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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… communities with deadly drugs, including opioids, heroin, fentanyl, meth and cocaine, are often the same criminals … 299 firearms, $6.9 Million in seized assets, 16.9 kilos of fentanyl, 11.5 kilos of heroin in the New England Field …
October 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Takedown Dismantles DTO Based In Parkersburg

September 22, 2021
… organization responsible for distributing methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana in Parkersburg and … possession with intent to distribute marijuana, cocaine and fentanyl is Floyd D. Ramsey, 41, of Chicago, Ill.  The …
September 22, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Thirteen defendants charged in cross-bay drug trafficking conspiracy

August 07, 2019
… Bridge to distribute heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl in the Tenderloin SAN FRANCISCO – United States … describes numerous alleged seizures of heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine from houses where the …
August 07, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Lorain County Ohio Combines Efforts With Federal Law Enforcement To Combat Drug Trafficking And Violent Crime

November 12, 2015
… Vasquez is believed to be a major source of heroin and fentanyl in the Lorain County area. Anetaeus Spencer, 33, of … sentenced to 20 years in prison for distributing heroin and fentanyl, including fentanyl that caused the death of an Elyria resident last …
November 12, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Six Charged In Four Overdose Death Investigations

April 22, 2016
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … the baggies yielded a positive presence for both heroin and fentanyl.  Approximately one month prior to the overdose … a 25-year-old male.  The victim, who had used heroin and/or fentanyl, was transported to the hospital where he was …
April 22, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

DEA-led multi-agency investigation dismantles major New Mexico poly-drug trafficking drug trafficking organization

September 20, 2019
… cocaine base (more commonly known as “crack”), heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. During the course of the … of heroin, 2.68 kilograms of methamphetamine, and 2,000 fentanyl pills.  Investigators also recovered more than 30 … distributed cocaine, “crack,” methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl.  Court filings allege that Padilla’s co-defendants …
September 20, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Data

January 22, 2025
… Information: Drug Type: Drug category (Cannabis, Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Other Drugs/Substances). …
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA hosts industry association conference as part of continued collaboration on prescription drug abuse

June 25, 2019
… last year, and many of them were opioid-related—heroin, fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and potent prescription medications such …
June 25, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Federal Prison for Drug and Gun Convictions

November 18, 2025
… possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and tramadol; possession of a firearm in … residence. In the kitchen, deputies found 2.17 grams of fentanyl, 218.3 grams of methamphetamine, 22.89 grams of … 439.7 grams of methamphetamine, 194.46 grams of fentanyl, 3.12 pounds of suspected marijuana, 55.59 grams of …
November 18, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Former New Haven Resident Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics

July 14, 2025
… Street in New Haven revealed approximately 75 grams of fentanyl, 278 grams of cocaine, 47 grams of crack cocaine, … intent to distribute cocaine, cocaine base (“crack”), and fentanyl. Diaz, who is released on a $50,000 bond, is …
July 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Convicted Felon Sentenced to 52 Months in Federal Prison for Trafficking Drugs while in Possession of an Illegal Firearm

July 14, 2025
… man has been sentenced in federal court for possessing fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine with the intent to … found small baggies of crack cocaine, powder cocaine and fentanyl, as well as a scale, ledger, and other drug …
July 14, 2025
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Memphis Man Sentenced to 150 Months for Gun and Drug-Related Offenses

June 20, 2025
… in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and being a convicted felon in possession of a … 500 pressed pills, which were later confirmed to be fentanyl.  Additionally, officers recovered a Springfield …
June 20, 2025
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Naugatuck Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics

May 29, 2025
… revealed more than 34,000 baggies containing a mixture of fentanyl, heroin, and xylazine; approximately 160 grams of … to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. This investigation was conducted by the DEA New …
May 29, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Three Fugitives Arrested on Federal Drug Charges in Westmore, Vermont

January 27, 2023
… and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl between August 2022 and October 26, 2022. Jones and … Investigators arranged the purchase of cocaine and fentanyl from the defendants on multiple occasions between …
January 27, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Four Men Indicted for Meth Trafficking

February 07, 2024
… Officers Seized 100 Pounds of Meth, Fentanyl Pills, Illegal Firearms KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two … and two pounds of fake pills believed to contain fentanyl hidden in a subwoofer speaker box in the cargo area …
February 07, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Laurence Doud, Former CEO of Pharmaceutical Distributor, Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Unlawfully Distribute Controlled Substances and Defrauding the DEA

March 08, 2023
… for conspiring to unlawfully distribute oxycodone and fentanyl and conspiring to defraud the Drug Enforcement … amounts of dangerous and highly addictive oxycodone and fentanyl to pharmacies that he knew were illegally … including Doud, RDC supplied large quantities of oxycodone, fentanyl, and other dangerous opioids to pharmacy customers …
March 08, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Eleven Defendants Arrested for Federal Drug Trafficking Indictment

February 24, 2021
… & Red Ribbon: Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Heroin, fentanyl, and firearms seized SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Eleven … and local agencies seized multiple kilograms of heroin and fentanyl, firearms, vehicles, and thousands of dollars in … and possess with intent to distribute, heroin and fentanyl, and face the following potential penalties for the …
February 24, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Midland DTO Leader Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison

February 14, 2025
… a firearm, along with methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl “M30” pills for distribution purposes. … more than 20 kgs of cocaine, and several hundred grams of fentanyl M-30 pills and heroin. Additionally, Castillo-Lopez …
February 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

11 Charged Following Takedown of Indianapolis Meth Trafficking Conspiracy

November 21, 2024
… and local officers seized eight firearms and quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine and marijuana. The following lists … Department “Getting deadly drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl off our streets is a top priority for our office,” …
November 21, 2024
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Cartel-Linked Minnesotan Indicted for Operating a Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Operation

August 06, 2024
… conspiracy that distributed methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl sourced by the Sinaloa and CJNG Cartels throughout … four kilograms of cocaine, two kilograms of fentanyl, 30,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills, 45 firearms, and more than $2.5 million in …
August 06, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Overdoses Drop Nearly 40 Percent Since Formation of Omaha Task Force

May 28, 2024
… January 2023, the ODRTF has seized approximately 345 fake fentanyl pills and more than 1,000 grams of fentanyl powder. While these seizures may seem small, they …
May 28, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Former Mexican Judicial Officer Convicted for Hiring Drivers to Transport Drug Loads

April 29, 2024
… for conspiracy with intent to deliver cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special … of the engine revealed 23 bundles of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl. The truck’s 6-cylinder engine had modifications to …
April 29, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Distributor for East Baltimore Monument Street Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison

November 23, 2021
… distribution of drugs, including cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin.  Throughout the course of Blackston’s … as well as quantities of crack cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, during the course of and in furtherance of the …
November 23, 2021
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California Narcotics Trafficker Sentenced

July 29, 2021
… others to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and other drugs. Avalos and a … In total, officers recovered approximately 866 grams of fentanyl, approximately 1,505 grams of cocaine, and at least …
July 29, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

13 Defendants Indicted in Connection with Two Drug Trafficking Conspiracies

February 26, 2024
… controlled substance charges, namely methamphetamine and fentanyl.  The following defendants have been indicted in … rings have allegedly been supplying methamphetamine and fentanyl to customers since at least October 2022.  The …
February 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Lynn Man Who Was Arrested at Logan Airport Transporting Nearly $40,000 In Drug Proceeds Sentenced

January 25, 2024
… the DTO distributed counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and counterfeit Adderall pills containing … oxycodone pills containing undisclosed amounts of fentanyl. At the time of Nieves’ arrest in October 2022, he …
January 25, 2024
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Leader of Large Cartel-Connected Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

December 19, 2023
… drug trafficking ring, the amount of incredibly dangerous fentanyl it brought into the community and that this was Mr. … of 45 pounds of methamphetamine; 12 pounds of heroin; 3,200 fentanyl pills; 22 firearms; and $566,391. On the wiretapped …
December 19, 2023
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Warwick Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Heroin

November 16, 2023
… determined that he was conducting a large-scale heroin and fentanyl trafficking operation from his Warwick residence; a … either the communities poisoned by his toxic shipments of fentanyl and heroin, or for the safety of his own children- … containers of cutting agents often mixed with heroin and fentanyl to increase bulk quantities of the drugs stored in …
November 16, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Gang Members Admit to Racketeering Charge and Related Crimes

September 14, 2023
… also pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine and to possessing a firearm in … Edmonds possessed with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl, and possessed a firearm in furtherance of that …
September 14, 2023
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Local Leader of Violent Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 12+ Years in Prison

February 28, 2023
… drug trafficking organization that distributed heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine in the Puget Sound region was … 55 pounds of methamphetamine, 600 grams of heroin, and fentanyl throughout Western Washington and elsewhere. The …
February 28, 2023