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Roanoke Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Traffic Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine

… Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Traffic Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine February 28, 2022 Washington, … of cocaine, and 100 grams or more of heroin. Following his arrest, Vaughn admitted that he regularly obtained large …
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Jacksonville Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

… to Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine March 11, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) … to a confidential informant. They also sold crack cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana. Brightman or an associate would … assets facilitated the drug conspiracy.  On January 31, 2025, Trey Allan King, one of Brightman’s co-conspirators, …
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Oak Park Gang Members and Drug Suppliers Charged with Drug and Firearm Offenses

… Charged with Drug and Firearm Offenses February 07, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 … of the investigation, Kevin Parker and his associates sold fentanyl powder, fentanyl pills, more than 15 pounds of … and guns at Sacramento stash houses. On Jan. 28, 2025, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at …
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Three More Face Charges in Teen’s Fentanyl Overdose Death in Jefferson County

… Three More Face Charges in Teen’s Fentanyl Overdose Death in Jefferson County October 12, 2022 … home, the motion says. Both were also caught after their arrest with more suspected fentanyl hidden on their person, …
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Fourteen People Charged with Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl, and Cocaine in Racine, Wisconsin

… Fourteen People Charged with Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl, and Cocaine in Racine, Wisconsin November 19, 2020 … officers conducted a significant operation that led to the arrest of 10 of these defendants. The officers also executed …
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One of the Largest-Ever Fentanyl Seizures in New York City Results in Four Charged for Operating Fentanyl Mill in Bronx Residence

… One of the Largest-Ever Fentanyl Seizures in New York City Results in Four Charged … and distribution of narcotics.  The defendants were arrested yesterday afternoon in the Belmont neighborhood of …
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Farmington woman sentenced to 60 months for fentanyl trafficking

… Farmington woman sentenced to 60 months for fentanyl trafficking January 22, 2021 New England Contact … of this drug trafficking organization.  Both Rands were arrested in December of 2018 as part of a DEA-led takedown …
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Mexican Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute 167 Pounds of Meth

… Conspiracy to Distribute 167 Pounds of Meth September 25, 2025 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 … defendants left in various vehicles, and were thereafter arrested by law enforcement. Agents searched the Chevrolet … 19-CR-01081-PHX-KML RELEASE NUMBER:    2025-154_Anaya-Valencia, et al. Drug Trafficking …
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DEA Encourages Routine Conversations on Dangers of Drug Use and Social Media

… on Dangers of Drug Use and Social Media September 04, 2025 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) … several times a year.     In the first seven months of 2025, DEA agents in Minnesota removed nearly three million deadly doses of fentanyl from across the state. Methamphetamine seizures …
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Fourteen Indicted in Multi-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Linked to Deadly Fentanyl Distributed to Members of the Lummi Nation in Washington

… in Multi-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Linked to Deadly Fentanyl Distributed to Members of the Lummi Nation in … out across the country and in western Washington yesterday arresting 17 people on indictments and criminal complaints …
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Orlando Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring and Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Heroin

… Orlando Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring and Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Heroin March 23, 2021 ORLANDO, Fla. - Freddie … of the DTO.          On Sept. 8, 2020, Velez-Gonzalez was arrested alongside his co-defendant, Inginio Santos-Garcia, …
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Lynn Man Who Was Arrested at Logan Airport Transporting Nearly $40,000 In Drug Proceeds Sentenced

… Lynn Man Who Was Arrested at Logan Airport Transporting Nearly $40,000 In … the DTO distributed counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and counterfeit Adderall pills containing …
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Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison

… Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison May … pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl. On March 6, 2023, Valencia-Avendano was arrested and charged with fentanyl trafficking. On that day, …
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Over 110 Pounds of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine with a Street Value Worth Up to $10 Million Uncovered in the Bronx

… Over 110 Pounds of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine with a Street Value Worth Up to … and Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced the arrest of Joel NUNEZ-CAPELLAN following an investigation by …
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National Forensic Science Week

September 12, 2025
… supports legislative efforts like the TRANQ Act and HALT Fentanyl Act, and helps us save lives. On September 15th, …
September 12, 2025
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OCDETF Operation Zombie Island Shuts Down Major Heroin And Fentanyl Distribution Organization On Staten Island

… OCDETF Operation Zombie Island Shuts Down Major Heroin And Fentanyl Distribution Organization On Staten Island January … to distribute heroin and fentanyl. Eight defendants were arrested on these charges this morning. Van Manen and …
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Hartford Man Admits Distributing Heroin And Fentanyl

… Hartford Man Admits Distributing Heroin And Fentanyl November 21, 2016 New England Contact Info Contact … imprisonment of 20 years.  Rios has been detained since his arrest on February 26, 2016.  This matter has been …
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Fentanyl And Heroin Sold On Dark Web Marketplace

… Fentanyl And Heroin Sold On Dark Web Marketplace December … 31, of San Francisco, charging him with distributing fentanyl and heroin, United States Attorney Phillip A. … Agent in Charge John J. Martin announced. Babadjov was arrested and made his initial court appearance on December …
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Top Source of Supply in Juvenile Fentanyl Case Charged, Thousands of Pills Found Stuffed in Microwave

… Top Source of Supply in Juvenile Fentanyl Case Charged, Thousands of Pills Found Stuffed in … on July 14 with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. He was arrested at his residence on Thursday and made his initial …
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Indictment Charges Brothers with Fentanyl Trafficking Offenses

… Indictment Charges Brothers with Fentanyl Trafficking Offenses May 09, 2023 New England … his brother, Edgar Quintana.  David and Edgar Quintana were arrested on April 17, 2023.  On that date, a search of David …
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Fentanyl and Meth Dealer Sentenced to 15+ Years

… Fentanyl and Meth Dealer Sentenced to 15+ Years May 18, 2023 … months in federal prison after he admitted to distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine and possessing crack cocaine … occasions in St. Clair County. Shortly after, agents arrested Shannon and conducted a search warrant on his …
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New Haven Man Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Fentanyl And Heroin

… To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Fentanyl And Heroin May 27, 2022 New England Contact Info … around New Haven. On June 13, 2020, investigators sought to arrest Reynoso and Quinones, of Waterbury, after …
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Honduran National Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Reentry and Controlled Substance Offenses

… Illegal Reentry and Controlled Substance Offenses June 26, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 … methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.  Senior U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick … is the result of investigations by the DEA and ICE. Arrests/Convictions - Major Guns/Weapons Seizures …
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Three New Haven Men Guilty of Charges Related to Counterfeit Pill Production, Narcotics Trafficking

… Pill Production, Narcotics Trafficking February 23, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) … of offenses related to the large-scale trafficking of fentanyl and methamphetamine pills disguised as legitimate … controlled substances to his own customers.  After Taylor’s arrest in November 2022, Pappas conspired with others, …
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21 Indicted In Lawrence and Southbridge Area Cocaine and Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracies

… 21 Indicted In Lawrence and Southbridge Area Cocaine and Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracies September 16, 2022 New … Administration, Boston Field Division. “Let these arrests and seizures serve as an example and be a warning to …
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Johnston Man Admits to Trafficking Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

… Johnston Man Admits to Trafficking Thousands of Fentanyl Pills June 08, 2022 New England Contact Info … in June 2021. King, detained in federal custody since his arrest on July 20, 2021, is scheduled to be sentenced on …
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Fentanyl

April 21, 2026
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an analgesic (pain relief) and anesthetic. It is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin as an analgesic.
April 21, 2026
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Dominican Man Pleads Guilty To Illegally Reentering The United States And Distributing Fentanyl

… To Illegally Reentering The United States And Distributing Fentanyl October 14, 2023 New England Contact Info Contact … sentencing for Jan. 10, 2024. Santos-Ocasio was initially arrested and charged in November 2022 and subsequently …
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Oakland Resident Charged with Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Sales in San Francisco's Tenderloin District

… Oakland Resident Charged with Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Sales in San Francisco's … Wade R. Shannon.   Murillo, 26, who resides in Oakland, was arrested on June 21, 2022, following the filing of a federal …
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Lowell man sentenced to 70 months for fentanyl and heroin trafficking

… Lowell man sentenced to 70 months for fentanyl and heroin trafficking February 25, 2020 New … trafficking offenses. Cruz has been in custody since his arrest on Jan. 23, 2019, along with co-defendant Joshua …