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DEA Administrator invites two El Paso and Albuquerque families to first-ever Family Summit on the Overdose Epidemic

June 07, 2022
… a fake Percocet that was actually a counterfeit made with fentanyl. She is now doing grass-root awareness and outreach …
June 07, 2022
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DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday

October 22, 2019
… our continued dedication to combat the prescription pill, fentanyl and heroin epidemic of substance abuse and …
October 22, 2019
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Long term care pharmacy settles improper dispensing and recordkeeping allegations

June 26, 2019
… discrepancies for six controlled substances, including fentanyl. In addition, PPS failed to disclose on its DEA …
June 26, 2019
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Two Southeastern Connecticut men to serve time in federal prison for roles in heroin trafficking ring

February 28, 2019
… including two overdose deaths involving a heroin and fentanyl mix that occurred in January 2016.  The …
February 28, 2019
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DEA Launches New Initiative to Combat Drug-Related Violence and Overdoses in 34 U.S. Cities, including Chicago

February 07, 2022
… locations.  The vast majority of those networks sell fentanyl or methamphetamine and are engaged in violent gun …
February 07, 2022
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DEA and partners collect thousands of pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products during the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 04, 2019
… are from opioids such as prescription drugs, heroin, and fentanyl. Since many new heroin users begin their journey …
November 04, 2019
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Medical Doctor Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances

September 03, 2021
… intent to distribute opioid pain medications (specifically, fentanyl, oxycodone, methadone, hydromorphone, …
September 03, 2021
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides impressive results with record-breaking participation

May 07, 2019
DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides impressive results with record-breaking participation May 07, 2019 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Justin Williams (571) 362-6208 …
May 07, 2019
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Grand jury returns indictments against three for drug charges

May 27, 2020
… L. Kraus is handling the prosecution. Drug Trafficking Fentanyl Heroin On …
May 27, 2020
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Ten U.S. Congress Members Visit the DEA McAllen Office

March 29, 2021
… legislation such as the extension of the Temporary Fentanyl Scheduling Act.   The Congressional Delegation was …
March 29, 2021
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Needham Doctor And Nurse Practitioner Indicted For Drug Distribution Resulting In Deaths

March 03, 2011
… with each other to distribute methadone, oxycodone and fentanyl, all Schedule II Controlled Substances, by …
March 03, 2011
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U.S. Attorneys And Federal Law Enforcement Leaders Conduct Summit To Target Heroin And Opioid Trafficking And Overdose Epidemic

August 26, 2015
… said, “The abuse of prescription pills, heroin, and fentanyl, an opioid 30 to 50 times more potent than heroin, …
August 26, 2015
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California Man Convicted Of Conspiracy To Distribute Heroin In Operation Goldy Locks

June 24, 2016
… This type of heroin, as well as heroin laced with fentanyl, is growing in popularity across the country. As a …
June 24, 2016
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Civil Complaint Filed Against Islip Terrace Doctor For Issuing Prescriptions Without Legitimate Medical Need

November 06, 2014
… substances, specifically for oxycodone, methadone and fentanyl, in the absence of any legitimate medical need. The …
November 06, 2014
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Our Community, Our Epidemic: Turning Drug Awareness Into Action

November 14, 2015
Our Community, Our Epidemic: Turning Drug Awareness Into Action November 14, 2015 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA Romona Sy 571-776-1634 …
November 14, 2015
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42 Defendants Facing State Or Federal Drug Charges For Allegedly Selling Heroin On City’s West Side

June 24, 2015
… against 26 others, who police and federal agents began arresting early this morning.  Twelve firearms, … kilogram of cocaine were seized this morning during the arrests of 32 of the charged defendants.  The remaining … our city’s streets," he added. Investigating, charging and arresting heroin dealers is priority number one," said SAC …
June 24, 2015
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Task Force Investigation Targets Leadership Of MS-13, Including Former Top ‘Shot-Caller’ Of L.A. Faction, A Dozen ‘Shot-Callers’ Who Supervised Cliques And Three Members Accused Of Murder

May 17, 2017
… that was formed in Los Angeles about 30 years ago. Those arrested today by members of the Los Angeles Metropolitan … maintains with severe acts of violence. Today’s charges and arrests, however, will deal a critical blow to the top …
May 17, 2017
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Two Dozen Charged After DEA Task Force Takes Down Coast To Coast Narcotics Distribution Ring

October 31, 2013
… illegal drugs," stated Wethersfield Police Chief Cetran.  "Arresting local drug users did seem to be making a … the task force's efforts on a daily basis by the number of arrests and convictions in high level trafficking of drugs … on October 9 when a majority of the defendants were arrested.  To date, 22 of the defendants have been arrested …
October 31, 2013
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Drug Kingpin Indicted Following Record-Breaking Meth And Heroin Seizure

August 01, 2011
… weeks, and then trucked across the country. Mota was arrested on July 3, along with Deivis Rafael Ceballos, Cesar … impact by cutting off the supply close to the source.” “The arrests and indictments of these four individuals is welcome …
August 01, 2011
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Colombian Drug Kingpin Charged With Smuggling 35 Pounds Of Heroin Destined For New York In Freight Containers

March 07, 2013
… York City via the Port of Miami. Two of the defendants were arrested in Colombia yesterday pursuant to an extradition … along with a third defendant, Jairo (aka “Jairo”), who was arrested in New York in January 2012. Fernando is charged … for the streets of the New York City area, led to three arrests and the seizure of 16 kilograms of heroin. This …
March 07, 2013
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Tricked-out Upper Manhattan Stash Apartments Conceal $12 Million In Heroin And $500,000 In “Crystal Meth”

April 16, 2014
… Chief of Hempstead Police Department, announced the arrests of three members of a sophisticated drug trafficking … Pablo Paulino, Pedro Abreu and Janeison Garcia were arrested on Monday evening and are charged in a criminal … filed by the Special Narcotics Prosecutor’s Office. The arrests followed several days of surveillance outside 111 …
April 16, 2014
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Charges 27 In The Fordham/Kingsbridge Neighborhoods Of The Bronx, Including 20 Members And Associates Of The Trinitarios Street Gang, With Narcotics And Firearms Offenses

July 24, 2014
… inflict and the atmosphere of despair they create. Today’s arrests again demonstrate this Office’s commitment to … and ecstasy. In a coordinated strike, 19 defendants were arrested in New York late last night and early this morning. …
July 24, 2014
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Thirty-Six People Indicted For Their Roles In Nassau And Suffolk Heroin Ring That Operated Along Rte. 110

April 04, 2017
… the indictments. The majority of the individuals have been arrested and arraigned on various felony charges ranging … Substance and Conspiracy. Five additional defendants were arrested today as a result of search warrants that were … heroin and cocaine, and more than a dozen automobiles. The arrests are the result of a nine-month-long investigation …
April 04, 2017
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Lebanon Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Meth Conspiracy

October 17, 2022
… StLouisDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Crashed Vehicle, Resisted Arrest and Fled from Officer SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Lebanon, … and distributed it to others, including Davenport. Ward was arrested after he crashed the car he was driving on June 18, …
October 17, 2022
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Los Angeles Strike Force targets drug trafficking organizations that allegedly smuggled Sinaloa Cartel narcotics into U.S.

August 08, 2018
… by the Los Angeles Strike Force, authorities this morning arrested 20 defendants named in a series of indictments that … from Mexico on behalf of the Sinaloa Cartel.          Those arrested this morning are among 57 defendants named in three …
August 08, 2018
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Virginia Motorcycle Dealership Seized in Methamphetamine Bust

April 10, 2003
… IRS, BATE, and the Washington County Sheriff's Office have arrested the following individuals and seized the following assets: *Arrested ten major distributors of this organization that …
April 10, 2003
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Project Below The Beltway Targets Sinaloa And Juarez Cartels And Affiliated Violent Street Gangs Nationwide

December 07, 2012
… elsewhere. To date, this initiative has resulted in 3,780 - arrests, and the seizure of 6,100 - kilograms of cocaine, … assets. In West Texas and New Mexico, 53 individuals were arrested at numerous locations as part of Project Below the Beltway. Of these arrests, 29 are being prosecuted federally, and 24 are being …
December 07, 2012
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Federal Authorities Dismantle Drug Trafficking Organization Responsible For Transporting Cocaine And Money Between Puerto Rico-Florida-Connecticut

October 07, 2015
… Nayad Pujols-Noboa. The investigation leading to today’s arrests uncovered that members of this organization utilized … how to handle law enforcement in the event that they were arrested for smuggling. The organization’s leadership would …
October 07, 2015
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Reno Doctor And Eight Others Charged In Illegal Prescription Drug Distribution Case

April 29, 2016
… number of employees of an automobile dealership, have been arrested and charged with being part of a conspiracy to … separate counts of distribution of oxycodone. Dr. Rand was arrested this morning in San Francisco, and the eight other … said DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Neill. “These arrests clearly demonstrate that DEA and our law enforcement …
April 29, 2016
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Federal Indictment Targets 27 Including Members Of An International Drug Trafficking Organization And Los Angeles County Based Street Gangs

August 23, 2012
… San Gabriel Valley Safe Streets Task Force resulted in the arrest of 16 of 27 defendants today who face federal … the investigation at a press conference this morning. The arrests this morning mark the culmination of a 16 month … continuing throughout the morning. The federal defendants arrested today are expected to make their initial court …
August 23, 2012