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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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Narcotics (Opioids)

Morphine

January 22, 2025
Morphine is a non-synthetic narcotic with a high potential for abuse and is derived from opium. It is used for the treatment of pain.
January 22, 2025
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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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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 …
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Renton, Washington, Mid-Level Leader of Local Drug Trafficking Group Connected to CJNG Cartel, Sentenced to Prison

… Nick Brown.  Jose Daniel Espinoza, 35, was indicted and arrested in July 2020, following an 18-month wiretap … in a drug trafficking group that used guns and distributed fentanyl – a very dangerous drug. According to records filed …
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Winchester woman sentenced to 65 months for drug trafficking

… orders and distribute controlled substances, primarily fentanyl and crack cocaine.  On June 19, 2019, law … with the customers of the organization to effectuate their arrests after the customers placed orders for illegal …
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New York resident supplied by Waterbury drug trafficker sentenced to federal prison

… to purchase distribution quantities of heroin and fentanyl from Jordan.  He then sold the drug to his own … of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and crack cocaine. Hayes was arrested on March 20, 2019.  The next day, in association …
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Narcotics Investigation Leads to Indictment of Six Members of Poly-Drug Distribution Network

… Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents and CMPD officers arrested five of the six men during an early morning … beginning as early as January 2020, the DTO distributed fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, cocaine base, and …
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DEA, Arizona Attorney General & Tempe Police Announce 150+ Subjects Charged & Massive Quantities of Narcotics Seized

… 571-324-7324 Tempe Poice-3.jpg Seizure of over 4.5 million fentanyl laced fake prescription pills, 66 kilograms of … be found on DEA’s website at  One Pill Can Kill (dea.gov) . Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Fake Pills …
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Former Hartford Resident Involved in Illegal Pill Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

… oxycodone pills, counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, and other drugs in the Hartford area. According to … the front passenger seat of the car. Urena and others were arrested on May 18, 2021.  On that date, searches of an …
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Leader of Violent, Cartel-Connected, Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison

… drug trafficking organization that distributed heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine in the Puget Sound region, was … Arturo Magana-Ramirez, 35, of Fife, Washington, was arrested in July 2020 and pleaded guilty in July 2022. At …
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Charleston area man given lengthy sentence on federal drug charges

… Evidence presented in the case established that Lee was arrested along with two co-defendants at a hotel in … approximately four months prior to his arrest, Lee sold fentanyl to Lisa Cohen, who was previously sentenced in a …
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“Operation Bad Company” Results In Additional Charges

… charged in a superseding indictment for their roles in a fentanyl, heroin and cocaine distribution ring disrupted by … cocaine and fentanyl.  On May 30, 2017, 30 individuals were arrested and charged on federal drug, gun and immigration … brings the total number of individuals indicted to 31. The arrests were the culmination of a yearlong investigation, …
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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”

… 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 …
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Multi-Year Investigation Leads to Indictment

… Seizure of Nearly 500,000 Counterfeit Pills Containing with Fentanyl SAN DIEGO – A two-year investigation has led to the … on the indictment. So far, 17 defendants have been arrested. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining …
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Ocean Beach Drug Dealer Sentenced to More Than 15 Years for His Role in Fatal Overdose

… federal court to 188 months in prison for distribution of fentanyl that resulted in the fatal overdose of 30-year-old … of California Department of Health Care Services   # # # Arrests/Convictions - Major Major Law Enforcement Operation …
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Drug trafficker with ties to Sinaloa cartel sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison

… 22, 2019, for conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin. Senior U.S. District Judge Nielsen … of Washington, law enforcement was able to identify, arrest and prosecute multiple fentanyl distributors like …
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“Operation Bread, White and Blues” shuts down drug distribution ring in Orange and Rockland Counties

… were represented to contain oxycodone, but which contained fentanyl, a highly addictive and frequently lethal narcotic. … which were being trafficked. Most of the defendants were arrested in a series of early morning raids and search … executed multiple search warrants and made over twenty arrests throughout Orange County, and Rockland County.  The …
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Indictment Charges Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization in Drug, Gun and Money Laundering Charges

… Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) arrested 12 alleged members of a violent drug trafficking … conspiracy to commit money laundering. In addition to the arrests, law enforcement seized multiple firearms and drugs. … to distribute several controlled substances, including fentanyl, cocaine base and marijuana, and utilizing …
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Jack Riley: Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate for a Field Hearing Entitled All Hands on Deck: Working Together to End the Trafficking and Abuse of Prescription Opioids, Heroin, and Fentanyl

September 14, 2015
… Trafficking and Abuse of Prescription Opioids, Heroin, and Fentanyl Testimony September 14, 2015 Jack Riley: Before the … Trafficking and Abuse of Prescription Opioids, Heroin, and Fentanyl 091415t.pdf On …
September 14, 2015
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50,000 Fake Pills Seized in San Diego

… San Ysidro - (619) 671-4500 50,000 Fake Pills Containing Fentanyl.jpg 50,000 Fake Pills Containing Fentanyl Seized in … being distributed.  Berenice Sanchez-Tapia, age 47, was arrested on state narcotics charges and is scheduled to be …
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Auburn man sentenced to 70 months for drug trafficking

… Administration learned that Mandigo was obtaining fentanyl from a source located in Massachusetts.  On March … who bring fentanyl into New Hampshire should expect to be arrested, prosecuted, and jailed” said U.S. Attorney …
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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 …