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DEA Statement On Arrest Of Omar Trevino Morales

… serve as yet another warning that no criminal is immune from arrest and prosecution. Omar Trevino Morales …
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Stericycle Resolves Criminal and Civil Investigations with over $56 Million Agreement for Long Running Failures in Handling Controlled Substances Bound for Disposal

… registrant fulfills their obligations to protect the public from exactly these kinds of risks.” “Controlled substance … unwanted, unusable, or expired controlled substances from hospitals, pharmacies, and other registrants. As a …
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Jamestown Man Sentenced to Prison on Meth Charge

… to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Buffalo comprises agents and officers from Homeland Security Investigations, the Federal Bureau of …
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Two Lake City Methamphetamine Dealers Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms

… packages of a white crystalline substance, $12,000 from a safe, and $1,000 from inside one of the bedrooms. The substance was later …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 6 1/2 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking, Gun Crime

… region is safer today with Mr. Jacobs distant and away from the community,” said Assistant Special Agent in Charge … This case was investigated by the DEA, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Fort Wayne …
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Knoxville Man Charged in Federal Court with Fentanyl and Firearms Offenses

… criminal organizations and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.  Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Tallahassee Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Meth & Cocaine

… operation, DEA purchased cocaine and methamphetamine from the defendant between November and December 2025. In … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Drug Trafficking …
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Jacksonville Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More than Eleven Years in Federal Prison

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Two Marion County Men Plead Guilty to Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Pound of Meth

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. [use if applicable] … Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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USAO employee indicted for conspiring to obstruct justice

… 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 …
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Nine Indicted in Counterfeit Promethazine-Codeine Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Gina Acosta, 40, of Fresno. According to the indictment, from April 2014 until August 2021, the defendants conspired … Attorneys John B. Ross and Jonathan C. Lee, with assistance from the Civil Division’s Consumer Protection Branch and the …
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Texas Physician Found Guilty for Unlawfully Prescribing Over 1.3 Million Doses of Opioids

… to and did unlawfully prescribe controlled substances from 2014 through February 2016 for patients at Spring … no known medical benefit. The clinic made over $4 million from prescriptions issued in the scheme, over $1.5 million …
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Former Mexican governor sent to US prison for money laundering

… At a previous hearing, the court heard additional evidence from two witnesses who described their relationship with … payments. Torres-Lopez worked for the Mexican government from 1994 to 2011. His roles included general director of …
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Ten U.S. Congress Members Visit the DEA McAllen Office

… were able to view over 46,000 pounds of narcotics seized from the McAllen area.  During the drug vault visit, several … border region.  The event ended with closing remarks from Houston Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux.  …
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DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents Are Stealing Identities, Money

… 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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Several area residents arrested in ongoing drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracies

… and seized another firearm as well as a stolen trailer from the residence of Maria Isabel Alanis. A federal grand … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
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Suspected gang member charged in meth conspiracy

… as a clandestine drug laboratory for converting meth from liquid to crystalized form. The charges allege law … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
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Another Clan Del Golfo associate extradited to face charges for international cocaine distribution conspiracy

… on charges of distributing kilogram quantities of cocaine from Colombia, announced Drug Enforcement Administration … in an ongoing five-year conspiracy to distribute cocaine from Colombia to the United States. In May 2019, they and …
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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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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to keep medications safe

… that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Once the Centers for Disease …
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Texas bodybuilder charged with conspiracy to sell steroids

… Mr. Archibald. In July 2019, agents followed Mr. Archibald from his residence to a local post office, where he … Service is charged with defending the nations mail system from illegal use,“ said Adrian Gonzalez, U.S. Postal …
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Three indicted on fentanyl-related charges

… bond. The new charges in the superseding indictment stem from an investigation into the drug overdose of a Montgomery … the man had overdosed on fentanyl and had purchased it from Farrell. Weeks was allegedly the source of supply.   …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… trafficked into and within the United States.  From FY 2017 to FY 2019, DEA domestic seizures o f methamphetamine increased 127 percent from 49,507 pounds to 112,146 pounds . During the same time …
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Texas man gets nearly 17 years after kilogram of meth found on bus passenger's lap

… judge heard Espree hired a drug courier to transport drugs from the Rio Grande Valley to San Antonio. On Feb. 21, 2017, … authorities also seized an additional kilogram of narcotics from the bus passenger at the Falfurrias checkpoint in …
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Mexican illegal behind bars for running meth trafficking ring

… for distribution in Houston. Benito removed gasoline tanks from vehicles coming from Mexico containing liquid meth, later processed into …
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Local man sent to prison for armed drug trafficking in school zone

… release .   During the trial, the jury heard testimony from multiple law enforcement officers.   On Nov. 14, 2018, … reach behind the driver’s seat. He was ultimately removed from the vehicle and taken into custody.   When officers …
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International drug conspiracy sends Galveston man to federal prison

… in a criminal organization that imported methamphetamine from Mexico and that the lengthy sentence was appropriate … kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States from Mexico. Castillo was responsible for recruiting …
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Former Bailiff sentenced in drug conspiracy

… De La Cruz, however, used it to line his pockets. From 2016 through 2018, De La Cruz obtained law enforcement … could then retain and steal the controlled substance from the source of supply for further distribution …
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Several charged in federal drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracies

… U.S. currency, which they knew represented the proceeds from drug trafficking, from the United States to Mexico. The transactions and …
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Man Sentenced to 132 Months in Prison for Meth Distribution

… 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 …