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Honduran and Guatemalan Nationals Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine

April 30, 2025
… Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine April 30, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 …
April 30, 2025
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DEA’s National Take Back Day is THIS Saturday!

April 24, 2025
… DEA’s National Take Back Day is THIS Saturday! April 24, 2025 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 (571) …
April 24, 2025
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Member of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Racketeering Involving Drug and Firearms Trafficking

April 06, 2025
… Involving Drug and Firearms Trafficking April 06, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) …
April 06, 2025
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DEA and U.S. Attorney's Office Announce Guilty Plea in High-Speed Chase and Drug Trafficking Case

February 25, 2025
… in High-Speed Chase and Drug Trafficking Case February 25, 2025 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 …
February 25, 2025
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Man Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison for Attempting to Receive 2 Pounds of Meth through the USPS

February 18, 2025
… to Receive 2 Pounds of Meth through the USPS February 18, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) …
February 18, 2025
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New Haven Psychiatrist to Pay More Than $450K to Settle False Claims Act and Controlled Substances Act Allegations

February 08, 2025
… Act and Controlled Substances Act Allegations February 08, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) …
February 08, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Rohypnol

January 25, 2025
Depressants
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January 25, 2025
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Taunton Man Pleads Guilty To Oxycodone Conspiracy

September 19, 2024
… Judge Denise J. Casper scheduled sentencing for Jan. 15, 2025. Campbell was indicted by a federal grand jury in …
September 19, 2024
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Large scale narcotics pill manufacturing operation dismantled in a residential building in the Bronx

June 22, 2020
… York City Police Commissioner Dermot F. Shea announced the arrests of two individuals in connection with an alleged … suspected heroin (over 2 ½ pounds), 34 grams of suspected fentanyl and approximately 2.3 kilograms of methamphetamine … to the court authorized search, Lebron and Goris were arrested. The two were arraigned over the weekend in …
June 22, 2020
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Man Charged in Sales of Nearly 50 Pounds of Crystal Meth in Manhattan and Queens

May 13, 2022
… State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen announced the arrest following the arraignment of ANDRADE-MORA in … and the New York State Police. JUVENAL ANDRADE-MORA was arrested on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at approximately 12:35 … said DEA Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III.  "Fentanyl and methamphetamine are man-made synthetic drugs …
May 13, 2022
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Federal Indictment Charges 19 in Alleged Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine

June 10, 2021
… 3.jpg RIVERSIDE, CA  – Law enforcement authorities today arrested 12 defendants charged in a federal grand jury … this morning’s takedown, 12 of the federal defendants were arrested. Three other defendants were already in federal or … methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, being a felon in possession of ammunition, and …
June 10, 2021
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Agents In Ohio Seize 44 Pounds Of Heroin And 142 Pounds Of Methamphetamine From A Mexican Source Of Supply

April 03, 2018
… with intent to distribute methamphetamine. They were arrested after DEA agents seized approximately 82 pounds of … came the same week another Mexican national was arrested with approximately 44 (20 kilograms) of heroin on … with addiction. The destruction caused by heroin and fentanyl is well documented, and now we are seeing an influx …
April 03, 2018
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Manchester Man Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Participating In Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy

January 31, 2017
… by Tirado. Several targets of the investigation were arrested in Manchester on August 27, 2014.  Hernandez was arrested as he attempted to deliver over 600 oxycodone pills … widespread abuse of opiates, is the gateway to heroin and fentanyl addiction, and is devastating our communities.  …
January 31, 2017
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Alleged Drug Cartel Leader Charged

May 12, 2021
… Gonzalez Penuelas in connection with suspected heroin and fentanyl trafficking. Penuelas was also the target of … the Clerk of the Court issued a sealed warrant for his arrest. Gonzalez Penuelas remains a fugitive. The U.S. … in northern Mexico, and increasingly a major distributor of fentanyl. The Gonzalez Penuelas DTO operates primarily in …
May 12, 2021
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Montgomery Nurse Practitioner convicted of unlawfully distributing controlled substances, health care fraud, and conspiracy

October 31, 2018
… for a variety of controlled substances, including fentanyl, hydrocodone (commonly known as “Norco”), oxycodone … fines, and up to 3 years of supervised release. “The arrests and subsequent indictments of the individuals in …
October 31, 2018
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Sinaloa drug cartel distributor sentenced to 180 months in prison

December 12, 2019
… to Distribute Heroin; Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl; Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug … trafficking and related money laundering activities, and arrest and prosecute the cartels’ leaders and operatives. …
December 12, 2019
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Slovakian Man Accused of Running Darknet Market Selling Drugs and Personal Information

December 21, 2023
… in U.S. District Court in St. Louis Dec. 14. Bill was arrested Dec. 15 at the Newark Liberty International Airport … the market to purchase methamphetamine, pills containing fentanyl, the personally identifiable information belonging …
December 21, 2023
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Six Defendants Indicted for Meth Conspiracy, Illegal Firearms

July 07, 2023
… was unsealed and made public on Wednesday, July 5, upon the arrests and initial court appearances of the defendants. The … with the intent to distribute, one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, one count of …
July 07, 2023
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Jamestown Woman Pleads Guilty for Her Role in Drug Conspiracy

January 29, 2024
… purchased and distributed large quantities of heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other controlled substances … assisted in his drug trafficking activities. Following an arrest in May 2019, Rocco Beardsley called Stacey Beardsley …
January 29, 2024
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Pierce County Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes

September 09, 2024
… warrant was served on Townsend’s residence, agents seize fentanyl pills, heroin, and three firearms. In June 2024, … gun into the air putting civilians in danger. Following the arrest for this conduct, Mr. Townsend did not stop his …
September 09, 2024
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New Hampshire Man Sentenced for Northeast Kingdom Drug Conspiracy

June 26, 2024
… pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to distribute fentanyl and cocaine base pursuant to a plea agreement with … continued his drug interactions with Ortiz until Ortiz was arrested in August 2022. Earlier in this case, Judge Reiss …
June 26, 2024
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Springfield, Massachusetts Man Who Left Drug Trafficking for Barbering Sentenced to Probation

May 14, 2024
… pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine base. According to court records, in … found in Torres-Santiago’s possession over 2,000 bags of fentanyl/heroin packaged for sale, approximately 25 grams of … his lack of any prior criminal history, and that since his arrest and release in the fall of 2022, Torres-Santiago has …
May 14, 2024
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Five Men Indicted in Connection with a Drug Trafficking Organization

March 19, 2024
… with intent to distribute controlled substances, namely fentanyl and methamphetamine.  Three defendants were also … controlled substances. Over the past week, law enforcement arrested four of these defendants. One defendant remains a …
March 19, 2024
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Baltimore Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin

June 17, 2021
… stored and distributed kilogram quantities of heroin and fentanyl at his Baltimore residence. As detailed in his plea … over 100 grams of heroin, more than one kilogram of fentanyl, large quantities of drug cutting agents, and drug … the investigation.   # # # Task Forces/Task Force Officers Arrests/Convictions - Major Seizures (Drugs/Property) Drug …
June 17, 2021
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Mexican National Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering & Illegal Entry

June 28, 2022
… North Carolina. On January 24, 2020, law enforcement arrested Velasquez on criminal illegal reentry charges. On … a kilogram of cocaine, and approximately half a kilogram of fentanyl and methamphetamine. As described in court …
June 28, 2022
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Connecticut Man Charged with Drug Trafficking in Burlington, Vermont

January 25, 2024
… known as “Stop Sign,” 44, of Quaker Hill, Connecticut was arrested on Friday, January 19, 2024 and subsequently … suspected cocaine base, approximately 25 grams of suspected fentanyl, and multiple digital scales. If convicted of the …
January 25, 2024
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Rhode Island man sentenced to 179 months for trafficking heroin into Southeastern Connecticut

August 05, 2019
… including two overdose deaths involving a heroin and fentanyl mix that occurred in January 2016. The … or more participants.   Pena has been detained since his arrest on Nov. 14, 2017. On that date, investigators …
August 05, 2019
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Sentencing of California-based drug lord

February 14, 2019
… of the charges brought in the investigation. During the arrests of the defendants and execution of associated … seized over 30 kilograms of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl, multiple pounds of marijuana, two kilogram … and an assault rifle with an extended magazine. "Heroin, fentanyl and cocaine—trafficked into our state from other …
February 14, 2019
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Federal grand jury adds two new charges resulting in death against Carrizo Springs doctor

October 25, 2019
… substances – including hydrocodone, oxycodone and fentanyl – to patients outside the bounds of accepted … their involvement in an appointment.   Both defendants were arrested in May 2019 and remain on $50,000 unsecured bonds …
October 25, 2019
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Montreal-based Drug Trafficking Ring Operating Throughout The United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia And Peru Dismantled

February 09, 2018
… more than 337 kilograms of cocaine were seized, as well as fentanyl and marijuana.  The organization collected cash … the globe to profit off the sale of cocaine, marijuana and fentanyl.  Law enforcement’s investigation identified the … Montreal.   Law enforcement is committed to identifying, arresting and prosecuting those whose criminal actions …
February 09, 2018