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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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Statement from Administrator Cole on the 31st Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing

April 19, 2026
Statement from Administrator Cole on the 31st Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing DEA Administrator Remarks DEA Administrator April 19, 2026 Today, we pause to remember a day that forever changed our nation - and our DEA family. Thirty-one years ago, …
April 19, 2026
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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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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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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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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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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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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 …
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Federal, State And Local Authorities Arrest 18 Individuals Today Based On Federal Drug Trafficking Indictment Returned In Austin

… Federal, State And Local Authorities Arrest 18 Individuals Today Based On Federal Drug … Texas - This morning, federal, state and local authorities arrested 18 individuals without incident on federal drug …
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Former Baggage Handler At LAX Arrested For Drug Trafficking Conspiracy After Allegedly Using Credentials To Pass Cocaine Through Security

… Former Baggage Handler At LAX Arrested For Drug Trafficking Conspiracy After Allegedly … handler employed at Los Angeles International Airport was arrested Tuesday by authorities investigating the use of …
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Nineteen indicted in cartel-connected drug trafficking conspiracy

… 20200605_234518.jpg SEATTLE - Fifteen people were arrested today throughout the Puget Sound region and in … criminal ring that pushed heroin, methamphetamine and fentanyl into our communities,” said DEA Special Agent in … agencies assisted in the investigation and/or with arrests and search warrants executed today:  DEA Seattle …
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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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Two Men Indicted in Kidnapping and Assault Allegedly Linked to a Drug-Related Dispute

… operation. Drug paraphernalia and cocaine, heroin, fentanyl seized.jpg Drug paraphernalia and cocaine, heroin, … extracted from telephones seized after the defendants were arrested revealed the pair had allegedly confronted MALE-1 … all our law enforcement partners who assisted with these arrests.” Police Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell said, …
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Connecticut Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 54 Months in Prison

… his conviction for possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, cocaine base, and cocaine.  United States … a confidential informant.  On December 7, 2020, DEA agents arrested Saez while he was in the middle of a drug sale in …
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Haverhill man sentenced to 72 months for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

…   According to court documents and statements, Messina was arrested at a hotel in Nashua, N.H. with fentanyl, cocaine, thousands of dollars, and a loaded …
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Lawrence man sentenced to five years for interstate opioid trafficking conspiracy

… opioid trafficking conspiracy involving the distribution of fentanyl, heroin, and oxycodone across Massachusetts and … of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments. Urena was arrested along with several others in March 2017 for their … laundering offenses in Massachusetts and Florida. Their arrests were the result of a three-year federal …
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DEA and the Chicago Crime Commission Launch a Provocative New Billboard Campaign with Clear Channel Outdoor in an Effort to Save Chicagoans from Opioid-Related Deaths & Abuse

March 08, 2019
… campaign that addresses the prescription opioid, heroin and fentanyl epidemic plaguing the city of Chicago, our state, … Robert J. Bell.    “DEA is very good at identifying and arresting drug traffickers, but law enforcement efforts …
March 08, 2019
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Spokane Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

… - (509) 374-3444 Yakima - (509) 454-4407 Trafficked Fentanyl, Meth, and Cocaine SPOKANE, Wash. - Vanessa R. … Spokane, but LeBlanc ran off and again was able to avoid arrest. SPD executed a search warrant on a Lincoln MKX …
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Six Charged In Four Overdose Death Investigations

… for the District of Connecticut announced that six men were arrested this week on various federal heroin charges.  The … targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … one month prior to the overdose death, Fisher was arrested by Norwich Police after he was found in possession …
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Federal And State Authorities Arrest Total Of 38 Individuals Based On San Antonio Federal Drug Trafficking Indictments

… Federal And State Authorities Arrest Total Of 38 Individuals Based On San Antonio Federal … Texas - This morning, federal, state and local authorities arrested a dozen individuals without incident, including San … organizations who threaten our community safety. These arrests send a strong and unified message that these crimes …
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Tallahassee Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy Charges

… DEA Tampa Field Division. “We have made significant arrests and dismantled drug trafficking organizations … to federal prison.” Court documents reflect that in July 2025, agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration and …
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Tallahassee Man Receives 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

… methamphetamine trafficking activity. On April 2, 2025, DEA observed the defendant traveling from Dothan, … conducted a traffic stop on the defendant’s vehicle to arrest him for an active warrant out of Georgia. During the … our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Synthetic drugs …
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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 …