PRESS RELEASE

Former Paramedic Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Stealing Medical-Grade Fentanyl

April 28, 2023
… four years, he stole approximately 1900 vials of fentanyl from the paramedic department, and in the last few months of … with the narcotics, he apparently removed fentanyl vials from a locked narcotics supply cabinet and replaced the drug …
April 28, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Repeat Drug Trafficker Sentenced to a Decade in Prison

February 25, 2025
… the transportation of kilogram quantities of meth from the Rio Grande Valley to the Houston area.  On Jan. 25, 2024, Garza drove from the Houston area to a storage unit in McAllen where he …
February 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Possessing Heroin with Intent to Distribute

February 11, 2025
… was unable to sell the drug, Beltran retrieved it from Calderon-Campos and was in possession of the heroin … and the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector …
February 11, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Indian National Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances

February 08, 2025
… drug trafficking operation. Mishra had been extradited from Albania to the United States to face these charges. … to pay $7,300 in forfeiture. According to court records, from around the beginning of 2019 through about June 2021, …
February 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Detroit Man Convicted of Distributing Fentanyl Causing Multiple Overdoses; Sentenced to 23 years in Federal Prison

January 30, 2025
… departments, a dangerous drug trafficker has been removed from our streets,” stated Beck. This case was investigated … by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the Dearborn Heights Police Department, Livonia Police …
January 30, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Bath Salts

January 21, 2025
Designer Drugs
Synthetic stimulants often referred to as “bath salts” are from the synthetic cathinone class of drugs. Synthetic cathinones are central nervous stimulants and are designed to mimic effects similar to those produced by cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA (ecstasy). These substances are often marketed as “bath salts,” “research chemicals,” “plant food,”...
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Jefferson County Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in Eastern District of Texas

January 07, 2025
… 7, 2025.  According to information presented in court, from February 2019 through May 2022, Magdaleno was involved in a conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine from Michoacán, Mexico, through Beaumont, Texas, and into …
January 07, 2025
LANDING PAGE

Xylazine Information

January 03, 2025
… Majority of xylazine mixed in with fentanyl samples is from powdered sources and smuggled into the U.S.   Tools … provide a full understanding of the amount being diverted from legitimate channels, without negatively impacting …
January 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Houston Armed Felon Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl

December 20, 2024
… of the organization Roberson would transport contraband from the Houston area to East Texas and distribute the … with a motor vehicle.  As a felon, he is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition. This case …
December 20, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Nearly 630,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications Collected on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 15, 2024
… removed nearly 19.2 million pounds of unneeded medications from communities across the country.  “Prescription … medication for a non-medical purpose get that medication from a family member or friend.  DEA continues to expand …
November 15, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Multi-Kilogram Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 19 years in Federal Prison

November 13, 2024
… a co-conspirator was stopped after conducting a pickup from Pherai-Bogeajis’s residence and found to be … by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation, …
November 13, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Arizona Communities Turn In 5,367 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 12, 2024
… removed nearly 19.2 million pounds of unneeded medications from communities across our country. This effort to empty … medication for a non-medical purpose got that medication from a family member or friend.  DEA continues to expand …
November 12, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Courier Sentenced to 57 Months in Federal Prison

November 08, 2024
… three kilograms of a mixture of heroin and fentanyl from Chavez-Valencia’s associates.  On September 26, 2022, … Administration New Haven Task Force, which includes members from the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue …
November 08, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Crip Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Meth

October 03, 2024
… - (910) 815-4513 RALEIGH, N.C.-  A Crip Gang member from Winston-Salem was sentenced today to 480 months in … of controlled purchases of fentanyl and methamphetamine from Peterson. While in custody and pending trial, Peterson …
October 03, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Laredo Felon Indicted for Trafficking Fentanyl and Possessing Various Firearms

August 20, 2024
… allege the customer had previously purchased fentanyl from Soliz. On previous occasions, he had also allegedly … to the charges.  As a convicted felon, he is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition per federal law. In …
August 20, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

New London Man Admits Distributing Heroin While on Federal Supervised Release

August 02, 2024
… that he violated the conditions of supervised release from a prior federal conviction. According to court … release for distributing heroin.  He was released from federal prison in October 2019. On four occasions …
August 02, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Illinois Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking Associated with Street Gang

July 15, 2024
… of Illinois announced that Christopher Wallace, 32, from Springfield, was sentenced to 120 months in prison, to … a Springfield street gang, Boss Playas, which lasted from approximately May 2020 through November 2020.  At the …
July 15, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Two Stockton Residents Indicted for Heroin and Methamphetamine Trafficking

May 16, 2024
… Brian M. Clark announced. According to court documents, from January 2018 through May 2023, Angulo Castillo and … by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security …
May 16, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican national sentenced to over 20 years in prison for setting fire to drug smuggling vessel during U.S. Coast Guard interdiction

September 29, 2020
… was forced to make evasive maneuvers to avoid the GFV from running over the USCG vessel and its crewmen. The USCG … Enforcement Task Force comprised of agents and analysts from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the United States …
September 29, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Ayden Crips Gang Member Sentenced to More Than 14 Years in Prison for Drug Offenses

March 07, 2023
… Pitt County area.  A multi-year investigation spanning from 2016 to February 2019 included controlled purchases, … cash, 935 grams of cocaine, and a firearm were seized from residences where Greene lived.  Michael Easley, U.S. …
March 07, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

USAO employee indicted for conspiring to obstruct justice

July 22, 2020
… his wife Kimberly Loya, 27, and Nathan Lopez, 27. All are from San Antonio. Gustamante allegedly imported drugs from Mexico, sold them in the San Antonio area and …
July 22, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Three traffickers sentenced for smuggling meth, heroin and cocaine for cartel

October 13, 2022
… planned to bring 100 kilograms of cocaine into the country from Mexico. In handing down the prison terms, Judge Saldana … suffering to the community. The investigation revealed that from May 4, 2018, to Oct. 28, 2019, Arocha, Lopez and …
October 13, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Manufacturer to Pay $2.25 Million to Settle Substances Act Allegations

April 10, 2024
… legal purposes.” “Pharmaceutical companies are not exempt from their regulatory responsibilities especially when … Investigators for bringing this matter to a resolution.” From Jan. 1, 2019, to Aug. 31, 2021, Novel committed CSA …
April 10, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

New Britain Man Involved in Cocaine Trafficking Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison

March 21, 2024
… 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 …
March 21, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Man Sentenced to 132 Months in Prison for Meth Distribution

February 21, 2024
… a loaded handgun stored with dealer amounts of marijuana from Glass’ residence.  This case was investigated by the … and the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the DEA North Central Laboratory, the Indiana State …
February 21, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Mishawaka Man Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Drug Offense

February 08, 2024
… by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the Mishawaka Police Department and the Indiana State … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
February 08, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Woman Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Distributing Meth

January 12, 2024
… to serve four years of supervised release after her release from prison. Scott was indicted in January 2020 and pleaded … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
January 12, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Raleigh Police Officer Arrested for Cocaine Distribution While on Duty

February 24, 2022
… - (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Cocaine from DOA 2017_0.png cocaine powder A Raleigh Police Officer …
February 24, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Admitted Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison

March 01, 2021
… law enforcement collaboration keeps our communities safe from ‘meth’ dealers who seek to do harm by distributing this … large quantities of methamphetamine and other drugs from an Atlanta supplier into communities in south Georgia. …
March 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Atlanta Announces 20th Rx Drug Take Back Day

March 03, 2021
… indicating a majority of abused prescription drugs come from family and friends, including from home medicine cabinets, clearing out unused medicine is …
March 03, 2021