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Mexican National Sentenced to 5 Years for Trafficking Cocaine and Possessing Firearms

September 20, 2024
… County Drug Task Force arranged to make controlled buys of cocaine from Resendiz-Gomez, a previously convicted felon and … Resendiz-Gomez after a traffic stop where he was returning from Illinois, having purchased another 600 grams of cocaine …
September 20, 2024
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Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Meth Trafficking

August 17, 2023
… 145 months in prison. According to documents in the case, from about July 2022 through August 2022, law enforcement conducted six controlled buys of methamphetamine from Fisher. A search of his residence resulted in the …
August 17, 2023
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Meth Trafficking

July 29, 2022
… with the DEA communicated with Norton and arranged to buy two pounds of methamphetamine from him in Madison in exchange for $6,000. Norton arrived … and was involved in transporting pounds of methamphetamine from California to Wisconsin. Judge Conley also noted it was …
July 29, 2022
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Mexican National Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine in Tehama County

March 10, 2022
… undercover agent purchased over 3 pounds of methamphetamine from Cervantes during three controlled buys. In addition, when law enforcement executed a search … Major Investigations Team (SUMIT), with special assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California …
March 10, 2022
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Auburn man sentenced to 60 months in prison

August 27, 2019
… in March of 2018, a confidential informant made controlled buys of heroin from Wirges at his Auburn, Ind., residence at a time when Wirges was out on bond from drug charges pending against him in Dekalb County …
August 27, 2019
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Many Resident Sentenced To More Than 6 Years In Prison For Distribution Of Methamphetamine

March 16, 2015
… Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that a man from Many, La was sentenced to 78 months in prison for … guilty plea, law enforcement agents conducted controlled buys of methamphetamine from Johnson on November 4, 7, and 12 of 2013. Johnson would …
March 16, 2015
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Essex County, New Jersey, Man Pleads Guilty To Role In Oxycodone Distribution Ring

May 25, 2016
… prescriptions for oxycodone and other controlled substances from various doctors in New Jersey, filled them at … of the drug trafficking organization. Horvath admitted that from Feb. 5, 2014, to Aug. 13, 2014, he personally went to … and his two conspirators then found a fourth conspirator to buy the 180 Endocet pills. Oxycodone is a Schedule II …
May 25, 2016
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Final Operation X3 “Mexican Mafia” Defendant Sentenced

July 21, 2017
… for the main distributor - Juan Pablo Contreras - who would buy the heroin wholesale from Mexico and distribute it locally and to San Antonio and … defendants convicted in the case received terms ranging from two years to 262 months for their respective roles in …
July 21, 2017
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Wilson Man Sentenced To 130 Months For Heroin Trafficking And Firearms Charges

March 22, 2016
… Task Force and Wilson Police Department used informants to buy a total of 800 bags of heroin from Turner during five controlled purchases in Greenville … of Turner’s residence in Wilson. Turner was prohibited from possessing firearms due to his 2007 convictions in New …
March 22, 2016
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Rutland Man Imprisoned 5 Years For Heroin Trafficking

August 26, 2014
… after his incarceration ends. According to court documents, from January to November 2012 Murphy trafficked between 400 … used a confidential informant to make three controlled buys of heroin from Murphy in Rutland. In November 2012, Murphy was …
August 26, 2014
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Federal Jury Convicts Pinehurst Doctor Of Drug Conspiracy

May 19, 2016
… a witness, and an audio recording of a government informant buying a prescription from him in a bathroom stall. Witnesses included … patients, and a number of people who bought prescriptions from Beier. Several witnesses testified about the …
May 19, 2016
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Twin Brothers/Heroin Dealers Sentenced To Federal Prison

July 21, 2016
… sentenced to 78 months in prison. Following their release from prison, both defendants will be on supervised release … for years. DINT and the DEA began making controlled buys of heroin from the Jacobson brothers, who lived in Jackson County on a …
July 21, 2016
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Doctor Sentenced To 16 Years For Distributing Drugs

December 01, 2017
… an audio recording of a person working with law enforcement buying a prescription from Beier in a bathroom stall. Witnesses included … and a number of people who bought prescriptions from Beier. Several witnesses testified about the …
December 01, 2017
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Fresno County Man Sent To Prison For Mortgage Fraud Scheme

September 04, 2012
… prison for a scheme to defraud mortgage lenders in order to buy houses in Fresno and Mendocino Counties, Drug … directly involved in growing 856 marijuana plants seized from the Willits property after Lieng and Truong acquired … Administration led the investigation with primary support from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, Mendocino County …
September 04, 2012
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Senior FARC Commander Extradited from Colombia

June 10, 2022
… Senior FARC Commander Extradited from Colombia June 10, 2022 New York Contact Info Contact Us … “Richard,” was extradited this morning to the United States from Colombia to face charges in the Eastern District of New … violent narco-trafficking group imported tons of cocaine from Colombia into New York City. Through dedicated and …
June 10, 2022
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Alert - Extortion Scam - Alert

October 29, 2012
… and Tucson offices are regularly receiving telephone calls from concerned citizens who are the victims of this … themselves as DEA agents or law enforcement officials from other agencies.  The impersonators inform their victims … is illegal to purchase controlled substance pharmaceuticals online or by telephone unless very stringent requirements …
October 29, 2012
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Alert - Extortion Scam - Alert

January 08, 2013
… Division Offices are regularly receiving telephone calls from concerned citizens who are the victims of this … themselves as DEA agents or law enforcement officials from other agencies.  The impersonators inform their victims … is illegal to purchase controlled substance pharmaceuticals online or by telephone unless very stringent requirements …
January 08, 2013
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Connecticut Man Sentenced To 12 Years For Methylone Conspiracy

September 28, 2016
… that Canfield imported substantial quantities of methylone from manufacturers in China and redistributed that methylone … substances over the Internet, including through an online storefront called “The Online Source.” Canfield, …
September 28, 2016
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Guilty Plea From Meth Seller with a Gun

October 07, 2021
… Guilty Plea From Meth Seller with a Gun October 07, 2021 St. Louis … Illinois. Young was in possession of a firearm when agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration arrested him. …
October 07, 2021
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Camdenton Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Meth Conspiracy

May 06, 2021
… methamphetamine in Greene, Laclede, and Newton counties from March 1, 2018, to Jan. 22, 2019. The conspiracy … without parole. Norles transported the methamphetamine from California to Kansas City, Mo., Samons purchased … to both Luke and Tribble. Samons admitted to buying methamphetamine from Norles on five occasions. During …
May 06, 2021
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Fort Wayne man sentenced to 17 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

August 21, 2019
… informant and an undercover agent made several controlled buys of heroin and cocaine from Mr. Jefferson.  Jefferson also agreed to deliver four …
August 21, 2019
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Philadelphia Pill Mill Doctor Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison

January 29, 2013
… prescriptions for oxycodone.  Minicozzi ordered the drugs from a supplier and had them shipped to his office in small … pleaded guilty, created phony medical records for his drug-buying customers. In addition to the prison term, U.S. …
January 29, 2013
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Four Indicted In 30 Lb. Methamphetamine Seizure In Anderson, CA

July 18, 2013
… on July 10, 2013, a confidential informant arranged to buy 15 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine for $195,000 from Martinez-Diaz. They arranged to meet in a parking lot …
July 18, 2013
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Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over Ten Years in Federal Prison

February 16, 2022
… According to court documents, on July 22, 2020, officers from the Ocala Police Department conducted a traffic stop on … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
February 16, 2022
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Sinaloa Drug Trafficker Extradited From Mexico

January 27, 2011
… Sinaloa Drug Trafficker Extradited From Mexico January 27, 2011 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us … alleged that the couriers received bulk cash proceeds from the sale of drugs, which were transported back to El …
January 27, 2011
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Las Vegas woman pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana in St. Louis

March 11, 2021
… to distribute multi-kilogram quantities of marijuana from sources of supply based in California and launder the … couriered between 700 and 1,000 kilograms of bulk marijuana from Las Vegas to various cities including St. Louis. The … Visa" credit cards purchased with marijuana proceeds to buy flights for other couriers to deliver marijuana and …
March 11, 2021
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Alleged Newark Drug Dealer And Associates Indicted In Heroin Distribution Conspiracy

June 30, 2011
… During the calls, agents overheard Pender agreeing to buy heroin from Bassett. They also observed Pender meet with Bassett on … Special agents were also able to track Pender’s movements from New Jersey to the Monroeville area on December 9, 2009, …
June 30, 2011
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Hartford Man Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison For Role In Armed Robbery

August 07, 2014
… to a house on Case Street in Hartford for the purpose of buying stolen jewelry.  When one of the individuals entered … bound.  Shortly thereafter, the second victim was removed from the house and placed in a vehicle parked at the … to enter his friend’s vehicle and remove the keys from the ignition so that the kidnappers could kidnap the …
August 07, 2014
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DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

April 12, 2019
… and members of the public to be cautious of telephone calls from criminals posing as DEA or other law enforcement … activities.  DEA continues to receive reports from practitioners and the general public, alike, indicating … should refuse the demand and report the threat using the online form or by calling 877-792-2873. Reporting scam calls …
April 12, 2019
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Desoto County Career Criminal Sentenced to More Than Twenty Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

March 10, 2023
… According to court records, on April 28, 2019, deputies from the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
March 10, 2023