PRESS RELEASE

Two San Francisco International Airport Security Screeners Charged In Bribery And Drug Smuggling Scheme

March 07, 2015
… Security Administration.  In exchange for an offer of money from Anibal Giovanni Ramirez, 28, of San Francisco, Sunux … bribery-related charges also may result in disqualification from holding any office of honor, trust, or profit in the … Sunux, Lopez, and Ramirez has involved officers and agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug …
March 07, 2015
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Distributes Forfeited Proceeds Of Cocaine Trafficking Case To Kern County Sheriff’s Office And The Bakersfield Police Department

April 30, 2015
… large money seizures were made, including $169,910 seized from a truck in Sheldon, Illinois that was driven by Bisla. … agencies through the sharing of proceeds resulting from federal forfeitures. State and local law enforcement … and the communities we serve. The money received from drug trafficking suspects in this case will be funneled …
April 30, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Jury Finds Sacramento Area Drug Trafficker Guilty On All Counts

July 09, 2015
… an undercover operative bought heroin and methamphetamine from Washington’s organization. The drug traffickers … in a separate indictment against Washington that stems from a 2011 homicide investigation. When deputies executed a … The indictment alleges that Washington is prohibited from possessing firearms because of four prior felony …
July 09, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Kern County Man Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For Cocaine Smuggling

July 27, 2015
… trailer containing cocaine smuggled into the United States from Mexico at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, to a location in … Montoya began unloading 18 one-kilogram packages of cocaine from a hidden compartment in the underside of the trailer … partners to prevent these dangerous and addictive drugs from reaching our streets and ensure the perpetrators of …
July 27, 2015
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Long Beach Man Sentenced To 6 Years & 4 Months In Prison For Trafficking Oxycodone And Hydrocodone

September 29, 2015
… obtained prescriptions for oxycodone and hydrocodone from a doctor in Visalia, filled those prescriptions at … bank accounts held by Chim and co‑defendants in California from which the funds were then withdrawn by Chim. Deposits … of $10,000 or less to prevent Currency Transactions Reports from being filed by the banks on their cash deposits. Banks …
September 29, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Traffic Stops In San Joaquin, Shasta, And Nevada Counties Lead To Federal Narcotic Trafficking Charges

December 06, 2012
… the defendants on November 24, 2012, after they fled from an attempted traffic stop. At the time of the arrest, … in San Joaquin County. Robles was previously released from state custody on bail. This case is the product of an … approximately 15 kilograms of heroin were removed from the gas tank. A federal grand jury charged them today …
December 06, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Bail Bondsman Pleads Guilty To Drug And Firearms Crimes

March 04, 2013
… “Today’s guilty plea marks the eighth conviction resulting from the OCDETF investigation.” According to court … a convicted felon. Federal law prohibits a convicted felon from possessing a firearm. In pleading guilty, Vasquez … Trafficking (HIDTA) initiative, which consisted of agents from the DEA, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, the Fresno …
March 04, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

More Operation Mercury Convictions

March 04, 2013
… Rufino Orozco Martinez, 32, an undocumented alien from Mexico, and Jorge Torres, 28, of Bakersfield, conspired … three pounds of processed marijuana and an assault weapon from the grow site. Gallegos is scheduled for sentencing … According to court records, Manjarrez came to California from Mexico to work for co-defendant, Jonathan Anthony Meza, …
March 04, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is This Saturday

April 24, 2013
… pounds of expired, unwanted prescription medications from Northern California and Central Valley residents during … The majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet, according to surveys of …
April 24, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Northern California And Central Valley Resident Dispose Of More Than 7.5 Tons Of Medicine During DEA’s Third National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

November 04, 2011
… take-back event last September. The overwhelming response from the community has dramatically decreased the potential … majority of teens who abuse prescription drugs obtain them from family and friends for free, including from the home medicine cabinet. Many Americans simply do not …
November 04, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Another Huge Turnout At DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

May 12, 2011
… Take-Back Day. As a result of the overwhelming response from the community more than 14 tons of medicine is out of … local law enforcement agencies and community groups from Alameda, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra … that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans …
May 12, 2011
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Leader Of Stockton Area Drug Trafficking Group Sentenced To 18 Years In Federal Prison

June 24, 2011
… that the group had collected over $5 million in cash from the sale of drugs between August 2007 and November … month term of supervised (TSR) to commence on their release from prison. The other defendants received smaller TSRs. … of Hector Ojeda Barraza) and Ismael Quintero (formerly from Los Angeles) are fugitives and are believed to be in …
June 24, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Large-Scale Redding-Area Marijuana Manufacturing Organization Dismantled

October 07, 2011
… plants and one loaded .38 caliber handgun were seized from the location; no arrests were made. On August 22, 2011, … 2,612 marijuana plants and 60 pounds of processed marijuana from the residence on Big Oak Lane. Additionally, agents … seized approximately 400 pounds of processed marijuana from the residence on Jewel Lane. This case is the product …
October 07, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Pensacola Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Interstate Drug Trafficking Operation

December 05, 2025
… federal law enforcement partners to stop this individual from continuing to flood our streets with deadly drugs. My … cocaine in his possession. At that point, law enforcement from multiple jurisdictions connected Steans to being an … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF comprises agents and officers …
December 05, 2025
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Armed Baldwin County Methamphetamine Dealers Sentenced to Prison

November 13, 2025
… used confidential informants to purchase methamphetamine from Buchanan and Crook. Based on these controlled purchases … five-year terms of supervised release upon their release from prison, during which time they will be subject to drug … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Mobile comprises agents and …
November 13, 2025
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Pensacola Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Interstate Drug Trafficking Operation

September 16, 2025
… prosecution ensures this offender will be removed from our community for a long time.  My office will not … with others regarding shipments of cocaine coming from Texas. During execution of a search warrant of a … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
September 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Brockton Man Detained After Allegedly Attempting to Purchase 15 Kilograms of Cocaine

July 08, 2025
… On June 11, 2025, Perez was allegedly observed traveling from his residence in Brockton to his autobody shop, JP Auto … at the agreed-upon meeting location, Perez removed $150,000 from a hidden compartment in his vehicle and provided the … criminal organizations (TCOs) and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
July 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Husband and Wife Convicted of Federal Charges Relating to Drug and Firearm Investigation

August 20, 2025
… Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to Take Back America from violent felons and drug traffickers, and this case is … and the Niceville Police Department, with assistance from the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
August 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Slidell Man and Woman Indicted for Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, False Statements in Loan Applications, Money Laundering, and Federal Controlled Substances Act Violations

June 16, 2025
… obtained approval of the loan applications, the funds from various financial institutions were deposited into bank … greater than $10,000, such property having been derived from a specified unlawful activity. Finally, according to … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
June 16, 2025
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Cartel Enforcer Sentenced to 28 Years for Drug Trafficking and Violence

June 13, 2025
… these criminal networks and protect our communities from the violence and addiction they bring.” “My Day One … 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 …
June 13, 2025
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Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 47 Months’ Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking

June 16, 2025
… in the early morning hours of May 12, 2024, when officers from the South Burlington Police Department encountered … woman in a vehicle and attempted to detain them. Woods ran from police, leading them on a foot chase through multiple … defendant Woods despite his attempt to run away from them through multiple backyards. The U.S. Attorney’s …
June 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Leader Of Multi-State Polydrug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Nearly Two Decades in Prison for Drug Conspiracy, Illegal Possession of Firearms and Money Laundering

June 16, 2025
… The investigation showed that Correa obtained fentanyl from local suppliers, and that he and co-defendants and … fentanyl, cocaine and drug proceeds were seized from Correa and his associates and from packages mailed by or for Correa. On Dec. 15, 2021, …
June 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Last of Three Men Involved in Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Conspiracy Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison

May 19, 2025
… operations and protect the citizens of North Alabama from this deadly threat.” “This sentencing marks the final … to hold traffickers accountable and protect the public from the devastating impact of these illicit substances.” … enforcement partners to swiftly remove these individuals from the community and hold them accountable.”  According to …
May 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

New England Doctor Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy

May 29, 2025
… conspiracy, Khan emailed a co-conspirator a press release from the United States Department of Justice (“USDOJ”), … warned his staff that, “It is not a matter of if someone from such a task force will visit NEMCA but rather a matter … prescriptions. Khan then diverted funds that he earned from these patients for his personal use and benefit, …
May 29, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA St. Louis Division Announces National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 25, 2025
… Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 219 Take Back sites across … safely remove expired, unwanted or unused medications from their homes—medications that might otherwise be …
April 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA, DA SINI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service & DA’S East End Drug Task Force announce takedown of alleged Montauk Drug distribution ring

August 16, 2018
… of law enforcement to stop drug trafficking organizations from the transport and distribution of drugs into … months, providing this organization an expanded client base from Memorial Day to Labor Day,” District Attorney Sini … received packages of illicit substances through the mail from locations in and outside of the continental United …
August 16, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Ed Buck Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison

April 14, 2022
… platforms, dating and escort websites, or via referrals from his prior victims, to whom he offered finder’s fees. … on January 7, 2019. These deaths failed to deter him from continuing to distribute methamphetamine, and Buck … Buck also enticed individuals to travel to California from other states for the purpose of engaging in …
April 14, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Treasury Sanctions Regional Commander of Mexico’s CJNG in Coordination with Justice and State Actions

April 14, 2021
… in Soyatlan, Jalisco.  Flores Silva was later released from Mexican prison after fighting his charges in Mexican … with our Federal partners to protect our communities from the deadly surge of drugs coming from these violent cartels,” said DEA Los Angeles Special …
April 14, 2021
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21 Indicted In Lawrence and Southbridge Area Cocaine and Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracies

September 16, 2022
… can rest knowing these alleged criminals have been removed from their neighborhoods. Our efforts will not stop.” … large quantities of cocaine through packages mailed from Puerto Rico to addresses used by the DTO and mailed … with fentanyl. Approximately nine kilograms of cocaine from packages sent through the mail and 800 grams of …
September 16, 2022
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Three More Indicted in Drug-trafficking Conspiracy

January 26, 2023
… D. Stuckey, 67, both of Kansas City, Mo., are omitted from this week’s superseding indictment as they already have … and Explosives to influence or prevent the undercover agent from testifying at their trial. The superseding indictment … indictment, more than 200 law enforcement officers from the ATF, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. …
January 26, 2023