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Defendants Convicted and Sentenced in Long-Term Methamphetamine and Oxycodone Drug Trafficking Investigation in Bay County

March 10, 2023
… safe by removing addictive and deadly controlled substances from our communities,” said U.S. Attorney Coody. “We remain … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
March 10, 2023
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Gulfport Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Drug Trafficking

July 08, 2022
… into his car. The officers recovered a loaded firearm from the passenger seat of the car. The firearm was located … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
July 08, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Makes Three More “Fake Pot” Drugs Temporarily Illegal Today

May 16, 2013
… themselves of their current stocks and to cease making or buying more. Over the past three years, smokable herbal …
May 16, 2013
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Final Defendant in Drug and Money Laundering Case Sentenced to 27 Years

July 18, 2023
… like this one to protect our citizen's lives and health from the menace of illicit drugs." According to court … for distributing methamphetamine in St. Clair County from February to October 2019. In recorded buys, confidential sources purchased more than 750 grams of …
July 18, 2023
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Panama City Physician Pays $225,000 to Settle Allegations that He Overprescribed Controlled Substances

March 21, 2023
… and Human Services.  To access public court documents online, please visit the  U.S. District Court for the … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
March 21, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Twelve Members and Associates of ‘Harlem World/12th Avenue’ Street Gang Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

April 29, 2021
… records, the investigation uncovered evidence that from February 2020 through April 26, 2021, the defendants … and cocaine base. Harlem World/12th Ave derives its name from a reference to an area in Paterson on and around 12th … Cola,” “Larry Bird,” “Kobe Bryant,” “Paid in Full,” “Best Buy,” and “K.O.,” and have since October 2020 been linked to …
April 29, 2021
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Man Convicted of All Charges Related to One Fatal, Two Nonfatal Fentanyl Overdoses

January 20, 2023
… them cocaine and R.P. believed that cocaine was what he was buying. About 40 minutes later, R.P. and N.B. were spotted in a car in a neighborhood a few blocks from R.P.’s house. Authorities were called when the car … overdose victims, and an undercover officer bought fentanyl from Craig later that day in a transaction that was recorded …
January 20, 2023
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Springfield Woman Sentenced to 16 Years for Heroin Conspiracy

March 26, 2021
… in a conspiracy to distribute heroin in Greene County from Nov. 15, 2016, to Nov. 3, 2018.  According to court … officers utilized confidential sources to make controlled buys of heroin from Steed and others, and conducted surveillance of drug …
March 26, 2021
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North Carolina Man sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Opioids through the Dark Web

September 28, 2021
… poison are caught and prosecuted.” “Use of the Dark Web for buying and selling illegal drugs is a growing menace that … after Schmidt admitted purchasing the opioid Oxycodone from McKeehan and allowing McKeehan to use his mailing address for importing the drugs from an overseas distributor via the Dark Web. Schmidt was …
September 28, 2021
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Ringleader of Major Drug Trafficking and Money-Laundering Conspiracy in St. George Sentenced to Prison

July 28, 2023
… efforts to import and distribute dangerous and deadly drugs from Mexico. Between October 2021 and February 2022, agents … drug suppliers. Agents conducted at least 13 controlled buys to include the purchase of methamphetamine and … involved in this investigation and in removing this harm from our communities.” The case was investigated jointly by …
July 28, 2023
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Tri-Cities Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

August 12, 2022
… meetings with Gonzales as well as two separate controlled buys, where Gonzales sold the confidential source at total … together to keep our communities safe, healthy and free from dangerous drugs,” said Jacob D. Galvan, Acting Special … Waldref continued, “Today’s sentence removes Mr. Gonzales from our community for 10 years and reiterates the U.S. …
August 12, 2022
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East Bay Resident Found Guilty of Attempting to Help Smuggle Cocaine Through Bay Area Airports

March 09, 2022
… drug trafficker who would fly to the Bay Area to buy cocaine and needed a quick way to transport it back to … CS that he used to run  “bricks” or kilograms of  cocaine from the Bay Area airports to cities across the country … Bellot also told the CS that although he had taken a break from airport smuggling following the arrest of his airport …
March 09, 2022
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72 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of San Juan

June 03, 2014
… to protect themselves and the drug trafficking organization from rival gangs. They would have access to different type … and means of the conspiracy, leaders would collect monies from the sales of the drug point in shifts to create a money (known as “el pote,” in Spanish) in order to buy weapons and ammunition, for the use of the members of …
June 03, 2014
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Atlanta Armed Robbery Crew Sentenced

July 31, 2014
… citizens is a top priority for this office. Their removal from our community will make Atlanta safer.” “Individuals … Officer for the DEA, who Dixon had met when “Tony” tried to buy cocaine from Dixon as a part of an investigation. As the ATF …
July 31, 2014
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Heroin Distributor Gets Nearly 33 Years In Federal Prison In Mexican Mafia Case

February 05, 2016
… was found to be the main distributor of heroin. He would buy the drugs wholesale from Mexico and distribute it locally and to San Antonio. … Rojas, 43, would secure kilogram amounts of heroin from Juan Pablo Contreras. With the exception of Ramirez, …
February 05, 2016
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Heroin Dealer Sentenced To Over 8 Years For Distributing Heroin Connected To Overdose Death

July 11, 2017
… in connection with the plea and sentencing proceedings: From at least in or about May 2015 up to and including in or … for his heroin addiction, texted de LosAngeles, asking to buy heroin.  During the ensuring text exchange, de …
July 11, 2017
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Queens To Suffolk Heroin Network Arrests Announced

July 12, 2017
… in connection with the plea and sentencing proceedings: From at least in or about May 2015 up to and including in or … for his heroin addiction, texted de LosAngeles, asking to buy heroin.  During the ensuring text exchange, de …
July 12, 2017
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Operation “Cruel Summer” Nets 46 Arrests

September 19, 2012
… were arrested in today's sweep. Today's sweep was conducted from 6:00 a.m. to noon. The Drug Enforcement (DEA) Violent … DEA agents and sheriff's deputies conducted more than 50 "buy-walk" operations. They bought methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and firearms from the suspects. Thirty eight people were identified as …
September 19, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

East St. Louis Man Convicted In Heroin Overdose Death

February 23, 2011
… Drug-Involved Premises” at his residence on Walter Street from March, 2008 until May, 2009. According to dozens of … their prostitution customers into DOYLE’S - residence to buy drugs. DOYLE - was also convicted of “Distribution of a … copious quantities of crack to a 17-year-old female runaway from rural Kentucky who lived with DOYLE - during the summer …
February 23, 2011
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Protecting the U.S. Homeland: Fighting the Flow from the Southwest Border

January 23, 2025
… Protecting the U.S. Homeland: Fighting the Flow from the Southwest Border Protecting the U.S. Homeland: Fighting the Flow from the Southwest Border Statement of George Papadopoulos … Entitled, “Protecting the U.S. Homeland: Fighting the Flow from the Southwest Border” Before the House Homeland …
January 23, 2025
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Large-scale, Spokane based fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine trafficker sentenced to 180 months in federal prison

February 08, 2021
… a 5 year term of court supervision after he is released from federal prison. "It is clear that this defendant … Spokane, Washington area. On June 11, 2020, a controlled buy of fentanyl-laced pills was conducted from Bridges. A search warrant was executed on a hotel room …
February 08, 2021
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Heroin Pipeline From The Bronx To Otsego County Shut Down

March 01, 2013
… Heroin Pipeline From The Bronx To Otsego County Shut Down March 01, 2013 New … organization based in Oneonta, NY with heroin supplied from the Bronx, NY.  Over the past two years, the Albany …
March 01, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

August 19, 2022
… the public on the serious dangers of fentanyl poisoning from fake pills and other illicit drugs.  DEA supports the … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
August 19, 2022
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Jury Convicts Florida Man Who Tampered with Witnesses While Pending Trial with Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Obstruction Of Justice, Suborning Perjury, And Contempt Of Court

October 27, 2023
… in Pasco County. The drugs were received through the mail from Puerto Rico. Coconspirators would receive the packages … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
October 27, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Dark Web Drug Dealer Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison

December 01, 2022
… between May 2021 and May 2022, Peck distributed narcotics from various dark web markets using the vendor profile … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
December 01, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Franklin County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug-Trafficking Charges

November 21, 2022
… Office made controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Evans. “Methamphetamine is a highly addictive and … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
November 21, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Tampa Couple Sentenced in Multimillion Dollar Money Laundering Scheme

October 28, 2022
… involved in the conspiracy. On June 18, 2019, troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol stopped Garcia Moreta while … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
October 28, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Trafficking Dozens of Kilograms of Methamphetamine and Possessing a Shotgun and Three Handguns

September 02, 2022
… phone number. During a later meeting to pick up money from the source, Marin-Dominguez admitted to having just … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
September 02, 2022
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Lake City Man Sentenced to Five Years for Illegally Possessing Firearms and Distributing Crack Cocaine

September 02, 2022
… multiple felony offenses and therefore is prohibited by law from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law. … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
September 02, 2022
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Pasco Man Indicted on Fentanyl Trafficking, International Money Laundering, and Assault Weapon's Charges

June 21, 2022
… prescription drugs containing suspected fentanyl from a shed and camper in the backyard. The indictment … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
June 21, 2022