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Naugatuck man sentenced to 10 years in prison for heroin trafficking

… various offenses related to the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and crack cocaine. Hall and several codefendants were arrested on March 20, 2019.  In association with the arrests, investigators seized approximately 3,000 bags of …
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New Reward Offered for the Capture of Jian Zhang

… new reward for information that will lead to the location, arrest, and/or conviction of People’s Republic of China … North Dakota, Zhang ran an organization that manufactured fentanyl and fentanyl analogues in at least four known labs …
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Eleven charged in Newark drug trafficking conspiracy, one charged with murder

… in the distribution of narcotics, including heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base (crack) in the Stephen Crane … in an apartment in Crane Village. The charges and arrests resulted from an investigation led by the U.S. … to a drug trafficking offense. Seven defendants were arrested today and two – Mayse and Mells – were already in …
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Ringleader of Extensive Sinaloa Cartel Network Sentenced

… to 33 years in prison for distributing large amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine in Newport News and North … and forfeit his house in Lawrenceville. Barreto was arrested in 2019 as a result of Operation Cookout. …
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

… of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications November 03, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 … Stockton - (571) 387-3956 SAN FRANCISCO  – On October 25, 2025, DEA joined 4,263 law enforcement agencies across the …
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Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program

August 13, 2025
Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program Domestic Cannabis Eradication / Suppression Program The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is …
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Livingston Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth

… Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth July 21, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on July 21, 2025. According to information presented in court, on …
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Jefferson County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth

… Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth July 21, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on July 21, 2025. According to information presented in court, in …
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Liberty County Man Sentenced to Over 14 years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking

… in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking July 01, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on July 1, 2025. According to information presented in court, in 2024, …
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Louisville, Kentucky Man Found Guilty of Methamphetamine Distribution

… Man Found Guilty of Methamphetamine Distribution April 11, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) … oxycodone. Masden is scheduled for sentencing on July 15, 2025, before a United States District Judge for the Western …
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Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing More than Eight Pounds of Methamphetamine in Yakima, Washington

… of Methamphetamine in Yakima, Washington February 12, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) … Yakima - (509) 454-4407 YAKIMA, Wash. – On February 10, 2025, United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke sentenced …
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Phoenix Woman Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Possession of a Machinegun and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering

… and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering January 30, 2025 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 … CASE NUMBER: CR-23-00408-PHX-GMS RELEASE NUMBER: 2025-012_Solano  # # #  For more information on the U.S. …
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Oakland Money Services Business Owner Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering

… for Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering January 17, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 … States District Judge, handed down the sentence on Jan. 15, 2025. Garcia, 57, of Oakland, was indicted in July 2023 and …
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Carver Man Pleads Guilty To Oxycodone Conspiracy

… Court Judge Denise J. Casper scheduled sentencing for March 2025. Campbell was indicted by a federal grand jury  Between … September 2024 and is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 15, 2025. The charge of conspiracy to distribute controlled …
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Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 33 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth and Money Laundering

… found Pitter guilty after a four-day trial in September 2025. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the … of methamphetamine.  DEA agents traveled to California to arrest Pitter and search two addresses he was associated … Police Department, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.  Arrests/Convictions - Major Asset Forfeiture Drug …
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Pensacola Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Interstate Drug Trafficking Operation

… Role in Interstate Drug Trafficking Operation December 05, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) … out of a Texas state jail after being caught only to be arrested again in late-2024, this time on a Greyhound Bus in … Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida . Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Synthetic drugs …
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Defendant Convicted and Sentenced in Long-Term Methamphetamine Trafficking Investigation in Washington County

… Trafficking Investigation in Washington County July 23, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) … the law enforcement agencies involved ultimately led to the arrest of Taylor and identified several additional drug … Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN). Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Guilty Plea …
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Former Guinea-Bissau President’s Son Sent to U.S. prison for International Drug Trafficking

… proceeds to finance his future campaign for president in 2025 and a coup in that country. In handing down the … United States. On July 23, 2022, Tanzanian law enforcement arrested Sanha pursuant to domestic criminal charges, along …
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Two Defendants Arrested During 2023 Joint Enforcement Operation in Carlsbad Plead Guilty to Conspiracy Charges

… Two Defendants Arrested During 2023 Joint Enforcement Operation in Carlsbad … and Sabino Alfonso Maldonado, two of the 12 defendants arrested during a joint enforcement operation last year in …
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Thirty-Three Alleged Gang Members Arrested In Early Morning Raids By Local, State And Federal Officials

… Thirty-Three Alleged Gang Members Arrested In Early Morning Raids By Local, State And Federal … Vice Lords, a violent, drug trafficking street gang, were arrested.  Ten defendants who allegedly directed or …
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DEA Task Force seizes $150 million worth of opioids from tractor trailer headed to Northeast

… charges based on the seizure of more than 20 kilograms of fentanyl made their initial court appearances in Newark … Agents of the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force arrested the two men and searched Aponte’s truck. They found … credited the NYDETF with the investigation leading to the arrests. The government is represented by Assistant U.S. …
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Hartford Man Caught with Drugs and Ghost Gun in Bristol Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison

… by four years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl and crack while armed with a ghost gun. According … Morrison was taken into custody.  At the time of Morrison’s arrest, investigators found in his car additional quantities …
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Pasco man pleads guilty to causing series of overdoses while incarcerated at the Pasco County jail

… a mixture and substance containing detectable amounts of fentanyl and norfentanyl, the use of which resulted in … Middle District of Florida. In January 2019, CathCart was arrested for a traffic violation in Pasco County. Moments …
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Dominican Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

… one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin, cocaine and fentanyl and one count of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments.  In July 2015, Alicea was arrested and charged.   At the time of Alicea’s arrest, he …
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Jury Convicts Cahokia Heights Man of Drug Distribution, Gun Charges

… Heights Man of Drug Distribution, Gun Charges April 24, 2025 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) … Rajagopal and Tom Leggans are prosecuting the case. ### Arrests/Convictions - Major On On Press Release Image Layout …
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Five Sentenced for Smuggling Cocaine into the Country

… Sentenced for Smuggling Cocaine into the Country April 11, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … for further distribution.  In December 2022, authorities arrested Ramirez-Serna while in possession of eight …
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Mississippi Man Sentenced in OCDETF Drug Trafficking Case

… Man Sentenced in OCDETF Drug Trafficking Case March 21, 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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Albuquerque Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 20-years in Federal Prison

… Sentenced to 20-years in Federal Prison February 11, 2025 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 … Nora Wilson and Joseph Spindle prosecuted the case. ### Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons …
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Leaders of Colombian Drug Trafficking Organization Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Smuggle over 43,000 Kilos of Cocaine into the United States

… 43,000 Kilos of Cocaine into the United States January 17, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) … U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking OCDETF/Task …