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Ninth Defendant Pleads Guilty in Large-Scale Sacramento Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy

December 15, 2023
… documents, Anderson is among the 15 federal defendants arrested in 2021 and charged in a 45-count indictment for … 2019 trafficking kilograms of cocaine and heroin and was arrested in possession of two firearms.  This case is the …
December 15, 2023
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Providence Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison

November 07, 2023
… of the case to Nolasco on June 22, 2020, DEA agents arrested Nolasco and executed a court-authorized search of … firearms and a Porsche Panamera seized at the time of his arrest. The cases were prosecuted by Assistant U.S Attorney …
November 07, 2023
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Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Federal Firearms Offenses

September 20, 2023
… When agents executed the search warrant, Garcia was arrested without incident and a search of his residence … Attorney Joseph M. Spindle is prosecuting the case. # # # Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons …
September 20, 2023
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New Haven Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison

August 31, 2023
… Poplar Street and Exchange Street in New Haven.  Gerena was arrested on August 10, 2021, after investigators made a … Poplar Street address. Gerena has been detained since his arrest.  On November 15, 2022, he pleaded guilty to …
August 31, 2023
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El Paso Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Trafficking Cocaine

July 26, 2023
… the Western District of Texas. “Their efforts led to the arrest and conviction of a drug smuggler who is now spending … U.S. Attorney Amy Greenbaum prosecuted the case. ### Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Cocaine On On …
July 26, 2023
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Former Gulf Cartel Leader Convicted Of Drug Conspiracy And Assaults On Federal Officers

September 26, 2017
… head of the Gulf (CDG) for some of the years following the arrest of Osiel Cardenas in 2003 and before Costilla-Sanchez’s arrest in September 2012. Since the 1990s, the CDG has been …
September 26, 2017
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Gloucester County Man Convicted of Drug Conspiracy and Firearms Offenses

July 19, 2023
… heroin, which was recovered from his apartment. Osorio was arrested while driving with his conspirators from New Jersey … be found at  https://www.justice.gov/ocdetf . 23-16   ### Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons …
July 19, 2023
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Drug Smuggler Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

June 30, 2023
… and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) tracked down and arrested the two men who had fled into Canada after running from U.S. Border Patrol. The men arrested by the RCMP were identified as Lawrence Edward …
June 30, 2023
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Leader of Multi-Kilogram Cocaine Conspiracy Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

March 21, 2023
… to Beharry. The drugs were later seized during Beharry’s arrest on October 17, 2022. Mirabal routinely discarded cellphones and, when arrested on October 31, 2022, was found in possession of 24 …
March 21, 2023
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Colombian Cartel Member Receives a 27 Year Sentence for Importing Cocaine into the United States

October 14, 2021
… violations on Feb. 2, 2019. Lemus was subsequently arrested in Panama in March of 2020, and was extradited to … Bloss and Jay Combs.   International/Foreign Operations Arrests/Convictions - Major OCDETF/Task Force Drug …
October 14, 2021
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35 Years for Second Drug and Weapons Conviction

August 12, 2021
… was dealing meth out of two residences in Amarillo.  “The arrest and conviction of Mr. Lopez has undoubtedly made our … and called in Texas DPS troopers to place him under arrest pursuant to a warrant. When law enforcement searched …
August 12, 2021
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Eleven Meth, Cocaine Traffickers Charged in Amarillo

January 06, 2021
… AMARILLO, TX - Eleven alleged drug traffickers were arrested and charged in Amarillo, announced DEA Special … hundreds of grams of methamphetamine and cocaine – were arrested on Tuesday, January 5, in a bust led by the DEA …
January 06, 2021
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Drug Dealer Sentenced to 27 Years for Meth Trafficking

February 03, 2023
… Montano-Rodriguez was indicted in September 2021 and arrested in November 2021 in Texas, where he was serving a … the custody of the United States Marshals Service since his arrest. The statutory penalties for conspiracy to distribute …
February 03, 2023
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Drug Organization Dispatcher Sentenced to Seven Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking

January 31, 2023
… was 96% pure.   On October 21, 2021, Jimenez-Verduzco was arrested when a Santa Clara deputy sheriff conducted a … local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. Arrests/Convictions - Major Seizures (Drugs/Property) …
January 31, 2023
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Member of Bristol, Virginia Methamphetamine Drug Ring Sentenced

October 13, 2022
… activities continued even after her co-conspirators were arrested.  When arrested in May 2021, Wallace was discovered in possession …
October 13, 2022
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Mexican National Sentenced to More Than 12 Years for Role in Methamphetamine Importation Conspiracy

December 01, 2022
… freeze-dried bags containing methamphetamine. After his arrest, Zavala-Perez admitted to receiving methamphetamine … www.dea.gov . Follow DEA Miami via Twitter at @DEAMIAMIDIV Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Methamphetamine …
December 01, 2022
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Juárez Cartel Leader Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking

November 01, 2022
… less than 100 kilograms of marijuana. Vásquez-Barragán was arrested in Mexico in 2010 and extradited to the United … USMS and law enforcement partners in Mexico to secure the arrest and extradition of Vásquez-Barragán to the United …
November 01, 2022
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St. Augustine Doctor Indicted for Distributing Controlled Substances

October 31, 2022
… to be traceable to proceeds of the offense. Hollington was arrested on October 28, 2022.  He was released on bond … www.dea.gov . Follow DEA Miami via Twitter at @DEAMIAMIDIV. Arrests/Convictions - Major …
October 31, 2022
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Mexican National Faces Federal Drug Trafficking Charges in New Mexico

August 23, 2022
… Affairs provided significant assistance in securing the arrest and extradition of Quintana from Mexico, and the … Castellano are prosecuting the case. # # # Guns/Weapons Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking On On Press …
August 23, 2022
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Eighth person sentenced as a result of major black market marijuana investigation

September 04, 2020
Eighth person sentenced as a result of major black market marijuana investigation September 04, 2020 Rocky Mountain Contact Info Contact Us (720) 895-4040 571-387-5079 Steffan W. Tubbs Recruiter Name Special Agent Seth McMullen (571) 387-3643 …
September 04, 2020
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Nassau County Repeat-Offender Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Federal Prison for Meth Offense

July 14, 2022
… at an intersection, Wilson crashed the motorcycle. Officers arrested Wilson and, during a subsequent search, found in … on April 28, 2021, approximately four months before his arrest in this case. This case was investigated by the Drug …
July 14, 2022
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Puerto Rico Man Sentenced to Prison For Trafficking Cocaine to Connecticut

November 19, 2021
… Rico by Muniz and others. On January 9, 2019, investigators arrested several members of this drug trafficking … narcotics, and more than $150,000 in cash.  Muniz was arrested in Puerto Rico on January 15, 2019. On January 23, …
November 19, 2021
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Multi-Kilogram Drug Trafficker Convicted at Trial, After Spending More than Four Years on the Lam

May 26, 2022
… of more than $3 million. On June 7, 2017, investigators arrested Lewis. When taken into custody, he was in … in Mexico. On August 31, 2021, the U.S. Marshals Service rearrested Lewis in Arizona, and returned him to the Middle … (usdoj.gov) . Follow DEA Miami via Twitter at @DEAMIAMIDIV. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Cocaine …
May 26, 2022
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East Bay Resident Found Guilty of Attempting to Help Smuggle Cocaine Through Bay Area Airports

March 09, 2022
… to cities across the country until his airport contact was arrested by law enforcement.  Bellot also told the CS that … he had taken a break from airport smuggling following the arrest of his airport associate,  he had recently found …
March 09, 2022
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New Mexico Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Meth and Firearm Charges

March 02, 2022
… to court documents, Jarod Richard Melancon, 38, was arrested on May 5, 2021, after a federal search warrant was … U.S. Attorney Matthew Ellis prosecuted the case. ### Arrests/Convictions - Major Synthetic drugs Drug Trafficking …
March 02, 2022
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Puerto Rico Man Sentenced to 75 Months for Trafficking Cocaine to Connecticut

April 08, 2021
… one kilogram of cocaine. On April 10, 2018, investigators arrested Collazo-Rivera and several other members of the … narcotics. Collazo-Rivera has been detained since his arrest. On April 18, 2018, a grand jury returned an …
April 08, 2021
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Dominican National involved in drug importation schemes sentenced to 12 years in prison

November 19, 2019
… psychedelic drug. On Sep. 18, 2016, De La Cruz was arrested in Milford, Connecticut, after a search of a car he … to distribute cocaine. He has been detained since his arrest on Dec. 20, 2017. On March 27, 2019, De La Cruz …
November 19, 2019
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Two indicted in connection with multimillion-dollar marijuana enterprise

May 21, 2019
… marijuana and three counts of money laundering. Martin was arrested last month on a criminal complaint.  Tatiana … more than 100 kilograms of marijuana. Fridkes was arrested today and will appear in federal court in Boston …
May 21, 2019
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Dominican man sentenced to 240 months in prison for heroin trafficking

April 30, 2019
… Massachusetts for his native Dominican Republic to avoid arrest by U.S. law enforcement, but continued to direct his … sought Guerrero Morillo’s extradition. Dominican officials arrested him in February of 2018 and extradited him in June …
April 30, 2019
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Dominican national pleads guilty in conspiracy to transport 1600 kilograms of cocaine from South America to the United States

March 27, 2019
… psychedelic drug.  On Sept. 18, 2016, De La Cruz was arrested in Milford, Conn., after a search of a car he was … to distribute cocaine. He has been detained since his arrest on Dec. 20, 2017.  De La Cruz pleaded guilty to one …
March 27, 2019