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Brian S. Besser Named Special Agent in Charge of the Denver Field Division

March 04, 2022
… and listed chemicals. Besser earned a Bachelor of Science from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, and is completing his Master of Theology from Maranatha Baptist Seminary. He began his law …
March 04, 2022
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… are inextricably linked,” said Acting Administrator Shea. “From the extreme levels of violence in Mexican cartels, to … that have little regard for human life, and profit from the pain and suffering of our people. Along with our …
October 20, 2020
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… again showed their dedication to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction before it starts. DEA, … Day are available at www.deatakeback.com . Photos and video from Take Back Day are available at …
October 30, 2020
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Fentanyl Dealer Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

January 30, 2023
… was placed on a ventilator. Both victims later recovered from their drug overdose. According to court documents, over … fentanyl, which Tate was able to conceal and later retrieve from a body cavity. According to the DEA , fentanyl is a …
January 30, 2023
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Haitian Police Officer Charged with International Narcotics Conspiracy, Narcotics Distribution, and Firearms Offense

May 12, 2022
… the extradition of Haitian police officer Alex Mompremier from Haiti based on an indictment returned in the Eastern … relation to drug trafficking. According to the indictment, from approximately February 2019 through September 28, 2021, …
May 12, 2022
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Southbridge Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Cocaine

July 28, 2023
… large quantities of cocaine through packages mailed from Puerto Rico to addresses used by the DTO and mailed … containing fentanyl to recipients in Florida and elsewhere. From April to July 2022, Ramirez was responsible for mixing, …
July 28, 2023
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Philadelphia Man Arrested for Distribution of Cocaine Base

June 26, 2023
… enforcement conducted a controlled purchase of cocaine base from Lewis . On June 21, 2023, law enforcement executed a … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
June 26, 2023
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Previously Convicted Felon Arrested for Distributing Fentanyl Pills and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition

June 22, 2023
… narcotics in various forms and quantities were seized from Hart’s residence this morning following his arrest. Hart is prohibited from possession firearms and ammunition due to multiple …
June 22, 2023
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New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Conspiracy

June 12, 2023
… March 2022 and June 2022, Collazo purchased fentanyl from the DTO that he then redistributed to others. … revealed Collazo discussing purchasing fentanyl from the DTO and surveillance footage showed other members …
June 12, 2023
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Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing Fentanyl, Firearms, and Ammunition

June 09, 2023
… types of ammunition.  A loaded firearm was also recovered from the scene the next day.  On May 24, 2021, Elliott was … Elliott is a convicted felon and is legally prohibited from possessing firearms. The charging statute for the drug …
June 09, 2023
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California Man Sentenced To Ten Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Methamphetamine In California And New Hampshire

May 31, 2023
… pounds of methamphetamine through the U.S. Postal Service from California to several individuals in New Hampshire for … In August 2022, United States Drug Enforcement agents from New Hampshire travelled to Riverside, California, and …
May 31, 2023
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Wallingford Man Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation, Drug Trafficking Offenses

May 23, 2023
… The Tactical Diversion Squad includes personnel from the DEA and the Manchester, Glastonbury, West Haven, … Childhood Initiative, which is aimed at protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation. For more information …
May 23, 2023
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New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Conspiracy

May 12, 2023
… 2022 and approximately June 2022, Cruz purchased fentanyl from the DTO that he then redistributed to others. … communications depicted Cruz discussing purchasing fentanyl from the DTO. In addition, surveillance footage showed other …
May 12, 2023
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Indictment Charges Brothers with Fentanyl Trafficking Offenses

May 09, 2023
… made multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from David Quintana, and his brother, Edgar Quintana.  David … by the DEA’s Hartford Task Force, which includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
May 09, 2023
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking Offense

May 01, 2023
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement … Police Department.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
May 01, 2023
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Armed Drug Dealer Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison

April 25, 2023
… career criminals like Giancarlo Fermin who refuse to learn from their mistakes by repeatedly breaking the law and … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
April 25, 2023
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Lowell Man Sentenced for Cocaine Conspiracy Tied to Colombian Organized Crime Organization

April 25, 2023
… who were tasked with collecting a $750,000 drug debt from two cocaine traffickers in Massachusetts. It is further … Zapata and others, to obtain five kilograms of cocaine from the Massachusetts traffickers, sell those kilograms, …
April 25, 2023
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Colchester Man Sentenced in Drug Case

April 05, 2023
… and tenacity of ATF Special Agents, with assistance from the Burlington Police Department, Vermont State Police, … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
April 05, 2023
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Former Methuen Man Sentenced for Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

February 27, 2023
… fentanyl, heroin and Tramadol, and $5,300 were seized from Rosario Pablo’s apartment. United States Attorney … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
February 27, 2023
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Lebanon Woman Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison in Connection with Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

February 27, 2023
… were involved in a conspiracy to ship methamphetamine from Arizona to New Hampshire.  In May of 2019, Drug … (“DEA”) agents were alerted to suspicious parcels sent from Dubeau and co-defendant Gary Sewell in Arizona to two …
February 27, 2023
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Cumberland Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison in Largest Counterfeit Pill Seizure

February 27, 2023
… community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and … Rhode Island DEA Drug Task Force is comprised of personnel from the DEA; Rhode Island State Police; the East …
February 27, 2023
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Nashua Man Sentenced to 72 Months for Possession of Meth and Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute and Carrying a Firearm While Dealing Drugs

January 27, 2023
… detectives preserved the drugs by cutting the pocket from his pants. A search of Lamoureux’s person also revealed … in cash, and a stolen firearm in his backpack.  Evidence from his phone revealed he had been involved in dealing …
January 27, 2023
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Lowell Man Pleads Guilty in Cocaine Conspiracy Tied to Colombian Organized Crime

January 27, 2023
… who were tasked with collecting a $750,000 drug debt from two cocaine traffickers in Massachusetts. It is further … Colindres and others to obtain five kilograms of cocaine from the Massachusetts traffickers, sell those kilograms, …
January 27, 2023
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Rochester Man Sentenced to 70 Months For Distributing Fentanyl

January 27, 2023
… Once inside the car, Smith produced the fentanyl from a pocket and completed the deal.  The CI noticed that … our law enforcement partners to take back our communities from violent drug traffickers and make our streets safer.” …
January 27, 2023
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Wallingford Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation and Drug Trafficking Offenses

January 04, 2023
… Department.  The Tactical Diversion Squad includes officers from the Bristol, East Windsor, Hamden, New Britain, West … Childhood Initiative, which is aimed at protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation. For more information …
January 04, 2023
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Northeast Hospital Agrees to Pay $1.9 Million To Resolve Allegations of Controlled Substance Recordkeeping Violations

December 07, 2022
… and tracking of each controlled substance in circulation, from the manufacturer to the ultimate user. The … Northeast’s actual controlled substances inventory differed from what its records showed should be present.  As part of …
December 07, 2022
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Indictment Charges New Britain Man with Cocaine Trafficking and Gun Possession Offenses

December 07, 2022
… Diaz-Quesada was apprehended after he attempted to flee from investigators when they entered the apartment.  A … by the DEA’s Hartford Task Force, which includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
December 07, 2022
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Burlington Man Charged for Selling Drugs in City Hall Park

November 29, 2022
… intent to distribute cocaine in 2009, is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm.  U.S. Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
November 29, 2022
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Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm

November 11, 2022
… Act.  Those prior felony convictions prohibited Aviles from possessing a firearm. United States Attorney Nikolas P. … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
November 11, 2022
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West Warwick Man Arraigned on Federal Firearm and Drug Charges

November 08, 2022
… witnessed the alleged assaults, Thomas retrieved a firearm from a bedroom. The woman alleged to police that she … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
November 08, 2022