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DEA Serves Immediate Suspension Order on Northgate Pharmacy in Waldorf, Maryland

DEA Serves Immediate Suspension Order on Northgate Pharmacy in Waldorf, Maryland January 27, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov …
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Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization, Trafficking Cocaine Across Maryland and Bribing U.S. Postal Letter Carriers, Sentenced

…  Stanley fled the scene in his vehicle, but Savage was arrested.     On October 9, 2019, investigators executed a … a money counter.  Investigators searched Stanley upon his arrest, seizing $3,196 from his person.  Stanley admitted …
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40-plus white supremacist street gang members indicted

… Gangsters associates to date and follows the March 2018 arrests of 23 gang members in the Northern District of Georgia on federal charges as well as multiple arrests in October of 2018 on state charges in Spalding …
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Detroit News 2009

July 15, 2021
… Marijuana Ring February 26, 2009 Two Michigan Men Arrested in Large Marijuana Conspiracy     February 26, 2009 … February 5, 2009 Two Assistant Police Chiefs in Kentucky Arrested on Prescription Drug Charges February 2, 2009 Crack …
July 15, 2021
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Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, Sinaloa Cartel leader, sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years

… 1989 until December 2014.      From the mid-1980s until his arrest in Mexico in 1993, Guzman Loera was a mid-level … and money laundering organizations and enterprises. # # # Arrests/Convictions - Major On …
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Police Chief, Mayor And Village Trustee Of Columbus, New Mexico Indicted In Federal Firearms Trafficking Case

… village trustee in Columbus. Ten of the 11 defendants were arrested without incident this morning by teams of federal, … and the results speak for themselves.” “Identifying and arresting individuals involved in criminal activities, …
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DEA, Along With Manhattan, Brooklyn, And Miami U.S. Attorneys Announce Extradition Of Colombian Narcotics Kingpin

… Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.     Barrera was arrested in Venezuela on September 18, 2012.  Thereafter, he … Wifredo A. Ferrer said: “Daniel “Loco” Barrera Barrera’s arrest and extradition is the direct result of strong …
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49 From Two Bronx Drug Trafficking Organizations Charged In Joint DEA/NYPD/HSI Investigation

… has reclaimed the Mount Hope section of the Bronx by arresting dozens of alleged members of two drug trafficking … Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill said “Today’s arrests are the latest example of drug dealing that led to …
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West Babylon man indicted for alleged major cocaine trafficking operation

… this month, a search warrant was executed resulting in the arrest of a major cocaine trafficker who was using his house …
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Leader of cocaine trafficking organization admits guilt

… the drugs, law enforcement executed a number of search and arrest warrants. In total in this investigation, …
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Washington News 2006

July 15, 2021
… Conspiracy NOV 2, 2006 Sheriff, 12 Deputies Among Those Arrested On Drug, Racketeering Charges In Southern VA County …
July 15, 2021
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DEA Statement On The Capture Of Joaquin “Chapo” Guzman-Loera

… the rule of law and the Mexican people and government.  The arrest is a significant achievement in our shared fight …
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Former Mexican Secretary of Public Security Genaro Garcia Luna charged with engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise

… Cartel to operate with impunity in Mexico. Garcia Luna was arrested on Dec. 9, 2019 by federal agents in Dallas, Texas, …
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Key defendant in Operation Snowplow drug trafficking investigation sentenced to two decades in federal prison

… the drugs, law enforcement executed a number of search and arrest warrants. In total in this investigation, law …
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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Announces New Effort to Reduce Violent Crime

… violence in our communities, not to increase the number of arrests or prosecutions as if they were ends in …
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Miami News 2008

July 15, 2021
… of Federal Drug Charges February 20, 2008 Major Drug Dealer Arrested on Federal Drug Charges February 15, 2008 Pensacola …
July 15, 2021
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Local Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled by Joint Federal and State Investigation

… Rouge, Louisiana to deliver the drugs to the DTO. Baker was arrested when he arrived in Paducah with 2 kilograms of cocaine. Bradley was subsequently arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Henderson was charged …
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Illegal Alien from Honduras Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Meth

… On January 6, 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents arrested Medina-Morales for illegal entry across the border … Arkansas State Police and the Conway Police Department. Arrests/Convictions - Major Methamphetamine On On Press …
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Federal health care fraud takedown in Northeastern U.S. results in 54 defendants charged and convicted

… law enforcement agencies participated in the operation. The arrests and guilty pleas come one-year after the Department … fraud and corruption; we are duty-bound to track down and arrest anyone who is breaking our federal laws. Don’t be …
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U.S. Attorney's Office Secures Sentencing of Albuquerque Man for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

… Jimenez admitted to using methamphetamine on the day of his arrest and to handling the firearms found in the vehicle. … Louis Mattei and Elaine Y. Ramirez prosecuted the case. ### Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons …
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Fifteen defendants charged in federal court with heroin trafficking and possession of firearms in Milwaukee

… of today’s operation, law enforcement officers executed arrest warrants and search warrants at multiple locations in … with the U.S. Attorney’s Office has led to some great arrests and, more importantly, some great convictions.”   At …
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Three More Synthetic Drugs Become Illegal For At Least Two Years

… of these drugs can cause seizures, cardiac and respiratory arrest, and death.  Indeed, these compounds have been linked …
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DEA Announces Release Of 2013 National Drug Threat Assessment

… quantitative data from various (seizures, investigations, arrests, drug purity or potency, and drug prices; law …
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Fresno Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Methamphetamine Trafficking

… lot on East Kings Canyon Road, in Fresno, where they were arrested and the methamphetamine was seized.  Hernandez was …
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Detroit News 2004

July 15, 2021
… Drug Smuggling Trends  JUL 8, 2004 DEA Diversion Group Arrests Doctor and Two Others in Prescription Scheme  JUL 2, …
July 15, 2021
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Madison Man Sentenced For Possession Of Cocaine With Intent To Distribute

… surrounded the defendant's vehicle and placed him under arrest. A search of the defendant's vehicle uncovered ten …
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Defendant Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison On Methamphetamine Distribution Conviction

… more of methamphetamine.  He has been in custody since his arrest at his residence on September 25, 2014, after the …
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Greek National Pleads Guilty In Narco-Terror Conspiracy

… terrorist organization. Viglakis, a citizen of Greece, was arrested in Panama City, Panama, in coordination with …
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Cocaine Smuggled In Lite Bright Toy Seized At Airport

… of cocaine and one semi-automatic pistol at PHL during the arrest of 15 drug smugglers. Click here for Photo Gallery >> …