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Former Chief Operating Officer of Area Pain Clinics Indicted

Former Chief Operating Officer of Area Pain Clinics Indicted September 29, 2023 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 …
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The United States and Montgomery County Based Pharmacy and Pharmacist Reach a Consent Decree Over Allegations of Illegally Dispensed Controlled Substances

The United States and Montgomery County Based Pharmacy and Pharmacist Reach a Consent Decree Over Allegations of Illegally Dispensed Controlled Substances May 31, 2023 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov …
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Baltimore Drug Dealer Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison as Part of a Drug Conspiracy Operating in Baltimore

Baltimore Drug Dealer Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison as Part of a Drug Conspiracy Operating in Baltimore April 05, 2023 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Leader of Southwest Baltimore “NFL” Gang Sentenced

Leader of Southwest Baltimore “NFL” Gang Sentenced March 17, 2023 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 …
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Indictment Charges Alleged Darknet Marketplace Fentanyl Dealer

Indictment Charges Alleged Darknet Marketplace Fentanyl Dealer February 28, 2023 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 …
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DEA Announces Results of Enforcement Surge to Reduce the Fentanyl Supply Across the United States

DEA Announces Results of Enforcement Surge to Reduce the Fentanyl Supply Across the United States September 30, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Clinic Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone

Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Clinic Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone January 24, 2023 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) …
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Southwest Baltimore “NFL” Gang Member Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Committing a Murder

Southwest Baltimore “NFL” Gang Member Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Committing a Murder January 19, 2023 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public …
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Two Maryland Men Convicted After a Two-Week Trial for Federal Charges Related to an Armed Heroin and Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy Operating in Washington County

Two Maryland Men Convicted After a Two-Week Trial for Federal Charges Related to an Armed Heroin and Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy Operating in Washington County November 21, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 …
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Jessup Felon Is Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute and for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

Jessup Felon Is Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute and for Illegal Possession of a Firearm October 13, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public …
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District Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution, Which Resulted in Death of Consumer from Virginia

District Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution, Which Resulted in Death of Consumer from Virginia September 16, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Indictment Charges Eight Members of Alleged D.C. Drug Gang With Conspiracy

Indictment Charges Eight Members of Alleged D.C. Drug Gang With Conspiracy January 12, 2023 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 …
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Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Clinic Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone

Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Clinic Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone January 24, 2023 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) …
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Pakistan Father Sentenced to Life and Son Sentenced to 30 Years in International Heroin Trafficking Scheme

Pakistan Father Sentenced to Life and Son Sentenced to 30 Years in International Heroin Trafficking Scheme February 16, 2006 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Two Chinese nationals charged with operating global opioid and drug manufacturing conspiracy resulting in deaths

… shipping the drugs. The Zheng DTO explained in emails and online that it had “special ways” to “go through customs …
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DEA Acting Administrator makes first visit to Panama

DEA Acting Administrator makes first visit to Panama December 09, 2020 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 …
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Cigarette And Alcohol Use At Historic Low Among Teens

… email requests to 240-645-0227 or drugpubs@nida.nih.gov . Online ordering is available at …
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DEA And USPIS Investigation Leads To Indictment Of 28 Individuals For Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute Marijuana

… commercial establishments. The co-conspirators used USPS’ online service, text messaging and USPS customer service to …
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Nurse-Practitioner Indicted On Federal Charges, Accused Of Illegally Distributing Oxycodone

Nurse-Practitioner Indicted On Federal Charges, Accused Of Illegally Distributing Oxycodone June 08, 2016 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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BGF Leaders Plead Guilty To Participating In A Racketeering Conspiracy

BGF Leaders Plead Guilty To Participating In A Racketeering Conspiracy May 02, 2011 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 …
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Loudoun County To Host DEA Exhibit

Loudoun County To Host DEA Exhibit October 14, 2015 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 …
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Philadelphia Attorney Indicted In Maryland For Conspiring To Launder Drug Proceeds Involving A Major Drug Distribution Organization

Philadelphia Attorney Indicted In Maryland For Conspiring To Launder Drug Proceeds Involving A Major Drug Distribution Organization February 12, 2016 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information …
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Baltimore Drug Kingpin Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison

Baltimore Drug Kingpin Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison February 03, 2014 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 …
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Avondale Man Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

… Yuma - 571-324-7324 Tucson, Ariz. – Ramon Renteria, 33, of Avondale, Arizona, was sentenced on Jan. 15, 2026, by …
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Tucson Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Possession of Meth

… - 571-324-7324 TUCSON, Ariz. – Jose Antonio Ornelas, Jr., 33, of Tucson, was sentenced on July 10, by United States …
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Mexican National Sentenced to 88 Months in Prison for Role in Drug Conspiracy

… Yuma - 571-324-7324 TUCSON, Ariz. – German Montano-Peralta, 33, of Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico, was sentenced on May 12, …
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Hartford Man Charged with Narcotics Trafficking Offenses

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DEA Joins with Families Across the Country to Increase Awareness about the Dangers of Fentanyl

… Division Contacts New Jersey Atlantic City - (609) 383-3322 Camden - (856) 321-2420 Paterson - (973) 357-4037 …
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Two Men Sentenced for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization that Sold Drugs in Mercer County

… Division Contacts New Jersey Atlantic City - (609) 383-3322 Camden - (856) 321-2420 Paterson - (973) 357-4037 … of Acting Special Agent in Charge Craig B. Kailimai. 21-33                                              ### Drug …