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Mexican Illegal Alien and Convicted Felon Both Face Federal Charges After Norcross Drug Busts

Mexican Illegal Alien and Convicted Felon Both Face Federal Charges After Norcross Drug Busts March 18, 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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Illegal Aliens Sentenced for Laundering Over a Million Dollars in Drug Proceeds

Illegal Aliens Sentenced for Laundering Over a Million Dollars in Drug Proceeds January 30, 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 …
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Atlanta Heroin Kingpin Sentenced to Federal Prison After Record-Setting Seizures

Atlanta Heroin Kingpin Sentenced to Federal Prison After Record-Setting Seizures January 22, 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 …
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High-Ranking Sinaloa Cartel Member Extradited to Atlanta to Face Cocaine Trafficking Charges

… the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office at USAGAN.PressEmails@usdoj.gov or (404) 581-6016. The Internet address for …
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Head of Albuquerque Fentanyl Trafficking Organization Sentenced

Head of Albuquerque Fentanyl Trafficking Organization Sentenced December 16, 2025 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 carlos.a.briano@dea.gov Carlos A. Briano Recruiter Name Elizabeth Borruel (915) 832-6000 …
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19 Defendants Charged for Conspiring to Distribute Millions of Doses of Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine in Washington Square Park

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. Heino Recruiter …
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Five Defendants Charged in Manhattan Federal Court for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused the Fatal Overdoses of Three 19-Year-Olds

Five Defendants Charged in Manhattan Federal Court for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused the Fatal Overdoses of Three 19-Year-Olds October 30, 2025 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino …
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Federal Court Sentenced Clayton Woman for Laundering Millions for Cartels and Moving Kilo Quantities of Narcotics

Federal Court Sentenced Clayton Woman for Laundering Millions for Cartels and Moving Kilo Quantities of Narcotics August 25, 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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Two Rock Hill Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Role in Drug Conspiracy

Two Rock Hill Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Role in Drug Conspiracy February 21, 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 …
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“Operation SLO Ride” Dismantles Major Drug Trafficking Organization in Tulare County

“Operation SLO Ride” Dismantles Major Drug Trafficking Organization in Tulare County March 14, 2024 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
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Defendants Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine in Middle Georgia

Defendants Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine in Middle Georgia July 10, 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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Southwest Georgia Man Sentenced to Prison for Armed Meth Trafficking

Southwest Georgia Man Sentenced to Prison for Armed Meth Trafficking June 05, 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 Recruiter …
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Convicted Felon Indicted for Operating Enormous Fentanyl Pill Pressing Lab with Weapons Stash

Convicted Felon Indicted for Operating Enormous Fentanyl Pill Pressing Lab with Weapons Stash June 10, 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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Former Guinea-Bissau President’s Son Sent to U.S. prison for International Drug Trafficking

Former Guinea-Bissau President’s Son Sent to U.S. prison for International Drug Trafficking March 27, 2024 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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Eight arrested in connection with Jake’s fireworks drug trafficking conspiracy

Eight arrested in connection with Jake’s fireworks drug trafficking conspiracy July 15, 2020 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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Texas health care fraud and opioid takedown results in charges against 58

Texas health care fraud and opioid takedown results in charges against 58 September 18, 2019 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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Federal jury convicts two for multiple violent crimes

Federal jury convicts two for multiple violent crimes September 09, 2019 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 sally.m.sparks@dea.gov Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Two investigations in Waco net 16 arrests today on federal firearms and narcotic trafficking charges

Two investigations in Waco net 16 arrests today on federal firearms and narcotic trafficking charges September 12, 2019 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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Ringleader of Fentanyl Conspiracy Sentenced to Life, Co-Conspirators Sentenced to a Total of More than 100 Years

Ringleader of Fentanyl Conspiracy Sentenced to Life, Co-Conspirators Sentenced to a Total of More than 100 Years March 15, 2024 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Jonathan Woods …
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Fifteen Meth Traffickers Sentenced to a Total of Over 175 Years

Fifteen Meth Traffickers Sentenced to a Total of Over 175 Years March 06, 2024 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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Major Drug Trafficker Charged Following Historic Fentanyl and Meth Seizures in New Jersey History

Major Drug Trafficker Charged Following Historic Fentanyl and Meth Seizures in New Jersey History April 23, 2026 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA Romona Sy 571-776-1634 …
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Leader of Clan Del Golfo, The Colombian Drug Cartel and Terrorist Organization, Charged in Superseding Indictment With Expanded Criminal Conduct and Terrorism Offenses

Leader of Clan Del Golfo, The Colombian Drug Cartel and Terrorist Organization, Charged in Superseding Indictment With Expanded Criminal Conduct and Terrorism Offenses April 17, 2026 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 …
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Two Defendants Involved in Pharmacy Burglary Ring Across Multiple States Are Sentenced to Serve a Combined Time of More Than 25 Years in Federal Prison

Two Defendants Involved in Pharmacy Burglary Ring Across Multiple States Are Sentenced to Serve a Combined Time of More Than 25 Years in Federal Prison March 12, 2026 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information …
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British National Convicted on International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charges Linked to the 2017 Deaths of Two Navy Submariners

British National Convicted on International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charges Linked to the 2017 Deaths of Two Navy Submariners January 30, 2026 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 571-362-3458 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Sheri Kindred …
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Convicted Felon is Sentenced to 19+ Years in Prison for Trafficking Meth and Illegal Firearm Possession

Convicted Felon is Sentenced to 19+ Years in Prison for Trafficking Meth and Illegal Firearm Possession April 18, 2024 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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Cocaine Discovered in Vehicle’s Aftermarket Vehicle Trap

Cocaine Discovered in Vehicle’s Aftermarket Vehicle Trap August 07, 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 Recruiter /events …
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Fentanyl distributor who used the dark web and crypto currency sentenced to 30 years in federal prison

Fentanyl distributor who used the dark web and crypto currency sentenced to 30 years in federal prison October 03, 2019 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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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Indictments in State Grand Jury Operation ‘Ganjapreneur’ Involving Marijuana and Illegal THC Products Being Sold Openly in SC Businesses

Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Indictments in State Grand Jury Operation ‘Ganjapreneur’ Involving Marijuana and Illegal THC Products Being Sold Openly in SC Businesses March 26, 2026 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 571-362-3458 …
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Six Arrested at Fentanyl/Heroin Packaging Mill in the Bronx, New York

Six Arrested at Fentanyl/Heroin Packaging Mill in the Bronx, New York March 25, 2026 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA Romona Sy 571-776-1634 …