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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is lethal in … Scott. "We will continue to work tirelessly to identify and arrest these dealers pushing this deadly poison in our …
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Hartford Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison

… began investigating Blackwin and others for distributing fentanyl and cocaine in the Hartford area.  In July and … purchases of fentanyl from Blackwin. Blackwin was arrested on a federal criminal complaint on August 17, …
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Drug Traffickers in Eastern Idaho Receive Federal Prison Sentences

… 374-3444 Yakima - (509) 454-4407 Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine POCATELLO, Idaho – Jeniffer … for three years. According to court records, Borchert, was arrested by detectives with the BADGES Task Force who …
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Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

… to 216 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, Special … a date on which law enforcement agents executed search and arrest warrants in connection with the investigation into … can be found at  https://www.justice.gov/ocdetf . 24-02 Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking OCDETF/Task …
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Snohomish Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Drug, Gun, and Murder-for-Hire Related Charges

… TACOMA, Wash. – A Snohomish, Washington, man who was rearrested following his sentencing in a drug trafficking … in January 2020 to 78 months in prison for dealing fentanyl-laced pills and cocaine. According to documents …
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Member of New Haven drug ring sentenced to five years in prison

… Malbin Rubiera-Herrera, also known as “Chaca,” acquired fentanyl, heroin and cocaine from sources in Connecticut and … offenses. Claudio-Suarez has been detained since his arrest on a state probation violation on April 29, 2019. On …
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Hartford drug trafficker sentenced to 78 months in federal prison

… years of supervised release, for distributing heroin and fentanyl in Hartford. According to court documents and … Johnson and other members of the organization were arrested on July 19, 2018.  On that date, investigators …
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Arlington Career Criminal Sentenced For Heroin Distribution

… U.S. District Court in Boston for selling heroin mixed with fentanyl which creates a toxic mixture substantially more … Waltham and Malden, respectively.  On April 1, 2014, agents arrested Bain as he left his residence on Laurel Street in …
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San Francisco Woman Who Helped Sell Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Sentenced

… distribute, and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, announced Acting United States Attorney Alex Tse … delivered fentanyl pills for two years before the pair was arrested on June 10, 2016.  She also conspired to launder …
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Two Bakersfield residents indicted for heroin and methamphetamine distribution offenses following arrests in Siskiyou County

… heroin and methamphetamine distribution offenses following arrests in Siskiyou County January 31, 2020 San Francisco …
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National Drug Threat Assessment 2024

May 24, 2024
National Drug Threat Assessment 2024 Publication Intelligence May 24, 2024 The 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA) is a comprehensive strategic assessment of illicit drug threats endangering the United States. DEA’s goal in publishing the NDTA is …
May 24, 2024
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Illegal Alien Receives Five Years for Smuggling Cocaine Hidden in Vehicle Batteries

… J. Ganjei.   Azael Sotelo-Espinoza pleaded guilty Oct. 22, 2025.    U.S. District Judge David Morales has now ordered … to the United States without permission.   On Aug. 15, 2025, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a white …
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medication

… of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medication November 04, 2025 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 … - 571-324-7218 Yuma - 571-324-7324 ARIZONA – On October 25, 2025, DEA joined 4,263 law enforcement agencies across the …
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Liberty County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine in School Zone

… for Trafficking Methamphetamine in School Zone April 17, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on April 17, 2025. According to information presented in court, in …
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Hopkinsville, Kentucky Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking

… to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking June 17, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) … – A Hopkinsville, Kentucky man was sentenced on June 11, 2025, to 10 years in federal prison for distributing …
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Hopkinsville, Kentucky Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking

… to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking June 17, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) … – A Hopkinsville, Kentucky man was sentenced on June 11, 2025, to 10 years in federal prison for distributing …
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Mexican Citizen Sentenced to Over 6 years in Federal Prison for Cocaine Trafficking

… 6 years in Federal Prison for Cocaine Trafficking June 16, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) … Ky. – A Mexican citizen was sentenced on June 10, 2025, to 6 years and 3 months in federal prison for cocaine …
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6,257 Pounds of Unused Medication Collected in Arizona

… Pounds of Unused Medication Collected in Arizona May 09, 2025 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 … during DEA’s 28th National Drug Take Back Day on April 26, 2025. Nationwide, 620,000 pounds of unused medications were …
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Texas Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison for Oxycodone Conspiracy and Structuring Cash Transactions

… Conspiracy and Structuring Cash Transactions April 05, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) … followed by three years of supervised release. In January 2025, Campbell was sentenced to four years in prison, to be …
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Three Convicted for Fraudulently Billing Over $8 Million to Medicare and Medicaid Through Opioid Addiction Treatment Clinics in Kentucky

… Opioid Addiction Treatment Clinics in Kentucky March 24, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) …  The verdict was handed down on Thursday, March 20, 2025. According to court documents and evidence presented at …
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Armed Drug Cartel Member Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for Trafficking Hundreds of Kilos of Cocaine and Methamphetamine

… of Kilos of Cocaine and Methamphetamine February 21, 2025 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 … be found at  www.justice.gov/OCDETF . Updated February 21, 2025 Drug Trafficking On On Press Release Image Layout …
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Member Of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty To Racketeering And Drug Trafficking

… Guilty To Racketeering And Drug Trafficking February 08, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) … Judge William G. Young scheduled sentencing for Jan. 30, 2025. Rodrigues was identified as a member Cameron Street, a …
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Texas Man Pleads Guilty To Oxycodone Conspiracy And Structuring Cash Transactions

… Judge Denise J. Casper scheduled sentencing for Feb. 5, 2025. Russell was indicted by a federal grand jury  in … September 2024 and is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 15, 2025. The charge of conspiracy to distribute controlled …
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Six Individuals Sentenced for Cross-Country, Multi-Kilogram, Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… a conspiracy to distribute controlled substances including fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. According to … at approximately $115,445 in U.S. currency. At his arrest, Sutherland was found in possession of approximately … Major Law Enforcement Operation Press Conferences HIDTA Arrests/Convictions - Major Narcoterrorism OCDETF/Task Force …
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12 Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted

… Distributing Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl and Laundering Proceeds … with no mortgages. On February 17, 2022, DEA agents arrested Arrendondo and Barrientos at their Las Vegas …
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DEA Task Force investigation dismantles Waterbury drug ring; 29 charged

… in court documents and statements made in court, the arrests stem from a joint investigation headed by the DEA … Lopez, 32, of Waterbury   Twenty-three defendants were arrested yesterday, and one was arrested this morning. One … 3,000 bags of heroin, 400 grams of cocaine, 350 grams of fentanyl/heroin mixed, 400 grams of heroin, 10 grams of …
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Brooklyn, New York Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison

… controlled substances, specifically cocaine base and fentanyl.  United States District Judge Christina Reiss … release.  Mr. Johnson has been detained since his arrest in July 2022. According to court records, law … confidential informant in Rutland, Vermont. Mr. Johnson was arrested on July 17, 2022, during a traffic stop.  Following …
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Cartel-Linked Minnesotan Indicted for Operating a Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Operation

… conspiracy that distributed methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl sourced by the Sinaloa and CJNG Cartels throughout … court documents, on January 4, 2019, Clinton James Ward was arrested in the parking lot of a motel in Vadnais Heights …
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Major law enforcement operation dismantles multi-million dollar drug trafficking network in Rochester

… - (315) 426-5300 Westchester - (914) 682-6256 17 defendants arrested, multiple kilos of fentanyl, other drugs, guns, nearly $1 million cash seized …
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J-CODE announces 61 arrests in its second coordinated law enforcement operation targeting opioid trafficking on the Darknet

… J-CODE announces 61 arrests in its second coordinated law enforcement operation … U.S. and international law enforcement agencies made 61 arrests and shut down 50 Darknet accounts used for illegal …