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Colombian Narcotics Kingpin Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 35 Years In Prison For Massive Cocaine Conspiracy

July 25, 2016
… the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.  Barrera was arrested in Venezuela on September 18, 2012.  Thereafter, he …
July 25, 2016
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Thirty-Five Indicted For Trafficking Heroin Throughout Virginia Peninsula

August 18, 2011
… News Police, made the announcement after the coordinated arrests were completed and the indictment was made public. …
August 18, 2011
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Life In Prison For Racketeering Kingpin

March 03, 2017
… been in federal custody since October 15, 2010, when he was arrested during a takedown of more than 50 members of a …
March 03, 2017
GENERAL INFORMATION

Victim Witness Assistance Program

May 08, 2025
… to the investigation, such as when charges are filed, arrest, upcoming trial date or logistics. A crime victim may …
May 08, 2025
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DEA-New Jersey instrumental in establishment of statewide “Handle With Care” program

October 06, 2020
… the death of an immediate family member or guardian; the arrest of a household member or execution of a search …
October 06, 2020
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Drug Trafficking Indictment Charges 18 Defendants with Meth and Heroin Distribution Conspiracy

January 17, 2024
… Ga. Jaquan Collier , 24, of Vidalia, Ga. Prior to his arrest, Collier worked as a jailer at Toombs County …
January 17, 2024
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U.S. Attorney Announces Charges in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Citizen in New York City

November 29, 2023
… U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero.  Czech authorities arrested and detained Gupta on June 30, 2023, pursuant to …
November 29, 2023
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U.S. Attorney Announces Charges in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Citizen in New York City

November 29, 2023
… U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero.  Czech authorities arrested and detained GUPTA on June 30, 2023, pursuant to …
November 29, 2023
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Colombian Drug Kingpin and Paramilitary Leader Pleads Guilty

November 02, 2021
… Docket Nos. 04-CR-962 (LAP) / 08-CR-659 (SAS) Terrorism Arrests/Convictions - Major Extraditions Drug Trafficking …
November 02, 2021
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Operation Oxy-Concourse: NY Attorney General’s Office and DEA take down narcotics distribution ring in New York City

May 02, 2019
… of a controlled substance, and other charges.   “These arrests are significant because they bring attention to an …
May 02, 2019
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Husband and wife sentenced to prison for operating Upper West Side pill mill

September 06, 2018
… order to satisfy their greed.” Rogelio and Lydia Lucas were arrested on June 9, 2015, at which time agents and …
September 06, 2018
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Owner of Oakland Money Services Business Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Laundering Drug Proceeds to Mexico

March 19, 2024
… found on the cell phones of drug dealers who had been arrested. Wire receipts found on the phone of one drug …
March 19, 2024
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Former Union General Hospital CEO and two Blairsville doctors sentenced to federal prison for illegally prescribing and obtaining pain pills

June 29, 2020
… (until April 2015). On April 11, 2015, Dr. David Gowder was arrested by the Union County Sheriff’s Office after …
June 29, 2020
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Cartel transportation head sentenced to federal prison

May 16, 2019
… cocaine supplier: Valdez. Both Valdez and Montemayor were arrested in Mexico in 2010 and extradited to face trial in …
May 16, 2019
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Doctor Convicted at Trial for Unlawfully Dispensing Controlled Substances

January 19, 2024
… www.dea.gov . Follow DEA Miami via Twitter at @DEAMIAMIDIV Arrests/Convictions - Major Prescription Drugs Opioids On On …
January 19, 2024
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Matriarch Sentenced for Role in Violent Multimillion-Dollar Honduran Cocaine Trafficking Organization

March 28, 2023
… Trafficking Organization | OPA | Department of Justice Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking …
March 28, 2023
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46 Convicted in $18 Million Pill Mill Scheme in Fort Worth

March 24, 2021
… Special Agent in Charge, Eduardo A. Chávez. They were arrested in 2020 by the DEA’s Fort Worth Tactical Diversion …
March 24, 2021
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97 in Puerto Rico Charged With Drug Trafficking

June 29, 2018
… and to keep our communities safe.” “This indictment and the arrests this morning are a significant victory in our …
June 29, 2018
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Alert - Extortion Scam - Alert

October 25, 2012
… refuse to send money, the impersonators often threaten to arrest them or search their property.  Some victims who …
October 25, 2012
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Forty-One Defendants Charged With Conspiracy To Traffic Heroin And Prescription Opioids To Upper Midwest Indian Reservations

May 28, 2015
… proud of the hard work and dedication that resulted in the arrests of a criminal organization that prospered from …
May 28, 2015
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34 Suspects Indicted In Drug And Firearms Trafficking Organization

January 25, 2011
… a multi-agency law enforcement task force rounded up and arrested 20 defendants named in the 53-count Avila …
January 25, 2011
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Agency Heads Announce Major Criminal Action Against Cartel

May 19, 2011
… Nation Police Chief Joseph Delgado today announced the arrests of 27 of 46 suspected members of the Jesus Valencia …
May 19, 2011
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Drug Law Enforcement Kicking Off The New Year With Record Breaking Heroin Seizures

February 07, 2016
… 155% increase since 2013) were seized and 898 people were arrested by DEA and our law enforcement partners in New York …
February 07, 2016
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Four Charged In Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

April 11, 2016
… was filed this afternoon, following the defendants’ arrests on Friday evening, April 8, 2016.  Charged in the …
April 11, 2016
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DEA Recruitment

September 17, 2025
… Identifying and apprehending drug traffickers. Arresting law violators engaged in criminal drug related …
September 17, 2025
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New York Drug Enforcement Task Force and NY Attorney General Take Down Ghost Gun Trafficking Ring

December 01, 2022
… and action, law enforcement identified, investigated, and arrested these gun traffickers whose actions endangered …
December 01, 2022
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Nassau Doctor Sentenced to Up to 15 Years in Prison for Overprescription of Opioids that Led to Five Deaths

January 22, 2024
… medications were prescribed by Blatti. The defendant was arrested on April 18, 2019, by members of the NCPD Asset …
January 22, 2024
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Leaders of International Drug Trafficking and Firearms Smuggling Organization Sentenced to 21 and 20 Years in Prison

January 11, 2024
… rifle with a 50-round drum magazine.  When Mecina was arrested, that rifle and loaded drum magazine were found in …
January 11, 2024
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Eight Defendants, Including a Brooklyn Medical Doctor, And Three Pharmacists, Charged with Illegally Distributing More Than 1.2 Million Oxycodone Pills

October 13, 2022
… oxycodone distribution operation. All eight defendants were arrested this morning and are scheduled to be arraigned this …
October 13, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Office of Training

January 19, 2025
… investigate a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO), execute arrests and warrants on members of that organization, seize …
January 19, 2025