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Members of Bronx Street Gang And Their Hitman Charged With Racketeering, Firearms Offenses, And Murder

… Murder July 22, 2022 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. … to any other sentence) FRANCISCO ORTEGA, a/k/a “Fresh”   33 Racketeering Conspiracy; Narcotics Conspiracy; Use, …
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Long Island gun trafficking ring dismantled

… February 05, 2020 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. … Scotbert Green, 63, of Brentwood, New York; James McNulty, 33, of Deer Park, New York; Harold Lamm, 36, of Deer …
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U.S. Attorney's Office, DEA and HSI Announce Charges Against Fourteen Individuals in Major Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Beserra, 47, Daniel Roberto Herrera, a.k.a. "Fat Boy," 33, Ernesto Salas Flores, 63, Beatriz Adriana Gonzalez, …
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Fifty Pounds of Cocaine and Packages of Fentanyl Seized from Interstate Trafficker in Queens

… Division Contacts New Jersey Atlantic City - (609) 383-3322 Camden - (856) 321-2420 Paterson - (973) 357-4037 …  Indicted Defendant Charges Omar Machado Queens, NY Age: 33 CPCS 1st – 1 ct CPCS 3rd – 1 ct Criminally Using Drug …
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Nineteen arrested in Waco on federal drug trafficking charges

… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 1433 West Loop South Suite 600 Houston , TX 77027-9506 United … 778-7886 Eagle Pass - (830) 752-4000 Galveston - (281) 335-2900 Laredo - (956) 523-6000 McAllen - (956) 992-8400 … years to life imprisonment Kyle Anthony Baker   33                                …
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Drug Kingpin Indicted In New York

… York March 27, 2018 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. … Park West, agents approached Perez-Cabral and Beltrez, 33, as they exited the building at approximately 5 p.m. …
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Multi-Agency Investigation Dismantles Lea County-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

… Charges against Defendants Jose Raul Mendivil-Berrelleza, 33, a Mexican national residing in Hobbs, New Mexico, is …
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National Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Organization In Sandy Springs Dismantled

… - (706) 724-9021 Columbus - (706) 649-7850 Macon - (478) 330-7750 Rome - (706) 232-5104 Savannah - (912) 447-1035 … - (828) 350-3440 Charlotte - (704) 770-2050 Greensboro - (336) 632-4297 Raleigh - (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) … of supervised release. *          Jose Marcial Gastelum, 33, of Chula Vista, Ca., entered a guilty plea to one count …
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Northern District Of Georgia Targets Prescription Drug Abuse

… - (706) 724-9021 Columbus - (706) 649-7850 Macon - (478) 330-7750 Rome - (706) 232-5104 Savannah - (912) 447-1035 … - (828) 350-3440 Charlotte - (704) 770-2050 Greensboro - (336) 632-4297 Raleigh - (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) … James Brandon Sweatman, 27, and Brian Thompson Myers, 33, both of Cumming, Ga., are scheduled to be sentenced on …
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Federal And State Authorities Arrest 15 In Central Texas Area Methamphetamine Distribution Ring

… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 1433 West Loop South Suite 600 Houston , TX 77027-9506 United … 778-7886 Eagle Pass - (830) 752-4000 Galveston - (281) 335-2900 Laredo - (956) 523-6000 McAllen - (956) 992-8400 … Leroy Wildman                                   33                    Temple …
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Heroin Pipeline Stretching From Mexico To NYC And Long Island Dismantled

… December 19, 2014 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. … “Chingon” a/k/a “Poncho,” 39, of the Bronx Santiago Juela, 33, of Brooklyn Vincent Belmontes, 24, of Riverside, Calif. …
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Maryland U.S. Attorney Announces Hundreds of Arrests Connected to Joint Federal-State Targeted Baltimore Criminal Enforcement Operation

Maryland U.S. Attorney Announces Hundreds of Arrests Connected to Joint Federal-State Targeted Baltimore Criminal Enforcement Operation February 19, 2026 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public …
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Operation Engage Manchester

March 28, 2025
… or suicide ( Centers for Disease Control, CDC WONDER online database released 1/2023 ) In 2021, there were 292 …
March 28, 2025
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DEA Highlights 2021

December 31, 2024
DEA Highlights 2021 As 2021 comes to an end, the Drug Enforcement Administration reflects on a year that brought a heightened sense of service, resolve, and dedication to our mission to keep Americans safe and healthy.  We experienced challenges, sought …
December 31, 2024
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HSTF: Operation Mousetrap Leads to Midtown Takedown: Multiple Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Connected to 540-Kilogram Cocaine Seizure in Miami

… Miami May 04, 2026 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - Option 5 Miami.FD.PIO@dea.gov 571-362-3106 … /events Find Us 2100 North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 United States Miami Contacts Miami Quick Links Press …
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Twelve San Antonio based Texas Mexican Mafia members and associates arrested -- indicted on federal drug trafficking charges

… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 1433 West Loop South Suite 600 Houston , TX 77027-9506 United … 778-7886 Eagle Pass - (830) 752-4000 Galveston - (281) 335-2900 Laredo - (956) 523-6000 McAllen - (956) 992-8400 … imprisonment **Luz Del Carmen Velarde-Campos (aka “Prima”) 33 San Antonio 10 years to life imprisonment Aaron Muniz …
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Laredo grand jury charges multiple people with drug, ammo and immigration crimes

… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 1433 West Loop South Suite 600 Houston , TX 77027-9506 United … 778-7886 Eagle Pass - (830) 752-4000 Galveston - (281) 335-2900 Laredo - (956) 523-6000 McAllen - (956) 992-8400 … Clarence J. Lee, 60, Ellis L. Boston, 47, and Julie Perez, 33, all of San Antonio, are charged together, while the …
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Hobbs-based Drug Trafficking Network Supplied by Mexican Illegal Alien Dismantled

… methamphetamine. In a separate indictment, Natasha Ruiz, 33, is alleged to be a Hobbs based distributor who obtained …
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Alleged Latin Kings Gang Member Arrested on Federal Charges After Stealing Rifle From FBI Vehicle

… Dakota Rapid City - (605) 434-4947 Sioux Falls - (605) 330-4421 DEA identifies known drug trafficker, Raul … Investigation St. Paul. Charged was Raul Gutierrez, 33, of Minneapolis.  Gutierrez is expected to make an …
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19 Defendants Charged for Conspiring to Distribute Millions of Doses of Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine in Washington Square Park

… October 30, 2025 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. … Cortez, a/k/a “Bhris,” (23); Jared Covington, a/k/a “KG,” (33); Nazzir Washington, a/k/a, “Nazzi,” (20); Vito Haskins, …
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“Operation SLO Ride” Dismantles Major Drug Trafficking Organization in Tulare County

… 266 pounds of methamphetamine from Medina. Derrick Wallen, 33, of Tulare, is alleged to have maintained a drug stash …
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More than $1.2 million worth of heroin seized; 15 indicted during operation tied to 15 overdoses, three fatal

… December 17, 2019 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. … glassines of heroin worth $58,000; and approximately 33 grams of cocaine worth $3,300. Inside the apartment, …
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DEA investigation leads to 36 arrests in fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine conspiracy

… Twice Domestic Defendants allegedly laundered at least $3.3 million in drug proceeds CINCINNATI – A federal grand …
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Seven Arrested In El Paso On Federal Drug Trafficking/Firearms Charges

… was arrested in Las Cruces. Barbara Erica Rascon-Pena, 33, of El Paso, Texas, is charged in Count 1 of the …
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Multi-Agency Enforcement Operation In New Mexico Significant Part Of Nationwide Synthetic Drug Takedown

… N.M.; Nael Assi, 41, of Gallup, N.M.; and Amro Assi, 33, of Grants, N.M.  Mohammed Assi is a United States …
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More Than Two Dozen Connecticut Residents Charged With Drug Trafficking Offenses

… New Haven - (203) 497-5200 Maine Portland - (207) 780-3331 Rhode Island Providence - (401) 732-2550 Connecticut … New Haven - (203) 497-5200 Maine Portland - (207) 780-3331 Rhode Island Providence - (401) 732-2550 Massachusetts …
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Indictments Unsealed Charging Four Block Gang Members And Others With Racketeering And Narcotics Conspiracies

… May 31, 2011 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. … age 39; 11. Shirockie Kirk, Schenectady, New York, age 33; 12. Vittorio George, Schenectady, New York, age 38; 13. …
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DEA Seattle Field Division Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… exhibit was enhanced by the addition of a new, interactive online exhibit, which is accessible to everyone at  …
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FOIA Library

March 23, 2026
FOIA Library FOIA Library The DEA’s FOIA and Privacy Act Unit regularly posts frequently requested records and information pertaining to DEA’s operations on this page. FOIA Library The DEA’s FOIA and Privacy Act Unit regularly posts frequently requested …
March 23, 2026
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2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown

2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown June 30, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K …