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Over 25 Pounds of Fentanyl and Cocaine and $100,000 Cash Seized in Bronx Apartment

… search of the two-bedroom apartment with assistance from the SNP Investigators Unit. Inside the first bedroom, … in the apartment. Field test results on narcotics recovered from the safe were positive for the presence of fentanyl and … NYDETF Group T-22 is comprised of agents and officers from DEA New York Division, the New York City Police …
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Indictment Targets Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Operation in Coastal Georgia Area

… continue to relentlessly pursue those who would gain profit from spreading poison in our communities,” said Acting U.S. … “I am grateful for the support CNT continues to receive from our partners at the federal, state, and local … and the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the U.S. Marshal’s Service. The DEA encourages parents, …
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DEA Task Force and Waterbury police investigation takes down heroin trafficking ring; 15 charged

… that received large quantities of heroin and fentanyl from suppliers in Connecticut and New York and distributed … said Chief Spagnolo.  “We are grateful for the support from the U.S. Attorney’s Office and for our partnership with … DEA New Haven Task Force includes participants from the U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue Service – …
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

… 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 …
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Large Scale Colorado Springs And Pueblo Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled

… with local and state law enforcement, arrested 15 people from Southern Colorado who had been named in four separate … and collaboration that the public has come to expect from our law enforcement agencies,” said Luis Velez, Interim … That is exactly what happened in this case. Officers from a variety of local, state and federal agencies were …
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Two Former Western Colorado Doctors Indicted For Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances

… claims and obtain reimbursement for those prescriptions from health care benefit programs used by the patients … records. They engaged in “upcoding” to be paid more money from health care benefit programs, and Jahani billed … drug trafficking offense to help prevent prescription drugs from being diverted into the wrong hands and endangering the …
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Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Operation Tackles Gun Violence In Miami-Dade County

… used undercover agents to purchase guns and drugs from violent and repeat offenders.  Operation Smoking Gun … felons, their guns and their drugs, have been removed from the streets of Miami-Dade and South Florida.  Working … assistance in this matter.  The federal cases resulting from Operation Smoking Gun III are being prosecuted by …
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Milwaukee Area Pharmaceutical Controlled Substance Distribution Ring Targeted

… DEA Diversion Investigators, and Task Force Officers from the Greenfield Police Department, Milwaukee Police … guilty of diverting pharmaceutical controlled substances from legitimate use are no different than a typical drug … the investigation.  In addition, DEA received assistance from numerous area police departments including the …
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22 Indicted In Multi-State Heroin Distribution Conspiracy

… was responsible for obtaining large quantities of heroin from multiple sources, including Lonald Ector of San … used by the defendants to store heroin and cash generated from the sale and distribution of heroin, and from which to distribute heroin and fentanyl to the Middle …
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More Than Two Dozen Identified In Massive Fraudulent Document Operation In Los Angeles

… LOS ANGELES, CA - More than 300 law enforcement officers from federal and local agencies executed dozens of arrest … then used to manufacture false documents on a large scale from California and other states, including Nevada, Oregon, … the defendants face statutory maximum sentences ranging from 15 years on the fraudulent document charges. This …
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Crackdown On Methamphetamine Traffickers In Upstate New York

… dangerous drugs.” “Whether produced locally or brought here from other states and countries, methamphetamine wreaks … to keeping these and other highly addictive drugs from destroying lives.” New York State Police Superintendent … and its associated dangers.” The charges resulting from three independent investigations are summarized below. …
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Doctor, Office Administrator And Nurse Practitioner Selling Prescriptions For Fentanyl And Oxycodone

… that can lead to respiratory depression and death.   From 2015 until October 2017, Lopez operated medical clinics … oxycodone prescriptions and resell the drugs on the street. From December 2015 until October 2017, Washington-Bhamre, a …
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Captain Of Genovese Crime Family And Associate Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Racketeering

… law enforcement partners to dismantle these organizations from the top down.” Rockland County District Attorney Thomas … Palazzolo is an associate of the Genovese Crime Family. From in or about 2009 through in or about February 2012, …
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DEA Announces Largest-Ever Synthetic Drug Takedown

… target dangerous new and emerging class of chemicals from overseas FRESNO, Calif. - The Drug Enforcement (DEA) … drugs can be found on the Drug Fact Sheets . B-roll from Project Synergy is available at: … Photos from Project Synergy can be found here . On …
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Law Enforcement Tackles Drug Sales Near Schools In San Francisco

… in San Francisco. The indictments and arrests resulted from a continued partnership between the U.S. Attorney’s … law enforcement agencies to protect children and schools from drug trafficking.  “These partnerships are important … residents in the Tenderloin area by preventing drug dealers from preying on young children near the schools they attend …
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Data and Statistics

December 12, 2025
… cocaine, heroin, and other dangerous drugs DEA removes from communities across the nation. DEA 2026 Drug Seizures 0 …
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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This event offers anonymous disposal … who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. “I encourage everyone across …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 57 Months for Firearms Offense

… recovered six firearms and multiple extended magazines from Leipart’s residence. Leipart’s criminal history … a controlled substance offense, and as such, was prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition.               This …
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DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they are vulnerable to … more being added each day Collection sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. The public can find a …
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Dual U.S.-Mexican citizen arrested for violations of the Kingpin Act

… D.C. Wednesday pursuant to a warrant stemming from a February 13, 2020, indictment. The charges were … CJNG. As a result, U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.    The indictment …
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… Phoenix News 2008 December 3, 2008 Six Drug Traffickers from Mexico Sentenced to Federal Prison December 3, 2008 … Ring Arrested July 23, 2008 Five Drug Traffickers From Mexico Sentenced to Federal Prison July 22, 2008 …
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July 15, 2021
… in String of Pharmacy and Bank Robberies Stretching from Western Maryland to Baltimore May 19, 2010 Baltimore … Pleads Guilty and is Sentenced for Taking Medication from Hospital April 28, 2010 Leader of a Violent Baltimore …
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Two Indicted for Drug and Firearm Offenses as Part of Operation PEACE in Vallejo

… of counterfeit MDMA tablets containing methamphetamine from Johnson in Vallejo and Sacramento. On Dec. 9, 2020, … by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations, the Federal Bureau of …
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DEA Launches Project Wave Breaker to Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl

… CDC provisional data, more than 87,200 people died from an overdose last year, marking the largest number of … along the Southwest border increased more than 89 percent from January 2019 to December 2020.   Project Wave Breaker …
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United States Attorney's Office files suit against San Joaquin County pharmacy for unlawfully dispensing opioids

… Lockeford Drug, unlawfully dispensed controlled substances from 2016 through 2019, in violation of the Controlled … penalties and injunctive relief are sought to prevent Howen from committing further violations. “As a pharmacist who …
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DEA, DOD, DHS and U.S. Coast Guard announce offload of more than 33,000 pounds of seized drugs in Fort Lauderdale

… the nation and around the world.” Numerous U.S. agencies from the Departments of Justice, Defense, and Homeland … combat drug cartels requires unity of effort in all phases from detection, monitoring, and interdictions, to criminal …
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DEA proposes process to expand marijuana research in the United States

… marijuana, marijuana extracts, and marijuana derivatives – from 377 in January 2017 to 595 in March 2020. At present, … the annual production quota for marijuana by 575 percent – from 472 kilograms in 2017 to 3,200 kilograms in 2020. To …
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Sacramento men sentenced to 10 and 15 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking

… based on reports that Washington was distributing narcotics from his home in Sacramento. In 2017 and 2018, agents with … by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and …
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Drug Enforcement Administration announces creation of U.S. Postal Service drug-free stamp

… star with lines of red, light blue, and blue radiating from one side of each of the star’s five points, suggesting … cause of injury-related deaths in the U.S., eclipsing those from motor vehicle crashes or firearms. Raising awareness of …