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Combined Federal and State Investigation in Idaho Leads to Arrests in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

September 25, 2024
… Combined Federal and State Investigation in Idaho Leads to Arrests in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy September … the Magic Valley area.  During these investigations and arrests, federal and state law enforcement officers seized …
September 25, 2024
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Narcotics Dealing Couple Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges and Assault on of a Federal Officer

October 06, 2021
… A 9-month-old Child, and Several Adult Victims Overdosed on Fentanyl and Heroin Distributed by the Couple Greenbelt, Md. … advanced life support and ultimately survived. Walls was arrested on February 4, 2021. During her arrest officers …
October 06, 2021
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Thirteen Individuals Indicted in Cross-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy that Used Social Media Apps to Facilitate Drug Distribution and Guns for Drugs

November 20, 2024
… that used social media messaging apps to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine, and traded firearms … the course of two days last week, law enforcement officers arrested six of these defendants in New Hampshire and Maine …
November 20, 2024
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Defendants Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine in Middle Georgia

July 10, 2025
… for Trafficking Methamphetamine in Middle Georgia July 10, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) … Began Following 11-Kilo Meth Seizure in Macon; Fentanyl Mixtures Seized DEA stock photo: Methamphetamine …
July 10, 2025
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Richland Physician Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Medically Unnecessary Fentanyl Patches, Opioid Pills and Other Controlled Substances

April 28, 2022
… for Conspiring to Distribute Medically Unnecessary Fentanyl Patches, Opioid Pills and Other Controlled … addictive and dangerous controlled substances, including fentanyl, oxycodone, methadone, hydromorphone, …
April 28, 2022
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DEA Arrests Azusa Gang Members Responsible For Narcotics Trafficking And Campaign Of Hate Crimes Targeting African-Americans

June 07, 2011
… DEA Arrests Azusa Gang Members Responsible For Narcotics … targeted the Varrio Azusa 13 street gang, 16 people were arrested pursuant to a federal indictment that alleges … in the City of Azusa. In addition to the 16 federal arrests this morning, 23 of the defendants were already in …
June 07, 2011
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DEA Detroit Investigation Leads to Charges for 16 Individuals

August 05, 2021
… Bulk Quantities of Cash, Heroin, Methamphetamines, and Fentanyl, as well as more than 20 Firearms DETROIT —  An … 4. U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced 16 defendants were arrested and charged with drug-trafficking crimes arising …
August 05, 2021
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Washington Man Sentenced for Involvement in Shooting Death of Coeur d’Alene Teen

July 22, 2023
… distributing a variety of controlled substances, including fentanyl pills.  In 2021, Holmberg met Dennen Trey George … conceal the crimes, they were both eventually located and arrested. “This incident is another sad example of the death …
July 22, 2023
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 05, 2023
… platforms play significant role in cartels’ ability to get fentanyl and methamphetamine into American communities … and local law enforcement partners, and resulted in 3,337 arrests and the seizure of nearly 44 million fentanyl pills, …
May 05, 2023
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Connecticut Man Sentenced to 70 Months’ Imprisonment for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Cocaine Base from Rutland Apartment

July 25, 2022
… Months’ Imprisonment for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Cocaine Base from Rutland Apartment … pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and cocaine base in the Rutland, Vermont …
July 25, 2022
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Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison

November 07, 2022
… by five years of supervised release, for trafficking fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine. According to … and customers. On June 13, 2020, investigators sought to arrest Reynoso and Quinones after intercepting a series of … a 200-gram heroin transaction.  On that date, Quinones was arrested at the anticipated meeting place.  Reynoso fled …
November 07, 2022
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13 Charged in St. Louis Drug Conspiracy

September 21, 2023
… of involvement in a conspiracy to sell drugs including fentanyl and methamphetamine in the St. Louis area were arrested this week. The final defendant was arrested …
September 21, 2023
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Armed Drug Dealer at Seattle's Third and Pike Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

February 24, 2023
… Diversion Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Sold Fentanyl While Carrying Loaded Handgun … announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Kendall Alston was arrested on March 23, 2022, after Seattle Police Officers …
February 24, 2023
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First DEA Seizure Of Carfentanil In New York Acts As Public Service Announcement

May 11, 2018
… carfentanil- a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl 051118img.jpg NEW YORK - James J. Hunt, the Special … Enforcement’s Homeland Security (“HSI”) announced the arrests and unsealing of Complaints charging Miguel Escano, … nefarious drug game to ensure that the perpetrators are arrested and face prosecution.” According to the allegations …
May 11, 2018
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DEA working hard to tackle rising drug threat in Johnson City area

April 08, 2019
… Enforcement Administration announced that its agents here arrested 24 individuals on drug-related charges in recent … trafficking ring in Atlanta, Ga. During the course of these arrests, agents also seized large quantities of drugs, … Tennessee seized three pill presses and 240 grams of butyrfentanyl during joint investigations with our federal law …
April 08, 2019
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Yakima Valley Vineyard Investigation Results In Federal Arrests And Over $3 Million In Assets Subject To Forfeiture

July 14, 2011
… Yakima Valley Vineyard Investigation Results In Federal Arrests And Over $3 Million In Assets Subject To Forfeiture … local officers executed seven federal search warrants and arrested 19 suspects in Yakima County, Washington; Grants … California and Los Angeles, California. Sixteen of those arrested were charged by a federal grand jury on June 14, …
July 14, 2011
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Operation Lockport Led To The Arrest Of 25 People And Dismantled A Major Drug Trafficking Ring In Western New York

January 28, 2014
… Operation Lockport Led To The Arrest Of 25 People And Dismantled A Major Drug Trafficking … communities," said Attorney General Schneiderman. "Today's arrests strike a significant blow to the drug trade across … way. Today's arrests have put an end to their drug network, arresting crew members at all levels; those who sold crack …
January 28, 2014
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 05, 2023
… Platforms Play Significant Role in Cartels’ Ability to Get Fentanyl and Methamphetamine into American Communities … and local law enforcement partners, and resulted in 3,337 arrests and the seizure of nearly 44 million fentanyl pills, …
May 05, 2023
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Former Member of Baltimore’s Safe Streets Program Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy

September 22, 2021
… Alexander used his Employment with Safe Streets to Avoid Arrest and Evade Law Enforcement; Law Enforcement Seized Fentanyl, a Firearm, and Tools of Drug Trade from Alexander …
September 22, 2021
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Career Criminal & Leader of Seattle Drug Distribution Network Sentenced

August 26, 2021
… Distributed cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and fentanyl while illegally possessing firearms SEATTLE -  A … in the case and testimony at trial, Clyde McKnight was arrested outside a Portland, Oregon motel in January 2018.  …
August 26, 2021
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Ft. Worth Doctors Leave Patients Wasted and Dazed in a Pill Mill Operation; 49 Arrested

September 24, 2020
… Patients Wasted and Dazed in a Pill Mill Operation; 49 Arrested September 24, 2020 Dallas Contact Info Contact Us … Tactical Diversion Squad, 40 of the 49 defendants were arrested last week in “Operation Wasted Daze.” All 49 have …
September 24, 2020
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DEA Highlights 2021

December 31, 2024
… those deaths involved a synthetic opioid, primarily illicit fentanyl. The alarming increase in the availability and … Kansas City District Office Special Response Team practices arresting subjects during a vehicle assault scenario in …
December 31, 2024
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Mexican National Admits Distributing Cocaine in New Haven

September 24, 2025
… Admits Distributing Cocaine in New Haven September 24, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) … 600 grams of cocaine from Onofre-Mendez. Onofre-Mendez was arrested on October 1, 2024.  On that date, investigators …
September 24, 2025
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Large-Scale Drug Trafficker in Little Rock, AR Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

May 08, 2025
… Rock, AR Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison May 08, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 … a residence in Little Rock, Arkansas, to execute a federal arrest warrant on the defendant’s brother, Thomas Thornton. … by Assistant United States Attorney Bart Dickinson. Arrests/Convictions - Major On On Press Release Image Layout …
May 08, 2025
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Former Member of Baltimore’s Safe Streets Program Pleads Guilty

June 28, 2021
… Alexander used his Employment with Safe Streets to Avoid Arrest and Evade Law Enforcement; Operated a Drug Shop in … guilty today to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and powder and crack cocaine.  …
June 28, 2021
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Roanoke Drug Kingpin Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

March 10, 2021
… drug kingpin who was subject to one of the largest fentanyl seizures in Virginia at the time, was sentenced … later than the summer of 2016 and extended even beyond his arrest on federal charges in August 2017.   Jordan received …
March 10, 2021
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Opioid Trafficking Organization Dismantled In The Bronx, NY

November 20, 2017
… Sixteen people indicted and multi-million dollars’ worth of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine seized BRONX, N.Y. - James J. … million lethal doses of fentanyl into our city have been arrested.” SAC Hunt would like to commend the agencies …
November 20, 2017
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15 Charged after FBI Task Force Investigation into Waterbury Drug Trafficking Rings

December 01, 2023
… from the distribution of cocaine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl in and around Waterbury:  ANGEL QUIROS , aka “Papa … the two organizations. Fourteen of the defendants were arrested yesterday on criminal complaints, and Figueroa is … were arrested on state charges.  In association with the arrests, investigators executed multiple search warrants and …
December 01, 2023
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Sixteen indicted in multi-state drug distribution ring

November 02, 2021
… Takedowns and seizures yield tens of thousands of fentanyl pills, firearms, and more than 150 pounds of methamphetamine Seattle – A series of arrests over the last ten days has disrupted a multi-state … Iris Amador-Garcia, 30, of Bellflower, California, were arrested October 28, 2021.  During a search of the residence …
November 02, 2021
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Distributing Fentanyl Analogue Resulting In The Death Of A 24-year-old Orlando Woman

April 27, 2018
… Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Distributing Fentanyl Analogue Resulting In The Death Of A 24-year-old … today illustrates the dangers of illicit drugs mixed with fentanyl,” said Adolphus P. Wright, Special Agent in Charge …
April 27, 2018