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Pennsylvania Couple Charged With Distributing Fake Oxycodone Pills Containing Heroin

February 08, 2018
… for the District of New Jersey, announced s man and woman from Hazleton, Pennsylvania, were charged today with … liquid labeled “Fentanyl.” A stolen firearm was recovered from inside a compartment in the wall of the residence. U.S. …
February 08, 2018
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Essex County Man Charged With Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy In Newark, New Jersey

February 09, 2018
… Michael A. Hammer in Newark federal court and was detained. From September 2016 through June 2017, Velasquez and others … an alleged heroin and cocaine dealer who got his narcotics from Johnson. At times, after the narcotics were processed …
February 09, 2018
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Fort Myers Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Selling Heroin

May 22, 2013
… in which he sold heroin to undercover detectives from the Fort Myers Police Department and the Lee County … As a previously convicted felon, Benitez is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. …
May 22, 2013
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Leader Of Sarasota Oxycodone Distribution Ring Pleads Guilty

August 01, 2013
… doctors in the Miami area, and drove his co-conspirators, from Sarasota, to these doctors' offices in Miami.  The … for money and drugs. Benefield also obtained prescriptions from doctors without having the prescribed patients actually …
August 01, 2013
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Overseer Of Manatee County Marijuana Grow Houses Convicted At Trial

August 13, 2013
… separate marijuana grow houses throughout Manatee County from mid-2010 through October 2011.  The houses were located … packages to him containing multiple pounds of marijuana from California.  Tran pleaded guilty to conspiracy to …
August 13, 2013
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Latin Kings’ Second Crown Convicted In Orange County

September 30, 2013
… Queen (AKLQN), also known as the Latin Kings since 1986.  From 2008 to 2010, Perez was the second crown or second in … by-laws, code of conduct, and use of extreme violence. From February to March of 2010, Perez and 13 other AKLQN …
September 30, 2013
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Convicted Felon Indicted For Impersonating DEA Agent And Possessing Firearm

October 24, 2013
… for burglary of a dwelling, any one of which precludes him from possessing a firearm or ammunition. This investigation … twenty years and had allegedly collected a $2,000 donation from an Orlando businessman on behalf of an agents’ …
October 24, 2013
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Flight Attendant And Co-Conspirator Indicted For Heroin Smuggling

October 24, 2013
… Orlando International Airport.  After landing on a flight from Bogota, Colombia, Alvarado was selected for inspection … This case was investigated by the DEA with assistance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration …
October 24, 2013
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Ocala Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug, Firearm And Theft Charges

November 18, 2013
… a state cocaine distribution offense, which prohibited him from possessing firearms.  A separate financial … refunds through the filing of false income tax returns from November 2011 through March 2013.   This case was …
November 18, 2013
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Caribbean Narcotics Traffickers Found Guilty By A Federal Jury

November 21, 2013
… USCG boarding teams recovered 1,265 kilograms of marijuana from the jettison fields and then boarded MISS TIFFANY. The … both men were subsequently turned over to special agents from the Panama Express Strike Force.         This …
November 21, 2013
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DEA Miami Agents Awarded The Attorney General's Most Prestigious Award

December 13, 2013
… The MFD Group 10 is comprised of DEA agents and TFOs from North Miami Beach Police Department, Broward County … Golden Eagle II are based on the investigative efforts from an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task (OCDETF) joint …
December 13, 2013
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California Women And Florida Man Sentenced For Conspiracy To Body-Smuggling Drugs To Tampa

December 19, 2013
… Johnson, along with co-defendant Selena Blanchard, traveled from San Diego, California to Tampa, Florida. The purpose of … manner, Cooper and Blanchard had delivered methamphetamine from California to Carbajal, in Tampa, on prior occasions.  …
December 19, 2013
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Key West Man Sentenced To 30 Years On Drug Charges

December 19, 2013
… a Tallahassee apartment based upon outstanding drug charges from Key West.  At the time of his arrest, agents seized six ounces of cocaine, digital scales, and $2,760 from Watson.  At his sentencing, the Court determined that …
December 19, 2013
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Orlando Man Pleads Guilty To Impersonating A DEA Agent And Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm

February 12, 2014
… as well as his fake DEA credentials, badge, and clothing. From 1994 to 1996, Mejias was convicted of three separate felony burglaries and therefore prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. …
February 12, 2014
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Heroin Dealer Endangering Children Sentenced To More Than 18 Years In Federal Prison

April 18, 2014
…  Despite being under supervision, Carder sold heroin from his home, which was approximately one block away from the Joe Lee Smith Park and Recreation Center, and has a …
April 18, 2014
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Pill Mill Doctor Found Guilty

April 18, 2014
… According to evidence presented at Heromin’s 14-day trial, from late 2009 through October of 2011, Heromin was the … shopping organizations who often traveled hundreds of miles from as far away as Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee to obtain …
April 18, 2014
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Heroin Dealer Endangering Children Sentenced To An Additional Three Years In Prison

April 25, 2014
… for his 2006 drug conviction, Carder sold heroin from his home.  In addition, Carder’s home was approximately one block away from the Joe Lee Smith Park and Recreation Center, which has …
April 25, 2014
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Heroin Dealer Sentenced To 144 Months

December 02, 2016
… same day, shortly after using the heroin they purchased from Coleman. The heroin Coleman sold them was laced with … term of supervised release, to be imposed upon his release from incarceration. Assistant United States Attorney Michael …
December 02, 2016
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DEA’s 13th Drug Take Back Event Yields Huge Results In Georgia

May 09, 2017
… that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The DEA’s Take Back Day …
May 09, 2017
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DEA’s 13th Drug Take Back Event Yields Huge Results In North Carolina

May 09, 2017
… that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The DEA’s Take Back Day …
May 09, 2017
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DEA’s 13th Drug Take Back Event Yields Huge Results In South Carolina

May 09, 2017
… that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The DEA’s Take Back Day …
May 09, 2017
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DEA’s 13th Drug Take Back Event Yields Huge Results In Tennessee

May 09, 2017
… that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The DEA’s Take Back Day …
May 09, 2017
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DEA Kicks-Off 2017 Red Ribbon Campaign

October 23, 2017
… 1985. Officially, Red Ribbon Week is celebrated nationally from October 23-31; however, communities and school … red ribbons during the last week in October, Americans from all walks of life demonstrate their opposition to …
October 23, 2017
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Norwalk Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Prescription Pill Trafficking Charge

February 01, 2011
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a joint investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement … conducted several undercover purchases of (80 mg) pills from SANDALO at a cost of $40 to $45 per pill. On January …
February 01, 2011
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Norwalk Man Sentenced To 18 Months In Federal Prison For Role In Narcotics Distribution Conspiracy

February 09, 2011
… in a narcotics distribution conspiracy. This matter stems from Operation Hammertime, a four-month DEA Task Force … after he purchased approximately 56 grams of cocaine from an individual in the Bronx. On August 24, 2010, Treglia …
February 09, 2011
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Wallingford Man Sentenced To 26 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Cocaine

March 09, 2011
… and crack cocaine distribution ring. This matter stems from a 10-month Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force … quarter-ounce and half-ounce quantities of cocaine from Velez, which he then distributed to his own customers. …
March 09, 2011
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Hartford Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Role In Narcotics Trafficking Ring

March 29, 2011
… narcotics distribution ring. This matter stems from “Operation All In,” a long-term Drug Enforcement … East Central Narcotics Task Force, which includes members from the Manchester, South Windsor, Glastonbury, and Vernon …
March 29, 2011
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Former Corrections Officer Sentenced To Two Years On Drug Conspiracy Charges

April 12, 2011
… to trial the Government’s evidence would have shown that from September-December 2009, MOGRASS - , then a corrections … three years of supervised release. MOGRASS - has resigned from his position of corrections officer. The case was …
April 12, 2011
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New Britain Man Sentenced To 37 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Cocaine

May 24, 2011
… and crack cocaine distribution ring. This matter stems from a 10-month Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force … over a court-authorized wiretap ordering cocaine from Velez. YOPP than sold the cocaine in smaller quantities …
May 24, 2011
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Hartford Man Sentenced To 21 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Cocaine

May 27, 2011
… and crack cocaine distribution ring. This matter stems from a 10-month Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force … over a court-authorized wiretap ordering cocaine from Velez. RIVAS then sold the cocaine in smaller …
May 27, 2011