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Nine Men Charged with Roles in Gang-Led Drug and Gun Trafficking Network

January 05, 2023
… and possess with intent to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and cocaine, possession with intent to distribute … threaten the peace that our neighborhoods so deserve.” “The arrest of these defendants, and the seizure of drugs and …
January 05, 2023
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Springfield, Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Offense

July 05, 2022
… after his guilty plea to one count of distribution of fentanyl.  U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss also ordered … to an informant on July 19, 2021. Zayas-Sanchez was arrested in November 2021 and has been detained since then. …
July 05, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

New York Man Sentenced on Federal Drug Charge

April 14, 2021
… today in federal court for possessing cocaine base and fentanyl with intent to distribute.  U.S. District Judge … Robinson in Bangor. Robinson had active warrants for his arrest. Officers searched Robinson and located packages of …
April 14, 2021
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Dominican National sentenced to nine years in prison for drug and firearm charges

September 11, 2020
… today for possession of approximately one kilogram of fentanyl and illegal possession of a firearm.  Caonabo Cruz, … that concluded in the search of Cruz’s apartment and his arrest in Lawrence. In his apartment, agents found a drug …
September 11, 2020
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Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute More Than 45 Kilograms Of Narcotics

April 17, 2018
… over 45 kilograms of narcotics, including heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and morphine. Sauro D. Estevez Figueredo, … five kilograms or more of cocaine, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, and morphine. Figueredo was originally arrested with Edwin Alamo Jr., 23, Emmanuel Gonzalez, 33, …
April 17, 2018
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Florida Man Admits Role In Conspiracy To Distribute More Than 45 Kilograms Of Narcotics In New Jersey

November 07, 2017
… over 45 kilograms of narcotics, including heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and morphine. Sauro D. Estevez Figueredo, … five kilograms or more of cocaine, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, and morphine. Figueredo was originally arrested with Edwin Alamo Jr., 22, Emmanuel Gonzalez, 33, …
November 07, 2017
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Member of Southwest Baltimore “NFL” Gang Sentenced to 29 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Two Murders and an Attempted Murder

October 31, 2022
… Defendant Also Distributed Large Quantities of Heroin, Fentanyl, and Cocaine in Furtherance of the Criminal … individual but failed to kill him. In April 2019, the FBI arrested members of the NFL Criminal Enterprise, but not …
October 31, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Six Augusta-Area Defendants Indicted on Separate Firearms, Drug Charges

March 08, 2022
… Raleigh - (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Arrests come during crackdown on gang-related violence Drugs … Distribute 500 Grams or More of Cocaine, and An Amount of Fentanyl, “Crack” Cocaine, and Marijuana; Possession of a … $18,000 in cash at the scene, and Smith was located and arrested nine months later. Robert Lewis Coney Jr., 50, of …
March 08, 2022
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Large-scale poly drug trafficking organization dismantled in Colorado

July 02, 2019
… in the distribution of large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl and prescriptions drugs.    Shortly thereafter, … is still not yet completed, it has already led to the arrest of more than 19 suspected members of the drug … metro area and in the city of Fort Collins. Additional arrests are anticipated as this investigation continues.   …
July 02, 2019
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Second Largest Border Meth Bust in History on Southern Border

October 11, 2020
… Friday seized more than 3,100 pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl powder, fentanyl pills and heroin as part of the … The driver, a 47–year-old male Mexican citizen, was arrested and turned over the custody of the joint …
October 11, 2020
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Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Offenses

August 03, 2023
… one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, fentanyl and buprenorphine (suboxone); and one count of … during the chase before he was ultimately apprehended, arrested and searched. A firearm with rounds of assorted …
August 03, 2023
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Drug Courier Sentenced to 37 Months in Federal Prison

July 25, 2023
… trafficked kilogram-quantities of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.  Duprey used his place of employment to supply … other individuals identified during this investigation were arrested on May 25, 2022.  On that date, a search of …
July 25, 2023
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Joplin, Webb City Man Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Illegal Firearms

February 28, 2023
… 2023. Today’s indictment alleges that Alexander possessed fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine, all with the intent … substance and two prior felony convictions for resisting arrest, as well as prior felony convictions for being a …
February 28, 2023
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Armed Drug Trafficker from Springfield, Massachusetts Sentenced to 87 Months

May 16, 2024
… pleaded guilty to possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and cocaine base.   According to court records, Maldonado was arrested on October 12, 2022, during a traffic stop …
May 16, 2024
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Columbia, Maryland Drug Dealer Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Heroin and Meth Drug Trafficking

February 16, 2022
… Possessed More than a Kilogram of Narcotics, Including Fentanyl Methamphetamine Mixture and Heroin Baltimore, Md., … Investigators later located Screen in Georgia where he was arrested on February 23, 2021.  Prior to his arrest, Screen …
February 16, 2022
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Indictment Charges Hartford Man on Supervised Release with Firearm and Drug Offenses

February 22, 2024
… from prison in February 2022.  On June 2, 2023, Smith was arrested by Hartford Police after he was found in possession of distribution quantities of cocaine and fentanyl, and a loaded Ruger LCP Max .380 caliber firearm. …
February 22, 2024
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Thirteen defendants charged in cross-bay drug trafficking conspiracy

August 07, 2019
… Bridge to distribute heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl in the Tenderloin SAN FRANCISCO – United States … filed July 31, 2019 and unsealed today following the arrest of 11 defendants.    The complaint, described by U.S. … a reasonable doubt.     Several of the defendants were arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 as part of a criminal …
August 07, 2019
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Leader of Multistate Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison

April 13, 2023
… four kilograms of methamphetamine and four kilograms of fentanyl sent through the mail. The Alaska drug distributor, … The U.S. Marshals had a significant role in making the arrests and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Tucson and San …
April 13, 2023
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DEA & DA Sini: 15 gang members & associates indicted for alleged drug distribution ring

October 28, 2020
… relationship between illegal drugs and gun violence. These arrests emphasize DEA’s commitment to reducing violent crime … approximately 12 grams of crack cocaine, nine grams of fentanyl, 51 grams of methamphetamines, 12 grams of …
October 28, 2020
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Four Gun Traffickers Charged with Selling Over 50 Firearms in Brooklyn

January 11, 2023
… to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. Mccann, Jones, Minaya, and Tabron were arrested this morning. Mccann and Minaya are scheduled to be … in New York, and one of the first in the country, these arrests demonstrate this Office’s commitment to utilize all …
January 11, 2023
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Four Gun Traffickers Charged with Selling over 50 Firearms in Brooklyn

January 11, 2023
… to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. Mccann, Jones, Minaya, and Tabron were arrested this morning. Mccann and Minaya are scheduled to be … in New York, and one of the first in the country, these arrests demonstrate this Office’s commitment to utilize all …
January 11, 2023
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Three Members of Northern California Drug Trafficking Groups Convicted at Trial

February 16, 2024
… into East Bay Drug Suppliers and Significant Seizures of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Cash SAN FRANCISCO – … had seen law enforcement and discarded the drugs to avoid arrest. Peoples, 44, of Antioch, California, was arrested …
February 16, 2024
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Quincy Man Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Drug And Gun Offenses

May 23, 2024
… 571-362-9171 Defendant found with 13 bags of cocaine and fentanyl in his underwear; semi-automatic pistol, drug … away from the drug deal and attempted to flee during his arrest. Thirteen more bags of cocaine and fentanyl were …
May 23, 2024
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Boston Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Offenses

March 25, 2024
… Practitioner 571-362-9171 Defendant conspired to distribute fentanyl, heroin and cocaine that was sent in the mail … and delivering it to Rojas. Shortly after, Rojas was arrested, and the package was found to contain almost one …
March 25, 2024
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Defendants Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking in Lafayette Area

January 12, 2024
… found guilty of trafficking cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl analogue LAFAYETTE, La.  – United States Attorney … and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John W. Nickel. Arrests/Convictions - Major Asset Forfeiture Drug …
January 12, 2024
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Dark Web Drug Dealer Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison

December 01, 2022
… count of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin.  According to court … www.dea.gov . Follow DEA Miami via Twitter at @DEAMIAMIDIV Arrests/Convictions - Major Dark Web- Internet Trafficking …
December 01, 2022
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Springfield man sentenced to 78 months in prison for trafficking heroin

June 25, 2020
… that was trafficking large quantities of heroin, fentanyl and other narcotics in Connecticut and western … to Velez’s residence. Velez has been detained since his arrest on June 29, 2017.  On that date, a search of his …
June 25, 2020
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Director of Guatemalan bank arrested on federal money laundering charge and money laundering charges unsealed against former Guatemalan presidential candidate

November 12, 2019
… Director of Guatemalan bank arrested on federal money laundering charge and money … Bustamante, the director of a national Guatemalan bank, was arrested today on a charge of money laundering, and a money …
November 12, 2019