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Costco Wholesale Corp. To Pay $11.75 Million To Settle Allegations Of Weak Pharmacy Controls

January 19, 2017
… that help prevent opioids and other dangerous drugs from being misused or otherwise added to the illegal … systems are put in place to prevent controlled substances from ending up in the wrong hands.”  “Last year, over 50,000 … regulations.  The violations include: filling prescriptions from practitioners who did not have a valid DEA number; …
January 19, 2017
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22 People Charged Federally On Heroin Trafficking And Related Charges

August 09, 2017
… 38, and Cornell L. Kennedy, 33. All the defendants are from Youngstown, except for Clinkscale, who is from Cleveland. Those defendants conspired to possess with … “ATF remains committed to removing violent offenders from our community,” said Trevor Velinor, Special Agent in …
August 09, 2017
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Three Heroin Dealers Arrested On Federal Drug Charges In Connection To The Overdose Death Of A Farmers Branch Woman

March 14, 2017
… man has been charged by federal criminal complaint stemming from his role in selling the heroin that caused a young … men were charged by federal criminal complaints stemming from their trafficking of illegal narcotics. The … of Public Safety Laboratory Analysis of the drugs seized from the safe revealed 11.20 gross grams of heroin and 1.77 …
March 14, 2017
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16 Arrested In Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Operation

July 22, 2013
… launder drug proceeds. The alleged illegal conduct occurred from approximately 2009 through 2011.      Those arrested … of marijuana, heroin, methamphetamines and cocaine from the Laredo area to distribution venues such as Dallas … conspiracy wherein large sums of money were transported from points of drug distributions to Laredo and Mexico. The …
July 22, 2013
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Smoke Shop Owner And Realtor Head To Federal Prison For Structuring Financial Transactions

December 17, 2013
… guilty as did Mitchan's wife, Kimberly Davis, 27. All are from Corpus Christi. Today, U.S. District Judge John D. … well as a used car dealership located at 5757 Everhart Rd. From February 2012 through January 2013, officers with the …
December 17, 2013
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Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Trafficking Chargest

April 11, 2017
… Greene and Reyos with conspiracy to distribute heroin from February to May 2016.  It also charged the two … heroin.  In entering the guilty plea, Green admitted that from Feb. 4 through May 17, 2016 he directed a small-scale … HOPE’s principal goals are to protect our communities from the dangers associated with heroin and opioid …
April 11, 2017
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“Operation Dirty Dozen” Sends Five More To Federal Prison For Several Years

September 04, 2012
… the drug trafficking organization. Following their release from prison, Francisco Trevino, Salinas and Vega will serve … revealed that large loads of marijuana were being imported from Miguel Aleman, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Once the marijuana … transportation cell responsible for receiving the marijuana from Mexico, stashing it in Roma and transporting it to …
September 04, 2012
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Major Heroin Seizure Announced In Pueblo, Colorado

August 10, 2011
… responsible for the transport of large quantities of heroin from Southern California into Colorado for distribution and … when investigators seized 10.3 pounds of black tar heroin from a vehicle. The heroin was concealed in a hidden … Office for the Tenth Judicial District, with assistance from the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol, …
August 10, 2011
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Federal, State And Local Law Enforcement Agencies Announce Takedown Of Marijuana And Cocaine Distributors

March 05, 2016
… Belton, and Morris conspired to distribute marijuana from as early as July 2014 and continuing to March 2015, in … Walker, Morgan, and Turner conspired to distribute cocaine from as early as January of 2015 and continuing to April 28, … charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana from December 8, 2014 through December 10, 2014. Sheldon …
March 05, 2016
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Hollygrove Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Federal RICO, Drug, And Murder Charges

July 11, 2013
… in federal court to various federal violations stemming from a 34 count second superseding indictment.   Ratcliffand … Gang Unit initiative which includes federal agents from DEA, FBI, ATF, and the U.S. Marshals Service, as well as participants from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, The Louisiana …
July 11, 2013
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Six Defendants Sentenced To A Total Of Over 79 Years For Drug-Trafficking In Northwest Arkansas

June 12, 2014
… we are making major progress in preventing meth trafficking from taking hold in our community. This investigation is a … We must do all that we can to protect our children from the crime and violence that are part and parcel to this … of methamphetamine, totaling approximately three ounces, from the defendants were conducted by a cooperating source …
June 12, 2014
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33 Defendants Charged In Oxycodone Conspiracy

October 23, 2014
… and arrest warrants. These defendants have been released from federal custody.  Four other defendants -- Charolda … charges 33 defendants in 78 separate counts stemming from a large-scale investigation into prescription pill … The investigation was conducted by the DEA, with assistance from the Little Rock Police Department, the Benton Police …
October 23, 2014
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Two Individuals Indicted For Importation Of Approximately 1,500 Kilograms Of Cocaine

December 20, 2013
… December 5, 2013, in the early morning hours, PRPD officers from the Fuerza Unida de Rápida Acción (FURA) detected a … weight of approximately 1,500 kilograms.  Food products from Venezuela were also located inside the vessel, … Elba Gorbea.  If convicted, the defendants could face from 10 years up to life in prison. Complaint >> Indictment …
December 20, 2013
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Minneapolis Area Man Sentenced To More Than Nine Years In Prison For Methamphetamine Conspiracy

October 25, 2011
… under the law.” In his plea agreement, Saxton admitted that from June of 2008 through October of 2009, he conspired with … of it. He also admitted collecting the cash proceeds from the sales. This case is the result of an investigation … and the Lakes Area Drug Investigation Team, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, the Isanti Police …
October 25, 2011
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CleanSlate Addiction Treatment Centers Settle Allegations Of Unlicensed Prescribing And Improper Billing

November 22, 2016
… sets of allegations. First, the government alleged that, from March 2012 to February 2014, CleanSlate clinics … after patients had already picked up their medication from the pharmacies, part-time physicians employed by … issued by the DEA. Second, the government alleged that, from June 2010 to April 2016, CleanSlate repeatedly billed …
November 22, 2016
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Indictment Charges 9 Individuals With Obtaining Oxycodone In Fraudulent Prescription Scheme

September 25, 2015
… also purchased legitimate prescriptions for oxycodone from individuals.  The organization then used individuals, … also seeks the forfeiture of $10,207.39 that was seized from Palmieri’s residence on September 10, 2015, and five … doubt. The DEA Tactical Diversion Squad includes members from the Greenwich, Shelton, Hamden, Vernon, West Hartford, …
September 25, 2015
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DEA Announces “360 Strategy” In Manchester To Address Fentanyl, Heroin, Prescription Drugs And Violent Crime

November 15, 2016
… heroin and prescription drugs, and the violence that stems from the illicit drug trade,” Ferguson said.  “The 360 … form a “Community Alliance” that will comprise key leaders from law enforcement, prevention, treatment, the judicial … and many others. “There is no neighborhood that is safe from the opioid epidemic-this is a threat to our nation’s …
November 15, 2016
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Brothers Convicted In Synthetic Drug Distribution Conspiracy Sentenced To Lengthy Federal Prison Terms

April 24, 2015
… Dallas in October 2014 on multiple felony offenses stemming from their operation of a dangerous, designer synthetic drug … by a federal grand jury in July 2014.  The charges stemmed from the Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) Project … the U.S. The DEA led the investigation with assistance from the Fort Wayne Police Department, Indiana State Police, …
April 24, 2015
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Doctor And Wife Guilty Of Tax Evasion; Millions Of Amphetamine Based Pills Illegally Dispensed At Area Weight Loss Clinics

January 08, 2013
… fine totaling twice the gross gain or loss resulting from the crimes, whichever is greater. As part of their plea … income between 2005 and 2008. The restitution is to be paid from funds frozen in a brokerage account when the Anands … substance, and the Anands grossed more than $5 million from their operation of the three weight loss clinics. …
January 08, 2013
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United States Files Lawsuit Against PharMerica Corporation For Violations Of The False Claims Act And The Controlled Substances Act

August 09, 2013
… high potential for abuse. “Pharmacies are prohibited by law from dispensing Schedule II narcotics, which have the … of any prescription drug, without a valid prescription from a physician,” said Stuart Delery, Assistant Attorney … situations without first obtaining a written prescription from a treating physician.  According to the complaint, …
August 09, 2013
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Henry County Marijuana Grow House Operators Indicted; 10 Charged With Related Drug Trafficking And Firearms Crimes Four Marijuana Grow Houses Closed, Guns And Currency Seized

April 08, 2011
… drug trafficking and firearms-related crimes stemming from their operation of marijuana grow houses in Henry … community working together to remove violent criminals from our streets.” United States Attorney Sally Quillian … us all safer through the removal of dangerous grow houses from the community, and by having fewer drugs and guns on …
April 08, 2011
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DEA Atlanta Hosts Second Pill Take Back Event Over 4,000 Sites Join DEA In Nationwide Effort To Take-Back Prescription Drugs

April 19, 2011
… prevent pill abuse and theft. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. Government, community, … that abuse prescription drugs often obtained them from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans …
April 19, 2011
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Former Baggage Handlers At LAX Arrested On Federal Drug Charges For Allegedly Using Credentials To Bring Cocaine Past Security

April 04, 2016
… airlines to smuggle kilogram “samples” of cocaine from Los Angeles to drug customers on the East Coast.  At … third-party couriers, such as J.C., who had booked flights from LAX to the East Coast, and were willing to take the … the Task Force is made up of representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Los Angeles …
April 04, 2016
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Six Charged In Global Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Conspiracies

September 23, 2016
… Atlanta and Philadelphia, in order to receive drug proceeds from criminal clients who wanted those proceeds funneled … other places, New York City and Atlanta, receiving cash from narcotics traffickers and, as directed by the … the drug cartels to repatriate millions in drug proceeds from the United States.  This Office, along with all of our …
September 23, 2016
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DEA And Partners Disrupt LA Area Drug Trafficking Organizations

December 07, 2016
… counties, as well as in Arizona and Utah, agents from the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and officers from several state and local law enforcement agencies … that were receiving cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin from Mexican cartels, namely the Sinaloa Cartel.  These …
December 07, 2016
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Leader Of Avenues Gang Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison In Federal Racketeering Case For Murder And Ordering A Killing

October 21, 2013
… gang member - also received a quarter-century prison term from Judge Wu earlier this month. According to court … for designating individuals to collect extortionate “taxes” from drug dealers and others living and working in the area … the investigation is made up of agents and officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Immigration …
October 21, 2013
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Doctor Charged With Selling Prescriptions For Addictive Narcotics And Money Laundering

October 24, 2014
… was also ordered to serve home detention and was prohibited from practicing medicine. The indictment, returned by a … receiving controlled substance prescriptions” previously from Cham. On another occasion, Cham prescribed oxycodone … indictment charges Cham with concealing proceeds derived from the undercover visits by depositing them into an …
October 24, 2014
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Five Waco Area Aryan Brotherhood Members And Associates Sentenced To Federal Prison For Role In Methamphetamine Distribution Operation To Date, 24 Individuals Have Been Sentenced To Federal Prison In Connection With This Investigation

June 26, 2015
… defendant to pay a $1,000 fine. “These sentences resulted from unprecedented collaboration of federal, state, and … commitment to prevent gang violence and criminal activity from poisoning our communities, but it also sends a clear … this investigation. Sentences previously handed down range from 21 months to 188 months in federal prison. Sentencings …
June 26, 2015
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DEA And US Attorney Announce Charges Against Three Leaders Of Peruvian Terrorist Organization Shining Path

July 02, 2014
… DEA’s unwavering commitment to protecting our citizens from these violent and brutal narco-terror organizations. … its terrorist activities, at least in part, with proceeds from the cocaine trade. For approximately the past decade, … trafficking, and to arm itself by forcefully taking weapons from dead and wounded targets of its violent ambushes. * * * …
July 02, 2014
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Richard McNeal Hillman Sentenced To 188 Months On A-PVP (a.k.a. “Gravel” Or “Flakka”) And Firearm Charges

August 14, 2015
… of a firearm.  A-PVP is a synthetic drug, primarily ordered from China, which is commonly referred to on the street as … approximately one kilogram of a-PVP per week for resale from his source of supply in Hendersonville, N.C., Scott Braddock, 49, from July 2013 through March 2014.  Braddock has also been …
August 14, 2015