PRESS RELEASE

AlphaBay, The Largest Online “Dark Market,” Shut Down

July 20, 2017
… Johnson 571-387-5018 “Dark Net” Site Was Major Source of Fentanyl and Heroin, Linked to Overdose Deaths, and Used by … Admin, age 25, a Canadian citizen residing in Thailand, was arrested by Thai authorities on behalf of the United States …
July 20, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Brooklyn Woman Charged with Trafficking 18 Firearms into Brooklyn

January 11, 2024
… Defendant Also Charged with Selling Cocaine Base and Fentanyl Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in … base, and a conspiracy to do the same. The defendant was arrested this morning and is scheduled to be arraigned this …
January 11, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Indictment Charges Brothers with Trafficking Narcotic Pills

May 07, 2024
… a federal conviction in 2017 involving the trafficking of fentanyl and prescription pills.  During the investigation, … brother, Erik Peterson. Kyle and Erik Petersen were arrested on federal criminal complaints on April 3, 2024.  …
May 07, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Member of Gregory Butler Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for His Role in the Drug Distribution Conspiracy

November 15, 2021
… Organization that Arranged Heroin, Crack Cocaine, and Fentanyl sales to Drug Users and Redistributors from … Law Enforcement Operation Task Forces/Task Force Officers Arrests/Convictions - Major OCDETF/Task Force Seizures …
November 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Indictment Charges 19 Individuals With Heroin And Cocaine Trafficking Offenses

April 26, 2018
… cocaine in Connecticut. Seventeen of the 19 defendants were arrested yesterday, one defendant is in state custody, and … of on-going transactions.  In association with today’s arrests and the execution of multiple search warrants, … officers seized three firearms, approximately 360 grams of fentanyl, approximately 340 grams of suspected heroin, …
April 26, 2018
DRUG FACT SHEET

Hydromorphone

January 21, 2025
Narcotics (Opioids)
Hydromorphone belongs to a class of drugs called “opioids,” which includes morphine. It has an analgesic potency approximately two to eight times greater than that of morphine and has a rapid onset of action.
January 21, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Barbiturates

January 21, 2025
Depressants
Depressant drug used to help sleep, relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, and prevent seizures. Prescribed names: Fiorina®, Pentothal®, Seconal®, or Nembutal®.
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Overdoses Drop Nearly 40 Percent Since Formation of Omaha Task Force

May 28, 2024
… Division Overdose Response Task Force (ODRTF) began making arrests in January 2023. For their efforts, the eight-person … January 2023, the ODRTF has seized approximately 345 fake fentanyl pills and more than 1,000 grams of fentanyl powder. …
May 28, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Large Cartel-Connected Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

December 19, 2023
… 38, of Los Angeles and Tukwila, Washington was arrested in July 2020 following an 18-month investigation of … drug trafficking ring, the amount of incredibly dangerous fentanyl it brought into the community and that this was Mr. … agencies assisted in the investigation and/or with arrests and search warrants: DEA Seattle Special Response …
December 19, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Warwick Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Heroin

November 16, 2023
… Rosario Mella, 55, of Warwick, who had previously been arrested in New York and used multiple names to conceal his true identity, was arrested in August 2020 by members of the Rhode Island DEA … determined that he was conducting a large-scale heroin and fentanyl trafficking operation from his Warwick residence; a …
November 16, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Defendants Face Justice for Distributing 3,200 Kilos of Methamphetamine

November 19, 2025
… Distributing 3,200 Kilos of Methamphetamine November 19, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) … of a significant methamphetamine operation and the arrest of multiple individuals responsible for poisoning our … 20 kilograms of pure methamphetamine. Ramey was arrested on July 3, 2024, and admitted that he was being …
November 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Colombian Money Broker Sentenced to Nearly a Decade in Prison for Role in International Money Laundering Conspiracy

June 16, 2025
… Role in International Money Laundering Conspiracy June 16, 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 …
June 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Eleven Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering

January 22, 2024
… StLouisDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Drug Conspiracy Involved Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A federal … in July 2023. Nine of the 11 indicted defendants have been arrested and are scheduled to stand trial at the federal …
January 22, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

New Haven Resident Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison for Role in Narcotics Distribution Ring

October 23, 2024
… distribution of counterfeit oxycodone tablets containing fentanyl and counterfeit Adderall tablets containing … of blue pills that tested positive for fentanyl. Fausel was arrested on March 28, 2023.  On July 10, 2024, she pleaded …
October 23, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Man Who Attempted to Shoot and Kill a Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Firearm Charges

July 09, 2024
… 2024, to one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute … a crash. Wynecoop attempted to run from the scene but was arrested. During a search of the Charger, law enforcement …
July 09, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Monroe, Washington, Resident Convicted for Role in Wide-Ranging Drug Trafficking Ring

April 23, 2024
… U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. Humberto Garcia was arrested in  December 2020 with seven other defendants  tied … trafficking ring distributing heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl throughout the Puget Sound region. The jury …
April 23, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Burlington Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 60 Months

February 22, 2024
… possessing with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl. Chief United States District Judge Geoffrey W. … had pointed at her while threatening to shoot her. While arresting Anderson for aggravated domestic assault in the …
February 22, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Members and Associates of Grape Street Crips Gang Admit Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization

January 19, 2024
… and possess with intent to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine; and possessing with intent to … Department, and the Irvington Police Department. 24-04 Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Gangs Guilty …
January 19, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Indianapolis Man Sentenced to Over 20 Years for Drug Trafficking and Gun Crimes

November 29, 2023
… charges: five counts of trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl, one count of possession of a firearm by a … Department officers attempted to stop Brown in his car to arrest him, but Brown refused to comply. Officers eventually …
November 29, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Former Angels Communications Director Eric Kay Convicted in Tyler Skaggs Overdose Case

February 17, 2022
… later determined that Mr. Skaggs had a mixture of ethanol, fentanyl, and oxycodone in his system at the time of his … Terry R. Means presided over the trial. Fake Pills Overdose Arrests/Convictions - Major Prescription Drugs Synthetic …
February 17, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Over 20 Individuals Indicted On Heroin Trafficking Charges

October 26, 2016
… in a separate indictment with two counts of distribution of fentanyl and one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Between October 12, 2016 and October 25, 2016, almost all of the above individuals were arrested or were already in custody on other charges.  …
October 26, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Dubuque Man Gets Over 20 Years In Prison For Fentanyl Trafficking Resulting In Death And Serious Injuries

September 18, 2017
… Dubuque Man Gets Over 20 Years In Prison For Fentanyl Trafficking Resulting In Death And Serious Injuries … his part in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and furanylfentanyl.  In April of 2017, the US District Court for the … found Lewis responsible for distributing heroin and furanylfentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury, which …
September 18, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges

December 02, 2015
… the District of New Hampshire to one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute it, announced Michael … States Attorney Donald Feith. On June 24, 2015, Nieves was arrested while attempting to deliver over two kilograms of the narcotic controlled drug fentanyl to a purchaser in Manchester, New Hampshire. …
December 02, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

25th Operation High Tide Defendant Sentenced for Drug and Gun Crimes

October 12, 2021
… crack cocaine, over 625 grams of heroin, over 100 grams of fentanyl, 75 grams of acetyl fentanyl, 12 pounds of … Operation Press Conferences Task Forces/Task Force Officers Arrests/Convictions - Major Money Laundering Narcoterrorism …
October 12, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Law Enforcement Arrested Three Defendants and Seized Approximately 120 Kilograms of Cocaine, $1.3 Million in Cash, and a Firearm

March 15, 2021
… Law Enforcement Arrested Three Defendants and Seized Approximately 120 …
March 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Operation “Titan Fall” Charges Thirteen in Central Florida Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

August 09, 2022
… the intent to distribute the following amounts, or more, of fentanyl and cocaine. Several of these individuals face … the cocaine that was seized.   In the course of executing arrest warrants and search warrants at numerous locations in …
August 09, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Springfield, Vermont Individuals Facing Drug Distribution Conspiracy and Illegal Firearms Possession Charges

December 02, 2022
… Vermont for conspiring to distribute cocaine base and fentanyl from March 2022 to November 30, 2022.  The … Vermont and elsewhere.  Anibal Castro, Sr. and Protas were arrested yesterday in Springfield, Vermont.  When they were …
December 02, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Dominican National Involved In New Haven Drug Ring Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison

October 13, 2022
… more than 500 grams of heroin, more than 300 grams of fentanyl, more than one kilogram of cocaine, three firearms, … Fernandez and several other members of the conspiracy were arrested on April 25, 2018.  Fernandez possessed a firearm …
October 13, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Attorney General William P. Barr Announces Updates on Operation Legend

September 09, 2020
… the operation’s launch, there have been more than 2,000 arrests, including defendants who have been charged in state … more than 16 kilos of heroin, more than seven kilos of fentanyl, more than 12 kilos of cocaine, 268 firearms, and …
September 09, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

East Hartford Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Multiple Gun and Drug Offenses

September 20, 2023
… Street and Moore Avenue in East Hartford.  Vazquez was arrested on that date, and a search of his residence … another loaded 9mm handgun, and distribution quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and crack. On April 20, 2023, Gay pleaded …
September 20, 2023