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High Desert Doctor Arrested on Federal Narcotics Charges

August 16, 2021
… medications – during telemedicine sessions with “patients” from across the United States. Dr. Raphael Tomas Malikian, … included various undercover operations in which agents from the DEA and California DOJ posed as patients and …
August 16, 2021
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DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents Are Stealing Identities, Money

March 05, 2021
… law enforcement officer will demand cash or gift cards from a member of the public. You should only give money, … actors is awareness and caution. Anyone receiving a call from a person claiming to be with DEA should report the …
March 05, 2021
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Daughter of Prolific Mexican Cartel Leader Pleads Guilty to Criminal Violation of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act

March 12, 2021
… OFAC designations, and did not seek the required license from OFAC to engage in those financial transactions. … the case. This case received significant support from the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force …
March 12, 2021
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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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Drug Courier Sentenced to 37 Months in Federal Prison

July 25, 2023
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a DEA New Haven Task Force and Waterbury Police … to pick up and transport a large quantity of cash proceeds from Duprey.  Later that day, after investigators observed …
July 25, 2023
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Three Members Of Cape Cod Heroin Trafficking Ring Sentenced To Prison For Violent Kidnapping And Drug Offenses

May 31, 2023
… In April 2019, Otero, Joseph, and Basilici lured a victim from Massachusetts to Rhode Island where they kidnapped and … including a 9 millimeter assault-style weapon were seized from Otero’s grandmother’s residence. In March 2020 , Otero, …
May 31, 2023
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Waterbury Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses

May 31, 2023
… the evidence disclosed during the trial, 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 31, 2023
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New Britain Man Involved in Drug Ring Sentenced to 6 Years in Federal Prison

May 01, 2023
… were receiving bulk quantities of heroin and fentanyl from out-of-state suppliers.  They then stored, processed … that date. The DEA’s Hartford Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
May 01, 2023
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Alleged Member of La Oficina De Envigado Plead Guilty to Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Tied to Medellin Cartel

April 28, 2023
… use threats to extort approximately $750,000 in drug debt from two cocaine traffickers based in Massachusetts. Zapata … Colindres and Ariasgil to obtain five kilograms of cocaine from the Massachusetts traffickers, sell those kilograms, …
April 28, 2023
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Jury Finds Waterbury Man Guilty of Narcotics Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses

March 13, 2023
… the evidence disclosed during the trial, 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 …
March 13, 2023
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Convicted Felon Indicted for Drug and Firearm Offenses

January 27, 2023
… at least five years and up to life in prison, to be served from and after the term of imprisonment imposed for any … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
January 27, 2023
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Convicted Felon Indicted for Drug and Firearms Offenses

December 20, 2022
… of sandwich bags and a digital scale. Diaz is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to prior felony convictions, … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
December 20, 2022
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Springfield, Vermont Individuals Facing Drug Distribution Conspiracy and Illegal Firearms Possession Charges

December 02, 2022
… for conspiring to distribute cocaine base and fentanyl from March 2022 to November 30, 2022.  The indictment also … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
December 02, 2022
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Yale Agrees To Pay $308K To Resolve Allegations Of Violations Of Controlled Substances Act

October 06, 2022
… the fentanyl for her own use.  She withdrew the fentanyl from the vials, reinjected saline into the vials and … in which every facet of the handling of the substances – from their manufacture to their consumption by the ultimate …
October 06, 2022
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Methuen Man Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison For Role In Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

October 06, 2022
… agent purchased a fentanyl and acetyl fentanyl mixture from the defendants on five separate dates. According to … is in the midst of a devastating opioid crisis as deaths from fentanyl soar. The DEA will continue to use every …
October 06, 2022
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Malden Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Methamphetamine

September 29, 2022
… and 10.814 grams of cocaine base were seized from Desousa’s vehicle. During a subsequent search of … pure methamphetamine and $90,000 in cash were also seized from Desousa’s storage unit. The charges of distributing 50 …
September 29, 2022
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Leader of Lawrence Area Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy and Firearm Charges

September 16, 2022
… William G. Young scheduled sentencing for Jan. 12, 2023. From October 2018 through March 13, 2019, Rodriguez Then was … source to conduct three controlled purchases of fentanyl from the DTO, for which Rodriguez Then and the other …
September 16, 2022
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Former Somerville Man Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine and Illegally Possessing a Firearm

August 11, 2022
… with Gribaudo and Stout to purchase the methamphetamine from Greenberg and distributed the narcotics in the Boston area. In April 2019, a parcel mailed from Phoenix and addressed for delivery to Stout was …
August 11, 2022
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Two Face Federal Drug Charges After Multi-Agency Search in Montpelier

August 08, 2022
… conducted a controlled purchase of cocaine base from Kuncz on June 23, 2022 in Berlin, Vermont.  Thereafter, … F-150, and a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure from under the driver’s seat of a Smith & Wesson .40 caliber …
August 08, 2022
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Boston Man Arrested In Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills Conspiracy

July 08, 2022
… pills are manufactured to look like regular prescriptions from a pharmacy, but beneath that disguise is a deadly … of fentanyl in our Commonwealth and remove drug traffickers from our communities.” “DEA is committed to investigating …
July 08, 2022
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Four Windsor Men Charged With Trafficking Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl

July 05, 2022
… pills containing fentanyl, and other controlled substances, from a source of supply on the west coast of the U.S., and … The DEA Tactical Diversion Squad is composed of personnel from the DEA and the Watertown, East Windsor, Manchester, …
July 05, 2022
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Brockton Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Role in South Shore Drug Distribution Ring

June 15, 2022
… base and marijuana throughout southeastern Massachusetts from a base of operations at their family home in Brockton … revealed that they conspired to distribute marijuana from the Brockton base, where in October 2018, an …
June 15, 2022
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Two Face Federal Drug Charges After Multi-Agency Enforcement Operation in Washington, Vermont

May 13, 2022
… controlled purchases of heroin/fentanyl and cocaine base from LeClair at her residence.  LeClair used her Facebook … traffickers distributing heroin/fentanyl and cocaine base from Emmons’ residence.  Emmons was present during multiple …
May 13, 2022
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Supervisor Of Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty

April 19, 2022
… charges against two different drug trafficking conspiracies from November 2018 and June 2020. According to the charging … and distribution of drugs to, or collection of proceeds from, drug customers, drug runners, or other drug …
April 19, 2022
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Two Dominican Nationals Charged With Trafficking Massive Quantity Of Fentanyl

March 23, 2022
… Rosario is also charged with a firearm offense stemming from his possession of several assault rifles and other … by the DEA’s Hartford Task Force, which includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
March 23, 2022
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Arizona Gear Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 29, 2022
… 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 …
October 29, 2022
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Illinois Man Sentenced to More Than 23 Years in Prison for Selling Fatal Fentanyl

December 10, 2024
… The victim bought three pills that appeared to be Percocet from Overall at Overall’s St. Louis home. The victim died later that evening from fentanyl intoxication caused by ingesting the fake …
December 10, 2024
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Repeat Drug Offender Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Conspiracy

December 02, 2024
… distribute methamphetamine in Christian and Greene counties from Dec. 16, 2020, to June 2, 2022. Law enforcement … contained $4,220. Dame also admitted the cash was proceeds from her distribution of methamphetamine. According to court …
December 02, 2024
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Man on Parole for Drug Trafficking Sentenced for Trafficking Meth

July 16, 2024
… to distribute methamphetamine in Greene and Polk Counties from March 5 to Oct. 10, 2019. Durbray also admitted he … conducted two controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Durbray in April 2019. On April 24, 2019, a deputy with …
July 16, 2024
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Meth Distributor Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison

June 11, 2024
… he purchased approximately 1.2 kilograms of methamphetamine from a co-conspirator. Clevenger attempted to flee on foot from police officers during a traffic stop near the …
June 11, 2024