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Houston Residents Sentenced to Over 13 Years Following Discovery of Over 130 Kilos of Crystal Meth

Houston Residents Sentenced to Over 13 Years Following Discovery of Over 130 Kilos of Crystal Meth March 23, 2026 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
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Methamphetamine Trafficker Convicted by Federal Jury in Amarillo

Methamphetamine Trafficker Convicted by Federal Jury in Amarillo March 19, 2026 Dallas Contact Info Contact Us (214) 366-6900 571-324-7481 Dallas.Field.Division.PIO@dea.gov Cynthia M. Velazquez Recruiter Name SA Lorie Valdez 571-324-7440 …
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Former Pain Clinic Owner Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone and Methadone

Former Pain Clinic Owner Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone and Methadone March 19, 2026 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston (571) 362-1169 …
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Chickasaw County, Mississippi Meth and Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced

Chickasaw County, Mississippi Meth and Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced March 20, 2026 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3838 N. …
Johnny Hurtado-Olascoaga
FUGITIVE

Johnny Hurtado-Olascoaga

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy/Transporter-Smuggler
Jose Alfredo Hurtado-Olascoaga
FUGITIVE

Jose Alfredo Hurtado-Olascoaga

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: International Drug Manufacturing and Distribution
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Prosecution is Part of Homeland Security Task Force Effort to Combat Transnational Criminal Organizations

Prosecution is Part of Homeland Security Task Force Effort to Combat Transnational Criminal Organizations March 16, 2026 Dallas Contact Info Contact Us (214) 366-6900 571-324-7481 Dallas.Field.Division.PIO@dea.gov Cynthia M. Velazquez Recruiter Name SA …
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UPDATE: One of South America’s Most Notorious Alleged Drug Traffickers is now in U.S. Custody

March 14, 2026
… to use) violence, or about his whereabouts, to contact email at  MarsetTips@dea.gov .  Identities are kept strictly …
March 14, 2026
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Union County Man Sentenced to More than 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl

Union County Man Sentenced to More than 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl March 13, 2026 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 571-362-3458 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Sheri Kindred 571-362-2922 …
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Jury Convicts Illegal Alien who Distributed Cocaine and Machine Guns from Home

Jury Convicts Illegal Alien who Distributed Cocaine and Machine Guns from Home December 04, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
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Illegal Alien Transnational Drug Trafficking Leader Receives 12 years in Federal Prison

Illegal Alien Transnational Drug Trafficking Leader Receives 12 years in Federal Prison March 05, 2026 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 …
Oscar Manuel Gastellum-Iribe
FUGITIVE

Oscar Manuel Gastellum-Iribe

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations:


Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, 848(a), (b), and (e)(1)(A), 963, and 960a; Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2339B, and 924(c)(1)(A)
Conspiracy to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, 1 kilogram or more of heroin, 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 1,000 kilograms or more of marijuana
Ivan Archivaldo Guzman-Salazar
FUGITIVE

Ivan Archivaldo Guzman-Salazar

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance; Attempt/Conspiracy-Controlled Substance-Import/Export with Intent to Distribute
21, U.S.C. ss 963,846, 848(a), 848(b), and 848(c); 18 U.S.C. ss 924(c)(1)(A), 924(c)(1)(B)(ii), 924(0), 1956 (h), 1956(f), 3238, and 2.
Jesus Alfredo Guzman-Salazar
FUGITIVE

Jesus Alfredo Guzman-Salazar

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance; Attempt/Conspiracy-Controlled Substance-Import/Export with Intent to Distribute
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Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Coordinating Hundreds of Meth Shipments from California to Chicago

Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Coordinating Hundreds of Meth Shipments from California to Chicago February 19, 2026 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods …
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Jury Convicts Three Men of Meth and Cocaine Conspiracies Across Multiple States

Jury Convicts Three Men of Meth and Cocaine Conspiracies Across Multiple States February 11, 2026 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
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Indianapolis Man Convicted of Armed Drug Trafficking Crimes

Indianapolis Man Convicted of Armed Drug Trafficking Crimes February 04, 2026 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
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Independence, LA Man Sentenced to 235 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Conviction

Independence, LA Man Sentenced to 235 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Conviction February 04, 2026 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Illegal Aliens Charged With Meth Trafficking and Firearm Possession

Illegal Aliens Charged With Meth Trafficking and Firearm Possession January 28, 2026 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 571-362-3458 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Sheri Kindred 571-362-2922 Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Leader of Major Alabama Drug-Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Life in Prison

Leader of Major Alabama Drug-Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Life in Prison January 16, 2026 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
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Schenectady Man Sentenced to 330 Months for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes, and for Violating Supervised Release Conditions

Schenectady Man Sentenced to 330 Months for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes, and for Violating Supervised Release Conditions January 14, 2026 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino …
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Two California Women Charged with Cocaine Trafficking

Two California Women Charged with Cocaine Trafficking January 09, 2026 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 230 …
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DEA Chicago Field Division Welcomes New Special Agent in Charge

DEA Chicago Field Division Welcomes New Special Agent in Charge January 05, 2026 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
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Barrio Azteca Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Murder Charges Related to 2010 U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez

Barrio Azteca Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Murder Charges Related to 2010 U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez December 17, 2025 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 carlos.a.briano@dea.gov Carlos A. Briano …
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Drug, Gun Offenses

Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison for Drug, Gun Offenses December 18, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Nash County Drug Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Selling Over 22 Pounds of Meth

Nash County Drug Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Selling Over 22 Pounds of Meth December 18, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 571-362-3458 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Sheri Kindred 571-362-2922 …
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Suitcases Stuffed with 45 Pounds of Meth Lead to 10-Year Federal Sentence

Suitcases Stuffed with 45 Pounds of Meth Lead to 10-Year Federal Sentence December 11, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Former Cadet Guilty of Attempted Meth Smuggling into Dooly State Prison

Former Cadet Guilty of Attempted Meth Smuggling into Dooly State Prison December 04, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 571-362-3458 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Sheri Kindred 571-362-2922 Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Five Indiana Defendants Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Firearms Crimes, and Attempted Killing of a Federal Officer

Five Indiana Defendants Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Firearms Crimes, and Attempted Killing of a Federal Officer November 25, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan …
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DEA Chicago Field Division Hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25

DEA Chicago Field Division Hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25 October 22, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk …