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Federal Charges Filed against St. Louis Woman Linked to Multiple Overdose Deaths

… accused of distribution of crack cocaine (cocaine base) and fentanyl. These charges were a result of an investigation … residence of Reed, where she was located and subsequently arrested. Additional federal charges will be considered upon …
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Two Rochester men plead guilty for their roles in drug conspiracy

… with intent to distribute, and to distribute, quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and crack cocaine. The charge carries a … a .22 caliber pistol.   Rentas-Torres and Fernandez were arrested along with five other defendants, including Jose …
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Wethersfield Man Charged with Distributing Narcotics to Overdose Victim

… JIMMY LASSUS, 39, of Wethersfield, with distribution of fentanyl and oxycodone.  The charge stems from an … a plea of not guilty.  He has been detained since his arrest on a federal criminal complaint on April 11, 2024.  …
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Two Albuquerque Men Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking Offenses

… possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. … agents attempted to take both men into custody. Ramirez was arrested without incident. Aragon attempted to flee but was …
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Baltimore Drug and “Ghost” Gun Trafficker Sentenced

… sentenced to 136 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and heroin and for selling two “ghost” guns. … its origins or owners. On December 15, 2021, Gayle was arrested while in possession of 400 grams of fentanyl, 58 …
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Gainesville Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offense

… finding Mendoza-Verdugo responsible for 40-400 grams of fentanyl, and one count of possession of a firearm in … www.dea.gov . Follow DEA Miami via Twitter at @DEAMIAMIDIV Arrests/Convictions - Major Fentanyl On On Press Release …
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Worcester Man Sentenced for Multi-Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Worcester man was sentenced yesterday in connection with a fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine trafficking … fentanyl and a loaded 9 mm firearm. Donald and Young were arrested and have been in custody since that time. On Oct. …
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Tallahassee Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking Charges

… of Tallahassee, Florida of distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl … . Follow DEA Miami via Twitter at @DEAMIAMIDIV. HIDTA Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Fentanyl …
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St. Petersburg Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years

… over 18 Kilograms of Cocaine in Addition to Heroin and Fentanyl TAMPA, Fla . –Ahmad Rashad Weston, aka “Blood,” 42, … or https://ecf.flmd.uscourts.gov   Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Heroin Fentanyl …
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DEA ALERT: Fake Oxy Pills Killing Arizonans

… deaths tied to counterfeit pills laced with powerful opioid fentanyl.  Manufactured by Mexican drug trafficking (DTOs) … program by DEA’s Phoenix Division to identify and arrest drug traffickers directly responsible for overdose …
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DEA Caribbean Division, HSTF Partners Seize Over 1,400 Pounds of Cocaine, Arrest Three Venezuelan Nationals in Maritime Interdiction

… Division, HSTF Partners Seize Over 1,400 Pounds of Cocaine, Arrest Three Venezuelan Nationals in Maritime Interdiction … the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking On On Press …
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Edmond Doctor Pays $110,000 to Settle Civil Penalty Claims Stemming from Allegations of Controlled Substance Recordkeeping Violations

… United States alleges that from January 2024 through July 2025, Dr. Shadid failed to use DEA Form 222s when …
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LeFlore County Resident Sentenced To Twenty Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Meth

… and the Drug Enforcement Administration. On September 4, 2025, Smith was found guilty of the charges by a federal …
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Brooks County Man Convicted of Meth Trafficking

… The investigation into Rodolfo Alvarado began in March 2025. Authorities were able to extract numerous text … buys from Alvarado and other co-conspirators. On Aug. 8, 2025, authorities executed a search warrant at Alvarado’s …
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Northern Illinois Man Sentenced to More than 8 Years in Prison for Distributing Meth

… than 8 Years in Prison for Distributing Meth August 22, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 …
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Cartel-linked Fugitive Wanted for Serious Crimes Returned to the United States from Mexico

… Crimes Returned to the United States from Mexico August 13, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 …
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DEA Omaha Division Safely Disposes of 20,628 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day May 08, 2025 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday April 25, 2025 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is lethal in … Scott. "We will continue to work tirelessly to identify and arrest these dealers pushing this deadly poison in our …
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Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Charge

… Mateo-Beltre, pleaded guilty today to possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute. Mateo-Beltre appeared … statements made in the plea proceeding, Mateo-Beltre was arrested on July 12, 2015, after he attempted to deliver …
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Waterbury Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Charge Stemming From Overdose Death In Winsted

… opened and unopened wax (“bags”) of suspected heroin/fentanyl, and other narcotics paraphernalia.  Investigators … of fentanyl, heroin, hydrocodone and alcohol. Haskell was arrested on a federal criminal complaint on April 21, 2017, …
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AlphaBay, The Largest Online “Dark Market,” Shut Down

… - (571) 387-3956 “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 …
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Law Enforcement Arrested Three Defendants and Seized Approximately 120 Kilograms of Cocaine, $1.3 Million in Cash, and a Firearm

… Law Enforcement Arrested Three Defendants and Seized Approximately 120 …
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Statement from DEA Administrator Anne Milgram on Cheun Fat Yip

… in Southeast Asia, and a significant distributor of fentanyl, fentanyl precursor chemicals, and other synthetic … of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Yip or information leading to …
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Indictment Charges 19 Individuals With Heroin And Cocaine Trafficking Offenses

… 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, …
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Money Launderer and Wholesale Supplier of Narcotics to East Baltimore Monument Street Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison and Ordered to Forfeit $472,000

… of East Baltimore; possession with intent to distribute fentanyl; and for money laundering. Judge Hollander also … Law Enforcement Operation Task Forces/Task Force Officers Arrests/Convictions - Major Money Laundering OCDETF/Task …
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Leader of Rochester area drug trafficking ring pleads guilty to cocaine charge

… that distributed large quantities of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl throughout the Western District of New York. Escalera was arrested on June 2, 2020, after attempting to purchase six …
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Corrections Officer Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

… More of Actual (Pure) Methamphetamine, 400 Grams or More of Fentanyl, and 5 Kilograms or More of Cocaine. Rodriguez also … between Eastern Washington, Arizona and California. She was arrested at the Walla Walla State Penitentiary, where she …
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Woman facing federal drug trafficking charge arising

… a criminal complaint charging Daniela Cota-Guitimea with a fentanyl trafficking offense. The charge arises from a DEA … a risk of flight and a danger to the community.   The DEA arrested Cota-Guitimea, 21, a U.S. citizen who resides in …
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Juries Return Guilty Verdicts Against Couple for Murdering Government Witness

… witness, and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl causing death. Prior to the start of trial, Fey … Follow DEA Miami via Twitter at @DEAMIAMIDiv Overdose Arrests/Convictions - Major Fentanyl Methamphetamine On On …