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“M30 King of Fresno” and 17 Members of His Drug Trafficking Ring Charged

… Tatum King announced the results of an investigation into fentanyl-related overdoses in the Fresno area, which … of 18 drug traffickers, charging them with trafficking fentanyl powder, fentanyl pills, cocaine, and …
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Thirteen individuals charged for their involvement in six fatal opioid overdoses across Hillborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties

… with the intent to distribute and distribution of fentanyl resulting in death; possession with the intent to distribute and distribution of fentanyl.   Minimum mandatory term of 20 years, up to life, …
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Joint Operation Targets Drug Distribution Ring in Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish Counties

… Kennewick - (509) 374-3444 Yakima - (509) 454-4407 Fentanyl Pills, Fentanyl Powder, Heroin, Meth, and Cash Seized DSC_0393.JPG …
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Deadly Contaminated Cocaine Widespread in Florida (2018)

February 01, 2018
… 2017 revealed the widespread adulteration of cocaine with fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances. Fentanyl, a Schedule II opioid …
February 01, 2018
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… - 571-362-1180 Tucson - 571-324-7218 Yuma - 571-324-7324 Fentanyl Pills.JPG IMG_1042.JPG PHOENIX – The Drug … quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is lethal in …
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Indicted Man Accused of Being Part of Drug Trafficking Organization

… Tucson - 571-324-7218 Yuma - 571-324-7324 20 kilograms of fentanyl powder, 74,000 fentanyl pills, 6.5 pounds of heroin, and 85 pounds of meth …
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15 Individuals arrested on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges

… possess with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl;    Christopher Stearns, 46, Rochester, NH  - … possess with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl;   Amy Patch, 37, Rochester, NH - conspiracy to …
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State and Local Task Forces

January 22, 2025
… and Local Task Forces State and Local Task Forces * 2 mg of fentanyl equates to a potentially deadly dose DEA Fentanyl Seizures in 2026 In 2025, DEA seized more than 47 …
January 22, 2025
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Eight East Bay residents charged with crimes related to drug distribution scheme

… to San Francisco to supply the Tenderloin district with fentanyl and other drugs SAN FRANCISCO – A federal grand … Francisco’s Tenderloin District with narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, announced United States Attorney David …
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Federal Authorities Announce 11 Cases Charging Alleged Drug Dealers with Providing Opioids that Led to Fatal Overdoses

… Lead to Cases in which 12 People Died, Most from Acute Fentanyl Intoxication Press Conference images Press … to users who suffered fatal overdoses from opioids such as fentanyl or fentanyl analogues. As a result of the operation …
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Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation

To address the fentanyl crisis, Fentanyl Free Communities focuses on three crucial pillars: education, awareness, and public policy. Through education, we offer comprehensive information about the dangers of fentanyl, enabling individuals to make informed choices. By raising awareness through...

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“Trash Can” Drug Threat in Mid-Atlantic

August 13, 2021
… how these plastic capsules, haphazardly packed with deadly fentanyl, can kill. What are “trash cans”? On local streets, … different drugs, they are often haphazardly packed with fentanyl, an opioid so potent that just a tiny amount can … They hold powdered drugs, often contain the deadly drug fentanyl, and are seen in sizes smaller than a penny to …
August 13, 2021
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A Message From DEA Administrator Anne Milgram

October 06, 2023
… October 06, 2023                      2 milligrams of Fentanyl   Washington, D.C. –  The U.S. Drug Enforcement … lives by defeating the cartels responsible for bringing fentanyl into our country.     The threat of fentanyl is …
October 06, 2023
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

… Platforms Play Significant Role in Cartels’ Ability to Get Fentanyl and Methamphetamine into American Communities … and Jalisco Cartels responsible for the last mile of fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution on our streets and …
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Administrator Anne Milgram Remarks on the Overdose Epidemic

… And it continues to get worse. This crisis is driven by fentanyl and methamphetamine. Today drug cartels in Mexico are mass-producing fentanyl and methamphetamine largely sourced from chemicals …
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Federal Indictment Names 14 Defendants in Drug-Distribution Conspiracy Coordinated from Inside a Georgia Prison

… conspiracy distributed methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl since as early as 2018 in at least seven South … or More of Methamphetamine, and a quantity of Heroin and Fentanyl, a charge that carries a minimum statutory penalty …
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Three Drug Traffickers Convicted of Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracies

… Kennewick - (509) 374-3444 Yakima - (509) 454-4407 Imported fentanyl from China and produced and distributed pills that … yesterday of multiple federal felonies for distributing fentanyl disguised as oxycodone pills in Snohomish, Skagit …
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DEA Establishes Six New Heroin Enforcement Teams

… teams focused on combatting the flow of heroin and illicit fentanyl. “At a time when overdose deaths are at … will enhance DEA’s ability to combat trafficking in heroin, fentanyl, and fentanyl analogues and the violence associated with drug …
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Drug Dealer Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for One Fatal, Two Nonfatal Drug Overdoses

… pay $8,544 for his victim’s funeral. Craig first supplied fentanyl to a man in the bathroom of the Ameristar Casino in … While that victim was on the brink of death, Craig sold fentanyl in the parking garage to another man, identified in …
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Washington Man Sentenced for Involvement in Idaho Teen's Death

… 374-3444 Yakima - (509) 454-4407 16-Year-Old Died from Fentanyl Overdose COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Antoinne James … to more than 12 years in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury and death. U.S. …
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Man Indicted on Suspicion of Trafficking Illicit Drugs

… Yuma - 571-324-7324 140,000 Fake pills Containing Fentanyl, 11+ Pounds of Fentanyl Powder, 2+ Pounds of Heroin, and 3 Pounds of …
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Most Wanted Fugitives

April 28, 2021
Most Wanted Fugitives FUGITIVE Yulian Andony Archaga Carias Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Cocaine importation; racketeering conspiracy; possession and conspiracy to possess machine guns FUGITIVE Jesus Alfredo Guzman-Salazar Wanted …
April 28, 2021
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Promotional Materials

December 05, 2025
… Promotional Materials Promotional Materials Fentanyl Free America is a national call to action. Here … them, put them to work—because every voice raised against fentanyl brings us one step closer to saving lives and to …
December 05, 2025
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

… Platforms Play Significant Role in Cartels’ Ability to Get Fentanyl and Methamphetamine into American Communities MIAMI … and Jalisco Cartels responsible for the last mile of fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution on our streets and …
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51 Arrested In Major Heroin Takedown

… law enforcement, treatment professionals, and educators. FENTANYL In the last two years, DEA has seen a significant …
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

… Platforms Play Significant Role in Cartels’ Ability to Get Fentanyl and Methamphetamine into American Communities NEW … and Jalisco Cartels responsible for the last mile of fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution on our streets and …
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DEA One Pill Can Kill Social Media Campaign

February 12, 2026
… and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.  The Public Safety Alert … to increase awareness of the dangers of fake pills. The Fentanyl Crisis: Unmasking Fake Pills (Short) DOWNLOAD …
February 12, 2026
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Drug Ring Tied to Aryan Prison Gang Indicted With 24 Federal Arrests

… Yakima - (509) 454-4407 More Than 1.9 Million Doses of Fentanyl Seized, More Than 225 Guns and Firearm Parts Taken Off the Streets fentanyl seized.jpg Fentanyl seized drugs and guns …
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DEA Washington Division Encourages Back to School Drug Awareness and Education

… (DEA) seized more than 58 million fake pills containing fentanyl and more than 13,000 pounds of fentanyl powder. This amount represents approximately 387.6 …
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Operation Engage Manchester

March 28, 2025
… DEA officials have identified the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl and the stimulant methamphetamine as the top drug … of every 10 pills seized by DEA contain a lethal dose of fentanyl, an increase from 6 out of 10 in 2022. DEA has also …
March 28, 2025