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Caldwell Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute

February 18, 2022
… methamphetamine from Mexico to Idaho prior to his arrest on February 19, 2021. During his arrest, law enforcement officers searched the vehicle …
February 18, 2022
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Idaho Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute

December 01, 2021
… Idaho for a period of approximately four months before his arrest on February 19, 2021. During Collingwood’s arrest, law enforcement officers searched his vehicle and …
December 01, 2021
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Takedown of Lane County Drug Trafficking Cell

October 05, 2021
… served 14 years in federal prison. Manzo-Negrete was arrested during the operation and made his first appearance … proceedings. Four of Manzo-Negrete’s associates were also arrested and are facing federal drug charges. They include …
October 05, 2021
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Two Tacoma men sentenced to prison for gun and drug crimes

August 30, 2021
… Ultimately, the defendants and a potential supplier were arrested in Auburn, Washington, during a deal for a large … at the Federal Detention Center at SeaTac since their arrests on April 29, 2020.  Once they complete their prison …
August 30, 2021
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Second Significant Sentence Handed Down in "Operation Director's Cut"

January 08, 2007
… Bruno Cavelier d’Esclavelles, 45, of Los Angeles, were arrested as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s … to the United States. De Basseville and d’Esclavelles were arrested on June 1, 2006, in Arlington, Virginia, while …
January 08, 2007
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Five Indicted in Scheme to Defraud Investment Banking Firm

April 20, 2006
… and a $250,000 fine. Okono, Tyson, Reynolds and Horton were arrested today and had their initial appearances this … Magistrate Judge Jillyn K. Schulze. Onwudiegwu has not been arrested and is being sought. A second indictment, which was …
April 20, 2006
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Four Defendants Indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute Over 8 Million Dosage Units of Hydrocodone and to Launder Money

October 12, 2006
… returned on October 4, 2006 and unsealed today after the arrests of the defendants. All four defendants are employed … and motor vehicles of some of the defendants. "Today's arrest shut down a pharmacy that illegally distributed in …
October 12, 2006
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Leaders of Baltimore Drug Conspiracy Plead Guilty

August 25, 2006
… throw it.” In November 2005, two Hagerstown customers were arrested after leaving Billy Well’s home by law enforcement … stated Kotowski. So far nine individuals have been arrested in this case which was initiated in the Spring of …
August 25, 2006
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31 Indicted For Operating A Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Enterprise

June 18, 2004
… Maryland, Washington D.C., and New York, resulting in the arrest of 29 individuals on federal drug conspiracy and … Several weeks earlier, the multi-agency task force arrested Gwendolyn Levi, age 60, of Elkridge, Maryland, …
June 18, 2004
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NINETEEN PERSONS INVOLVED IN A DOMINICAN BASED ORGANIZATION ARE INDICTED ON DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES

November 20, 2003
… from the DEA, FBI, and other local agencies served 13 arrest warrants throughout Washington, DC and southern … and Venezuela. Several significant drug traffickers were arrested in the Dominican Republic and Venezuela and are …
November 20, 2003
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Members of Heroin Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted

December 13, 2003
… a Ghanaian citizen, of Laurel Maryland. Ncube and Holt were arrested on December 3, 2003 following distribution of … from West Africa. On December 4, 2003 Nti and Mensah were arrested when they arrived in Baltimore from New York to …
December 13, 2003
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Grand Junction Cocaine Ring Indicted

October 20, 2005
… in custody of ICE on immigration charges, and 5 were arrested today without incident. The other defendant is … said Jeffrey Sweetin, DEA Special Agent in Charge. “Today’s arrests will impact the traffic on that highway and …
October 20, 2005
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Federal indictments charge 14 members of San Pedro-based criminal street gang

June 26, 2019
… as well as Los Angeles Police Department officers arrested four of the federal defendants. Seven defendants … court. Another 10 members and associates of the gang were arrested this morning pursuant to local charges.   The …
June 26, 2019
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Two Afghan heroin traffickers sentenced in Manhattan federal court for conspiring to import heroin into the United States

September 18, 2018
… meet with the UC.  On June 13, 2015 Lajaward and Said were arrested in Bangkok by Thai authorities based on the charges … each sentenced to five years of supervised release.  The arrest, conviction, and sentencing of these two traffickers …
September 18, 2018
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Pharmacist gets 10 years in prison on DEA case

December 03, 2018
… Zinka Sisic, to four years in prison, after DEA agents arrested both individuals and closed two Phoenix area … inspired lyrics in their music. In addition to their arrests, federal agents seized 25 firearms, including an …
December 03, 2018
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Meth traffickers shipped drugs to Hawaii disguised as Aztec objects

October 16, 2018
… SANTA ANA, Calif. - Federal authorities this morning arrested eight defendants named in a grand jury indictment … look like decorative Aztec calendars and statues. Today’s arrests follow the filing of a seven-count indictment on …
October 16, 2018
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Leader of prescription fraud ring sentenced to over three years in federal prison

January 30, 2020
… conducted these illegal activities while he was on house arrest for previously manufacturing fraudulent … to utilize all available resources to investigate and arrest offenders like Mr. Fuller and his associates who prey …
January 30, 2020
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Man Sentenced Five Years for Trafficking Cocaine through U.S. Mail

July 16, 2021
… Roberto Muniz and others. On January 9, 2019, investigators arrested Freytes and other members of this drug trafficking … San Juan (P.R.) Office, have assisted the investigation. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Cocaine On On …
July 16, 2021
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El Paso Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Cocaine Trafficking

March 16, 2021
… Leal has remained in federal custody since his arrest on April 27, 2020. On January 6, 2021, Lightbourn … U.S. Attorney Richard Watts prosecuted this case. ### Arrests/Convictions - Major Cocaine On …
March 16, 2021
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Attorney General William P. Barr Joins DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea to Announce results of Operation Crystal Shield

September 10, 2020
… of more than 750 investigations, resulting in nearly 1,840 arrests and the seizure of more than 28,560 pounds of … pounds .  During the same timeframe, the number of DEA arrests related to methamphetamine increased by nearly 20 …
September 10, 2020
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Leader of Salem area drug distribution network sentenced to ten years in federal prison

March 17, 2020
… supervised release. According to court documents, the arrest and prosecution of Alvarado and his associates has … x 39mm caliber rifle, a CZ 9mm caliber rifle. Alvarado was arrested without incident. On May 8, 2019, Alvarado pleaded …
March 17, 2020
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Mixtecas motorcycle club member sentenced to 28 years in federal prison

October 21, 2019
… Omaha Division DEA agents aid in arrest TAYLOR search warrant_0.jpg Cropped Pipe Bomb.jpeg … his residence. Green fled after being interviewed and was arrested Oct. 25, in Nashville, Tenn., by the U.S. Marshals. …
October 21, 2019
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Federal investigation of Portland drug trafficking organization reveals black market peso exchange scheme

April 09, 2019
… a long-term heroin trafficking investigation. Agents arrested over 20 drug trafficking defendants, seized … trafficking organizations. In July 2018, federal agents arrested Guillen Ramirez in Las Vegas, Nevada. Guillen …
April 09, 2019
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San Jose man charged with impersonating a federal agent

March 05, 2019
… Nielsen announced that Alex Taylor, 49, of San Jose, was arrested on Saturday, March 2, 2019, outside his residence … day the Federal Bureau of Investigation obtained a federal arrest warrant for Taylor and a federal search warrant for …
March 05, 2019
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Texas Woman Pleads Guilty To Federal Cocaine Trafficking Charges In New Mexico

February 15, 2018
… the U.S. Border Patrol Checkpoint near Las Cruces. The DEA arrested Gonzales and co-defendant Carlos Ivan Todd, 30, … N.M. According to the complaint, U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested Todd and Gonzales at the U.S. Border Patrol …
February 15, 2018
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Long Island Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone

May 18, 2018
… oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance. Belford was arrested in June 2017 for his participation in an oxycodone … and called the local police, resulting in Belford’s arrest. Further investigation revealed that, via his …
May 18, 2018
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Four Defendants Plead Guilty For Their Roles In A Major Drug Trafficking Operation In Lockport, NY

May 05, 2018
… County Drug Task Force confidential source. Washington was arrested by Buffalo Police officers on June 19, 2017. He was … informant working with law enforcement officers. He was arrested on December 27, 2016 by Lockport Police officers …
May 05, 2018
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Former Seattle Police Officer Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Role In Marijuana Smuggling Conspiracy

March 26, 2018
… respectively.  Both men have been in custody since their arrest on May 8, 2017. Co-conspirator Samath Khanhphongphane … Security (HSI). Multiple agencies assisted with the arrests and the serving of search warrants including the …
March 26, 2018
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Twelve Indicted For Alleged Drug Trafficking In Odessa Area

October 28, 2011
… charges. Ten of the 12 are now in custody. The individuals arrested by federal, state and local authorities include: … in this case who were already in custody prior to the arrests include: Osvelia Rodriguez, 51, of Pecos, Texas; …
October 28, 2011
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El Paso Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Charge

May 20, 2014
… and cousin, Bernabe Carrasco, 34, also of El Paso, were arrested on Dec. 20, 2013, and charged by criminal complaint … Carlos Carrasco has been in federal custody since his arrest and remains detained pending his sentencing hearing, …
May 20, 2014