PRESS RELEASE

Thirteen Sentenced For Narcotic Distribution And Violent Home Invasions

January 29, 2015
… Richardson, 23, of Nashville were each sentenced resulting from their earlier guilty pleas to distributing large … scale narcotics ring responsible for selling kilos of crack from around May 2011 to on or about July 16, 2013 in the … safety by removing drug traffickers and violent individuals from our communities. These results could not have occurred …
January 29, 2015
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Conway Men Enter Guilty Pleas In Federal Drug Conspiracy

July 16, 2015
… Agents also seized multiple firearms, to include an AK47, from the residence where Marcus Hemingway was arrested.  … Later that same day, agents seized $106,000 in cash from a safe in a storage unit in the Myrtle Beach area-money … field-tested positive as cocaine was seized on that date from co-conspirator James Earl Spain II.  Spain told law …
July 16, 2015
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Mexican Cartel Leader Edgar Valdez-Villareal, A/k/a "La Barbie," Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

January 06, 2016
… and began coordinating shipments of cocaine into Mexico from Colombia and other South American countries using … customers in Memphis and Atlanta.  Valdez obtained cocaine from Colombia, exported the cocaine from Mexico to customers located in the United States in …
January 06, 2016
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Three East Hartford Residents Involved In Drug Trafficking Ring Are Sentenced

December 12, 2014
… area.  Fernandez, who also was supplied with narcotics from individuals in New York, sold the drugs locally to … of supervised release.  DeJesus Rivera moved to Connecticut from Pomona, Calif., in late 2012 and resided in East … Administration’s Hartford Task Force, including personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office and the Bristol, …
December 12, 2014
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Three More Charged In Federal Steroid And Prescription Narcotic Distribution Investigation

June 04, 2015
… Santucci was receiving shipments of steroid ingredients from China and manufacturing and distributing wholesale … 20 years and a fine of up to $500,000.  This charge stems from Santucci’s alleged use of proceeds of the sale of … anabolic steroids, and to purchase drug packaging materials from domestic companies. During the course of the …
June 04, 2015
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Jury Finds Three New Haven Men Guilty Of Narcotics Distribution Offenses

February 06, 2014
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from "Operation Bloodline," a joint law enforcement … At times, Anderson also obtained quantities of heroin from Wilson. Bryant was intercepted on multiple occasions … Wilson, pooling money to acquire large quantities of heroin from a New York-based supplier, and then distributing the …
February 06, 2014
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Five Worcester Residents Indicted For Marijuana Trafficking And Money Laundering Scheme

June 06, 2014
… Among other offenses, the superseding indictment alleges from April 2009 until the present, four of the defendants, … in Connecticut and Rhode Island and then withdrawing it from the casinos in $100 bills.  Furthermore, the defendants shipped large amounts of currency from New England to California and Washington via the U.S. …
June 06, 2014
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Staten Island Doctor And Two Others Diverted Millions Dollars’ Worth Of Pain Pills

June 22, 2017
… and Daniel Garcia were arrested on charges that, from January 2012 through at least June 2017, they conspired … in the Indictment unsealed today in federal court: From January 2012 through at least June 2017, in the …
June 22, 2017
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Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Conviction Of Frank Mercedes On Murder Charges

November 22, 2017
… Intended Victim and a number of his associates stole heroin from Mercedes. On the night of July 19, 1999, Gracesqui and … in exchange for committing the murder.  Mercedes, 51, from the Dominican Republic, faces a mandatory minimum … which is comprised of agents, detectives and investigators from the DEA, the New York City Police Department and the …
November 22, 2017
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Gramercy Physician Convicted In 39 Illegal Prescription Sales

May 28, 2015
… Narcotics undercover officer who purchased 28 prescriptions from Castro and another individual who introduced the … in the indictment, admitted to obtaining prescriptions from the doctor in order to sell the pills on the black … Castro’s home at 540 W. 52nd St. and seized $23,000 in cash from a locked box. On May 30, 2012, while the investigation …
May 28, 2015
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Ten Alleged Members Of A Colombian Drug Trafficking Organization Charged With Distributing Over 25,000 Kilograms Of Cocaine Designated Drug “Kingpin” Javier Antonio Calle Serna Charged With Murder

June 06, 2011
… drug cartels, exported multi-ton shipments of cocaine from Colombia to the United States, via Mexico, Venezuela, … domestic and foreign individuals, companies, and countries from engaging in any financial transactions with him. DEA … narcotics trafficking organizations that export cocaine from Central and South America into the United States,” said …
June 06, 2011
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Crack Distributor Convicted In Plattsburgh, New York

November 09, 2011
… During the trial, the government offered evidence that from approximately January 2010 until September 7, 2010, … trafficking activities. Based on the information obtain from the CS on September 7, 2010, the DEA used an undercover agent to purchase a quantity of crack cocaine from Nelson Cordero, after which the DEA conducted a search …
November 09, 2011
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DEA Brings In Record Amount Of Unused Prescription Drugs On National Prescription Take Back Day

May 09, 2017
… and abuse by turning in over 21 tons of medications from their homes.  DEA thanks the public for their … 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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Over One Million Dollars Worth Of Marijuana Seized In Otsego, New York

January 21, 2011
… tablets, 26 oxycodone tablets and three long guns as from 196 Head Road. Approximately two pounds of marihuana … ketamine, psilocybin mushrooms and hashish were also seized from 124 Boughton Road by law enforcement. Both of the … revealed that Scott and Glover, both of who are from northern California, conspired to deliver the 183 pound …
January 21, 2011
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TSA Employee Charged With Conspiring To Defraud The United States By Obstructing Security Measures At The Buffalo Niagara International AirportSecond Person Charged With Operating A Continuing Criminal Enterprise In Violation Of Federal Narcotics Laws

March 02, 2011
… the Buffalo airport security and directing travelers away from the body image scanner/patdown security line, which can … at the aircraft departure gate, preventing those travelers from being subjected to random secondary screening. On yet … with the FBI, DEA and our other law enforcement partners from the start of this investigation. I want to assure the …
March 02, 2011
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Three California Men Sentenced For Leading A Large Scale Juneau Oxycodone Distribution And Money Laundering Conspiracy

June 25, 2014
… conspiracy who acquired large amounts of oxycodone from suppliers in the lower 48 states. In 2007, Thomas and … and wire remittance companies to transfer drug proceeds from Alaska to California. Thomas and Dantzler used dozens … to protect the public and deter the defendants and others from committing these types of crimes in the future. U.S. …
June 25, 2014
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Queen Creek Man Found Guilty Of Trafficking Heroin, Cocaine And Marijuana

December 13, 2011
… that will no longer be available to aid drug cartels from Mexico.” The evidence at trial showed that Chrzaszcz … transportation cell that would ship large amounts of drugs from Mexican sources of supply operating in Arizona to their … in Phoenix. Law enforcement later seized $1.17 million from the same organization. The defendant faces 10 years to …
December 13, 2011
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DEA Hosts Its Fifth Statewide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

September 24, 2012
… unwanted prescription drugs. On Saturday, September 29th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, Arizonans will be able to … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. The public can find a nearby …
September 24, 2012
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Drug Trafficking Organization Leader Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison

August 14, 2013
… of a drug trafficking organization have been removed from our community.  Our neighborhoods are safer as a result … was responsible for obtaining pounds of methamphetamine from a source of supply, hiring drug couriers to drive … high capacity firearm magazines, ammunition, and vehicles from the DTO at three separate stash houses operated by the …
August 14, 2013
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DEA Sponsors 7th National Prescription Take Back Day

October 24, 2013
… Prescription Take Back will be held on October 26, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  DEA and its law enforcement and … unwanted prescription drugs.  On Saturday, October 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. DEA and its partners will hold their … its partners collected 9,849 pounds of prescription drugs from San Diego and Imperial Counties combined.  Nationally, …
October 24, 2013
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Leader Of Binghamton-Based Steroid Distribution Ring Pleads Guilty

November 30, 2016
… purchased distribution-size quantities of anabolic steroids from China.  He arranged for the steroids to be shipped … and his organization obtained these dangerous substances from China and then distributed them throughout the country, … drug, we want to keep them out of the U.S. Mail and away from the general public who may not be aware of the full …
November 30, 2016
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Arizona Residents Dispose Of 3 Tons Of Prescription Drugs

May 06, 2011
… one-day DEA nationwide campaign was held on April 30, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and provided Arizonans the ability to … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In Arizona, one in five …
May 06, 2011
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DEA Target Sentenced To Over 19 Years For Heroin Trafficking

July 22, 2015
… to launder monetary instruments. “Criminals cannot hide from the law. These drug trafficking organizations are … including Denver, Colorado and Portland, Oregon. Working from Tucson, Corral supervised and managed other … 90%. The investigation in this case was conducted by agents from DEA’s Tucson District Office, HSI-Tucson, Tucson Police …
July 22, 2015
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DEA Investigation Leads To Million-Dollar Fine

October 29, 2015
… required by statute.  DEA agents in Yuma located wrappers from a missing June 2010 shipment of MMA drums in an … of our continuing responsibility to help protect the public from dangerous drugs, this office will continue to use both … of the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from Customs and Border Protection.  It is being prosecuted …
October 29, 2015
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Three Time Convicted Felon Arrested In Otsego County On Drug Charges

June 02, 2016
… Attorney’s Office investigators received information from Town of Worcester Supervisor Donald L. Lindberg that … mobile home.  Investigators and DEA special agents from the Albany District Office opened an investigation into … Velleca’s residence and vehicle was obtained on May 22nd from Otsego County Court Judge John F. Lambert. On May 31, …
June 02, 2016
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Owner Of Tebbs Headshops Pleads Guilty In Federal Court To Selling Bath Salts

December 19, 2012
… and engaging in a monetary transaction in property derived from specified unlawful activity.  DEA Special Agent in … a 2012 motor home for over $157,000 with cash proceeds from his illegal sell of controlled substances and … these law enforcement agencies.” This prosecution resulted from an investigation undertaken in the spring of 2012 by …
December 19, 2012
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Doctor Who Supplied Oxycodone Ring Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 36 Months In Prison

December 19, 2012
… but Diana Williamson saw an opportunity to profit from the drug’s popularity with recreational users. By … recruited individuals to obtain oxycodone prescriptions from Williamson, helped the individuals fill the … oxycodone to third parties. According to records obtained from the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector …
December 19, 2012
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Correction Officer Convicted Of Drug Possession, Conspiracy, Bribery And Official Misconduct

May 30, 2013
… Duvivier, received three kilograms of (over 6.5 lbs.) from an undercover agent posing as the inmate’s cousin. The … Dyckman Street in Inwood. Duvivier accepted the three kilos from the undercover agent and was immediately placed under … car was spotted on Dyckman Street, just a few blocks away from the meeting place, and members of the DEA Strike Force …
May 30, 2013
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Undercover Operation Leads To Arrest Of Larchmont Psychiatrist

September 05, 2013
… Diversion (Group TDS-NY) comprised of agents and officers from the U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA), the New York City … of Registration order to the defendant. The order bars him from the privilege of writing prescriptions for controlled … Office for doing all they can to protect our communities from the threat of diverted pain medication. ”   “One of the …
September 05, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Fourteen Charged With Heroin And Cocaine Trafficking In The Bronx And Across The Hudson Valley

October 01, 2013
… and federal law enforcement to keep our neighborhoods safe from drug traffickers. I commend our law enforcement … exemplify our unrelenting efforts to remove drug dealers from our streets and make them safe for law-abiding … law enforcement that we will continue to target, and remove from our streets those who choose to engage in this type of …
October 01, 2013