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Thirty-Nine Alleged Associates Of Two Chicago Area Drug Trafficking Organizations Facing Federal Narcotics Charges

… each other with multiple kilograms of cocaine were arrested and are among 39 defendants who are facing federal … federal search warrants at the same time as they began arresting defendants in the Chicago area, as well as in … in U.S. District Court and unsealed yesterday following the arrests. The defendants who were arrested began appearing …
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Lancaster Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking, Firearm Possession

… of methamphetamine, 376 grams of cocaine, 560 grams of fentanyl, 282 grams of a fentanyl analogue, 953 grams of marijuana, 946 grams of …
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Texas Doctor Charged with Illegally Distributing Millions of Opioid Pills

… a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Diversion Division Fentanyl Awareness Fentanyl Free America One Pill Can Kill On On Press Release …
Oscar Manuel Gastellum-Iribe
FUGITIVE

Oscar Manuel Gastellum-Iribe

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations:


Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, 848(a), (b), and (e)(1)(A), 963, and 960a; Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2339B, and 924(c)(1)(A)
Conspiracy to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, 1 kilogram or more of heroin, 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 1,000 kilograms or more of marijuana
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Joint Law Enforcement Investigation Leads to Indictment of 25 Defendants on Federal Drug & Gun Charges

… 15, 2021, teams of federal, state and local law enforcement arrested 19 of those charged. Two additional defendants … to face their charges. Four defendants have not been arrested yet. In making today’s announcement, Acting U.S. … investigative efforts which led to the federal charges and arrests. Acting U.S. Attorney Stetzer also thanked the U.S. …
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Nineteen Members Of Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring Face Drug Charges

… distribute methamphetamine. Thirteen of those charged were arrested on Wednesday, May 29, 2013; during an early morning … Tobacco, Firearms and (ATF), Charlotte Field Division. The arrests are the result of a multi-agency investigation …
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DEA announces the establishment of a new Division Office in Omaha

… more effective investigations on methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid trafficking, all of which …
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DEA Working To Avoid U.S. Drug Shortages

… that contain morphine, hydromorphone, meperidine, and fentanyl. “In recent months, the largest U.S. manufacturer …
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DEA Bolsters Fight Against Opioid Crisis With 250 Additional Task Force Officers

… prescription painkillers, heroin, and synthetic drugs like fentanyl. Opioids were responsible for approximately 42,000 …
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Caribbean News 2009

July 15, 2021
… News 2009 December 17, 2009 PR Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in St. Thomas, VI October 2, 2009 65 Members of the … Other Charges July 21, 2009 Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Arrests Two Men and Seizes Approximately $1.7 Million July …
July 15, 2021
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Eighteen Individuals Charged With Participating In Tri-State Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

… multi-agency law enforcement operation that resulted in the arrest of eight of the 18 defendants, including five … residents of Alamogordo, N.M.  Two other defendants were arrested on Oct. 29, 2013 in Arizona and two more are in … in our communities throughout New Mexico.” “With these arrests and seizures, DEA and its federal, state, and local …
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Thirty-Four Facing Federal And Tribal Charges Arising Out Of Methamphetamine Trafficking On Mescalero Apache Reservation

… occasions.  Saenz was one of two federal defendants arrested on Dec. 11, 2015, when 13 of the 16 tribal defendants were also arrested.  A third federal Mescalero Apache defendant is in … on unrelated charges and the remaining two have yet to be arrested.    Thirteen non-Natives, alleged members of two …
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DEA-Led Investigation Of Mexican DTO Results In Charges Against 28

… to US- Drugs: Also Firearms, Money Laundering Charges- Many Arrested, Some Remain Fugitives ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - …
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Benzodiazepines

January 21, 2025
Benzodiazepines are depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures. The most common benzodiazepines are the prescription drugs Valium®, Xanax®, Halcion®, Ativan®, and Klonopin®. Shorter-acting benzodiazepines used to manage insomnia include estazolam (ProSom®), flurazepam (Dalmane®), temazepam (Restoril®), and triazolam (Halcion®). Midazolam (Versed®), a short-acting...
January 21, 2025
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Caribbean News 2006

July 15, 2021
… SEP 28, 2006 DEA MET Deployment to Ponce Ends with 5 Arrests SEP 27, 2006 DEA Investigation Results in Three Arrests and the Seizure of 1 Kilogram of Heroin, ¾ Kilogram …
July 15, 2021
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DEA Releases 2017 Drugs Of Abuse Resource Guide

… new and emerging trends in drug misuse and abuse, including fentanyl, other opioids, and synthetic drugs.       Because …
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Operation Dial Tone Dismantles Heroin Trafficking Organization

… Westchester - (914) 682-6256 Leader of organization arrested today in the Bronx, NY OTSEGO COUNTY, N.Y. - Brian … safety. Getting heroin out of the hands of our youth and arresting those responsible for its distribution is our top …
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Ten Taken Into Custody For Drug Violations

… - (802) 951-2900 CONCORD, N.H. - Ten individuals were arrested by federal, state and local authorities, announced … New England and United States Attorney John P. Kacavas. The arrests are the result of a year-long investigation …
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Miami News 2002

July 15, 2021
… Extradicted To South Florida  DEC 3, 2002 Several People Arrested in Conjunction with Operation Babalu  NOV 21, 2002 Several Defendants Arrested in Conjunction with Operation Project X  NOV 21, … Residents Arrested For Sale of MDMA  OCT 02, 2002 DEA Arrests 8 in International Ketamine Distribution Ring  SEP …
July 15, 2021
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San Francisco News 2005

July 15, 2021
… San Francisco News 2005 DEC 8, 2005 32 Arrested and 2,000 Plants Seized in Marijuana Raid DEC 8, … Drug-Free Choices DEC 5, 2005 Operation Durex Nets, 4 Arrests, 65 Kilograms Of Cocaine, Counterfeit Money And …
July 15, 2021
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Task Force Investigation Results In Federal Drug Charges Against Gang Members And Associates That Operated In The San Gabriel And Antelope Valleys

… defendants are unidentified subjects; 12 defendants were arrested during this morning's operation; and five are … the results of combined law enforcement efforts, arresting numerous predatory gang members and significantly …
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Heroin Pipeline From The Bronx To Otsego County Shut Down

… Otsego County District Attorney John M. Muehl announce the arrest of a major trafficking ring responsible for operating … agency cooperation went into this investigation and the arrests were a direct result of that hard work and … December 7, 2012 in the evening hours, three local men were arrested following a traffic stop for possessing 209 bags of …
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Federal Drug Case Targets Members Of Compton Street Gang Accused Of Selling Marijuana, Prescription Drugs

… drug trafficking organizations resulted this week in the arrest of eight people charged with distributing marijuana … of Los Angeles and as far away as Ohio and Louisiana. These arrests demonstrate the commitment of DEA and our law … defendants charged in this case, authorities yesterday arrested four (and a fifth this morning), including Mathis. …
GENERAL INFORMATION

San Francisco News 2006

July 15, 2021
… San Francisco News 2006 DEC 13, 2006 Two Arrests At Hayward Marijuana Distribution Center NOV 29, … in the Central Valley NOV 16, 2006 Local Operation Nets 24 Arrests; 3 Individuals Remain At Large OCT 30, 2006 3 Arrested, 10 Pounds of PCP Seized in Bakersfield Operation …
July 15, 2021
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New York News 2009

July 15, 2021
… of Illegal Eavesdropping Equipment December 4, 2009 Arrest of Watervliet Drug Trafficker December 3, 2009 New … Cocaine into United States December 1, 2009 Mexican Couple Arrested for Forcing a Young Mexican Woman into Prostitution … Murder October 29, 2009 Albany's Safe Street Task Force Arrests 25 Members of the Original Gangsta Killers - OGK …
July 15, 2021
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Forty-One Facing Drug Trafficking Charges As A Result Of Multi-Agency Investigation In Chaves County

… defendants, including alleged DTO leader Mendiola, were arrested on July 31, 2015, the date on which the officers … is charged in Counts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 10 to 24.  Mendiola was arrested on July 31, 2015, on a criminal complaint and has …
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New Jersey News 2005

July 15, 2021
… New Jersey News 2005 DEC 19, 2005 DEA Task Force Arrests 1 and Seizes 4 1/2 pounds of Heroin along with the … “Colorful Threads in the American Fabric”   OCT 4, 2005 DEA Arrests Mexican Cocaine Kingpin Responsible for Smuggling …
July 15, 2021
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Ten Alleged Members Of Sunland Park Heroin Trafficking Ring Facing Federal Narcotics Trafficking Charges

… this morning after nine of the 10 defendants had been arrested. Special Agent in Charge Will R. Glaspy of the … Muñoz, Rivera and Blanca Elisa Tovar, 41, of El Paso, were arrested on July 11, 2016, on a criminal complaint charging …
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Multi-Agency Investigation Dismantles Marijuana Distribution Ring Operating In Southeastern New Mexico And West Texas

… culminated this morning when ten of the defendants were arrested during an early morning law enforcement operation … officers participated in the operation that included arrests in five cities and towns in New Mexico and Texas.  …
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Forty Individuals Facing Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges As The Result Of A Multi-Agency Investigation In Southeastern New Mexico

… culminated this morning when 27 of the defendants were arrested during an early morning law enforcement operation … the quality of life for area residents.   The numerous arrests and seizures in this investigation are the result of …