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Taunton Man Pleads Guilty To Oxycodone Conspiracy

… Judge Denise J. Casper scheduled sentencing for Jan. 15, 2025. Campbell was indicted by a federal grand jury in …
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Vermont Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine and Cocaine in New Hampshire

… the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. The defendant was arrested and released on bail.  The following day, May 12, … lot. After finding him hidden in the BMW, officers arrested him and executed a search warrant on the vehicle. … of methamphetamine, 98.66 grams of cocaine, 10.5 grams of fentanyl, three loaded firearms, assorted loose ammunition, …
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Federal Jury Convicts Heavily Armed Meth Dealer

… 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 … S. Domash and Jeremy C. Fugate, who prosecuted this case. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons …
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Man Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar Cross-Country Cocaine Conspiracy

… large crates to the Eastern District of Virginia. Dixon was arrested in his vehicle in February 2020 in possession of … $11,268 in cash. One of Dixon’s co-conspirators also was arrested that day in possession of 20 kilograms of cocaine … $244,125, one kilogram of cocaine, one kilogram of fentanyl, three firearms, and body armor-piercing …
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Bridgeport Man Who Trafficked Cocaine Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison

… that Landdy Rodriguez facilitated multiple transactions of fentanyl. On August 27, 2021, Cepeda purchased 400 grams of cocaine from Landdy Rodriguez and Crespo. Cepeda was arrested on October 26, 2021.  A search of Cepeda’s …
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Midland Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Meth Distribution and Firearm Charge

… Hernandez has remained in federal custody since his arrest on September 23, 2022. “Illicit synthetic drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl continue to drive addiction and fatal poisonings in … Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary Lopez prosecuted the case. ### Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons …
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Michigan Heroin Trafficker Receives 17 Year Federal Prison Sentence

… of approximately 100 grams of heroin, several medical-grade fentanyl patches, a small amount of crack cocaine, and … to a 100-page affidavit filed in support of the federal arrests and search warrants in the case, the investigation …
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Opiate Overdoses Surpass Murders In New Orleans For First Time

… in 2015. According to the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office, fentanyl was found (29 percent) of the 166 people who died … of the administrations were due to opiate-related cardiac arrest, heroin usage, or suspected heroin usage. In CY16, … (86 percent) of which were due to opiate-related cardiac arrest, heroin usage, or suspected heroin usage. This is a …
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Nearly 45 Pounds of Cocaine Seized from Interstate Traffickers

… picked up the load of cocaine.  Carlos Almonte Palmers was arrested the night of March 13, 2024, and faces charges of … Division at U.S. Postal Inspection Service, announced the arrests following an arraignment in Manhattan Criminal … surging supplies of it in our city, sometimes mixed with fentanyl and other dangerous substances." DEA Special Agent …
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DEA honors federal prosecutors for exemplary work in drug-related cases

… and millions of dollars of bulk currency shipments; the arrests and indictments of members of command and control … and successful relationship.” Methamphetamine Opioids Fentanyl On …
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DEA Operation Meltdown Shuts Down Hundreds of Illegal Online Pharmacies

… United States conducted multiple operations leading to the arrest of four individuals along with the issuance of five … pharmacies sold and shipped counterfeit pills made with fentanyl to unsuspecting customers in the United States who … These counterfeit medications are often made with fentanyl or methamphetamine and taking them can lead to …
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High-Level CJNG Associate Financially Sanctioned

… responsible for trafficking a significant proportion of the fentanyl and other deadly drugs that enter the United … M. Gacki. “The CJNG is responsible for the majority of the fentanyl, methamphetamine and other illicit drugs that flood … reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera …
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Former Chief Operating Officer of Area Pain Clinics Indicted

… Jason Miyares. “Our top priority is combatting the current fentanyl-fueled poisoning crisis and related violence in our … especially because many of the people who died from fentanyl had no idea they have even taken it. Healthcare … make and influence medical decisions. Adams was initially arrested in South Carolina in early September on a criminal …
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18 Charged with Meth Trafficking in Indiana

… Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Fentanyl Free America Campus Drug Prevention Just Think …   82 pounds of methamphetamine, approximately 1,750 fentanyl pills, approximately 35 grams of fentanyl, … proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Methamphetamine …
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Nineteen Gang Members And Associates Charged In Federal Sweeps Targeting Boston Gangs

… gang associates. Six H Block members and associates were arrested today and charged with drug dealing in Boston and … drugs and four firearms were seized during today’s arrests. In addition, three members and associates of H … to distribute controlled substances (cocaine, cocaine base, fentanyl, PCP, and controlled substance analogues, i.e. K2) …
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Five Charged in Sophisticated Scheme to Mail Cocaine from Puerto Rico New York City inside Children’s Lunchboxes

… State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen announced the arrests today in conjunction with unsealing the 25-count … Early this morning, agents, officers and inspectors arrested Duarte at his home at 237 Hoover Avenue, Yonkers, … seat area. Coddington also possessed a small quantity of fentanyl on his person. He was arrested and charged in a …
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Keeping Area Families Safe This Summer

July 16, 2021
… past week, three people in Arlington, Virginia overdosed on fentanyl-laced drugs – resulting in two deaths and one in … prescription pills laced with the deadly synthetic opioid, fentanyl. Throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, and …
July 16, 2021
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Spreading the Word:

June 07, 2022
… 2022 DEA Washington Leaders Partner to Educate Public on Fentanyl Issues & Solutions The current fentanyl crisis is a …
June 07, 2022
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Takedown of Drug Trafficking Operation in the Capital Region

… 54 Individuals Indicted for Roles in Distributing Heroin, Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine NEW YORK – DEA New … Kevin P. Bruen. “We will not stand for it. These arrests were only made possible through the combined efforts …
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Attorney General William P. Barr announces updates in Operation Legend to include charges against 26 defendants alleged to operate a violent drug trafficking organization

… Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Fentanyl Free America Campus Drug Prevention Just Think … Operation Legend’s launch in July 2020, more than 3,500 arrests—including approximately 200 for homicide—have been … have been seized. Of the more than 3,500 individuals arrested, approximately 815 have been charged with federal …
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Operation Engage Spokane: Several Large-Scale Distributors of Counterfeit Pills Charged in Federal Court

… Part of Ongoing Efforts to Target the Distribution of Fentanyl in Eastern Washington SPOKANE, Wash. – The Drug … approach for addressing the drug epidemic – focusing on fentanyl distribution – through prevention strategies, …
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Federal Indictment Alleges Alliance Between Sinaloa Cartel and Money Launderers Linked to Chinese Underground Banking

… United States authorities that those countries recently arrested fugitives named in the superseding indictment who … one who was arraigned on Monday. “Dangerous drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine are destroying people’s lives …
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FL Man Who Allegedly Commandeered E-Prescribing Privileges of Doctors Charged with Criminal Sale

… Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III announced the arrest of a Florida man who allegedly commandeered the … stop at nothing in order to make a profit. Opioids, like fentanyl or diverted prescription medication like oxycodone, … said that in February 2023 an unnamed defendant was arrested outside of a Great Neck pharmacy after picking up …
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National healthcare fraud takedown results in charges against over 600 individuals responsible for over $2 billion in fraud losses

… crimes, and related offenses.  Nine defendants were arrested this week in the Southern District of Alabama for … Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, OxyContin, or Fentanyl. Three of the defendants are from Selma and the … Medicaid Fraud Control Units also participated in today’s arrests. In addition, HHS announced today that from June …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… pounds . During the same time frame, the number of DEA arrests related to methamphetamine rose nearly twenty … found in poly-drug loads, alongside cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. Here are links to photos  and video of …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… County - (760) 355-0857 San Ysidro - (619) 671-4500 Fentanyl Pills.jpg Large Fentanyl Pill Seizure.jpg Counterfeit Pills Containing …
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Twelve people charged in long-running investigation of Newark G-Shine Bloods

… in connection with their roles in distributing heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine and using firearms to protect … operation,” said Special Agent in Charge Gibson. “Those arrested not only held a community hostage with their … people of Newark are the benefactors.”   The charges and arrests are the result of a long-running wiretap …
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20 defendants charged in drug indictments; One alleged trafficker charged in death of carfentanil user

… and other law enforcement agencies made numerous arrests and searched 11 locations in San Diego. The brothers were arrested in College Grove and 12 others were taken into … carfentanil – a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Karen Flowers.  …
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Former BVI Premier Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Import Cocaine into the U.S.

… cocaine sales.    In April 2022, Fahie and O. Maynard were arrested in Miami as they prepared to pick up a $700,000 cash advance on their deal. K. Maynard was arrested in St. Thomas. O. Maynard and K. Maynard previously … threats to public safety, as with the opioid epidemic, fentanyl, and the cocaine threat to our nation. South …
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Vermont Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Drug and Gun Offenses

… According to court records, on April 3, 2023, Burton was arrested by law enforcement in South Burlington, Vermont … more than 100 grams of cocaine base, approximately 200 fentanyl pills, a digital scale, and additional drug …

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