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Stimulants

Cocaine

January 21, 2025
White, crystalline powder derived from coca leaves. Cocaine base (crack) looks like small, irregularly shaped white rocks. Cocaine is an intense, euphoria-producing stimulant drug with strong addictive potential.
January 21, 2025
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Ten “OED” Gang Members Charged with Narcotics Conspiracy

… conspiracy. Pena, Mendez, Colon, Gutierrez, and Marte were arrested yesterday in New York, New York and the Bronx, New … frequently carried firearms while dealing drugs.  Today’s arrests are part of our continued commitment, along with our … in or about 2019 and in or about 2022, the defendants sold fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, oxycodone, and …
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Two Dutchess County Men Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Distribution Of ‘Breaking Bad’ Heroin Causing The Deaths Of Three Individuals

… Rohlman.  I applaud the prosecutors and investigators who arrested the defendants.  These arrests are a message to dealers alike that behind every … the heroin distributed by Sica and Rohlman was laced with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is significantly stronger …
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Drug Dealer Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for One Fatal, Two Nonfatal Drug Overdoses

… pay $8,544 for his victim’s funeral. Craig first supplied fentanyl to a man in the bathroom of the Ameristar Casino in … day in a transaction that was recorded on video. After his arrest, Craig admitted selling fentanyl to R.P. and …
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Man Indicted on Suspicion of Trafficking Illicit Drugs

… Yuma - 571-324-7324 140,000 Fake pills Containing Fentanyl, 11+ Pounds of Fentanyl Powder, 2+ Pounds of … Involving Weapons.    On May 11, 2022,  Montoya Miranda was arrested on suspicion of trafficking illicit drugs where …
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Head of the Gulf Cartel Jose Alfredo Cardenas-Martinez Indicted

… or CDG since 2015. He became CDG’s leader following the arrest and later conviction of Jorge Eduardo … aka El Cos. Costilla-Sanchez was CDG’s leader following the arrest and conviction of Cardenas-Martinez’s uncle - Oziel … to possess with intent to distribute meth, cocaine and fentanyl. The indictment also alleges he possessed with …
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Waterbury man sentenced to 66 months in prison for trafficking narcotics

… various offenses related to the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and crack cocaine. Several of Santos’ codefendants were arrested on March 20, 2019.  In association with the arrests, investigators seized approximately 3,000 bags of …
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Twenty Charged in ‘Operation Shut Down Corner’

… Twenty alleged drug dealers and their associates have been arrested and charged in “Operation Shut Down Corner,” … seized 37 guns, 220 lbs of drugs (including cocaine, fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills, methamphetamine, and … crime networks. Fake Pills Gangs Press Conferences Arrests/Convictions - Major Seizures (Drugs/Property) …
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Violent Gang Member Convicted of Drug and Firearms Conspiracy Involving Six Shootings

… that manufactured and distributed over 10 kilograms each of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine in Boston, the North … by drug distribution. The investigation resulted in the arrest and charging of Minier-Tejada and his co-conspirators …
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32-year-old man receives life in prison

… Convicted on multiple drug charges and distribution of fentanyl causing death BUFFALO, N.Y. –U.S. Attorney James P. … Buffalo, N.Y., and Bradford, Pa.                Wise was arrested along with co-defendants Lemario Jones and Jerell …
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South Texas Man Receives 10 Years for Cocaine Trafficking

… Man Receives 10 Years for Cocaine Trafficking December 04, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 …
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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 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) … - (270) 821-6899 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – On October 25, 2025, DEA joined 4,263 law enforcement agencies across the …
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DEA RMFD Hosts 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th October 22, 2025 Rocky Mountain Contact Info Contact Us (720) 895-4040 …
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Broomfield Man Sentenced to 48 Months for Ibogaine Distribution

… to 48 Months for Ibogaine Distribution September 25, 2025 Rocky Mountain Contact Info Contact Us (720) 895-4040 …
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Trucker Sentenced after Failed Attempt to Hide Cocaine with Urine

… Failed Attempt to Hide Cocaine with Urine September 12, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 …
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Canadian National Sentenced to over 11 years in Prison for Facilitating Cocaine Shipments from South America to Canada

… Shipments from South America to Canada September 08, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 …
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Federal Charges Filed Against Dixie County Man for Trafficking Methamphetamine

… Dixie County Man for Trafficking Methamphetamine June 25, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) … at the United States Courthouse in Gainesville on July 1, 2025. If convicted, Peavy faces up to life imprisonment. The …
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Carver Man Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Prison for Oxycodone Conspiracy

… Than Two Years in Prison for Oxycodone Conspiracy May 30, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) … approximately $63,000 in cash was seized. In January 2025, Campbell was sentenced to four years in prison, to be …
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Worcester Man Charged For Drug Offense

… Worcester Man Charged For Drug Offense May 29, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) … field tested positive for methamphetamine. On April 14, 2025, a search was conducted at Tran’s residence where a …
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Hopkinsville Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Distributing Methamphetamine

… Grand Jury for Distributing Methamphetamine April 28, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) … grand jury in Paducah returned an indictment on March 11, 2025, charging a Hopkinsville, Kentucky man with …
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Hopkinsville Felon Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Distributing Cocaine and Illegally Possessing Firearm

… Cocaine and Illegally Possessing Firearm April 28, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) … grand jury in Paducah returned an indictment on March 11, 2025, charging a Hopkinsville, Kentucky man with …
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Darknet Vendor Sentenced for Conspiracy to Sell Counterfeit Drugs

… for Conspiracy to Sell Counterfeit Drugs April 14, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) … Alessandro Sabbagh, 27, was sentenced on Friday, April 11, 2025 by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier to 78 months in …
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Drug Kingpin Sentenced to 27 Years as Part of Ongoing Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… as Part of Ongoing Drug Trafficking Conspiracy February 27, 2025 Detroit Contact Info Contact Us (313) 234-4000 (571) … defendants are scheduled to be sentenced in May and June 2025. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the …
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Member of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty to Racketeering and Firearm and Drug Trafficking Offenses

… and Firearm and Drug Trafficking Offenses February 05, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) … Judge William G. Young scheduled sentencing for May 1, 2025. Over the course of a two-year investigation, Darosa …
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Hartford Man Charged With Drug And Gun Offenses

… the DEA’s Hartford Task Force made a controlled purchase of fentanyl and crack cocaine from Morrison in Bristol.  After … Morrison was taken into custody.  At the time of Morrison’s arrest, investigators found in his car additional quantities …
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Fugitive Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison

… enforcement officials, a U.S. District judge sentenced a fentanyl and heroin trafficker to 13 years in federal … Clair counties in Illinois. Collinsville, Illinois, police arrested Delgado-Lopez following a traffic stop in August …
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Former Kent Resident Sentenced to Prison for Selling Narcotics Near Drug Treatment Center

… Kennewick - (509) 374-3444 Yakima - (509) 454-4407 When Arrested had Significant Drugs and Firearms at Residences in … sentencing hearing U.S. District Judge John H. Chun said, “Fentanyl is an extremely dangerous drug that has been …
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Umar Koon Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges

… of 2023 after obtaining information that Koon was selling fentanyl in the Chittenden County area. Between September … the two other deals involved cocaine base. Investigators arrested Koon on November 14 after he returned to Burlington …
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Repeat Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

… he was now reportedly engaged in the distribution of deadly fentanyl-laced pills and methamphetamine in the Eastern … area. In March of 2022, officers attempted to stop and arrest Defendant based upon the drug investigation and …
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Oklahoma Files First Degree Murder on Drug Dealer

… is accused of selling fake Oxycodone pills that contained Fentanyl to two individuals, one who died shortly after … female died as a result of mixed drug toxicity with Fentanyl being a contributing factor. Attorney General … for Fentanyl to a law enforcement agent, led to his arrest. According to Oklahoma Department of Corrections …