PRESS RELEASE

High-ranking member of violent drug trafficking ring sentenced to nine years in prison

May 10, 2022
… was bringing in large amounts of meth and heroin as well as fentanyl-laced pills and cocaine.  The distribution ring … wiretaps discussing guns and threats.  When he was arrested in Kent, Washington, on July 28, 2020, he had …
May 10, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Jury Finds Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Guilty

April 29, 2022
… with the intent to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl. Seven co-conspirators pleaded guilty prior to the … the vehicle by law enforcement yielded nearly a kilogram of fentanyl hidden within the vehicle’s side paneling. The … (usdoj.gov) . Follow DEA Miami via Twitter at @DEAMIAMIDIV Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Methamphetamine …
April 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… communities with deadly drugs, including opioids, heroin, fentanyl, meth and cocaine, are often the same criminals … 2020, Project Safeguard has resulted in 128 cases, 254 arrests - including 2 DEA fugitives, 299 firearms, $6.9 …
October 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Lorain County Ohio Combines Efforts With Federal Law Enforcement To Combat Drug Trafficking And Violent Crime

November 12, 2015
… Vasquez is believed to be a major source of heroin and fentanyl in the Lorain County area. Anetaeus Spencer, 33, of … several thousand dollars on his person at the time of his arrest, according to the indictment. Octavious Smith, 37, of … sentenced to 20 years in prison for distributing heroin and fentanyl, including fentanyl that caused the death of an …
November 12, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

39 Defendants Indicted in $4.7 Million Meth, Heroin Conspiracy

June 16, 2022
… law enforcement agencies. The takedown resulted in the arrests of 31 defendants charged in the indictment as well as three additional felony state arrests. Three of the federal defendants were already in … methamphetamine, 4.5 kilograms of heroin, 10.4 kilograms of fentanyl, 7.6 kilograms of cocaine, 10.5 kilograms of …
June 16, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA-Led Investigation Dismantles Albuquerque-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

January 12, 2024
… of cocaine, 2.8 kilograms of heroin, approximately 10,000 fentanyl pills, 34 firearms, and approximately $124,000 in … Hirsch and Joseph Spindle are prosecuting the case. # # # Arrests/Convictions - Major Fake Pills Guns/Weapons Seizures …
January 12, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Eleven indicted in wide-ranging conspiracy trafficking heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine in multi-state area

December 16, 2020
… move now on this drug ring.” “Overdose deaths attributed to fentanyl and methamphetamine continue to rise at an alarming … addition these law enforcement agencies assisted with the arrests and search warrants executed today:  DEA Seattle …
December 16, 2020
GENERAL INFORMATION

Diversion Investigator

December 16, 2025
… with glasses or contact lenses). Near vision should be 20/25 and must be sufficient to read Jaegar Type #2 at 14 …
December 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Cocaine Smuggler who Led Law Enforcement on High-Speed Chase Sentenced to Decade in Federal Prison

March 19, 2025
… Chase Sentenced to Decade in Federal Prison March 19, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 …
March 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Career Criminal Sentenced in Corpus Christi for Drug Trafficking

March 19, 2025
… Sentenced in Corpus Christi for Drug Trafficking March 19, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 …
March 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Repeat Drug Trafficker Sentenced to a Decade in Prison

February 25, 2025
… Trafficker Sentenced to a Decade in Prison February 25, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 …
February 25, 2025
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California Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and Money Laundering

February 14, 2025
… Methamphetamine and Money Laundering February 14, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) …
February 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

South Carolina Drug Trafficker Helping Move Kilograms of Cocaine Sentenced to More than Six Years

February 11, 2025
… of Cocaine Sentenced to More than Six Years February 11, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) …
February 11, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

February 12, 2025
… in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine February 12, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 …
February 12, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Possessing Heroin with Intent to Distribute

February 11, 2025
… Possessing Heroin with Intent to Distribute February 11, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 …
February 11, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division Executes Search Warrant on Known Tren de Aragua Gang Location in Metro Denver

January 26, 2025
… Tren de Aragua Gang Location in Metro Denver January 26, 2025 Rocky Mountain Contact Info Contact Us (720) 895-4040 …
January 26, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Khat

January 22, 2025
Stimulants
Khat is a flowering evergreen shrub that is abused for its stimulant-like effect. Khat has two active ingredients, cathine and cathinone.
January 22, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Bath Salts

January 21, 2025
Designer Drugs
Synthetic stimulants often referred to as “bath salts” are from the synthetic cathinone class of drugs. Synthetic cathinones are central nervous stimulants and are designed to mimic effects similar to those produced by cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA (ecstasy). These substances are often marketed as “bath salts,” “research chemicals,” “plant food,”...
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Vacaville Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession and Manufacturing DMT

December 13, 2024
… to be sentenced by Judge Dena Coggins on March 21, 2025. Crist faces a maximum statutory penalty of 15 years in …
December 13, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

San Antonio Man Sentenced to 28 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Pharmacy Robberies

December 13, 2024
… on March 21. He is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 16, 2025.  The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special …
December 13, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Northfield Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Receive Meth through the Mail

November 13, 2024
… Landya McCafferty scheduled sentencing for February 24, 2025. On July 5 and July 19, 2023, the United States Postal …
November 13, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Inmate Convicted of Drug Distribution Offenses Conducted from Federal Prison

October 03, 2024
… into Pensacola, Florida. Sentencing is set for January 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at the United States Courthouse in …
October 03, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Four Responsible For Large Quantities Of Heroin In Southeast Texas, New Orleans Arrested 10 Kilos Of Heroin Seized As Part Of Lengthy Investigation- All Resided In Houston And Each Face Up To 20 Years In Federal Prison

March 07, 2017
… Large Quantities Of Heroin In Southeast Texas, New Orleans Arrested 10 Kilos Of Heroin Seized As Part Of Lengthy … pending final deportation hearings at the time of their arrests. Defendants face up to 20 years in federal prison if …
March 07, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Kentucky Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison for Drug Trafficking

January 31, 2024
… about March 7, 2022, Bradley possessed 400 grams or more of Fentanyl with the intent to distribute. This case was … Assistant United States Attorney Lesley J. Miller Lowery. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Fentanyl On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
January 31, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Milwaukee Man Convicted of Heroin Trafficking Offenses

August 03, 2021
… related to the distribution of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl. In September 2017, law enforcement officers … 25 ounces of heroin, some of which was mixed with fentanyl, cocaine, five firearms, in excess of $150,000 in … 250 federal, state and local officers participated in these arrests and search warrants. As a result of his conviction …
August 03, 2021
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New Bedford Woman Sentenced To Prison For Operating Drug Stash House

February 28, 2017
… based drug dealer.  During a number of federal searches and arrests in June 2016 , federal agents searched Vargas’ New … residence and discovered approximately one kilogram of a fentanyl and acetylfentanyl mix hidden under her bed.  In addition, in Vargas’ …
February 28, 2017
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Waterbury Man Pleads Guilty: Distributed Heroin To Overdose Victim

March 09, 2017
… Investigators seized two bags of suspected heroin and/or fentanyl, as well as the victim’s cellphone, from the … determined that the victim died as a result of “acute fentanyl intoxication.” The victim’s cellphone contained … the victim’s death. Huckabee has been detained since his arrest on January 4, 2017. Judge Thompson scheduled …
March 09, 2017
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Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Distribution Charge Stemming From Overdose Death Investigation

March 30, 2017
… within the folds later tested positive for heroin and fentanyl, and the Connecticut Office of the Medical Examiner … the victim’s cause of death to be acute heroin and fentanyl toxicity. The investigation, which included witness … heroin from Johnson on the day of her death.  Johnson was arrested on June 13, 2016, after law enforcement conducted a …
March 30, 2017
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Sanford Man Sentenced More Than 11 Years On Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges

July 18, 2016
… supervised release for conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug … October 20, 2014, Roy conspired to distribute heroin and fentanyl in the Sanford, Maine area and elsewhere.  On … model P380, .380 caliber handgun.  Several months after his arrest, Roy sent two letters to his co-defendant setting …
July 18, 2016
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Taunton Man Sentenced For Heroin Trafficking

June 22, 2017
… the intent to distribute and distribution of heroin and fentanyl. In October 2015 , Vega was arrested and charged along with 24 others in connection with … are the result of a 15-month investigation into heroin and fentanyl trafficking in Marshfield, Fall River, Taunton, and …
June 22, 2017