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Tacoma Man Who Persisted in Drug Trafficking Despite Being Stopped With More Than 25 Pounds of Meth Sentenced to 66 Months in Prison

… –A Tacoma man who continued to distribute large amounts of fentanyl pills even after being found with a large load of … In early May 2024 law enforcement moved in and made arrests. In asking for a 66-month sentence prosecutors wrote …
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Five Related Indictments Target South Bay Drug Distribution Schemes

… narcotics including heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl in the San Jose area, announced United States … to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl in the San Jose area.  According to the indictment, … of five kilograms of methamphetamine.  When Gamez Cid was arrested on November 17, 2020, law enforcement officials …
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Jury Convicts Three Men of Meth and Cocaine Conspiracies Across Multiple States

… 58, of Little Rock. Toney pleaded guilty on February 7, 2025, to conspiracy to possess with intent to deliver … United States Attorneys Chris Givens and Amanda Fields. Arrests/Convictions - Major Methamphetamine Cocaine On On …
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Colombian Money Broker Sentenced to Nearly a Decade in Prison for Role in International Money Laundering Conspiracy

… 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 …
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Three More Indicted in Drug-trafficking Conspiracy

… indictment, which was unsealed today following Gardner’s arrest, replaces an indictment returned on March 1, 2022, … participated in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana in Jackson County. Cokes is charged … in an operation on March 8 and 9, 2022, that led to the arrests of 25 of the defendants. Officers seized 27 …
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AlphaBay, The Largest Online ‘dark Market,’ Shut Down

… Think Twice Domestic Dark Net’ Site Was Major Source of Fentanyl and Heroin, Linked to Overdose Deaths, and Used By … and Admin, 25, a Canadian citizen residing in Thailand, was arrested by Thai authorities on behalf of the United States …
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DEA Heroin Enforcement Team, Long Island Heroin Task Force, ATF, Nassau County Police Department and Suffolk County DA team up to arrest 19 members of drug ring

… County Police Department and Suffolk County DA team up to arrest 19 members of drug ring November 08, 2018 New York … Keith G. Kruskall of DEA’s New York Division. “This week we arrested a group of violent drug offenders who were threats … Police Department also assisted in the investigation and arrests. This case is being prosecuted by Bureau Chief …
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H Block Gang Associate Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy

… over 500 grams of cocaine, cocaine base (crack cocaine) and fentanyl, as well as over 20,000 doses of drug-laced paper … gang associates. Six H Block members and associates were arrested and charged with drug dealing in Boston and the … associates were already in state custody at the time of the arrests. Additional drugs and four firearms were seized …
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Lead Defendant in Long Running Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Extradited to the United States from Mexico

… Mexico to combat the influx of dangerous drugs, including fentanyl, into the United States. Paez-Quintero made his … with law enforcement partners in Mexico to secure the arrest and extradition of Paez-Quintero. The United States …
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DEA Washington Holds Press Conference with D.C. Partners on Overdose Deaths in the District

… (540) 662-5879 Washington, D.C. -- Today, after significant arrests in the case, DEA Washington Division SAC Jarod … there were 10 overdoses and 3 fatalities attributed to fentanyl. The press conference covered the recent overdose … “death resulting” charges for two people allegedly selling fentanyl that resulted in a woman’s death in D.C. in April. …
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Fort Myers Felon Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Federal Prison for Firearms and Drug Offenses

… possessing firearms as a convicted felon and distributing fentanyl. The court also ordered Berklin to forfeit the … www.dea.gov . Follow DEA Miami via Twitter at @DEAMIAMIDIV Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Fentanyl On On …
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Leader of Multi-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Firearms Possession, and Money Laundering Charges

… - (509) 374-3444 Yakima - (509) 454-4407 Distributed Meth, Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Heroin SEATTLE – The Arlington, … of the ring suspected of stealing drug loads.  When he was arrested at the Snoqualmie Casino, Valdez-Sanudo had three …
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Couple Who Murdered Government Witness Sentenced to Life in Prison

… witness, and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl causing death. Prior to trial, Fey pleaded guilty … (usdoj.gov) . Follow DEA Miami via Twitter at @DEAMIAMIDIV. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Methamphetamine …
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Southeastern Connecticut Drug Trafficker, Co-Conspirator Found Guilty

… introduced during the trial, Whyte obtained heroin, fentanyl and cocaine from various sources in Connecticut, … 2019, Whyte, Sarcia and several other co-conspirators were arrested.  On that date, a search of Whyte’s New London …
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

… and  distributing the most dangerous drug we face –fentanyl.” Working in collaboration with our federal, state, … communities with deadly drugs, including opioids, heroin, fentanyl, meth and cocaine, are often the same criminals … throughout the Pacific Northwest which have yielded: 146 arrests 95 weapons seized $3,559,107.00 in assets seized …
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Former Employee Of Exeter Hospital Pleads Guilty To Charges Related To Multi-State Hepatitis C Outbreak

… a scheme to divert and steal the controlled substance Fentanyl for personal use and abuse. Fentanyl is a powerful anesthetic intended for patients … to the strain carried by Kwiatkowski. Kwiatkowski was arrested on July 19, 2012, and he has remained in custody …
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July 15, 2021
… in Southern Chester County SEP 19, 2006 DEA Philadelphia Arrests Eight from Roger Ortega Drug Trafficking … Organization SEP 15, 2006 Indictment Returned in Fentanyl Laced Heroin Case AUG 3, 2006 Northeast …
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Connecticut Drug Ring

… that Wiley conspired to distribute large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana and distributed drugs … Wiley’s in Manhattan. Wiley and seven co-conspirators were arrested on June 9, 2021.  In association with their arrests, investigators executed multiple search warrants and …
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Seymour Man Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Drug And Firearm Offenses

… and others were distributing large quantities of heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine in the Bridgeport area. McDowell and several of his co-conspirators were arrested on November 6, 2022.  On that date, a search of …
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Waterbury Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution And Firearm Possession Offenses

… Waterbury to store and distribute narcotics.  Gatling was arrested on October 14, 2020.  On that date, a … of which were reported stolen; approximately 420 grams of fentanyl packaged in approximately 11,000 individual use …
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Dante Flowers Jr. Sentenced to 200-Month Prison Term for Drug Conspiracy and Firearm Crime

… was also known as “Pops”), to distribute crack cocaine and fentanyl. During the conspiracy, Flowers Jr. and his … Sr. was shot in the leg. Flowers Jr. and Flintroy were arrested after the shooting. Flowers Sr. recovered from the …
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Drug Trafficker Who Distributed Narcotics While on State Bond Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

… two occasions in August 2019. On October 8, 2019, Riley was arrested for fleeing and eluding, a state offense, and was … after N.R. and M.J. had died, Riley continued to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, doing so on January 21, 23, and …
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Waterbury man sentenced to 66 months in prison for trafficking heroin

… and crack cocaine.  Lopez has been detained since his arrest on March 20, 2019. On March 21, 2019, in association with the arrests of several of Lopez’s codefendants, investigators … 3,000 bags of heroin, 400 grams of cocaine, 350 grams of fentanyl/heroin mixed, 400 grams of heroin, 10 grams of …
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Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced for Firearms and Narcotics Offenses

… pleading guilty to distribution of more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug … perpetrators of violent crime, human and drug trafficking. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Guilty Plea …
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Dayton Men Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of DEA Task Force Officer

… agents from seizing approximately half-a-million dollars in fentanyl and other drugs, Nathan Goddard, 44, murdered Det. … in a narcotics conspiracy involving kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana. The defendants kept … a crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison.    ### Arrests/Convictions - Major Guns/Weapons On On Press Release …
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Drug Trafficking Ringleader, Who Hid Huge Amounts of Drugs and Cash in Arlington, Sentenced to 15 Years

… of the drug trafficking organization, and the amount of fentanyl and the death it is causing in our community.” “Mr. … of the ring suspected of stealing a drug load.  When he was arrested at the Snoqualmie Casino, Valdez-Sanudo had three …
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Clinch County Ex-Spouses Guilty for Trafficking Methamphetamine

… with intent to distribute methamphetamine on July 1, 2025. Co-defendant, Bridget Denise Harris, 53, of … with intent to distribute methamphetamine on July 1, 2025. Bridget Harris faces a mandatory minimum of ten years …
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DEA’s Takeback Initiative Collects 25,430 Pounds of Unwanted Medications in the Carolinas and Georgia; 571,000 Pounds Nationwide

… and Georgia; 571,000 Pounds Nationwide November 03, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 …
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Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to Five Years for Plan to Smuggle Drugs and Contraband into North Carolina Prison

… Drugs and Contraband into North Carolina Prison August 06, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 … of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. On May 7, 2025, Dawan Dontra McKinzie pleaded guilty to the charges. …
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Florida Men Convicted after Cleaning Crew Locates More Than $30K of Cocaine in Hotel Room

… Locates More Than $30K of Cocaine in Hotel Room June 12, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 …