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Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking

… conviction for residential entry, and therefore prohibited from possessing a firearm.  “The Drug Enforcement … of the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the LaPorte County Drug Task Force, the Michigan City … This  case was investigated by the DEA with assistance from the LaPorte County Drug Task Force, the Michigan City …
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Former Pain Clinic Owner Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone and Methadone

… Physician Pain Clinic and recovered 541 blank prescriptions from Harskey’s office, including 30 from her purse, that Wahi had signed in advance.  Harskey … serve 85 percent of his prison sentence. Upon his release from prison, he will be under the supervision of the U.S. …
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Prosecution is Part of Homeland Security Task Force Effort to Combat Transnational Criminal Organizations

… Tulsa - (918) 459-9600 DALLAS, TX - An illegal alien from Mexico was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for … criminal organizations and protecting our communities from this poison.” “We are dismantling transnational drug … the methamphetamine, and two weapons were recovered from his residence, which Bernal admitted in plea documents …
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UPDATE: One of South America’s Most Notorious Alleged Drug Traffickers is now in U.S. Custody

March 14, 2026
… who escorted him to the U.S. following his expulsion from Bolivia.   Described as a ‘modern day Pablo Escobar’, … to be responsible for moving ton quantities of cocaine from South America to Europe, while generating tens of … 2021, Marset was allegedly owed more than €17 million from the proceeds of a single shipment of cocaine. Santoro …
March 14, 2026
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California Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution Conspiracy in the Northern District of Florida

… the defendant as a significant supplier of methamphetamine from Southern California to the Northern District of … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF comprises agents and officers from multiple agencies with the prosecution being led by the …
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Panama City Meth Trafficker Receives 17 Years in Prison

… “Our agents and law enforcement partners prevented poison from reaching our North Florida neighborhoods.” “Drug … Our deputies will continue to pursue those who profit from addiction and destruction, and we will not stop until … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Arrests/Convictions …
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Portland Veterinarian Sentenced for Diverting Controlled Substances for Personal Use

… in Portland in February 2024. A Diversion Investigator from the DEA Seattle Field Division, Portland District … supervised probation. Conditions of probation prohibit her from being employed by any business whose primary purpose is the treatment of animals. She is also prohibited from having contact with animals during probation, except …
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Revere Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Role In International Money Laundering Organization

… the time of his arrest $100,000 in drug proceeds was seized from Hunter’s possession. A subsequent search of his … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Boston is comprised of agents and officers from HSI, FBI, DEA, ATF, USMS, IRS-CI, USPIS, DOL-OIG and …
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H Block Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy

… four firearms were seized during the subsequent arrests. From 2022 through 2023, Celestino, a long-time H Block gang … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Boston is comprised of agents …
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Drug, Gun Offenses

… his car into the back of a semi-trailer. He ran away from the crash site but was caught. Police searched his car … a felony drug trafficking conviction, which prohibited him from possessing a firearm.  “While wanted on a warrant from a different state, Maurice Williams transported a full …
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Twelve Defendants Convicted in Cross-State Social Media Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Maine using text messages and social media messaging apps. From the fall of 2023 into the spring of 2024, law … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
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DEA Chicago Field Division Hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  At nearly 4,000 collection sites … the DEA’s National Take Back Day to lessen community risk from drug abuse and keep Americans safe!” “DEA’s National … our shared commitment to protecting the American people from drug-related harm,” said DEA Administrator Terrance …
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Mexican National Unlawfully Present in the United States Sentenced to 20 Years for Discharging a Firearm at Spokane Police During a Drug Trafficking Crime

… incarceration.”  On October 16, 2022, Garcia traveled from Yakima to Spokane to deliver 10,000 fentanyl pills. … attempting to flee to avoid arrest. The path of the bullets from Garcia were directed at multiple law enforcement … he engaged in this behavior after having just been released from prison for the same kind of violent conduct. This case …
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$5 Million Reward Offered for Sinaloa Cartel-Linked Drug Trafficker

… worth of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin from Mexico into the United States. It is also believed that … cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin, from Mexico to the U.S., as well as the sending of proceeds from the sale of these drugs back to Mexico. The government …
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North Hollywood Woman Agrees to Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Charges, Including Selling Ketamine that Killed Actor Matthew Perry

… ketamine, which caused Perry’s death. After learning from news reports of Perry’s death, Sangha called Fleming on Signal to discuss how to distance themselves from it. That day, Sangha updated the settings on the Signal … Cody McLaury in August 2019. McLaury died hours later from a drug overdose. Sangha also admitted in her plea …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 188 Months for Meth Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

… firearms. As a multi-convicted felon, Russell is prohibited from possessing any firearms. “Brock Russell aimed to … by possessing firearms that federal law prohibited him from possessing.  Thankfully, our exceptional team of … This case was investigated by the DEA with assistance from the Fort Wayne Police Department; Bureau of Alcohol, …
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DEA Chicago Division Welcomes New Special Agent in Charge

… and millions of dollars in assets and U.S. currency.  From 2011 to 2016, as a supervisory Special Agent with the … extraditions of numerous priority organizational targets.  From 2016 to 2018, Mr. Catone was an Inspector and Senior …
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Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused Two Fatal Overdoses

… and Suppression Team (FAST) to remove this deadly threat from our neighborhoods.” Sam’s mother described him as … morning hours of Christmas Eve. He had taken the week off from work to spend the holiday season with his loved ones. … fatal overdose, Gauthier kept dealing. He knew Sam had died from fentanyl he provided—referring to him as “my buddy” in …
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Career Offender is Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

… informant (CI) to purchase firearms and methamphetamine from Peak at least two times between July and August 2022. … 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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Savannah Resident Convicted at Trial of Machinegun and Drug Charges

… one sustained pull of the trigger.  McKenzie was prohibited from possessing any firearm because of previous convictions … 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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Facts about Fentanyl

April 02, 2025
… usage.  DEA analysis has found counterfeit pills ranging from .02 to 5.1 milligrams (more than twice the lethal dose) …
April 02, 2025
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Seventeen charged in Passaic County drug trafficking conspiracy

… court. See chart below. “The removal of these gang members from the streets of Paterson have made the city a safer … Attorney Carpenito. “The charges announced today result from the combined work of our federal, state, and local … call detail records, law enforcement determined that from September 2018 through October 1, 2019, the defendants …
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Leaders of International Drug Trafficking and Firearms Smuggling Organization Sentenced to 21 and 20 Years in Prison

… to court filings and statements made in court proceedings: From at least in or about March 2020 to at least in or about … hundreds of kilograms of crystal and liquid methamphetamine from Mexico into Texas and further distributed it throughout …
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Third Defendant Charged with Federal Narcotics Offenses Resulting in Death in Connection with the Poisoning of Four Children at a Bronx Daycare

… communities, depend on it.”  As alleged in the Complaint: From at least in or about July 2023 through at least in or … of age, appear to have experienced the effects of poisoning from exposure to fentanyl.  Three of the children were …
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Colombian Kingpin and Paramilitary Leader Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

… perpetuating drug abuse leaving a wake of destruction from Colombia to the United States, and stained with the … main guerilla group, and sought to remove FARC sympathizers from positions of power and influence in Colombia. To … assets in exchange for reduced sentences and amnesty from extradition. Rather than submit to the peace process, …
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Over 13 Pounds of Heroin/Fentanyl Seized at Packaging Mill in the Bronx: Two Arrested

… Task Force, which consists of agents and investigators from the DEA, the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, … Apt. A41, at approximately 3:48 p.m. Keys recovered from Tejada and Camacho opened the door of the apartment. … passport with Tejada’s photo, but a different name, from the apartment. Tejada was arraigned in Manhattan …
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Over 86 Pounds of Suspected Heroin, 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and $200,000 Cash Seized in Ridgewood, Queens: Four Arrests

… of narcotics. Agents and officers heard noises coming from behind a closed door. Upon opening the door, they … and mail addressed to Martinez were also recovered from the apartment. Arraignments for the four defendants … of illegal drugs, and bring those who would seek to profit from their proliferation to justice,” said Police …
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176 pounds of cocaine seized in New York City – one of the largest cocaine seizures in NYC in recent years

… understands the importance of removing these drug pushers from the community and will continue to partner in … Nieves. On Dec. 31, 2018, in the Bronx, $135,000 was seized from a secret compartment in Gomez’ Saturn SUV.    Another … indictment, two of the defendants conspired to import pills from overseas, via international mail. Authorities in …
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Physician pleads guilty to 16 felony charges: operated Brooklyn pill mills and directed fraudulent Medicaid/Medicare Billing

… including another physician, Paul McClung, broke off from Feygin’s organization to open a third Brooklyn pill … early 2017 and received over $16 million in reimbursements from Medicaid/Medicare. PM Medical practitioners prescribed … providers for all of MetroPlus Health Plan for three years from Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2016. Members of the …
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Nearly Three Dozen Charged Methamphetamine-Trafficking Conspiracy

… are in the business to save lives and protect communities from the perils of drug abuse.” “The Laurens County … by removing illegal drugs and illegally possessed firearms from our streets.” “The men and women of the Laurens County … in the indictment, the drug trafficking ring operated from at least January 2020 through January 2021. Initial …