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DEA and partners collect thousands of pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products during the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 04, 2019
… are from opioids such as prescription drugs, heroin, and fentanyl. Since many new heroin users begin their journey …
November 04, 2019
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Medical Doctor Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances

September 03, 2021
… intent to distribute opioid pain medications (specifically, fentanyl, oxycodone, methadone, hydromorphone, …
September 03, 2021
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“Operation Red Raider” results in 21 arrested in cocaine and heroin distribution ring in New Jersey

July 11, 2018
… the New Jersey State Police Laboratory for the presence of fentanyl, which now plays a large and complex role in the …
July 11, 2018
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Three Additional Members of Heroin Drug Trafficking Organization Plead Guilty

May 30, 2018
… in Kissimmee and seized 2.8 kilograms of heroin laced with fentanyl, along with a brick/kilogram press; a heat sealer; …
May 30, 2018
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DEA announces results in massive statewide opioid sweep

August 30, 2019
… weapons, and 600 pounds of illicit drugs, including heroin, fentanyl and other dangerous drugs.   DEA inspected and shut …
August 30, 2019
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides impressive results with record-breaking participation

May 07, 2019
DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides impressive results with record-breaking participation May 07, 2019 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Justin Williams (571) 362-6208 …
May 07, 2019
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 20, 2020
… found in poly-drug loads, alongside cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. Methamphetamine On …
February 20, 2020
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Grand jury returns indictments against three for drug charges

May 27, 2020
… L. Kraus is handling the prosecution. Drug Trafficking Fentanyl Heroin On …
May 27, 2020
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Lengthy federal sentences for Kokomo, Indiana drug traffickers

August 03, 2020
… of methamphetamine, two pounds of cocaine, 122 grams of fentanyl, two ounces of heroin and 24 firearms. In November …
August 03, 2020
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Kokomo, Indiana man sentenced to 35 years in prison for drug, gun, and money laundering crimes

July 16, 2020
… two pounds of cocaine, two ounces of heroin, 122 grams of fentanyl, $37,000 in drug proceeds and 24 firearms. In …
July 16, 2020
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Ten U.S. Congress Members Visit the DEA McAllen Office

March 29, 2021
… legislation such as the extension of the Temporary Fentanyl Scheduling Act.   The Congressional Delegation was …
March 29, 2021
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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 …
October 20, 2020
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DEA announces launch of methamphetamine initiative

February 20, 2020
… found in poly-drug loads, alongside cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. Information regarding illicit drug trafficking …
February 20, 2020
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Co-leader of large drug trafficking organization sentenced to more than 11 years in prison

July 29, 2019
… heroin, methamphetamine, oxycodone, illegal marijuana and fentanyl. Associates of some of the traffickers were shot …
July 29, 2019
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Carrizo Springs doctor and office manager arrested on federal drug, health care fraud and identity theft charges

May 31, 2019
… substances – including Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, and fentanyl – to patients outside the bounds of accepted …
May 31, 2019
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Former Kentucky Physician Charged With Conspiracy To Dispense Controlled Substances

June 16, 2015
… facing nine counts of unlawfully dispensing Methadone and Fentanyl - Schedule II controlled substances, and one count …
June 16, 2015
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Michigan Heroin Trafficker Receives 17 Year Federal Prison Sentence

August 24, 2015
… of approximately 100 grams of heroin, several medical-grade fentanyl patches, a small amount of crack cocaine, and …
August 24, 2015
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Dea Leads Heroin Intervention Program

September 14, 2016
… total overdose deaths in Jefferson County. (63 heroin, 99 Fentanyl and 32 both drugs present). ​“Louisville is being …
September 14, 2016
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Needham Doctor And Nurse Practitioner Indicted For Drug Distribution Resulting In Deaths

March 03, 2011
… with each other to distribute methadone, oxycodone and fentanyl, all Schedule II Controlled Substances, by …
March 03, 2011
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U.S. Attorneys And Federal Law Enforcement Leaders Conduct Summit To Target Heroin And Opioid Trafficking And Overdose Epidemic

August 26, 2015
… said, “The abuse of prescription pills, heroin, and fentanyl, an opioid 30 to 50 times more potent than heroin, …
August 26, 2015
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California Man Convicted Of Conspiracy To Distribute Heroin In Operation Goldy Locks

June 24, 2016
… This type of heroin, as well as heroin laced with fentanyl, is growing in popularity across the country. As a …
June 24, 2016
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Civil Complaint Filed Against Islip Terrace Doctor For Issuing Prescriptions Without Legitimate Medical Need

November 06, 2014
… substances, specifically for oxycodone, methadone and fentanyl, in the absence of any legitimate medical need. The …
November 06, 2014
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Opiate Overdoses Surpass Murders In New Orleans For First Time

July 11, 2017
… in 2015. According to the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office, fentanyl was found (29 percent) of the 166 people who died …
July 11, 2017
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Former Doctor Sentenced For Illegally Prescribing Pain Medication

January 25, 2016
… prescriptions for narcotic pain medications, including fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone, for …
January 25, 2016
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Federal Jury Convicts Boise Doctor Charged With Controlled Substance Delivery

May 06, 2016
… 30 mg, but the jury also found Minas guilty of distributing fentanyl and hydromorphone. The jury heard evidence that …
May 06, 2016
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Cocaine Trafficking Ring Dismantled In Rochester

January 31, 2018
… of cocaine, and a quantity of suspected heroin and fentanyl. The complaint is the result of an investigation by …
January 31, 2018
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Our Community, Our Epidemic: Turning Drug Awareness Into Action

November 14, 2015
Our Community, Our Epidemic: Turning Drug Awareness Into Action November 14, 2015 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 …
November 14, 2015
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DEA’s Louisville Field Division Targets Sinaloa Cartel Activities; 51 Arrested Across Three States

September 02, 2025
… cartels and one of the largest producers and traffickers of Fentanyl and other illicit drugs including methamphetamine, …
September 02, 2025
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Heroin and Cocaine into Connecticut

April 05, 2025
… 500 grams of cocaine and approximately five grams of fentanyl. On October 31, 2019, a grand jury in Hartford …
April 05, 2025
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Twelve people charged in long-running investigation of Newark G-Shine Bloods

July 31, 2019
… in connection with their roles in distributing heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine and using firearms to protect …
July 31, 2019