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Operation Boyztown Results in Rare Life Sentence for Methamphetamine Distributor

… and Wichita, Kansas. Operation Boyztown, ended with the arrest and conviction of Jorge Navarrete who received a life …
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Pill distributor and executives, pharmacists charged with unlawfully distributing painkillers

… of Inspector General, announced the charges.   “Today’s arrests should be a wakeup call to distributors and …
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Law enforcement dismantles drug ring operating in Asheville

… related offenses.   Five defendants are in custody. Federal arrest warrants have been issued against Perry, Smith and …
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Omaha Division Special Agent Carlos Lavastida awarded Enrique S. Camarena Award

… Agent Lavastida’s actions on this case not only led to the arrest and conviction of dangerous criminals, but also …
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DEA In Springfield, Missouri Achieve Significant Prison Sentences For Two Recent Investigations

… one pound of crystal meth.  Gonzalez was then placed under arrest.  Later that day investigators searched Soto-Garcia’s …
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Long Island Doctor Convicted Of Causing The Overdose Deaths Of Two Patients And Illegally Distributing Oxycodone

… role in fueling the opioid epidemic.” “From the time he was arrested, to today’s conviction, it was abundantly clear …
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Hobbs Man Sentenced To Ten Years For Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction

… pending trial. Miguel Angel Luna-Arredondo has yet to be arrested and is considered a fugitive. Charges in …
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Members Of Camden Drug Trafficking Ring Charged With Racketeering

… and Henrico (Va.) Police Division.  Four defendants were arrested after the indictment was returned on Tuesday, Feb. …
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New Orleans-area Woman Pleads Guilty To Scheme To Possess Oxycodone By Fraud And To Possess With Intent To Distribute Oxycodone On The Black Market

… of these prescription drugs.   On Oct. 5, 2017, Lesslie was arrested on a federal criminal complaint, which alleged that …
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Tallahassee Woman Convicted Of Trafficking Molly

… a controlled delivery of the drug-laden parcel and arrested Hunter after she signed for and accepted the …
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Former El Paso County Commissioner Willie Gandara, Jr. Sentenced To Federal Prison

… $8,000 cash seized by authorities at the time of Gandara’s arrest. “DEA and its law enforcement partners are committed …
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Alleged El Paso Cell Ringleader For Vicente Carrillo Fuentes Drug Trafficking Organization Detained Pending Trial

… The other named defendants are in custody.   “The numerous arrests and seizures that occurred in this investigation …
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El Paso, Texas Man Sentenced To Twenty Years In Federal Prison For Heroin Trafficking Conviction

… Terry Sisneros of the Raton Police Department. Burciaga was arrested in June 2008, after officers found 32 pounds of …
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Former Pharmacy Technician From Carlsbad Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Crime For Unlawful Possession Of Oxycodone

… of unlawfully possessing a controlled substance.  Otero was arrested on Sept. 23, 2016, following an investigation …
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Doctor, Pharmacist And Call-Center Manager Found Guilty In Massive Prescription Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… Rico, New Orleans and New York City was instrumental in the arrests, searches and initial court appearances in this …
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Leader Of Interstate Online Pill Mill Ring Sentenced To More Than Eight Years In Prison

… New Orleans; and New York City was instrumental in the arrests, searches and initial court appearances in this …
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Ohio Indictment Charges 17 In Racketeering Indictment Tied To Unsolved Homicides And Drug Trafficking

… which was unsealed today following early morning efforts to arrest and locate the defendants. The indictment alleges …
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Three Metro Detroit Doctors Among Conspirators Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Opiate Prescription Drugs

… Acting Special Agent in Charge David A. Grant stated, “The arrests today are just one example of DEA's determination …
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Doctor Who Owned McAllen Medical Clinic In Dallas Pleads Guilty In Pill Mill Case

… of the defendants is set for February 13, 2017. After their arrests in January 2016, Andrews and co-defendant …
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Owner/Operator Of GenPharm Pharmacy In Dallas Area Pleads Guilty

… sentencing, which is set for May 26, 2017. After their arrests in January 2016, Kigham, along with another …
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Former Army Soldier Sentenced For Murder-for-Hire And Gun Possession

… testified that immediately thereafter, the three were arrested and a fourth suspect was shot and killed. A …
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Smoke Shop Owner And Realtor Head To Federal Prison For Structuring Financial Transactions

… five months of home confinement on Nov. 18, 2013. All were arrested in May 2013 on charges relating to their …
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Career Offender From Clovis Sentenced To 77 Months For Selling 20 Grams Of Heroin To Undercover Agents

… in New Mexico for as long as possible Jackson was arrested on Dec. 3, 2015, on an indictment charging him with …
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Three Tampa Residents Plead Guilty For Their Involvement In A Conspiracy To Import A Synthetic Cannabinoid, XLR-11, A/k/a "Spice", And Drug Paraphernalia

… and drug paraphernalia.  On November 7, 2014, agents arrested Elhelw in Vero Beach and recovered a three kilogram …
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Operation Shaw-Crank Redemption Update: Final 3 Defendants Sentenced To A Combined Total Of Over 17 Years In Prison For Drug-Trafficking Organization

… The investigation has resulted in a total of 49 arrests and prosecutions, including the defendants charged …
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US Attorney’s Office Announces “The Right Prescription For New Jersey”Federal, State Agencies And Non-Profits Come Together To Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse

… law enforcement approach to this problem. But we will never arrest our way out of this epidemic. And that’s why today …
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Pharmacist Sentenced To 78 Months In Prison For Attempting To Weaponize Deadly Toxins And Possessing Narcotics Manufacturing Equipment

… the investigation.   On November 14, 2013, Gonzalez was arrested in Jersey City and search warrants were executed at …
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Operation Ice Pick Results In Charges Against 23 Defendants For Drug Trafficking In Arkansas

… this case, numerous drug traffickers in the area have been arrested and are being prosecuted. Cleaning up drug activity …
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83 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of San Juan

… forfeiture allegation of 10 million dollars. “Today’s arrests stand as a warning to those individuals whose greed …
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The Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Seized More Than 3,500 Pounds Of Marijuana And Detained Five Suspected Smugglers During A Drug Interdiction In The Caribbean Sea

… U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico. “These arrests are a clear indication of the continued success of …