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Protecting the U.S. Homeland: Fighting the Flow from the Southwest Border

January 23, 2025
… crisis in our nation’s history. This is because one drug—fentanyl—has transformed the criminal landscape. Fentanyl is … of the Chapitos network of the Sinaloa Cartel; the arrest of 3,337 associates of the Sinaloa and Jalisco …
January 23, 2025
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Manchester man sentenced to 57 months for drug trafficking

… to 57 months in federal prison for attempted possession of fentanyl and cocaine with intent to distribute.  According … warrants at locations known to be used by the organization, arrested the person believed to have been operating the …
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Narcotics Dealer Charged In Manhattan Federal Court For Overdose Death

… of a complaint charging Victor Peterson, 54, with selling fentanyl-laced heroin that resulted in the death of a … undercover NYPD officers on other occasions.  Peterson was arrested this morning and will be presented today before … organizations, in addition to investigating and arresting the street dealers who sell the fatal dose that …
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Tri-City Metro Drug Task Force receives over $132,800 forfeiture award from U.S. Department of Justice as a result of dismantling fentanyl-laced pill drug trafficking ring in the Tri-City area

… from U.S. Department of Justice as a result of dismantling fentanyl-laced pill drug trafficking ring in the Tri-City … Task Force investigation which targeted distributors of Fentanyl-laced pills in the Tri-City area. The investigation …
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Multi-defendant indictment returned for firearms and drug offenses

… on conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl.  The indictment alleges that the conspiracy to … of maintaining a drug involved premises. The individuals arrested today, allegedly peddled poison into our … to working with our state, local and federal partners and arresting drug traffickers to keep our communities safe.  …
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DEA-led multi-agency investigation dismantles major New Mexico poly-drug trafficking drug trafficking organization

… this week when Padilla and eight other defendants were arrested yesterday and today by teams of federal, state, … cocaine base (more commonly known as “crack”), heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. During the course of the … to victimize our community.”   Seven defendants who were arrested yesterday morning made their initial appearances in …
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Joint Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Doctor For Selling Assault Weapons & Drugs During Course Of Murder-for-Hire Plot

… Joint Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Doctor For Selling Assault Weapons & Drugs During … a maximum sentence of life in prison. The defendants were arrested yesterday and will be arraigned in Nassau County …
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Educational Program Launched at San Diego High Schools to Educate Teenagers about Drug Smuggling

January 28, 2019
… conjunction with partnering agencies, the SDFD agents have arrested numerous juveniles who have had drugs, including fentanyl, strapped on their bodies at both the San Ysidro …
January 28, 2019
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Mother And Son Sentenced For Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Javier Bello, a/k/a “Javi,” … residence. Bello and a co-conspirator, Melvin Nieves, were arrested at Logan Airport as they boarded a flight to … the intent of purchasing marijuana. At the time of their arrests, Bello and Nieves were in possession of a combined …
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Fugitive Meth Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

… J. Ganjei. Daniel Wayne Dobbs pleaded guilty Aug. 20, 2025. U.S. District Judge David S. Morales has now ordered … pending his sentencing hearing. While on bond, he was arrested with an additional kilogram of methamphetamine and …
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Lowndes County, MS Man Sentence in OCDETF Illegal Gun Possession Case

… Sentence in OCDETF Illegal Gun Possession Case March 31, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 … enforcement priorities, and measuring the results. Arrests/Convictions - Major On On Press Release Image Layout …
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Felon Sentenced to 15 Years for Illegal Firearm

… Felon Sentenced to 15 Years for Illegal Firearm January 23, 2025 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) … of ammunition from Oct. 14 to 20, 2022. Brandkamp was arrested on Oct. 14, 2022, for violating the conditions of …
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California Couple Sentenced to Prison for Mail Order Drug Trafficking

… to Prison for Mail Order Drug Trafficking March 19, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) … Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Fake Pills …
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Mississippi Man Sentenced to More than 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

… than 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking February 20, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 … Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF .  Arrests/Convictions - Major On On Press Release Image Layout …
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Arkansas Man Sentenced to More Than 18 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine and Firearms Possession

… for Methamphetamine and Firearms Possession January 30, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 … Program can be found at  https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF . Arrests/Convictions - Major On On Press Release Image Layout …
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Texas Syndicate Gang Member “Diablo” Sentenced for Third Federal Drug Charge

… Sentenced for Third Federal Drug Charge January 06, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … with intent to distribute heroin, when he was once again arrested for distributing narcotics. The court also heard …
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Two Aryan Brotherhood Prison Gang Members Sentenced to Two Consecutive Life Terms in Prison for RICO Conspiracy and Murder in Aid of Racketeering

… trafficking.  Troxell will be sentenced on February 18, 2025. Charges remain pending against one defendant, Kevin … Task Forces, please visit  Justice.gov/OCDETF .   Arrests/Convictions - Major Gangs On On Press Release Image …
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Cumberland County man admits to conspiring to distribute cocaine and other charges

… possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. Oscar J. Gonzalez, 37, of Vineland, New Jersey, … possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. From Jan. 20, 2020, through Jan. 26, 2020, … for one kilogram of cocaine. Once at that location, he was arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute 500 grams …
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Albuquerque Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 17 years in Prison

… four counts of distribution of 40 grams and more of fentanyl, two counts of distribution of 500 grams and more … of methamphetamine and 546.4 grams of fentanyl. Seibel was arrested following a sale of 1,368.6 grams of fentanyl and … of New Mexico prosecuted this case. # # # Fake Pills Arrests/Convictions - Major Synthetic drugs Drug Trafficking …
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Federal And State Authorities Arrest 15 In Central Texas Area Methamphetamine Distribution Ring

… Federal And State Authorities Arrest 15 In Central Texas Area Methamphetamine Distribution … Texas - This morning, federal, state and local authorities arrested 15 individuals, including ringleaders Corey …
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Takedown Dismantles DTO Based In Parkersburg

… London - (606) 862-4500 Madisonville - (270) 821-6899 Four Arrested on Federal Criminal Complaints; Eleven Arrested on … the Southern District of West Virginia announced today the arrests of four individuals for their roles in a drug … organization responsible for distributing methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana in Parkersburg and …
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Seattle Man Sentenced To Nine Years In Prison For Dealing High Powered Narcotic While Possessing Multiple Firearms

… 454-4407 Defendant possessed for distribution $200,000 of Fentanyl – more potent than Heroin SEATTLE -  A Seattle man … to nine years in prison.  Bernard Amin Mustafa III, 37, was arrested April 19, 2012, when agents with a search warrant …
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Lake Worth Doctor Arrested On Fifty-Five Counts Of Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone At Lake Worth Clinic

… Lake Worth Doctor Arrested On Fifty-Five Counts Of Illegal Distribution Of … counts of illegally distributing oxycodone. Dr. Deleon was arrested on May 17, 2011. If convicted, Deleon faces up to …
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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 … Reef Casino in Whatcom County. That defendant was later arrested with more than 1,000 fentanyl pills, fentanyl …
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Mexican National Admits Distributing Cocaine in New Haven

… 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 …
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Large-Scale Drug Trafficker in Little Rock, AR Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

… 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 …
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Fourth Defendant Charged with Federal Narcotics Offenses Resulting in Death in Connection with Poisoning of Four Children at a Bronx Daycare

… Damian Williams said: “Last night, Felix Herrera was arrested for his alleged role in running a fentanyl mill hidden inside a Bronx daycare, which caused …
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Lawrence Man Indicted In Connection With Major Drug Trafficking Operation

… seized approximately one kilogram each of Heroin and Fentanyl LAWRENCE, Mass. - Michael J. Ferguson Special Agent … the hands of those struggling with addiction.” Casellas was arrested in June in a joint operation involving …
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DEA Hosts 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday October 22, 2025 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) …
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Southern Indiana Trio Sentenced to Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking Operation

… to Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking Operation August 27, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 … Amanda Lamm, 35, was sentenced in January 2025, to five years, three months in federal prison, …