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DEA’S Prescription Drug Take-Back Effort-- In South And Southeast Texas-- A Big Success

October 02, 2015
… Day (NTBI) on Saturday, September 26.  This past weekend, from East Texas to Austin to Laredo and across the Rio … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.  The DEA’s NTBI events are …
October 02, 2015
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Three Sentenced For Bulk Cash Smuggling

March 28, 2016
… HOUSTON - Two Houston residents and one man from Brownsville have been sentenced to federal prison for … sums of cash totaling $838,460.  The money had been derived from narcotics trafficking and was destined for Mexico. On … in Houston. The additional sum of $260,040 was seized from that same residence the following day, which was found …
March 28, 2016
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Permanent Resident In Mission Heads To Federal Prison For Meth And Marijuana Smuggling

August 30, 2016
… Texas - A Mexican national and lawful permanent resident from Mission has been ordered to federal prison following … to face deportation proceedings following his release from prison. As part of the sentence, Judge Alvarez found … the transportation of marijuana on multiple occasions from September to October 2014. Each of those instances …
August 30, 2016
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Jasper County, Texas Methamphetamine, Crack Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced

March 31, 2017
… quantities of methamphetamine and crack cocaine from suppliers in Mexico for distribution to customers in … aware of the organization’s activities in September 2013. From that time forward, the investigation led to controlled …
March 31, 2017
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Last Defendant In Falcon Crack, Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Case Sentenced

May 02, 2017
… quantities of methamphetamine and crack cocaine from suppliers in Mexico for distribution to customers in … aware of the organization’s activities in September 2013. From that time forward, the investigation led to controlled …
May 02, 2017
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Two Illegal Aliens Head To Prison For Trafficking Meth

August 17, 2017
… establishing that the methamphetamine was imported from Mexico in a liquid form and converted into crystalized … expected to face deportation proceedings following release from prison.   Co-defendant Oscar Diaz-Pineda, 27, a Mexican … conducted the investigation along with task force officers from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, police departments …
August 17, 2017
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Beaumont Man Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking Violations

September 29, 2017
… Ardoin family and others openly distributed crack cocaine from their home at 1107 Avenue A in Beaumont. In the last 10 … grams of crack cocaine is believed to have been distributed from the location during this time.  A federal grand jury … worked day and night to put this case together.  As we see from this investigation and prosecution, together with …
September 29, 2017
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Pomona Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Federal Weapons And Drug Offenses In Deal Expected To Bring Sentence Of Up To 17a½ Years

November 18, 2013
… year. Authorities recovered 243.7 grams of methamphetamine from Montanez’s residence on July 29, 2012 after he had shot … possession of a firearm on July 4, 2012. He is prohibited from possessing any guns because he was previously convicted … Gang Task Force, which is made up of agents and officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Pomona Police …
November 18, 2013
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Kauai Man Convicted Of Methamphetamine And Heroin Trafficking

January 13, 2014
… intent to distribute, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine from January to April 2012, as well as attempting to possess … other individuals to have methamphetamine and heroin sent from California, through a delivery service, to Kauai in … at that hotel to receive the methamphetamine and the heroin from the provider. Zmuda faces up to life in prison with a …
January 13, 2014
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Doctor To Plead Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkillers

June 13, 2014
… three months ago. Sun admits that he prescribed these drugs from the early 2011 through June 2012, and did so outside … Sun also agreed to forfeit proceeds he earned from his illegal medical practice, including approximately $342,000 seized from his accounts in July 2012. Sun could face a statutory …
June 13, 2014
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High Ranking Gulf Cartel Member Convicted In Washington For Drug Trafficking

February 26, 2013
… States.  Cano Flores was extradited to the United States from Mexico in August 2011 and was ordered detained in … and other leaders of the Gulf Cartel, as well as testimony from previously convicted Cartel members.  According to … that between 2000 and 2010, the Gulf Cartel grew from an organization of only 100 members controlling three …
February 26, 2013
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Los Gueros Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Targeted

September 24, 2013
… business empire and impede its ability to reap benefits from the drug trade,” said Treasury’s Director of the Office … Designation (Kingpin Act), generally prohibits U.S. persons from conducting financial or commercial transactions with … Penalties for violations of the Kingpin Act range from civil penalties of up to $1.075 million per violation …
September 24, 2013
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$5 Million Reward Offered For Information Leading To Arrest And/or Conviction Of Rafael Caro-Quintero

November 05, 2013
… 9, 2013 on procedural grounds.  Caro-Quintero is a fugitive from the U.S. District Court for the Central District of … mastermind of this atrocious act and his unexpected release from a Mexican prison was shocking and disturbing to law … a Red Ribbon during the last week in October, Americans from all walks of life demonstrate their opposition to …
November 05, 2013
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Seven Handed Sentences For Cocaine And Meth Trafficking

March 06, 2015
… involving the shipment of cocaine and methamphetamine from Laredo to Dallas and Houston, announced Drug … prison. Juan Manuel Reyes, 37, a commercial truck driver from Nuevo Laredo was sentenced to 121 months. Christian … of marijuana, heroin, methamphetamines and cocaine from the Laredo area to distribution venues such as Dallas …
March 06, 2015
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Adilson Reyes Sentenced To More Than 11 Years In Federal Prison

November 05, 2012
… developed information about the trafficking of cocaine from outside Rhode Island into the state. The investigation … 65.07 kilos of cocaine, $1,245,070 in cash and a firearm from two vehicles and a storage facility in North Kingstown. … Drug Task Force, Rhode Island State Police, and officers from the Warwick, Woonsocket, and East Providence Police …
November 05, 2012
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Career Offender Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Conspiracy And Possession Of Oxycodone With The Intent To Distribute

March 27, 2013
… on August 11, 2011, Pawtucket Police detectives and agents from the DEA Drug Task Force conducted court authorized … of 33 oxycodone pills and three cell phones were seized from Pineda and from his work station. A search of Pineda’s residence …
March 27, 2013
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Head Of New Haven Heroin Distribution Ring Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison

April 25, 2013
… release, for distributing heroin. This matter stems from a Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force … that Glass and his associates obtained prepackaged heroin from sources of supply in the New York metropolitan area and … the DEA New Haven Task Force, which includes participants from the New Haven, Meriden, Hamden, West Haven, Branford …
April 25, 2013
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New Bedford, Massachusetts Man Sentenced To 100 Months Imprisonment For Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine

May 03, 2013
… Police conducted seven controlled purchases of cocaine from Matthew Burt at Champlain Valley Auto in Burlington, … substantial quantities of cocaine by rental car from the source of supply in Massachusetts to Vermont. Once … a rental car as it arrived at Champlain Valley Auto from Massachusetts with approximately a kilogram of cocaine. …
May 03, 2013
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Narcotic Treatment Program Faces Civil Penalties

August 25, 2015
… Center, Inc. also has agreed to additional oversight from the Drug Enforcement (DEA). Daniel R. Salter, the … inventory of its controlled substances to prevent them from falling into the hands of dealers and addicts,” said … Act. This case was investigated by Diversion Investigators from the DEA. The civil settlement was reached by Assistant …
August 25, 2015
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Three Charged With Heroin Conspiracy Resulting In Death Of Overdose Victim

June 29, 2016
… heroin resulting in the death of another (victim) from his use of that heroin. The three were also each … distributing heroin resulting in the death of the victim from his use of that heroin.   Blakemore was charged … Tenn.  The superseding indictment alleges that he died from a heroin overdose.  If convicted as charged, Blakemore …
June 29, 2016
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Gorham Man Sentenced To Almost Six Years On Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges

March 02, 2015
… Enforcement (DEA) learned that Magee was acquiring cocaine from an out of state source and distributing it in Maine.  … cocaine and “re-rock” it.  Agents also seized five firearms from his bedroom. This case results from a joint investigation conducted by DEA, the Federal …
March 02, 2015
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Portland Man Pleads Guilty To Crack Cocaine Distribution Charges

July 08, 2015
… officers conducted controlled purchases of crack cocaine from members of the conspiracy.  On January 9, 2015, … Gang Task Force, which is comprised of agents and officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Bureau of … also assisted with the investigation. The case also results from the ongoing effort of the Organized Crime Drug …
July 08, 2015
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Waterbury Man Sentenced To 27 Months In Prison For Distributing Meth

September 17, 2013
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement … that Kevin Wallin of Waterbury received shipments of meth from individuals in California on consignment with the … DeVries resided in an apartment located across the hall from Wallin’s apartment.  At Wallin’s direction, DeVries …
September 17, 2013
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California Man Sentenced On Drug Charges

September 17, 2013
… that Razo was able to use contraband cellular telephones from within prison to arrange transactions, recruit … States Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, … Force, the Wapello (Iowa) Sheriff’s Office, investigators from the California Department of Corrections and …
September 17, 2013
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Danbury Woman Sentenced To 57 Months In Federal Prison For Trafficking Oxycodone

October 31, 2013
… release, for trafficking oxycodone. This matter stems from a year-long investigation headed by the DEA's … to pick up hundreds of 30-milligram oxycodone pills from her supplier. Also, in February 2012, Papadakos was … cocaine, heroin and marijuana.  She was released from prison in February 2005. This matter is being …
October 31, 2013
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Enfield Man Sentenced To 42 Months In Federal Prison For Selling Crack, Violating Supervised Release

November 26, 2013
… and for violating the conditions of his supervised release from a previous federal conviction. According to court … Police made three controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Snape.  On January 10, 2013, Snape was arrested at his … was serving a period of federal supervised release stemming from a previous conviction for possession of a firearm by a …
November 26, 2013
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Three Holyoke Residents Plead Guilty To Oxycodone Conspiracy

March 04, 2014
… for their role in distributing oxycodone pills shipped from Florida. John J. Arvanitis, Special Agent in Charge of … oxycodone pills which they received in large quantities from Florida via Express Mail.  The pills were then sold in … in Florida were able to withdraw these drug proceeds from branches of the national banks. The defendants face up …
March 04, 2014
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Auburn Man Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

September 03, 2014
… or more of crack cocaine.   According to court records, from 2011 through June 2013, Goyette obtained kilogram quantities of cocaine from Massachusetts, cooked some of it into crack cocaine and … day, law enforcement agents followed Goyette as he drove from Auburn to Boston.  In Boston, law enforcement agents …
September 03, 2014
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New York Man Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Oxycodone

October 28, 2014
… West Hartford, to travel to New York to pick up oxycodone from Fields and transport the pills to Dyber in Connecticut.  Dyber distributed the pills he received from Fields and Garcia to customers and other Hartford-area … New Haven Task Force, which includes personnel from the DEA and the New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, North …
October 28, 2014
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Bangor Resident Sentenced To Almost Six Years For Bath Salt Distribution Conspiracy

November 19, 2014
… Aroostook and Knox counties.  The defendant obtained MDPV from other members of the conspiracy and traded, sold or … of MDPV, the defendant assisted another person in removing from the residence MDPV that the police had not found during … by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency with assistance from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and the …
November 19, 2014