes ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Don Deviet … package was intercepted on Nov. 6, 2018, originating from “David Johnson” in California, to be delivered to …
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Anchorage man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking

… Action Policing and Vice Units arranged to purchase heroin from Devoe at the Northway Mall, in front of the Carrs … up $5 bill containing .75 grams of cocaine, which fell from his hand. During the contact, officers observed …
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Mexican National Found Guilty Of Drug Trafficking And Illegal Reentry

… young male got out of the van and retrieved a cardboard box from a vehicle that pulled in next to the van. The young … Georgia on May 2, 2016 having been deported and removed from the United States on October 4, 2012 and not receiving …
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Indian Trail Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison On Drug Trafficking Charges

… rooms. According to court records, the deceased male died from a heroin overdose. Law enforcement identified Parker as … 2017. When law enforcement arrested Parker they also seized from his residence (Xanax pills and heroin), drug scales, …
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Multi-agency Investigation Dismantles Drug Trafficking Organization In Coffee County

… in our local communities. DEA received several leads from concerned citizens that were crucial in the success of … by agents of the GBI, as well as Task Force (TFO) selected from member agencies. It is the mission of the SRDEO to …
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Three Individuals Charged With Federal Drug Offenses For Allegedly Conspiring To Sell Synthetic Cannabinoids At Chicago Convenience Store

… bleeding, after using synthetic cannabinoids obtained from the store, the complaint states. Some of these … Last week, undercover law enforcement officers purchased K2 from Jad Allah and Mohammed inside the store, the complaint …
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El Paso Area Doctor Indicted On Federal Drug Charges

… Authorities allege that Dr. Easter, with assistance from Ms. Lightfoot, was responsible for doling out numerous … continue to pursue those who seek to perpetuate and profit from the diversion of prescription drugs.” The Drug …
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Arizona Woman Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Trafficking Charges In New Mexico

… 19, 2017, with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine from July 14, 2016 through July 15, 2016, and distribution … Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with assistance from the DEA and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. …
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DEA Announces Community Resources For Kensington Area

… provided and will continue to provide community resources from its 360 Strategy for residents of the Kensington area.  … programs for community organizers in the Kensington area from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of (www.cadca.org) …