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Bennington Man Charged with Federal Drug and Gun Offenses

… on Wednesday, June 1, Moffitt fled as police tried to arrest him in connection with his prosecution by the … of that bag revealed more than 3,000 bags of suspected fentanyl, and distribution quantities of powder and crack …
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Boston Man Sentenced For Role In Wide-Ranging Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

… worked with others to distribute large quantities of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, cocaine base and marijuana … and delivered drugs to customers. In May 2019, Guerrero was arrested along with his partner, Luis Alfredo Baez, after a …
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Man Admits Participating in Drug-Linked St. Louis Murder

… gang members by Maurice Herbert Lee II, 34, a dealer of fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine, and had learned that … for killing Noodel, Silas’ plea agreement says. Silas was arrested by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department on …
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Texas Man Receives 25 Years for Meth Trafficking and Firearms Possession

… conspiracy and awaits sentencing. Houghton and Brannan were arrested on Dec. 27, 2020, after attempting to flee from law … of pure methamphetamine, 39.8 grams of heroin, and 128 fentanyl tablets. According to court documents, Houghton had … for six months to a year, as well as varying amounts of fentanyl. This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement …
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Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute cocaine base, fentanyl and heroin in Vermont between October 2021 and … which he was a part of, primarily in September 2022. He was arrested on related state assault charges in late September …
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New Haven Felon Caught with Gun and Drugs Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison

… pistol, 64 baggies of crack cocaine, and 116 wax folds of fentanyl. Menafee’s criminal history includes state firearm … commerce. Menafee has been detained since his federal arrest on March 2, 2022.  On January 10, 2023, he pleaded …
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 10 Defendants in Large Drug Trafficking Ring in Alaska

… engaged in a conspiracy to traffic at least 12 kilograms of fentanyl into Alaska. The indictment also charges Jasper, … law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. ### Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Fake Pills …
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Pasco Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Trafficking and Possession of a Firearm

… on June 8, 2022. He has been in federal custody since his arrest on October 7, 2021.  According to information … it contained 420 grams of pure methamphetamine along with fentanyl, cocaine, and other evidence of drug trafficking.  …
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Springfield paramedic charged with conspiring to distribute controlled substances

… with conspiring to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, morphine, ketamine, and midazolam. Blake had … Blake then forced her to take several medications including fentanyl and sexually assaulted her while she was … of our agency at www.Justice.gov/Celebrating150Years . Arrests/Convictions - Major On On …
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20-year sentence for Franklin County man who sold fatal drugs

… in February 2017 Dobbins distributed heroin, cocaine and fentanyl that caused the death of at least one known … to the distribution of the fatal narcotics.   Dobbins was arrested April 14, 2018 and has been in custody since. He …
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Detroit Police Officer indicted in drug conspiracy

… of a drug trafficking organization to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine. The indictment further alleges Staton … information, including information about a co-conspirator’s arrest and about vehicles’ registrations. Staton was also …
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Haverhill Resident Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

… to distribute the drugs to multiple customers.  Rojas was arrested on August 18, 2015.  Law enforcement officers found … widespread abuse of opiates, is the gateway to heroin and fentanyl addiction, and is devastating our communities.  … Acting U.S. Attorney Farley said.  “The road to heroin or fentanyl addiction often begins with the misuse of oxycodone …
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Homeland Security Task Force Operation Concludes with 19th Defendant Pleading Guilty

… (HSTF) initiative was established by Executive Order in 2025. The HSTF is a whole-of-government partnership … United States Attorneys Sam Stringfellow and Julie Addison. Arrests/Convictions - Major On On Press Release Image Layout …
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Federal Court Sentences Foreign National Drug Trafficker Who Moved Thousands of Kilograms of Cocaine

… United States Attorneys Mark Bilkovic and Tim McDonald.  Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking On On Press …
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Western New York to Puerto Rico drug trafficking network dismantled

… Jr., announced today that eight defendants have been arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, heroin and fentanyl which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 …
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Six indicted in drug conspiracy that included production and distribution of power synthetic opioid

… Two months later, Forrester, Watters and a juvenile were arrested on state charges in Harlem, Ga., in November 2017 … began manufacturing and selling synthetic heroin using fentanyl and the more-powerful carfentanil. Overton, who is … burying his body in a shallow grave.   “Synthetic opioids, fentanyl and counterfeit pills continue to be a threat in …
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April 30, 2026
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Cocaine Smuggler who Led Law Enforcement on High-Speed Chase Sentenced to Decade in Federal Prison

… Chase Sentenced to Decade in Federal Prison March 19, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 …
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Career Criminal Sentenced in Corpus Christi for Drug Trafficking

… Sentenced in Corpus Christi for Drug Trafficking March 19, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 …
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Repeat Drug Trafficker Sentenced to a Decade in Prison

… Trafficker Sentenced to a Decade in Prison February 25, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 …
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California Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and Money Laundering

… Methamphetamine and Money Laundering February 14, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) …
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South Carolina Drug Trafficker Helping Move Kilograms of Cocaine Sentenced to More than Six Years

… of Cocaine Sentenced to More than Six Years February 11, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 …
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Mexican National Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

… in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine February 12, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 …
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Mexican National Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Possessing Heroin with Intent to Distribute

… Possessing Heroin with Intent to Distribute February 11, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 …
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DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division Executes Search Warrant on Known Tren de Aragua Gang Location in Metro Denver

… Tren de Aragua Gang Location in Metro Denver January 26, 2025 Rocky Mountain Contact Info Contact Us (720) 895-4040 …
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Stimulants

Khat

January 22, 2025
Khat is a flowering evergreen shrub that is abused for its stimulant-like effect. Khat has two active ingredients, cathine and cathinone.
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Designer Drugs

Bath Salts

January 21, 2025
Synthetic stimulants often referred to as “bath salts” are from the synthetic cathinone class of drugs. Synthetic cathinones are central nervous stimulants and are designed to mimic effects similar to those produced by cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA (ecstasy). These substances are often marketed as “bath salts,” “research chemicals,” “plant food,”...
January 21, 2025
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Vacaville Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession and Manufacturing DMT

… to be sentenced by Judge Dena Coggins on March 21, 2025. Crist faces a maximum statutory penalty of 15 years in …
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San Antonio Man Sentenced to 28 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Pharmacy Robberies

… on March 21. He is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 16, 2025.  The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special …
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Northfield Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Receive Meth through the Mail

… Landya McCafferty scheduled sentencing for February 24, 2025. On July 5 and July 19, 2023, the United States Postal …