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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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Lengthy federal sentences for Kokomo, Indiana drug traffickers

August 03, 2020
… of methamphetamine, two pounds of cocaine, 122 grams of fentanyl, two ounces of heroin and 24 firearms. In November … to act as a courier for the organization.  Hamilton was arrested on her way back to Indiana in possession of three …
August 03, 2020
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Kokomo, Indiana man sentenced to 35 years in prison for drug, gun, and money laundering crimes

July 16, 2020
… an extensive investigation that resulted in the federal arrest of 15 Kokomo, Indiana residents including Jones. … two pounds of cocaine, two ounces of heroin, 122 grams of fentanyl, $37,000 in drug proceeds and 24 firearms. In …
July 16, 2020
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… communities with deadly drugs, including opioids, heroin, fentanyl, meth and cocaine, are often the same criminals … has resulted in nearly 19 investigations, over 370 arrests, including six DEA fugitives, 136 seized firearms, …
October 20, 2020
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DEA announces launch of methamphetamine initiative

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. Information regarding illicit drug trafficking …
February 20, 2020
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Co-leader of large drug trafficking organization sentenced to more than 11 years in prison

July 29, 2019
… and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Davis was arrested in June 2018 as part of a large drug trafficking … heroin, methamphetamine, oxycodone, illegal marijuana and fentanyl. Associates of some of the traffickers were shot …
July 29, 2019
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Former Kentucky Physician Charged With Conspiracy To Dispense Controlled Substances

June 16, 2015
… on June 10, 2015. The indictment was unsealed following his arrest this morning in Nashville, Tennessee, and his initial … facing nine counts of unlawfully dispensing Methadone and Fentanyl - Schedule II controlled substances, and one count …
June 16, 2015
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Dea Leads Heroin Intervention Program

September 14, 2016
… total overdose deaths in Jefferson County. (63 heroin, 99 Fentanyl and 32 both drugs present). ​“Louisville is being … utilize all available technology and resources to make arrests, and then incarcerate those who profit from this …
September 14, 2016
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Former Doctor Sentenced For Illegally Prescribing Pain Medication

January 25, 2016
… prescriptions for narcotic pain medications, including fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone, for … registered nurses, or licensed practical nurses. Mehta was arrested in January 2011 along with 13 others. All 14 …
January 25, 2016
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Federal Jury Convicts Boise Doctor Charged With Controlled Substance Delivery

May 06, 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. …
May 06, 2016
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DEA Announces 5,456 drug-related overdose deaths in Pennsylvania in 2017

August 21, 2018
… the unprecedented proliferation of clandestinely-produced fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances. The presence of fentanyl was noted in more than 67% of drug-related overdose …
August 21, 2018
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Sinclairville woman sentenced on drug conspiracy charge

December 21, 2020
… possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, acetyl fentanyl, fentanyl, and crack cocaine, was sentenced to time served …
December 21, 2020
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Wisconsin Woman Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Conspiracy Role

January 27, 2022
… to five years in federal prison for her role in a heroin, fentanyl and methamphetamine conspiracy. Leoso pleaded … on Sept. 28, 2021, to conspiring to distribute heroin and fentanyl. In April and May 2020, Leoso made several trips …
January 27, 2022
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Eleven Members Of Lakeland Drug Trafficking Organization Charged

March 02, 2018
… resulting in serious bodily injury, and associated heroin, fentanyl trafficking charges TAMPA, Fla. - - Eleven … distribute more than one kilogram of heroin, 400 grams of fentanyl and 100 grams of a fentanyl analogue, the distribution of which resulted in …
March 02, 2018
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Rhode Island Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

February 01, 2017
… 2016 to conspiracy to distribute cocaine, heroin and fentanyl and money laundering.  Lopez also agreed to forfeit … Lopez also conspired with others to distribute heroin, fentanyl and acetyl fentanyl.  Lopez admitted that a kilogram of a …
February 01, 2017
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International Overdose Awareness Day

August 29, 2025
… the central nervous system to produce a calming effect.  Fentanyl Drug Factsheet Heroin Drug Factsheet When taken in … Cocaine Drug Factsheet DEA Resources One Pill Can Kill Fentanyl Awareness Drug Fact Sheets Recovery Resources No No …
August 29, 2025
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Two North Shore Men Indicted for Drug Conspiracy Involving Tens of Thousands of Counterfeit Pills

March 13, 2023
… of counterfeit pills containing methamphetamine and fentanyl. Charles Bates, 31, of Reading, and Aaron Lenardis, … grams or more of methamphetamine and 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Lenardis was also indicted on an additional count …
March 13, 2023
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Yale Agrees To Pay $308K To Resolve Allegations Of Violations Of Controlled Substances Act

October 06, 2022
… Center, was discovered to have tampered with vials of fentanyl.  The fentanyl was kept at the Yale Fertility Center for patient … A criminal investigation revealed that Monticone stole the fentanyl for her own use.  She withdrew the fentanyl from …
October 06, 2022
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Semi Driver Caught With 88 Pounds of Illegal Drugs Sentenced to 12 Years

January 23, 2024
… drugs on floor.jpg More than 80 pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin and cocaine were found on a semi-truck … duffels contained more than 80 pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin and cocaine. EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A …
January 23, 2024
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St. Louis Man Sentenced to 10+ Years for Trafficking Cocaine

June 07, 2021
… of cocaine, 10 kilograms of heroin, and three kilograms of fentanyl. Throughout the investigation, law enforcement … St. Louis Division uncovered a cocaine, heroin and fentanyl distribution organization transporting kilogram …
June 07, 2021
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Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges

November 15, 2024
… kilograms or more of cocaine, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, a quantity of crack cocaine and a quantity of … South Carolina with cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, and fentanyl pills. The police learned of his operation while …
November 15, 2024
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Mexican National Sentenced to More than 12 Years for Drug Trafficking in the Tri Cities

May 09, 2023
… 1-888-219-4261 mendoza_ruelas_seizure3.png Seized cash, fentanyl, firearms RICHLAND, Wash. – United States District … More of Actual (Pure) Methamphetamine, 400 Grams or More of Fentanyl, and 5 Kilograms or More of Cocaine. …
May 09, 2023
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DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division and the Office of the Attorney General Host First Family Summit in Montana

April 12, 2023
… David Olesky of the DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division.  “Fentanyl is the greatest drug threat facing our country and … was an honor to meet with families who lost a loved one to fentanyl and I am grateful for their courage and strength to …
April 12, 2023
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Nampa, Idaho, Man Sentenced to Five Years for Drug Trafficking

February 02, 2022
… Prison Sentence for Distributing Methamphetamine and Fentanyl BOISE, Idaho  – A Nampa, Idaho, man was sentenced … agreement, McLean also admitted that he sold another person fentanyl pills on three occasions. On January 27, 2021, he …
February 02, 2022
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DEA And Partners Release 2016 Pennsylvania Drug Overdose Death Report

July 27, 2017
… died of a drug-related overdose in Pennsylvania each day.  Fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances were the most frequently …
July 27, 2017
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DEA St. Louis Division Hosts Families with Loved Ones who Died from Illegal Drugs

June 27, 2024
… to attendees to the division's third Family Summit on Fentanyl on June 17, 2024. Download Original Image DEA St. … to attendees to the division's third Family Summit on Fentanyl on June 17, 2024. ST. LOUIS – The Drug Enforcement …
June 27, 2024
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70 kilograms of cocaine worth over $10 million seized in Hunts Point

August 30, 2019
… pounds) in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx and the arrest of one defendant. The narcotics were destined for … major public health threat and is commonly being mixed with fentanyl. Along with an increase in cocaine seizures in … disrupted a major narcotics supply route.”   “These arrests and narcotics seizures once again demonstrate that …
August 30, 2019
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Atlantic City Woman Found Guilty of Drug Distribution Offenses

November 04, 2021
… distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl and one count of possession with intent to … verdict on the charge of distribution of heroin and fentanyl that resulted in a death. On Jan. 17, 2018, law …
November 04, 2021
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El Cajon Resident Pleads Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Pills Causing 19 Year Old's Death

July 08, 2021
… guilty in federal court yesterday, admitting that he sold fentanyl-laced pills that caused the death of a … delivered two counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl to S.J.G. After the meeting, Akintonde sent … 28, 2019 or the early morning hours of March 1, 2019. "As fentanyl-related overdose deaths continue to rise at an …
July 08, 2021
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Brockton Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

May 20, 2022
… in federal court in Boston in connection with trafficking fentanyl and cocaine. Paul Nova, aka “Meagan,” 30, was … possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and 500 grams or more of cocaine and one count of …
May 20, 2022