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Nine Defendants Charged In Benton Harbor, Michigan Heroin Conspiracy

… resulted in the federal charges.   All defendants were arrested without incident on November 6, 2014, by federal … 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, the investigation revealed that …
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Homicides in Buffalo Down Over 50% Following Implementation of VIPER

… a net. 2.  Enhanced Federal Prosecutions - Prioritizing the arrest and federal prosecution of: Prohibited persons who … and Use of Intelligence-led Policing - All Buffalo gun arrests were subject to daily, real-time review by both … by the USMS Fugitive Task Force, was extremely proactive in arresting fugitives from justice who had active arrest …
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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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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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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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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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Drug Trafficking Organization Leader Sent to Prison for 30 years for Large-Scale Distribution Scheme

… J. Ganjei. Fredrick Jermaine Dunbar pleaded guilty Oct. 15, 2025. U.S. District Andrew S. Hanen  has now ordered Dunbar …
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Illegal Alien Sentenced for Leadership Role in Multi-State Drug Trafficking Organization Linked to Mexican Cartels

… J. Ganjei. Baldemar Navarro-Jaimes pleaded guilty July 1, 2025, to conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of …
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Orange County Couple Receives Lengthy Federal Prison Sentences in Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas

… According to information presented in court, on January 29, 2025, an Orange County Deputy conducted a traffic stop of a …
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Former Daycare Director Sentenced in Large-Scale Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

… in Large-Scale Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy July 23, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 …
Jhovany Guadalupe Hermosillo-Beltran
FUGITIVE

Jhovany Guadalupe Hermosillo-Beltran

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE AND POSSESS W/ INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Alvaro Felix-Zazueta
FUGITIVE

Alvaro Felix-Zazueta

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE AND TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
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Sacramento Doctor Agrees to Pay $125,000 for Controlled Substances Act Violations at Sutter Imaging Capitol Pavilion

… Act Violations at Sutter Imaging Capitol Pavilion June 04, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 …
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Illegal Alien and Mexican National Convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute Kilograms of Meth

… with Intent to Distribute Kilograms of Meth May 05, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years for Meth Trafficking

… Man Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years for Meth Trafficking May 09, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 17 1/2 Years for Drug and Firearm Offenses

… to 17 1/2 Years for Drug and Firearm Offenses May 01, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Meth Trafficking

… Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Meth Trafficking May 07, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 …
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Honduran and Guatemalan Nationals Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine

… Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine April 30, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 …
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DEA’s National Take Back Day is THIS Saturday!

… DEA’s National Take Back Day is THIS Saturday! April 24, 2025 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 …
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Member of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Racketeering Involving Drug and Firearms Trafficking

… Involving Drug and Firearms Trafficking April 06, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) …
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DEA and U.S. Attorney's Office Announce Guilty Plea in High-Speed Chase and Drug Trafficking Case

… in High-Speed Chase and Drug Trafficking Case February 25, 2025 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 …
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Man Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison for Attempting to Receive 2 Pounds of Meth through the USPS

… to Receive 2 Pounds of Meth through the USPS February 18, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) …
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New Haven Psychiatrist to Pay More Than $450K to Settle False Claims Act and Controlled Substances Act Allegations

… Act and Controlled Substances Act Allegations February 08, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) …
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Rohypnol

January 25, 2025
Rohypnol® is a trade name for flunitrazepam, a CNS depressant that belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. Flunitrazepam is also marketed as generic preparations and other trade name products outside of the United States. Like other benzodiazepines, Rohypnol® produces sedative-hypnotic, anti-anxiety, and muscle relaxant effects. This drug...
January 25, 2025
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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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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 …