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Multi-Agency Investigation Shuts Down Violent Drug Trafficking Ring

December 14, 2022
… 8 grams of suspected cocaine, 320 grams of suspected fentanyl, comprised in hundreds of pills, 6.8 pounds of … and $22,464 in cash. Twelve individuals were subsequently arrested, including 26-year-old Michael Nesmith, 29-year-old … Ross, and 22-year-old Promys Pressley. The remaining six arrests are being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s …
December 14, 2022
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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 … of other associates. Wiley, Watson, and six others were arrested in June 2021.  In association with the arrests, investigators executed multiple search warrants and …
July 27, 2022
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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 … will continue to face significant penalties.” Barbour was arrested during a long-term investigation by the New York …
October 26, 2022
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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 … other individuals identified during this investigation were arrested on May 25, 2022.  On that date, a search of …
September 06, 2024
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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 … woods. Police officers ultimately located Butler and he was arrested. Over the course of the investigation into that …
October 12, 2021
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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 … another gun. In March 2021, police in Bellevue, Washington, arrested Partlow and an associate. Partlow carried narcotics …
March 07, 2022
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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 … of a firearm. Patrone has been in custody since his arrest in May 2017.   In May 2017, a large-scale law … Patrone. Patrone and approximately 28 co-conspirators were arrested, including Gonzalez Nival and nine members of his …
May 06, 2019
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Attorney General William P. Barr Joins DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea to Announce Results of Operation Crystal Shield

September 10, 2020
… more than 750 investigations, resulting in nearly 1,840 arrests and the seizures of more than 28,560 pounds of … pounds.  During the same timeframe, the number of DEA arrests related to methamphetamine increased by nearly 20 …
September 10, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Three New Haven Men Charged With Distributing Drugs Involved In Wave Of Overdoses

June 28, 2016
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. Frank Pina, 57, and Jerome Clay, Sr., 55, were arrested yesterday on federal criminal complaints charging … laboratory testing, it appears that the substance was pure fentanyl, a powerful opioid that can be at least 50 times …
June 28, 2016
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Three Bristol-Based Drug Traffickers Plead Guilty

October 28, 2016
… or more of cocaine; conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl; possession of fentanyl and acetylfentanyl with the intent to distribute; … to the ongoing investigation, Santiago and Lopez were not arrested at that time, but were arrested a few weeks later.  …
October 28, 2016
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New Britain Man Involved in Coast-to-Coast Drug Trafficking Pleads Guilty

January 25, 2024
… to a charge stemming from the large-scale trafficking of fentanyl and cocaine. According to court documents and … New Britain. Ramos-Acevedo, who has been detained since his arrest on December 1, 2022, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to …
January 25, 2024
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Spouse and Cousin of Drug Trafficking Ringleader Sentenced to Significant Prison Terms for Their Roles in Drug Distribution Conspiracy

March 23, 2023
… “on the size of the drug ring and that it distributed fentanyl, which is an extraordinarily dangerous drug.” “With … man to ringleader Valdez-Sanudo. Arrondondo-Valdez was arrested with Valdez-Sanudo at the Snoqualmie Casino. The …
March 23, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Announcement of Southeast Michigan Regional Strike Force

September 25, 2018
… are responsible for distribution of Mexican-sourced heroin, fentanyl-laced heroin, and pure fentanyl here. Additionally, … dosage threshold. In addition, over 100 people have been arrested. Some of the people arrested by Strike Force …
September 25, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

New Haven Man Guilty Of Narcotics And Firearms Offenses

March 24, 2023
… October 2022, Allick conspired with others to distribute fentanyl and crack cocaine in the New Haven area.  In … sentencing for June 13.  Allick has been detained since his arrest on November 10, 2022. On March 10, 2023, Senior, also …
March 24, 2023
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Columbia County man sentenced to 18 years in connection with two overdose deaths

January 22, 2020
… in prison after admitting that he distributed heroin and fentanyl to two people who died in Columbia County in July … of heroin and fentanyl that Ebel intended to sell. Ebel was arrested that day and has been in custody ever since. This …
January 22, 2020
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Central Oregon Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison

April 24, 2024
… Diversion Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Trafficked Fentanyl and Meth to Madras and Redmond, Oregon PORTLAND, … or Mexico. On March 15, 2023, investigators located and arrested Sarabia near his residence in Culver. On the same …
April 24, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 08, 2023
… and Jalisco Cartels responsible for the last mile of fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution on our streets and … and local law enforcement partners, and resulted in 3,337 arrests and the seizure of nearly 44 million fentanyl pills, …
May 08, 2023
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Drug Trafficking Organization Member Sentenced for 8 Felony Counts

July 02, 2024
… sentenced a St. Louis County, Missouri, man who sold fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine base to a decade in … After Goolsby and his associates were charged and arrested , Green continued to obtain drugs from other …
July 02, 2024
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Joint Local, State And Federal Synthetic Drug Round-Up Leads To The Arrest Of 30 Defendants Charged With Selling “Spice” And “Bath Salts”

July 01, 2013
… State And Federal Synthetic Drug Round-Up Leads To The Arrest Of 30 Defendants Charged With Selling “Spice” And … complaint remained sealed until the named defendants were arrested by law enforcement over a two-day period. Harry S. … compounds that are not meant for human consumption. These arrests send a clear message to synthetic drug distributors …
July 01, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Lancaster Man Going to Prison for a Decade

June 03, 2021
… who was convicted of conspiring to distribute heroin and fentanyl, was sentenced to serve 120 months in prison by … those residences. Both Robert Moore and Joshua Levine were arrested the day of the search warrants.  Robert Moore was …
June 03, 2021
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Prince William Drug Dealer Sentenced for Causing Multiple Overdoses

January 30, 2023
… 30 years in prison for distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury, and … grams of fentanyl powder at his residence when he was arrested on October 20, 2021. Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Attorney …
January 30, 2023
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January 14, 2025
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January 14, 2025
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Albuquerque Man Convicted of Federal Firearm Offenses

June 06, 2024
… with the Albuquerque Police Department methamphetamine and fentanyl.  Most of the transactions took place at the Court … the "groceries” were ready. Agents moved in to make the arrests and execute a search. A search of Tomasaour's motel …
June 06, 2024
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Four of Chapo’s Sons Indicted for Large-Scale Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering and Violent Crimes as Alleged Leaders of Sinaloa Cartel

April 18, 2023
… assumption of cartel leadership following their father’s arrest and extradition to the United States. The defendants, … Three brothers remain at large; Ovidio Guzman Lopez was arrested Jan. 5, 2023, by Mexican authorities in Culiacan, … against the largest, most violent, and most prolific fentanyl trafficking operation in the world – run by the …
April 18, 2023
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Sixteen Individuals Plead Guilty in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy “Operation Titan Fall”

February 10, 2023
… conspiring to distribute controlled substances, including fentanyl and cocaine, in the Drug Enforcement … proceeds and other assets used in the offenses. Upon the arrest of Beharry on October 17, 2022, the DEA seized …
February 10, 2023
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Three Baton Rouge Individuals Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection with The Department of Justice's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action

August 20, 2025
… National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action August 20, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 … at www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/health-care-fraud-unit.   Arrests/Convictions - Major On On Press Release Image Layout …
August 20, 2025
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Mississippi Men Sentenced in OCDETF Drug Trafficking Case

June 03, 2025
… Men Sentenced in OCDETF Drug Trafficking Case June 03, 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 …
June 03, 2025
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Colombian National Extradited to Houston to face Narco-Terrorism and International Cocaine Distribution Charges

April 24, 2025
… and International Cocaine Distribution Charges April 24, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … the United States and make their way onto our streets. His arrest and extradition are a giant step into disrupting the …
April 24, 2025
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Two Money Couriers for Colombian-Based Drug Money Laundering Organization Convicted by Federal Jury

February 08, 2025
… Organization Convicted by Federal Jury February 08, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) … Colombia provided significant assistance in securing the arrests and extraditions of Cover, Rowe, and other …
February 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment

March 02, 2021
… Drug trends in the United States continue to evolve. While fentanyl and fentanyl analogues from China have decreased substantially … criminal organizations, including CJNG, resulting in the arrest of over 65 individuals, nearly $1 million, over …
March 02, 2021