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Drug Distributor for East Baltimore Monument Street Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison

… distribution of drugs, including cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin.  Throughout the course of Blackston’s … Operation Overdose Task Forces/Task Force Officers Arrests/Convictions - Major Narcoterrorism OCDETF/Task Force …
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13 Defendants Indicted in Connection with Two Drug Trafficking Conspiracies

… announces. Over the past week and a half, law enforcement arrested nine of these defendants on conspiracies to … controlled substance charges, namely methamphetamine and fentanyl.  The following defendants have been indicted in …
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Gang Alliance That Ravaged West Bronx With Gunfire And New England Towns With Drugs Is Dismantled

… towns in Massachusetts and New Hampshire with cocaine, fentanyl and heroin. District Attorney Clark said, “With … to life in prison if convicted. Thirty-one defendants were arrested yesterday, March 9, 2016, by members of the DEA …
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Joint Investigation Takes Down Willimantic Drug Trafficking Ring

… intent to distribute heroin.  On June 23, 2016, Miranda was arrested on a federal criminal complaint.  It is alleged … being sought by law enforcement.   In association with the arrests of the defendants, law enforcement officers seized …
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11 Sentenced in Nationwide Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracy

… trafficking business that distributed vast quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs for profit. Some … a white 2017 Audi A7; and a grey 2017 BMW X6. Before his arrest on January 13, 2021, in Los Angeles, California, …
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DEA Releases 2026 Aggregate Production Quotas

DEA Releases 2026 Aggregate Production Quotas January 09, 2026 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th October 21, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 …
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DEA Safely Disposes of 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day May 08, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 …
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DEA’s National Take Back Day Returns April 26 to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse

… April 26 to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse April 22, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 …
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Cocaine Offense

… Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Cocaine Offense March 20, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 …
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Kanawha County Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Crime

… Than 16 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Crime March 04, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Meth Trafficking

… Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Meth Trafficking February 25, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 …
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Princeton, Kentucky Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

… Years in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution February 24, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) …
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Steroids

Steroids

January 25, 2025
Anabolic steroids are synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male hormone testosterone that are abused in an attempt to promote muscle growth, enhance athletic or other physical performance, and improve physical appearance. Testosterone, trenbolone, oxymetholone, methandrostenolone, nandrolone, stanozolol, boldenone, and oxandrolone are some of the anabolic steroids that are...
January 25, 2025
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Opium

January 22, 2025
Opium is a highly addictive non-synthetic narcotic that is extracted from the poppy plant, Papaver somniferum. The opium poppy is the key source for many narcotics, including morphine, codeine, and heroin.
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Diversion Investigator Careers

January 22, 2025
… with glasses or contact lenses). Near vision should be 20/25 and must be sufficient to read Jaegar Type #2 at 14 …
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Heroin

Heroin

January 21, 2025
Heroin is a highly addictive drug and it is a rapidly acting opioid. An opiate (narcotic) drug processed from morphine and extracted from certain poppy plants. Heroin comes in a white or brownish powder, or a black sticky substance known as “black tar heroin.” Often “cut” with other drugs or...
January 21, 2025
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Three people charged in Newark heroin trafficking conspiracy

… controlled substances, including heroin, cocaine and fentanyl (Count One). Additionally, Johnson is charged with … a convicted felon (Count Five). The indictment follows the arrests of seven members of Johnson’s drug trafficking …
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Tyler Orvis Indicted for Federal Drug Crimes

… February 21, 2023, Tyler Orvis, 40, of Milton, Vermont, was arrested in connection with an indictment charging … 2022, Orvis conspired with others to distribute cocaine and fentanyl in Vermont.  On December 29, 2022, the Milton …
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Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Drug-Linked St. Louis Murder

… for his death. Maurice Herbert Lee II, 34, a dealer of fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine, had placed the bounty … for the killing, Silas’ plea agreement says. When Silas was arrested by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department on …
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Elmira Methamphetamine Dealer Pleads Guilty

… who is handling 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 analogue, drug paraphernalia, $3,528.62 …
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Federal Jury Convicts Montgomery, AL, Man on Drug Distribution Charges

… of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, and for maintaining a drug premises. According to … as well as vacuum sealed bags of methamphetamine and fentanyl. The total amount of methamphetamine found on the … Attorneys J. Patrick Lamb and Mark E. Andreu prosecuting.  Arrests/Convictions - Major On On Press Release Image Layout …
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Leader of conspiracy that manufactured illegal drugs on an industrial scale sentenced to 20 years in federal prison

… paid him $10,000 per month to receive packages of Fentanyl shipped from China and then reship it to addresses … Two months later, Forrester, Watters and a juvenile were arrested on state charges in Harlem, Ga., in November 2017 … DEA Atlanta via Twitter at @DEAATLANTADiv.   #######   Fentanyl Marijuana (Cannabis) On …
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Drug Coordinator Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison

… pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine, and … authorities provided critical assistance in securing the arrest and extradition of Nunez-Tiznado. The United States … prosecution Drug Trafficking Extraditions Money Laundering Fentanyl Heroin Cocaine Methamphetamine On On Press Release …
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Indianapolis Man Convicted on Armed Drug Trafficking Charges

… Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Fentanyl Free America Campus Drug Prevention Just Think … and of one of the seized firearms. At the time of his arrest, Brown had a prior felony conviction for criminal …
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Bridgeport Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

… network that distributed heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and other opioids. The investigation resulted in … than $360,000 in cash. Jones has been detained since his arrest on November 6, 2018.  He pleaded guilty on June 17, …
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Colorado Springs Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking

… of methamphetamine, one pound of heroin, approximately 800 fentanyl pills, two loaded handguns, and drug trafficking … found the defendant not guilty of possession of heroin and fentanyl with the intent to distribute. The DEA Rocky …                                                         ### Arrests/Convictions - Major Synthetic drugs Methamphetamine …
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Boise Man Sentenced to Over 14.5 Years in Prison for Federal Gun and Drug Charges

… Wylie threw a case from his vehicle containing hundreds of fentanyl pills and over $1,500. Wylie abandoned his vehicle … a .32 caliber handgun. Wylie was eventually located and arrested hiding in a nearby residence. Investigators also …
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

… Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Fentanyl Free America Campus Drug Prevention Just Think … began in August 2020, it has resulted in more than 265 arrests, more than 195 seized firearms, $3.9 million in …
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Norwalk Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Third Federal Narcotics Conviction

… pills and marijuana.  On June 7, 2019, Sandalo was arrested after investigators conducted a court-authorized … cocaine, six kilograms of marijuana, 77 oxycodone pills, 46 fentanyl pills, 771 THC vape cartridges, and $53,943 in …