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Protecting the U.S. Homeland: Fighting the Flow from the Southwest Border

July 13, 2023
… crisis in our nation’s history. This is because one drug—fentanyl—has transformed the criminal landscape. Fentanyl is exceptionally cheap to make, exceptionally easy …
July 13, 2023
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Two Convicted for Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization with Ties to Mexican Cartel

… jury in Boston for operating a large-scale international fentanyl trafficking and money laundering conspiracy. Fermin … jury trial of conspiracy to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl and conspiracy to commit money laundering. U.S. …
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DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment

… progress has been made in reducing the smuggling of fentanyl and fentanyl analogues from China following the DEA’s 2018 emergency scheduling action of fentanyl related substances and China’s enactment of …
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Second leader of major opioid trafficking organization sentenced in Rochester

… to distribute, and to distribute, 100 grams or more of a fentanyl analogue, was sentenced to serve 210 months in … Thatcher and Sams imported bulk quantities of furanyl fentanyl and U-47700 from overseas suppliers China. They …
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Head of deadly Elmira opioid trafficking ring pleads guilty

… and to distribute, U-47700 and 100 grams or more of furanyl fentanyl. The charge carries a minimum penalty of 10 years … Thatcher and Sams imported bulk quantities of furanyl fentanyl and U-47700 from overseas suppliers in China. They …
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Fifteen Meth Traffickers Sentenced to a Total of Over 175 Years

… Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Fentanyl Free America Campus Drug Prevention Just Think … local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. Arrests/Convictions - Major Asset Forfeiture Drug …
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Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Bringing Cocaine to Kansas City from Texas

… ounce of cocaine, $30 per pill (approximately 0.1 grams) of fentanyl, and $200 per ounce of marijuana. Harris is one of … participated in an operation in March 2022 that led to the arrests of 25 of the 26 defendants originally indicted. … three defendants charged in a superseding indictment, was arrested on Jan. 27, 2023. Under federal statutes, Harris is …
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Mexican National Sentenced to 18 Months for Transporting Heroin in 2019

… federal prison for engaging in distribution of heroin and fentanyl-laced heroin that resulted in a drug poisoning … one prior occasion. After she was indicted and a federal arrest warrant was issued, Munoz Mora was not found and … was again found crossing the border from Mexico and was arrested on the outstanding federal warrant.      This case …
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Two Charged with Federal Narcotics Offenses Resulting in Death in Connection with the Poisoning of Four Children at a Bronx Daycare

… 682-6256 The Defendants Stored Distribution Quantities of Fentanyl and Narcotics Packaging Equipment in the Daycare, Including a Kilogram of Fentanyl on Top of Children’s Playmats kilo.jpg kilo …
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Eight-week federal trial results in conviction of Chapo associates in Buffalo, NY

… in jail and took nearly three million doses of heroin, fentanyl and cocaine off the streets.  I commend our law … were responsible for introducing the scourge of lethal fentanyl into our community, resulting in the loss of … of kilograms of illegal narcotics, including heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine throughout the United States, …
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Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Pills that Caused Death of Thirty-Five-Year-Old

… guilty in federal court today, admitting that he sold the fentanyl that caused the fatal overdose of a … the sale of counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl. Caro delivered the pills to M.S.’s residence. M.S. …
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Boston Man Sentenced In Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Vermont Burlington - (802) 951-2900 Defendant distributed fentanyl to undercover agent BOSTON – A Boston man was … in Boston on conspiracy and distribution charges involving fentanyl. Valentin Pujols, 35, was sentenced by U.S. …
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Judge sentences St. Louis man to 10 years for drug trafficking and firearm charges

… pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and one count of felon in possession of a firearm. … in December 2016 to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl. As part of the conspiracy to distribute the …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 5 Years' Probation for Obtaining a Controlled Substance by Deception

… Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Fentanyl Free America Campus Drug Prevention Just Think … guilty to obtaining a controlled substance, including fentanyl, by fraud or deception. Boboia was sentenced to 60 …
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DEA Participates in Alaska HIDTA Initiative Save a Life Campaign

… and Idaho.  The DEA laboratory has found that, of the fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills analyzed in 2022, six out of ten now contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. Recognizing that we are stronger together, 22 …
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Bronx Man Indicted as a Major Trafficker Following Seizure of 110 Pounds of Cocaine from Tractor-Trailer in Virginia

… items, including snack chips and dip. Luis DelaCruz was arrested and faces federal charges in Virginia. Members of … Drug trends indicate that dealers are mixing cocaine with fentanyl, leading to users unknowingly, and some knowingly, … rise in overdoses. This significant seizure of cocaine and arrests of those responsible, prove that the New York Strike …
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Leader of “Mike’s Candyshop” Drug Delivery Service Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison In Connection with the Overdose Death of Colin Kroll

… with his conspiring to distribute heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, and a fentanyl analogue, and to distributing narcotics that caused …
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Lockport man convicted by a federal jury of narcotics conspiracy tied to the Sinaloa Cartel going to prison for 25 years

… of kilograms of illegal narcotics, including heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine throughout the United States, … his co-defendants disguised kilogram quantities of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine on pallets described on inventory and … 17.5 kilograms of heroin; and •           8.5 kilograms of fentanyl Using standard dosage amounts, the seized drugs …
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Head of black market synthetic drug trafficking ring sentenced to 23 years

… and to distribute, U-47700 and 100 grams or more of furanyl fentanyl, was sentenced to serve 23 years in prison by Chief … Thatcher and Sams imported bulk quantities of furanyl fentanyl and U-47700 from overseas suppliers China. They ordered the furanyl fentanyl and U-47700 on what is known as “the dark web,” and …
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DEA Washington Division Issues Warning: “One Pill Can Kill”

… 662-5879 Counterfeit pills being ordered online, laced with fentanyl, causing deadly overdoses Washington, D.C. – Jarod … counterfeit pills containing the powerful synthetic opioid, fentanyl.  Manufactured by Mexican drug trafficking …
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Operation Engage Broward County

March 28, 2025
… County Broward County Broward County Top Local Drug Threat Fentanyl  is Broward County's top local drug threat. Find … opioid that is America's #1 drug threat by accessing the Fentanyl Fact Sheet through the link below: Fentanyl What …
March 28, 2025
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Drugs of Concern

Fake Prescription Pills

February 25, 2025
Many fake pills are made to look like prescription opioids – such as oxycodone (Oxycontin®, Percocet®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®) – but contain fentanyl or methamphetamine. Criminal drug networks are mass-producing fake pills and falsely marketing them as legitimate prescription pills to deceive the...
February 25, 2025
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DOJ and DEA Announce Charges against Chapitos

April 14, 2023
… “The Chapitos pioneered the manufacture and trafficking of fentanyl – the deadliest drug threat our country has ever …
April 14, 2023
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St. Louis Man Sentenced for his Role in Drug-Trafficking Ring

… Springfield - (417) 888-9800 Ring distributed 20,000 fentanyl pills per week in St. Louis ST. LOUIS – U.S. … to distribute and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl. Beginning in 2016, the Drug Enforcement …
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Sixteen Members Of Own Every Dollar Gang Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Racketeering And Narcotics Offenses

… assaults, and also dealing dangerous drugs, including fentanyl.  The defendants charged today include OED’s … DEA Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino said: “These arrests and seizures amplify our commitment and focus to … 20, Trejo, 21, Joaquin, 20, and Nunez, SR., 39, were all arrested yesterday, and will be presented today before …
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EDNC Prosecuted 281 Illegal Firearms Offenders and Forfeited 249 Illegal Firearms in 2023

… seized. ( Case No.  5:21-CR-289-D-1) Convicted Fayetteville Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Prison . Jarrell Bordeaux was convicted at trial. He distributed fentanyl and heroin to a confidential informant, and then …
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Leader of “Mike’s Candyshop” Drug Delivery Service Pleads Guilty

… federal court to conspiring to distribute heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, and a fentanyl analogue, and to distributing narcotics that caused … The DTO delivered heroin and cocaine (sometimes laced with fentanyl and a fentanyl analogue) on demand to customers in …
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DEA Issues Warning Over Counterfeit Pills

… counterfeit pills containing the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl.  Manufactured by Mexican drug trafficking (DTOs), … can be deadly.  One pill can be enough to kill someone.  Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 100 times stronger …
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Responding to America's Overdose Crisis: An Examination of Legislation to Build Upon the SUPPORT Act

June 23, 2023
… in our nation’s history. This is because one drug—illicit fentanyl—has transformed the criminal landscape. Illicit fentanyl is exceptionally cheap to make, exceptionally easy …
June 23, 2023
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Six Members of St. Louis Drug Ring Linked to Murders Plead Guilty

… to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess … in furtherance of drug trafficking. Lee obtained bulk fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine from Juan Jose …