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Hartford Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Oxycodone Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses

… investigators made controlled purchases of oxycodone pills from Benitez and his co-conspirator. Benitez was arrested on … Tactical Diversion Squad, which is composed of personnel from the DEA, the Connecticut State Police, and the Bristol, …
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Two Pensacola Men Charged with Armed Drug Trafficking

… 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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Man Pleads Guilty for Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

… 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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Fort Pierce Drug Dealer Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison

… involved in overdose deaths. Over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. … with fentanyl. In 2022, more than 5,622 people died from overdoses involving fentanyl and fentanyl analogs in …
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Stamford Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison

… investigators made four controlled purchases of fentanyl from Gamble. Gamble was arrested on a federal criminal … The DEA’s Bridgeport HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Waterbury Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

… investigators made eight controlled purchases of narcotics from Harrison and his associates.  On June 20, 2024, law … Police Department.  The Task Force includes members from the DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Internal Revenue …
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Putnam County Veterinarian Ordered to Pay $956,709 in Civil Penalties

… and 600 dosage units of oxycodone HCL at 5 milligrams each from a veterinary pharmaceutical wholesale supplier. At the … Mason ordered substantially more hydrocodone/acetaminophen from the supplier than any other individual customer. …
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Ansonia Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charge, Faces at Least 10 Years in Federal Prison

… made multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from Graham. On February 26, 2025, Graham was arrested on … Area (HIDTA) Task Force.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Panama City Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking 10 Pounds of Meth

… 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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Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine, and Heroin

… 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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Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Possession with Intent to Distribute Large Amounts of Narcotics

… 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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Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Roles in Black Market Peso Exchange Money Laundering Scheme

… and transfer the proceeds of illegal drug trafficking from the United States to Mexico,” said Acting Assistant … the sophisticated tactics used to conceal profits made from smuggling poison into our country by the Mexican …
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Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison

… made two controlled purchases of crack directly from Diaz-Rivera.  Diaz-Rivera used violence and threats to … The FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task includes members from the FBI, the Waterbury Police Department, the Naugatuck …
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Marianna Man Receives 10 Years in Prison for Dealing Meth

… 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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Tallahassee Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearms Possession

… 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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Federal Charges Filed Against Williston Man for Armed Drug Trafficking

… 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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L.A. County Fentanyl Distributor Found Guilty in Death of Gold Line Rider

… efforts on all levels of illegal distribution of fentanyl, from the cartels importing it down to the street level … our unwavering commitment to protecting our communities from the deadly impact of drug-related crimes.” United …
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Jury Convicts Little Rock Man for Trafficking Fentanyl

… began investigating information about narcotics sales from a shop on Geyer Springs Road in Southwest Little Rock. … The investigation was conducted by LRPD, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration. Assistant United …
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Jury Convicts Little Rock Man for Trafficking Fentanyl

… began investigating information about narcotics sales from a shop on Geyer Springs Road in Southwest Little Rock. … The investigation was conducted by LRPD, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration. Assistant United …
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Waterbury Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

… enforcement made two controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Delrosario-Canela, one of the main street-level … The FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task includes members from the FBI, the Waterbury Police Department, the Naugatuck …
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Associate Of Violent Gang Sentenced To More Than Five Years In Prison For Drug Distribution And Firearms Offenses

… to 3-5 years in prison. He is therefore prohibited from possessing a firearm and ammunition.  United States … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
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Dominican National Charged With Distributing Hundreds Of Fentanyl Pills

… 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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Bridgeport Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Third Federal Conviction

… 2024, investigators made controlled purchases of fentanyl from Hammett. Hammett was arrested on May 14, 2024.  On that … Departments.  The DEA HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Waterbury Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

… made several controlled purchases of narcotics from Figueroa.  Investigators also determined that Figueroa … The FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task includes members from the FBI, the Waterbury Police Department, the Naugatuck …
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Final ‘In-Custody’ Defendant in Whatcom County Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison

… in Whatcom County. The ring was actively moving fentanyl from the Seattle area to redistributors in Bellingham. Law … – for whatever reason –was willing to personally profit from the distribution of an addictive and often deadly …
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DEA Safely Disposes of 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… million pounds of expired, unwanted, or unused medications from their homes. “We want to thank our state, local, and … communities by helping to remove the threat of medications from falling into the wrong hands. This program would not be …
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Career Criminal Sentenced to 21+ Years for Meth Trafficking

… on federal charges. Payton took off running. While running from the officers, Payton tossed a bag from his pocket containing approximately 11 grams of …
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Man Caught Three Times with Dealer Quantities of Fentanyl Indicted Federally

… Police and Medics Saved the Life of an Infant Suffering From Opioid Overdose During One Encounter SEATTLE – A … of vehicle listed in the registration. Huisa was removed from the car while law enforcement determined whether the …
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Six members of Paterson-based 230 Boys Gang indicted in 29-count indictment

… call detail records, law enforcement determined that from at least September 2018 through July 3, 2019, the … 4 Distribution of heroin and fentanyl (with death resulting from the substance) Peterson 5 Distribution of heroin …
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Violent Newark gang leader sentenced to two life sentences

… of the illegal drug trade in Newark, have been removed from the streets. In the case of the gang’s leader, Hamlet, … Boulevard and Spruce Street in Newark. Numerous shots fired from Manley’s Jeep Cherokee at Green’s vehicle struck Green …