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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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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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Former Mexican Judicial Officer Convicted for Hiring Drivers to Transport Drug Loads

… for conspiracy with intent to deliver cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special … County on March 10, 2022. At that time, authorities arrested co-conspirator Pedro Venegas Jr., 24, Brownsville. …
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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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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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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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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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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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El Paso Doctor Indicted for Distributing Controlled Substances and Health Care Fraud Resulting in Five Deaths

… - (432) 686-4085 EL PASO – Today federal authorities arrested 60-year-old Dr. Brian James August of El Paso for … and dispensed controlled substances, including methadone, fentanyl, hydromorphone, morphine, hydrocodone and …
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Colombian Veterinarian Charged In Drug Conspiracy Extradited To New York

… distribute heroin into the United States. The defendant was arrested in Spain on a provisional arrest warrant issued … for drug concealment, or nowadays pushing lethal amounts of fentanyl onto our streets. This week, the veterinarian …
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Former Ford Dealership Manager Pleads Guilty To Prescription Drug Distribution Charges

… to combat these horrors by identifying, investigating and arresting those responsible for the illicit distribution of … resulting in death and one count of distribution of fentanyl.  Jury trial is set for April 25, 2017, before U.S. …
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Long Island Man Charged With Distributing Heroin That Caused The Death Of A 20-Year-Old College Student

… conspiring with others to distribute heroin. Jacobellis was arrested earlier today in Ridge, and his arraignment will be … as the local sources responsible for pushing heroin and fentanyl into our communities,” Hunt stated. “Two months …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… Prevention Get Smart About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Fentanyl Pill Box.jpg Fentanyl Pills1.jpg Fentanyl Pills2.jpg WASHINGTON – The …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… Tampa - 813-287-5160 West Palm Beach - 561-684-8000 Fentanyl Pills2_0.jpg Fentanyl Pills_0.JPG Fentanyl Pills1_0.jpg MIAMI – The Drug …
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Leader of Lawrence Area Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy and Firearm Charges

… in a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, carfentanil and fentanyl analogue in and around the Lawrence area, as well …
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Operation Engage Spokane

March 28, 2025
… Operation Engage Spokane Spokane Spokane May 10 -- Fentanyl, What You Need to Know! Date:  May 10, 2023 Time:  … us for a free informational night and learn the facts about fentanyl, America's #1 drug threat. There will be free …
March 28, 2025
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Brevard, N.C. Woman Sentenced to 15 Years on Drug Charges

… - (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Defendant sold fentanyl that resulted in victim’s overdose death Fentanyl Powder.jpg Aaron Broussard placed a drug order for …
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New York Man Sentenced To Four Years In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute 22 Kilograms Of Heroin In New Jersey

… Trenton federal court. On February 5, 2016, law enforcement arrested Alamo, Sauro D. Estevez-Figueredo, Alberto Mora, … of heroin, 10 kilograms of cocaine, and 10 kilograms of fentanyl.   In addition to the prison term, Judge Sheridan …