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National Drug Threat Assessment

May 13, 2025
Publication
… posed by the trafficking of powerful synthetic drugs like fentanyl. Drug overdose deaths are finally decreasing across … are still dying from poisonings caused by drugs like fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine. National …
May 13, 2025
STORY

DEA Phoenix Division partners with Air Wing to host Congressional Delegation in Arizona

April 17, 2019
… along the border.  The seizures included 48 pounds of fentanyl and thousands of fentanyl pills, over 70 pounds of heroin, 14 pounds …
April 17, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Conspiracy and Illegal Reentry

May 09, 2025
… pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin and Fentanyl, Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, and Reentry of a Removed Alien.  Between June and …
May 09, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Teen who recruited juveniles to smuggle drugs sentenced to 46 months in custody

August 19, 2019
… high school students to smuggle methamphetamine and/or fentanyl into the United States on multiple occasions. In … that he recruited classmates to smuggle methamphetamine and fentanyl.   “Violent Mexican cartels are making money by …
August 19, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Ansonia Man Sentenced to 44 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Offense, Violating Supervised Release

April 19, 2023
… revealed that Wiley conspired to distribute quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana and distributed drugs … search warrants and seized approximately a kilogram of fentanyl, a kilogram of cocaine, approximately 83 grams of …
April 19, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Two North Shore Men Arrested For Controlled Substance Conspiracy

October 31, 2022
… may not even know that they’re taking a deadly narcotic.” “Fentanyl and methamphetamine are causing tremendous damage … and prosecute those who are responsible for distributing fentanyl and other deadly drugs. We won’t stop until they …
October 31, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

New Haven Jury Finds Two Drug Traffickers Guilty

July 27, 2022
… revealed that Wiley conspired to distribute quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana and distributed drugs … search warrants and seized approximately a kilogram of fentanyl, a kilogram of cocaine, approximately 83 grams of …
July 27, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

St. Louis man sentenced to 60 months

June 26, 2020
… Attempted to possess 8 kilos of fentanyl for distribution ST. LOUIS – United States District … with the intent to distribute in excess of 400 grams of fentanyl. According to the plea agreement, on Friday, …
June 26, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Prison Sentence Announced for Queens Man on Narcotics and Gun Possession Charges

October 26, 2022
… of more than 18 kilograms of narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and seven semi-automatic guns. Barbour … supervision. “Increasingly, trafficking in deadly fentanyl and gun possession are linked,” said Special … NYDETF Group T-31 recovered approximately 18 kilograms of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine (40 pounds), carrying an …
October 26, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Fugitive Arrested After More Than Three Years On The Run

February 08, 2025
… to possess with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine base, fentanyl, MDMA, 500 grams or more of cocaine and 500 grams … in large amounts, including especially dangerous drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine. Chhim was alleged to be part …
February 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Waterbury Man Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

October 29, 2024
… that the two organizations distributed cocaine, crack, and fentanyl through a network of sellers.  The organizations … vials (“caps”) of crack, approximately 200 grams of loose fentanyl, more than 1,600 dose bags of fentanyl/heroin, two …
October 29, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More than 11 Years in Federal Prison

September 06, 2024
… supervised release, for trafficking kilograms of cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin, and for violating the conditions of … trafficked kilogram-quantities of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. Duprey used his place of employment to supply …
September 06, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Kidnapping of Rival Drug Trafficker

August 23, 2024
… him with kidnapping, possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute, and possessing a … the victim’s drug supplier and demanded 10 kilograms of fentanyl as ransom.   While the victim was still being held …
August 23, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Lynn Man Sentenced For Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

August 20, 2024
… of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Christopher Tejeda, 23,  was … the DTO distributed counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and counterfeit Adderall pills containing …
August 20, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Recommends Including Conversations on Dangers of Drugs in Back-to-School Routines

August 08, 2024
… before kids head out the door for a new year of learning.   Fentanyl and methamphetamine remain the top two drugs seized … it is nearly impossible to tell the difference between a fentanyl pill and a pharmaceutical. DEA laboratory testing …
August 08, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Lynn Man Sentenced For Counterfeit Pill Trafficking Conspiracy

August 06, 2024
… of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Nelson Mora, 31, was sentenced … The DTO distributed counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and counterfeit Adderall pills containing …
August 06, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Lead Defendant in Long Running Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Extradited to the United States from Mexico

July 16, 2024
… Mexico to combat the influx of dangerous drugs, including fentanyl, into the United States. Paez-Quintero made his … “This indictment alleges coordinated conduct to traffic fentanyl and other illicit drugs into Phoenix,” said United …
July 16, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Former Nurse Pleads Guilty in Connection to the Diversion of Dangerous Narcotics by Medical Professionals

June 14, 2024
… at Catholic Medical Center, Nichols removed a quantity of fentanyl, a narcotic painkiller drug in liquid form, from a … she knew was intended for that patient and replaced the fentanyl with a quantity of liquid saline and hydromorphone. …
June 14, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Holds Press Conference with D.C. Partners on Overdose Deaths in the District

January 31, 2022
… there were 10 overdoses and 3 fatalities attributed to fentanyl. The press conference covered the recent overdose … “death resulting” charges for two people allegedly selling fentanyl that resulted in a woman’s death in D.C. in April. … The two will face charges for the deaths resulting from the fentanyl they distribute -- the first time such a case has …
January 31, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Robeson County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Distributing Thousands of Illegal Pills While Possessing Gun

July 06, 2022
… M30 falsa que contiene fentanilo Counterfeit_M30_Oxy_fentanyl.jpg RALEIGH, N.C. – A Robeson County man was …
July 06, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Career Offender Sentenced to 17 Years on Drug Charges

October 12, 2021
… Hendersonville, N.C., man convicted of trafficking cocaine, fentanyl, prescription pills and other narcotics in and … recovered methamphetamine, Xanax, oxycodone, cocaine and fentanyl, which Butler possessed with the intent to …
October 12, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Connecticut Man Sentenced to 110 Months for Firearm and Drug Trafficking Offenses

March 07, 2024
… his guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine base and possession of a … approximately 38 grams of cocaine base, 13 grams of fentanyl analogue fluorofentanyl, approximately 11 grams of …
March 07, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Law Enforcement Partners Host Second Annual Nebraska Drug Forum

March 29, 2023
… Recent DEA laboratory testing reveals that 6 out of 10 fentanyl-laced pills now contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. That is an increase over the rate of 4 out of 10 …
March 29, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Fort Myers Felon Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Federal Prison for Firearms and Drug Offenses

October 28, 2022
… possessing firearms as a convicted felon and distributing fentanyl. The court also ordered Berklin to forfeit the … officers located a loaded firearm and multiple baggies of fentanyl packaged for sale. DNA testing of the firearm later …
October 28, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Multi-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Firearms Possession, and Money Laundering Charges

June 17, 2022
… Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Distributed Meth, Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Heroin SEATTLE – The Arlington, … of methamphetamine, 15 pounds of heroin, 35,000 suspected fentanyl pills, 24 firearms, approximately $525,000, and a …
June 17, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Six Individuals Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking Offenses

May 20, 2022
… filed yesterday with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.  According to the complaint, DEA agents executed a … approximately 80 grams of a gray substance believed to be fentanyl.  At Gaona’s arraignment hearing yesterday, the …
May 20, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Couple Who Murdered Government Witness Sentenced to Life in Prison

April 21, 2022
… witness, and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl causing death. Prior to trial, Fey pleaded guilty … up a “hot shot” – a syringe containing a lethal amount of fentanyl and methamphetamine – and provided it to the …
April 21, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Darknet Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy and Firearm Charges

March 07, 2022
… Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Admits making 400+ online sales of fentanyl, meth, and other drugs while possessing 5 firearms … customers. Inside the packages, investigators found heroin, fentanyl pills, and other controlled substances. …
March 07, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Dozens Arrested in 105 Count Narcotics Indictment

March 02, 2022
… Feb. 10, alleges the individuals engaged in a variety of fentanyl, cocaine, meth, heroin and marijuana transactions. … of meth, approximately six and 18 kilograms of heroin and fentanyl, respectively, as well more than 500 kilograms of …
March 02, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Lawrence-based drug trafficking organization sentenced to 12 years in prison

May 06, 2019
… BOSTON – The leader of a Lawrence-based heroin and fentanyl trafficking organization was sentenced today in … a wide-ranging operation that distributed multiple kilos of fentanyl and cocaine to customers in Lawrence and …
May 06, 2019