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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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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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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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December 12, 2025
Every Day is Take Back Day Every Day is Take Back Day Every Day is Take Back Day If you missed DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, you can still take advantage of year-round drop-off locations . Clean out your medicine cabinets and help …
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About About About Our Mission The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other …
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Hartford, Connecticut Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Offense

… his guilty plea to one count of possessing cocaine and fentanyl with intent to distribute. U.S. District Judge … warrant at a residence in Northfield, Vermont. Rivera was arrested during the search and has been detained since then. …
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Selling Meth to Drug Investigators Nets 11 Years in Prison

… 2020 for $1,800. After Mack was indicted for that sale and arrested on June 29, 2021, investigators found 7 grams of … 211 capsules containing a total of 12.5 grams of fentanyl and clear plastic bags containing approximately …
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Two Yorkshire Men Charged with Narcotics Conspiracy

… 30, and Zakary A. Bemish, 22, both of Yorkshire, NY, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with narcotics conspiracy and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine. The charges carry a maximum …
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Elmira Methamphetamine Dealer Going to Prison for 15 Years

… Marangola, who handled the case, stated that Lattimer was arrested April 25, 2022, after the Elmira Police Department … approximately 2,075 grams of methamphetamine, 475 grams of fentanyl, and 5.2 grams of p-Flourofentanyl, a fentanyl …
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Schenectady Man Sentenced for Drug Charges

… months in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute. United States … term of supervised release and forfeiture of $13,800.00. Arrests/Convictions - Major Fake Pills Methamphetamine …
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New Haven Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Narcotics Distribution Offenses

… 3, 2023, investigators made a controlled purchase of fentanyl and heroin from Santiago.  On February 14, 2023, … for April 22. Santiago has been detained since his arrest on March 30, 2023. This matter is being investigated …
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Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison for Transporting 55 Pounds of Methamphetamine in Southern Oregon

… than 55 pounds of methamphetamine and more than a thousand fentanyl pills in Southern Oregon was sentenced to federal … pills and cocaine. Ponce-Gonzalez and his passenger were arrested without incident. On August 5, 2021, Ponce-Gonzalez …
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Two Surburban Chicago Men Convicted in Federal Investigation That Dismantled Mexico-to-Chicago Drug Pipeline

… Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Fentanyl Free America Campus Drug Prevention Just Think … Moran, and Jeannice Appenteng represent the government. Arrests/Convictions - Major OCDETF/Task Force Synthetic …
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Rochester woman sentenced to 60 months for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

… two other individuals to traffic in methamphetamine and fentanyl in the Rochester area. On November 7, 2018, the New … of crystal “ice” methamphetamine and smaller quantities of fentanyl and other narcotics. Law enforcement also seized a … from Hansler’s purse.  On December 20, 2018, DEA agents arrested Hansler and co-conspirator James Nesbitt at their …
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Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over Ten Years in Federal Prison

… possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana and for possessing a … in cash, and three cellphones from the vehicle. After his arrest, Epps made multiple phone calls from jail ordering …
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Tucson Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Five Years

… to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl.  Martinez operated as a drug courier for a … three months. On February 20th, 2020, Martinez was arrested while attempting to deliver three pounds of …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Fentanyl Free America Campus Drug Prevention Just Think … pounds . During the same time frame, the number of DEA arrests related to methamphetamine rose nearly twenty … Agent in Charge Robert J. Bell.  “Although the illicit fentanyl crisis is the most significant drug threat facing …
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South Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in a Conspiracy to Distribute Protonitazene from China

… opioid that is equally as potent, if not more potent, than fentanyl. As part of an investigation into Chinese chemical … chemical companies selling protonitazene. After Catis’ arrest and pursuant to searches of his residence and storage … a mixture of bromazolam, protonitazene, metonitazene, and fentanyl; (2) 1060.1 grams of a mixture of metonitazene, …
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Iowa Pharmacist Who Stole Controlled Substances Sentenced

… Salle, Illinois, received the sentence after an October 27, 2025, guilty plea to acquiring a controlled substance by …
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Sioux City Man to Federal Prison for Meth Conspiracy

… to 210 months’ imprisonment.  Babb pled guilty November 19, 2025, to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.  Evidence …
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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 …
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61 Latin Kings Gang Members And Associates Arrested And Charged In Connection With A Racketeering And Drug Distribution Scheme Defendants Were Affiliated With The Austin, San Antonio And Uvalde Chapters Of The Gang’s Central Region Of Texas

… 61 Latin Kings Gang Members And Associates Arrested And Charged In Connection With A Racketeering And … Uvalde Police Department. Agencies assisting with today’s arrests include the United States Marshals Service, Lonestar …
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Major Southeast Missouri Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted

… accused of being the main supplier of methamphetamine and fentanyl to southeast Missouri have been indicted on a … charge, U.S. Attorney Sayler A. Fleming announced Friday. Arrests by federal, state and local law enforcement began …
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Waterbury Woman Receives Prison Time for Role in Drug Ring

… trafficked kilogram-quantities of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.  Duprey used his place of employment to supply … other individuals identified during this investigation were arrested on May 25, 2022.  On that date, a search of …
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Two Baltimore, Maryland Men Facing Federal Indictment for the Attempted Murder of a Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent

… with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin.     The indictment was … Enforcement Operation Press Conferences Guns/Weapons HIDTA Arrests/Convictions - Major OCDETF/Task Force Seizures …