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Meth Distributors Sentenced to Prison and Forfeiture of Earnings

April 19, 2023
… methamphetamine. During the federal investigation, law enforcement seized multiple kilograms of methamphetamine … in Missouri. Roman admitted that he coordinated with a law enforcement confidential source to arrange for a package … sales across the United States, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, and marijuana. In February 2021, law enforcement …
April 19, 2023
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DEA testifies at Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing

March 20, 2019
… challenges and successes in collaborating with tribal law enforcement to prosecute drug trafficking organizations … of North Dakota, and our local, state, tribal and federal law enforcement partners,” Special Agent in Charge Salter … seen in North Dakota, including methamphetamine and fentanyl-laced heroin, both originating outside of the state …
March 20, 2019
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… from the pain and suffering of our people. Along with our law enforcement partners, DEA is committed to safeguarding … drug trafficking organizations, and work with our other law enforcement partners at all levels to remove those … communities with deadly drugs, including opioids, heroin, fentanyl, meth and cocaine, are often the same criminals …
October 20, 2020
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New Special Agent in Charge takes over DEA’s New Jersey Division

April 25, 2019
… Office and Camden Resident Office. Her strong and diverse law enforcement background has afforded her successful … of this office to pursue those who choose to violate the law.”   Gibson began her law enforcement career in 1993 as a … of Public Safety to advocate for the control of all fentanyl substances produced in their country, ultimately …
April 25, 2019
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Postal Annex owner sentenced for structuring currency transactions

September 11, 2018
… business to distribute prescription drugs, including fentanyl and Oxycontin, throughout the United States in order to avoid detection by law enforcement,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Karen … Postal Annexes complied with all U.S. financial and banking laws. Instead of protecting the financial system, by no …
September 11, 2018
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California Man Sentenced To Ten Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Methamphetamine In California And New Hampshire

May 31, 2023
… into New Hampshire,” said U.S. Attorney Young. “Like fentanyl, methamphetamine is an insidiously dangerous drug, … to the coordinated efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement, we were able to bring the defendant to … investigation demonstrates the strength of collaborative law enforcement efforts and our strong partnership with the …
May 31, 2023
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Man Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar Cross-Country Cocaine Conspiracy

January 22, 2021
… the execution of search warrants at Dixon’s residence, law enforcement seized approximately $1,044,451 in cash, … $244,125, one kilogram of cocaine, one kilogram of fentanyl, three firearms, and body armor-piercing … other items. At another location associated with Dixon, law enforcement found kilogram wrappings and an AK-47. This …
January 22, 2021
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Atlanta drug trafficker sentenced for heroin distribution

November 15, 2019
… heroin, will ultimately be brought to justice by DEA, its law enforcement partners and the United States Attorney’s … streets.” “This is a perfect example of cooperative drug law enforcement. The Atlanta-Carolinas HIDTA is committed to … painkillers, heroin and synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl have on our neighborhoods. The Drug Enforcement …
November 15, 2019
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DEA Launches New Initiative to Combat Drug-Related Violence and Overdoses in 34 U.S. Cities, including Chicago

February 07, 2022
… locations.  The vast majority of those networks sell fentanyl or methamphetamine and are engaged in violent gun … in partnership with its fellow federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, has mapped the threats and … were committed with a firearm.  In 2021, the DEA and its law enforcement partners seized more than 8,700 firearms …
February 07, 2022
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Dea Leads Heroin Intervention Program

September 14, 2016
… initially with federal funding for overtime for six law enforcement officers from LMPD who will work on HIT.  Each of the six law enforcement officers will be deputized by DEA as a … total overdose deaths in Jefferson County. (63 heroin, 99 Fentanyl and 32 both drugs present). ​“Louisville is being …
September 14, 2016
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Carlsbad Man Sentenced for Federal Drug and Firearms Offenses

April 12, 2024
… the first incident, officers located 3.8 kilograms of fentanyl pills, over $11,000 in cash, and two loaded … Area program (HIDTA), a federal grant program that supports law enforcement efforts to combat the drug threat in the …
April 12, 2024
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Indictment charges 24 individuals connected to southeastern Connecticut drug ring

March 07, 2019
… that Anthony Whyte, of New London, obtained heroin, fentanyl and cocaine from various sources in Connecticut and … with intent to distribute, various quantities of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and cocaine base (“crack cocaine”):    … charged in the indictment are still being sought by law enforcement. The indictment alleges that, between March …
March 07, 2019
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Alleged dark web narcotics trafficker indicted for distributing heroin and methamphetamine in exchange for bitcoin

January 02, 2020
… a false security,” said Special Agent in Charge Donovan. "Law enforcement is committed to tracking down drug … five packages containing methamphetamine pills and fentanyl that were shipped from the Netherlands and Canada …
January 02, 2020
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Leader of International Drug Trafficking Organization Operating in Oregon Sentenced to Federal Prison

June 21, 2024
… DEA, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and our many partners from law enforcement agencies across Oregon led to the lengthy … demonstrates the deep commitment of all involved law enforcement agencies to combatting drug trafficking and … of methamphetamine, 12 pounds of heroin, six pounds of fentanyl, 18 rifles, three rifle optics, and ammunition. …
June 21, 2024
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Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to More Than 24 Years for Racketeering

January 26, 2022
… kill the robbery victim and then cover his nose with fentanyl to make it appear as if he overdosed. On July 12, … cities.  Through Project Longevity, community members and law enforcement directly engage with members of groups that … and deliver a community message against violence, a law enforcement message about the consequences of further …
January 26, 2022
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic

November 01, 2021
… – The Drug Enforcement Administration, along with its law enforcement partners, has removed close to 745,000 … nationwide, DEA and its more than 4,200 state and local law enforcement partners came together to help the public … where they are converted to dangerous substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine and then pressed into pills. …
November 01, 2021
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Joint Investigation Takes Down Willimantic Drug Trafficking Ring

July 07, 2016
… and are also detained.  Jiminez-Jerez is being sought by law enforcement.   In association with the arrests of the defendants, law enforcement officers seized suspected heroin, cocaine … responsible for distributing lethal drugs like heroin and fentanyl in the neighborhoods of Willimantic and throughout …
July 07, 2016
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Record-breaking amount of cocaine seized at Port of New York/Newark

March 11, 2019
… an emerging customer base of users mixing cocaine with fentanyl,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan.  … seizure draws attention to this new threat and shows law enforcement’s collaborative efforts in seizing illicit … Task Force in Newark, comprised of federal, state and local law enforcement working together, strengthened by HSI’s …
March 11, 2019
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Two Men Admit to Drug Trafficking

October 28, 2022
… trafficking in large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, and a New … indictment charging him with conspiring to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine and distributing …
October 28, 2022
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Twelve Members and Associates of ‘Harlem World/12th Avenue’ Street Gang Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

April 29, 2021
… distribution of drugs, including cocaine base, heroin, and fentanyl. Michael Booker, 38; Kenron Boyd, 28; Ronald … with one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin, fentanyl and cocaine base. King, who is already in custody … 26, 2021, the defendants conspired to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base. Harlem World/12th Ave derives …
April 29, 2021
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Providence Man Sentenced on Federal Drug and Firearm Charges

April 24, 2023
… be in possession of more than 500 grams of cocaine and 100 fentanyl pills, and who, as a previously convicted felon, … or more of cocaine; possession with intent to distribute fentanyl; and possession of ammunition by a person convicted …
April 24, 2023
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St. Louis Man Admits Federal Murder-for-Hire Plot

August 08, 2022
… StLouisDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Also Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution ST. LOUIS - A man from St. Louis … Henry E. Autrey to a charge of conspiring to distribute fentanyl. Cunningham admitted as part of his plea that the …
August 08, 2022
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Two Men Plead Guilty in Retaliatory Drug Murder in St. Louis

August 01, 2022
… Two days before the murder, Phillips had arranged to buy fentanyl from Weeden, his source of supply of the drug, but … enlisted another person to call Phillips and arrange to buy fentanyl, a ploy designed to lure Phillips out into the open …
August 01, 2022
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Creve Coeur Pharmacy and Owner to Pay $1.4 Million for Ignoring Signs of Illegal Drug Prescriptions

October 04, 2021
… of routinely dispensing prescriptions for Subsys, an oral fentanyl spray, which is subject to heightened FDA … the clear signs that powerful medications, like oral fentanyl spray, were being prescribed far beyond the …
October 04, 2021
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Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy for His Role in Narcotics Ring Operating in Jamestown and Buffalo

August 23, 2023
… to distribute, and to distribute, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 … course of the conspiracy, Cessna bought and sold heroin and fentanyl, for profit and his own use. He also assisted …
August 23, 2023
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Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy

June 14, 2023
… intent to distribute, and to distribute, 400 grams or more fentanyl. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of … the case, stated that Philbrick bought and sold heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine for profit and his own use, …
June 14, 2023
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Grand Jury Indicts Four Defendants in Narcotics Ring Operating in Jamestown and Buffalo

April 12, 2023
… maintaining a drug-involved premises, and distribution of fentanyl.  Defendant Philbrick is charged with possession with intent to distribute, and distribution, of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Defendant Cessna is charged … Lewis is charged with distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl. If convicted, Zaso faces up to life in prison …
April 12, 2023
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Four Defendants Arrested, Charged with Selling Drugs and Guns in the Medina, NY Area

November 30, 2022
… in two separate criminal complaints with selling cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine and firearms in the Medina, NY, … a total of 14 controlled purchases, to include cocaine and fentanyl, and three firearms.  Ebony and Nasir Shine and … Investigators also recovered approximately a pound of fentanyl, a half-pound of cocaine and $29,000 in cash, …
November 30, 2022
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Hartford Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Charge

February 05, 2025
… The search revealed approximately 38 grams of loose fentanyl, approximately 1,800 wax folds of fentanyl, quantities of cocaine and crack cocaine, items …
February 05, 2025
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Syracuse Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug and Firearms Offenses

October 03, 2024
… his convictions for possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug … a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance, inside his …
October 03, 2024