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“Operation G-60” Dismantles Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Operating In Metro Atlanta

… - (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) … SONIA SANCHEZ, 34, Atlanta, CARMEN BARBOSA MENDOZA, 33, Gwinnett County, MARIA DEL ROSARIO DIAZ-GARCIA, 28, …
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Veterans Affairs Employees Charged With Stealing And Selling Prescription Drugs

… “Steve” Patel, 44, of North Little Rock, Alisha Pagan, 33, of Mabelvale, and Nikita Neal, 42, of Little Rock with …
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Grand Jury Indictment Of 17 Members Of A Multi-state Organization

… October 04, 2017 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. … set at $150,000 over $75,000 cash *          Sully Botello, 33, Central Islip, NY - bail set at $5,000 bond over $2,500 …
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BPD, DEA, and State’s Attorney’s Office Secure 19 Indictments Related to Drug Trafficking in West Baltimore

BPD, DEA, and State’s Attorney’s Office Secure 19 Indictments Related to Drug Trafficking in West Baltimore December 12, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Digital Health Company Cofounder/CEO and Clinical President Convicted in $100M Adderall Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme

… reported that Done was making Adderall too easy to get online. In response to questions from the media, investors, …
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DEA New York and NYC’s Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor Seize Record Amounts of Fentanyl-Laced, Fake Prescription Pills and Fentanyl Powder During 2022

… pills containing fentanyl, a single tablet purchased online or on social media could be deadly.” The DEA’s New …
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Pain management doctor pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and health care fraud

… instead requiring members of his office staff to take the online courses purporting to be the defendant; and   Dr. …
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Nineteen Gang Members And Associates Charged In Federal Sweeps Targeting Boston Gangs

… a/k/a “Hefna Don,” a/k/a “Montana,” a/k/a “Tre Cain,” 33, of Boston; Dennis Wilson, a/k/a “Deuce,” a/k/a “Deep …
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Federal health care fraud takedown in Northeastern U.S. results in 54 defendants charged and convicted

… 47, both of Glen Head, New York; Alex Fleyshmakher, 33, of Morganville, New Jersey; and Ruben Sevumyants, 36, of …
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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

…  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 … 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 … 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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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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Alleged Latin Kings Gang Member Arrested on Federal Charges After Stealing Rifle From FBI Vehicle

… 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

… Walnut Street, Enfield, JOSE HERNANDEZ - , a.k.a. “Chieto, “33, of Cherry Street, New Britain, DWIGHT BROWN - , 22, of …