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Bronx man sentenced to 60 months for heroin trafficking in Columbia County

September 10, 2019
… from at least April 2017 through March 2018.  Pacheco was arrested April 4, 2018, while attempting to meet Simpson in … charge of conspiring to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, in a case investigated by the DEA and prosecuted …
September 10, 2019
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Bronx man pleads guilty in heroin conspiracy

May 13, 2019
… from at least April 2017 through March 2018. Pacheco was arrested on April 4, 2018, while attempting to meet Simpson … charge of conspiring to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, in a case investigated by the DEA and prosecuted …
May 13, 2019
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Drug Courier Sentenced to 57 Months in Federal Prison

November 08, 2024
… to purchase three kilograms of a mixture of heroin and fentanyl from Chavez-Valencia’s associates.  On September … had possessed. Chavez-Valencia has been detained since his arrest.  On March 4, 2024, he pleaded guilty to conspiracy …
November 08, 2024
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Concord Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

June 04, 2021
… he began to conduct the drug deal.  When agents sought to arrest Cady, he had over 111 grams of 100 percent pure … of Cady’s person revealed approximately seven grams of fentanyl.  Over $8,000 in cash was found in Cady’s vehicle …
June 04, 2021
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Willimantic heroin trafficker sentenced to five years in federal prison

November 25, 2019
… Willimantic Police Department, while investigating a heroin/fentanyl overdose death that occurred in August 2017, … Diaz and other members of his organization were arrested on Oct. 15, 2018. On that date, a search of Diaz’s …
November 25, 2019
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Bridgeport man who distributed heroin to overdose victim sentenced to five years in prison

October 15, 2019
… of death to be intoxication of a combination of heroin, fentanyl and other substances.  The investigation revealed … four controlled purchases of heroin from Hinton.  He was arrested on a federal criminal complaint on March 20, 2018.  …
October 15, 2019
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Member of New Haven drug trafficking ring sentenced to five years in federal prison

July 09, 2019
… and several other members of the conspiracy were arrested on April 25, 2019. On Jan. 29, 2019, Jones pleaded … more than 500 grams of heroin, more than 300 grams of fentanyl, more than one kilogram of cocaine, three firearms, …
July 09, 2019
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Member of New Haven heroin and cocaine trafficking ring sentenced to five years in federal prison

June 17, 2019
… trafficking offenses. Cruz has been detained since his arrest on April 25, 2019. On March 14, 2019, he pleaded … more than 500 grams of heroin, more than 300 grams of fentanyl, more than one kilogram of cocaine, three firearms, …
June 17, 2019
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Guatemalan national living in Rhode Island sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for trafficking heroin

April 09, 2019
… including two overdose deaths involving a heroin and fentanyl mix that occurred in January 2016. The … Connecticut.    Recinos has been detained since his arrest on Nov. 14, 2017. On that date, investigators …
April 09, 2019
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Rhode Island man faces up to life imprisonment for trafficking heroin into southeastern Connecticut

February 20, 2019
… including two overdose deaths involving a heroin and fentanyl mix that occurred in January 2016.  The … Mass., as early as 2012. Pena has been detained since his arrest on Nov. 14, 2017. On that date, investigators …
February 20, 2019
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Southeastern Connecticut heroin trafficker sentenced to 12 years in federal prison

January 29, 2019
… including two overdose deaths involving a heroin and fentanyl mix that occurred in January 2016. The … Connecticut. Luciano has been detained since his arrest on Nov. 14, 2017. On Dec. 12, 2017, a grand jury in …
January 29, 2019
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 21, 2020
… pounds. During the same time frame, the number of DEA arrests related to methamphetamine rose nearly 20 percent.  … found in poly-drug loads, alongside cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.  # # # Methamphetamine On …
February 21, 2020
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 20, 2020
… 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. Methamphetamine On …
February 20, 2020
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DEA, Dutch Law Enforcement Continue Attack On Dark Web Drug Sales

February 15, 2018
… Future enforcement action such as search warrants, arrests, and seizures could come as a result of intelligence … into AlphaBay revealed that numerous vendors sold fentanyl and heroin, and there have been multiple overdose …
February 15, 2018
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New York Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Charge Stemming From Overdose Death In Greenwich

February 22, 2017
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … two (20 bags) of heroin from Hart for $185.  HART was arrested on a federal criminal complaint on April 14, 2016.  …
February 22, 2017
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New Hampshire Man Sentenced On Drug Charges

September 22, 2015
… Nunez or Garcia and ordering a quantity of pills. Upon his arrest on August 7, 2014, Demers admitted that he had been … illegal use of diverted opiates is a pathway to heroin and fentanyl abuse and presents a danger to the welfare of our …
September 22, 2015
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Two Brothers Charged With Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdoses

June 22, 2016
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … - , also known as “Alex,” 28, both of Bridgeport, were arrested yesterday on federal criminal complaints charging …
June 22, 2016
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Bridgeport Man Charged With Selling Heroin To Overdose Victim

November 03, 2016
… today announced that Darryck Norris, 23, of Bridgeport, was arrested yesterday on a criminal complaint charging him with … targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to …
November 03, 2016
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Fairfield County Drug Trafficker Sentenced To More Than 13 Years In Federal Prison

April 24, 2017
… arose from several overdoses that involved heroin/fentanyl marked with the same brand stamp on the packaging. … guilty.  Bobby Gutierrez has been detained since his arrest on May 26, 2016.  On November 21, 2016, he pleaded …
April 24, 2017
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Santa Barbara Doctor Found Guilty Of Prescribing Exorbitant Quantities Of Dangerous Narcotics

August 25, 2015
… a 2½-week trial in United States District Court.  Diaz was arrested in this case in January 2012 and had his license … drugs, to include oxycodone, methadone, hydromorphone, fentanyl, hydrocodone, and alprazolam.  Additionally, five …
August 25, 2015
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Santa Barbara Doctor Known As ‘Candy Man’ Pleads Guilty To Illegally Writing Prescriptions For Huge Quantities Of Dangerous Narcotics

January 09, 2014
… the Family Medical Clinic in Santa Barbara prior to his arrest two years ago, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of … such as oxycodone, methadone, hydrocodone, alprazolam, fentanyl and hydromorphone in 2009 and 2010. Diaz admitted …
January 09, 2014
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Lockport Man Charged With Heroin Death

September 14, 2017
… Pablo Lugo III, 22, of Lockport, NY, with distribution of fentanyl causing death. The charge carries a mandatory … life. DEA Special Agent in Charge James Hunt stated, “This arrest sends a warning to both the drug dealer and drug …
September 14, 2017
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Boise Doctor Convicted Of Controlled Substance Delivery Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison

September 09, 2016
… 30 mg, but the jury also found Minas guilty of distributing fentanyl and hydromorphone. The jury heard evidence that … the River Medical Family Practice in Eagle until his arrest in June of 2014. He had been released pending trial. …
September 09, 2016
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Former Napa Doctor Charged With Medicare Fraud And Distribution Of Controlled Substances

December 24, 2014
… at her request, for controlled substances, including fentanyl; Woodward falsely representing that the … medical purpose, to other patients.         Kramer was arrested on December 10, 2014, in Napa, and made her initial …
December 24, 2014
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U.S. And Chinese Drug Enforcement Agencies Meet On Synthetic Opioid Efforts

September 29, 2016
… continue to work together to address the illicit supply of fentanyl and its related compounds. Synthetic drugs such as fentanyl and its related compounds are shipped directly into …
September 29, 2016
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UT Southwestern to Pay $4.5 Million to Resolve Alleged Controlled Substance Act Violations That Permitted Drug Diversion by Staff

November 30, 2021
… Controlled Substances Act allowed hospital staff to divert fentanyl and other dangerous drugs from the hospital, … began in December 2018 after two UTSW nurses overdosed on fentanyl and died at UTSW’s Clements University Hospital.  …
November 30, 2021
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Operation Blues Brothers

November 22, 2023
DEA Administrator Remarks
… District of Columbia Press Conference - November 20, 2023 Fentanyl is the greatest threat to Americans today. It is … That pill looked like a Percocet but it was not; it was fentanyl. Diamond Lynch was 20 years old at the time. She …
November 22, 2023
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Leader of Violent Brockton-Based Drug Crew Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Prison

December 27, 2022
… Practitioner 571-362-9171 Defendant trafficked fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and other drugs throughout … 100 grams or more of heroin, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, cocaine, cocaine base, oxycodone and marijuana; …
December 27, 2022
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Brockton Man Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison For Role In Violent Drug Trafficking Organization

June 22, 2022
… Practitioner 571-362-9171 Defendant trafficked fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and other drugs throughout … 100 grams or more of heroin, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, cocaine, cocaine base, oxycodone and marijuana; …
June 22, 2022
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International Drug Trafficking Ring Used "Front" Companies To Transport Drugs Across America

August 09, 2016
… of kilograms of illegal narcotics, including heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine throughout the United States.  Special … trafficking turned the city of Buffalo into ground zero for fentanyl/heroin trafficking in NY state; fueling drug … responsible for distributing tons of heroin, cocaine, fentanyl and marijuana on the streets of Buffalo, Lockport …
August 09, 2016