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Manchester man pleads guilty to trafficking synthetic cannabinoids

… observed by police officers conducting hand-to-hand sales from a car.  The Manchester Police stopped Palmer and he … observed Palmer continuing to make hand-to-hand sales from a car.  The police stopped the car and seized the …
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Final Defendants Convicted in Complex, 20-Person Federal Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Conspiracy

… and fentanyl had been transported to Indianapolis from a source in California. In July 2021, federal agents and officers from various law enforcement agencies executed a large-scale …
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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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Oklahoma Files First Degree Murder on Drug Dealer

… authorities to investigate where these drugs are coming from in order to dismantle this criminal operation that has … of a human being, or if the death of a human being results from the unlawful distribution of controlled dangerous …
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DEA Rocky Mountain Division Hosts Inaugural Family Summit

… its local, state and federal partners to listen and learn from families who are living an unthinkable tragedy. … said U.S. Attorney Cole Finegan. Participants heard from narcotics officers, state and federal prosecutors, and …
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High-Ranking Aryan Circle Gang Leader and Member Sentenced on Racketeering-Related Violations

… and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) violations stemming from his leadership in the organization. On Nov. 26, 2021, … for VICAR Attempted Murder and related charges stemming from his role in a separate violent prison stabbing he …
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Juárez Cartel Leader Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking

… of seven years and seven months in prison, beginning from the date of his extradition to the United States. The … Force (OCDETF) Green Reaper investigation with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and the Mexican …
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Defendant Convicted of Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in U.S. Marine’s Death

… final sale to C.M.R. occurred on May 20, 2020. C.M.R. died from an overdose the next day. “Once again, we’ve seen a … Charge Shelly Howe. “The only safe pill is one that comes from your doctor or a legitimate pharmacy.”  “This verdict …
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Former Fort Hood Army Sergeant Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution

… rate and our communities in Central Texas are not immune from its devastation,” said U.S. Attorney Ashley C. Hoff. … and Army CID investigated the case with assistance from the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. For more …
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Yakima Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

… DEA conducted a controlled purchase of methamphetamine from Mr. Shoemaker at his home near downtown Yakima. There, … Waldref continued, “Today’s sentence removes Mr. Shoemaker from the community for ten years and reiterates the U.S. …
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Idaho Man Sentenced to more than 10 years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Heroin, Cocaine, and Fentanyl

… learned that Conour was distributing controlled substances from a residence in Caldwell, Idaho.  Law enforcement … intimidation.  U.S. District Judge Scott W. Skavdahl, from the District of Wyoming, sitting by designation, also …
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Minnesota Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Misappropriating and Adulterating Prescription Pain Medication

… Pharmacy in Ramsey, removed a bottle of morphine sulfate from the Scheduled Drug Cabinet and poured a quantity of the morphine from the stock bottle into a small container for her own …
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Drug Dealing Pilot Who Attempted to Hire a Hitman is Sentenced to Federal Prison

… received reports that Larson was distributing marijuana from Southern Oregon throughout the U.S. via his private … Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives with assistance from the Oregon State Police Southwest Region Drug …
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Oakland Resident Charged with Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Sales in San Francisco's Tenderloin District

… imprisonment with three years of supervision upon release from prison.  The complaint also charges Murillo with one … as a minimum of 4 years of supervision following release from prison with a maximum of life supervision. However, any …
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Two Tucson Based Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Sentences

… 1.56 kilograms of heroin into the United States from Mexico through the vehicle lane at the port of entry in Nogales, Arizona. La Fever was released from custody pending further investigation of the incident. …
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DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents

… 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 …
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Federal Jury Convicts Idaho Man for Trafficking Meth and Heroin

… trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine and heroin from a Mexican source of supply. Evidence further … attempted to get large quantities of cocaine from the Salt Lake City source of supply. In May of 2018, …
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to Prison for Involvement in a Drug Trafficking Organization

… in a business parking lot. Police followed Limon Salas away from the drug deal and conducted a traffic stop, ultimately … for four years for his weapons case once he is released from prison. The case was investigated by the Drug …
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DEA Recognizes First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… Fentanyl Awareness Day, DEA released a video announcement from DEA Administrator Anne Milgram stressing the dangers of … The Faces of Fentanyl , to commemorate the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning.  If you would like to submit a …
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DEA El Paso Recognizes First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… Fentanyl Awareness Day, DEA released a video announcement from DEA Administrator Anne Milgram stressing the dangers of … The Faces of Fentanyl , to commemorate the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning.  If you would like to submit a …
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A Man Sentenced For Dealing Drugs on Behalf of Texas “Mexikan” Mafia

… the enterprise which states that 10% percent of the profits from any member’s business or interest shall be contributed … TMM collects this fee, referred to as “the dime,” from members, prospective members and sympathizers. These …
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Wisconsin Pharmacy to Pay Civil Penalty for Controlled Substance Dispensing and Record Keeping Violations

… the importance of preventing the diversion of drugs from legitimate to illegitimate uses. The CSA, in relevant … will continue keeping the citizens of Wisconsin safe from the reckless and unscrupulous practices of pharmacies …
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Illinois Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Trafficking

… for a prior federal methamphetamine trafficking offense from 2010. The government presented evidence that after … involved, we were able to stop yet another drug dealer from distributing this poison into our rural communities,” …
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Fairbanks Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

… fentanyl, which was contained in the pills that originated from Brown. Brown’s alleged co-conspirators, Christopher … five years in prison based on their sales of pills obtained from Brown, which caused two additional non-fatal drug …
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Las Cruces psychiatrist pleads guilty to unlawfully prescribing opioids

… practice and without a legitimate medical purpose. From July 8, 2016, through April 5, 2019, Beale, a licensed … Diversion Squad investigated the case with assistance from the Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics Task Force, the Las …
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Manchester man Sentenced to 63 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking

… in the fall of 2019, Manchester police officers learned from a cooperating individual that Guzman Ruiz was selling … cooperator conducted four controlled purchases of fentanyl from Guzman Ruiz.  Each transaction involved approximately …
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Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 150 Months for Participating in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

… Massachusetts area.  The DTO sold fentanyl to customers from various New England states including New Hampshire.  … These customers purchased kilogram quantities of fentanyl from the DTO and were able to contact Martinez directly on …
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Waterbury man sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for role in heroin and fentanyl trafficking ring

… that received large quantities of heroin and fentanyl from suppliers in Connecticut and New York and distributed … The DEA New Haven Task Force includes participants from the U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue Service – …
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Dominican National sentenced to over 21 years in prison for fentanyl distribution, firearm possession and social security fraud

… Social Security number belonging to a United States citizen from Puerto Rico.  On five occasions in 2017, Garcia Suero … drug trafficking convictions and is therefore prohibited from possessing a firearm and ammunition.  DEA New England …
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Waterbury man sentenced to 87 months in prison for role in heroin and fentanyl trafficking ring

… that received large quantities of heroin and fentanyl from suppliers in Connecticut and New York and distributed … The DEA New Haven Task Force includes participants from the U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue Service – …