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The Drug Situation in the Chicago Division (DIR-004-20)

November 15, 2019
… drugs entering Chicago and the surrounding area, including fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances (FRS), heroin, cocaine, and …
November 15, 2019
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BUL-153-17 Opiate Overdose Deaths Remain High in Seattle and King County

June 22, 2017
… and methadone. In addition, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, fentanyl-related compounds, and U-47700 were also found.  …
June 22, 2017
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Tenth Bilateral Drug Intelligence Working Group in Shanghai, China

… in Shanghai, China. DOJ, DEA, and CBP officials met with law enforcement counterparts from China’s Ministry of Public … exchange information with the goal of stopping the illicit fentanyl chemical supply chain. This is the first meeting of …
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Agents In Ohio Seize 44 Pounds Of Heroin And 142 Pounds Of Methamphetamine From A Mexican Source Of Supply

… and a Cleveland man were charged in federal court after law enforcement agents seized more than 140 pounds of … with addiction. The destruction caused by heroin and fentanyl is well documented, and now we are seeing an influx …
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Nine Defendants Charged In Benton Harbor, Michigan Heroin Conspiracy

… without incident on November 6, 2014, by federal agents, law enforcement members of the FBI Benton Harbor Safe … of approximately 100 grams of heroin, several medical-grade fentanyl patches, a small amount of crack cocaine, and … is a prime example of the benefits of coordinated law enforcement efforts to root out organized drug …
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Newark man sentenced to 10 years for heroin and crack cocaine distribution conspiracy

… sources of information, and other investigative means, law enforcement learned that Canzater was a member of a … During the September 2017 takedown of the organization, law enforcement conducted a series of search warrants and … over 200 grams of crack cocaine, and over 150 grams of fentanyl. Johnson pleaded guilty to a drug conspiracy and …
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Colorado Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Tramadol

… as a Schedule IV controlled substance under federal law. According to court records, beginning in or about … when counterfeit prescription drugs are being used to hide fentanyl from unsuspecting users, it is especially important for law enforcement to be on the look out for prescription drugs …
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DEA St. Louis Division welcomes new leadership

… For this Midwestern DEA division, methamphetamine, fentanyl and opioids are the primary drug threats. “These … the St. Louis Division and the nation, and that is law enforcement, diversion control and community outreach. I believe it is vital that local, state and federal law enforcement work together to dismantle drug trafficking …
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Staten Island brothers plead guilty to opioid distribution conspiracies

… daily basis,” said Donoghue. “The Eastern District and our law enforcement partners will continue working tirelessly to … Beginning in September 2016, with court authorization, law enforcement agents intercepted narcotics-related … of the heroin seized during the investigation contained fentanyl. During Joseph Calabria’s intercepted …
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Ex-husband and wife duo from Michigan arrested in Yonkers, NY with eight kilograms of heroin

… and his ex-wife who had brought eight kilograms of heroin/fentanyl to New York for resale. Through a collaborative law enforcement operation, the traffickers were arrested and … and you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” “I want to commend the work of our members along with …
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Two Suburban Chicago Physicians Sentenced to Federal Prison for Health Care Fraud

… Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Fentanyl Free America Campus Drug Prevention Just Think … his DEA Registration Number in 2015 and lost his ability to lawfully prescribe controlled substances, used Recchia’s … and intentional violations of controlled substances laws by medical professionals during this time must be met …
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DEA targets methamphetamine in three states with Operation Crystal Mountain

… men and women of DEA, working closely with state and local law enforcement, are relentless in their efforts to rid our … Field Division, with support from state and local law enforcement agencies across the region, have arrested … 52 firearms, as well as significant quantities of heroin, fentanyl and other drugs. During this same timeframe, DEA …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications

… DC – 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. …
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Daniel C. Comeaux named Special Agent in Charge of the Houston Division

… advisor to the SAC on matters pertaining to complex DEA law enforcement and regulatory operations in California, … and East Texas, using all available resources, including law enforcement, education, and community outreach,” said … the scourge of illicit drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl, which are responsible for ravaging neighborhoods …
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DEA releases 2019 National Drug Threat Assessment

… Many challenges remain, however, including the spread of fentanyl and methamphetamine across the country. DEA and its … continue to represent significant threats to public health, law enforcement, and national security in the United States. … on gangs - including street gangs, prison gangs, and outlaw motorcycle gangs – which now details gang activity …
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Denver Woman Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison For Illegally Distributing Prescription And Illicit Drugs

… facts contained in the plea agreement, in June 2008, law enforcement officers were involved in a long-term … SUV in various parking lots.  As part of the investigation, law enforcement officers introduced an undercover agent, who purchased prescription drugs, including Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Oxycontin, Xanax, as well as illegal …
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New Hampshire Man Sentenced On Drug Charges

… by the United States Probation Office. In the fall of 2013, law enforcement officers began an investigation of several … illegal use of diverted opiates is a pathway to heroin and fentanyl abuse and presents a danger to the welfare of our … United States Attorney Donald Feith. “We will work with law enforcement to identify opiate traffickers such as Mr. …
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Santa Barbara Doctor Known As ‘Candy Man’ Pleads Guilty To Illegally Writing Prescriptions For Huge Quantities Of Dangerous Narcotics

… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … controlled substances to a (which, under federal law, is a person under 21). Diaz pleaded guilty before … such as oxycodone, methadone, hydrocodone, alprazolam, fentanyl and hydromorphone in 2009 and 2010. Diaz admitted …
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DEA, Erie County Executive, Erie County Department Of Health And U.S Attorney’s Office Issue Emergency Health Alert

… of over 100 individuals from local human service agencies, law enforcement, government and the private sector who are … of heroin, especially the practice of mixing heroin and fentanyl which can lead to fatal overdoses.  DEA urges … deserving of the most substantial punishment available in law.” On …
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Two Men Admit to Drug Trafficking

… 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 …
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Twelve Members and Associates of ‘Harlem World/12th Avenue’ Street Gang Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… 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 …
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Providence Man Sentenced on Federal Drug and Firearm Charges

… 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 …
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St. Louis Man Admits Federal Murder-for-Hire Plot

… 635-1331 Springfield - (417) 888-9800 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 …
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Two Men Plead Guilty in Retaliatory Drug Murder in St. Louis

… 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 …
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Creve Coeur Pharmacy and Owner to Pay $1.4 Million for Ignoring Signs of Illegal Drug Prescriptions

… 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 …
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Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy for His Role in Narcotics Ring Operating in Jamestown and Buffalo

… 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 …
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Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy

… 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, …
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Grand Jury Indicts Four Defendants in Narcotics Ring Operating in Jamestown and Buffalo

… 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 …
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Four Defendants Arrested, Charged with Selling Drugs and Guns in the Medina, NY Area

… 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, …
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Hartford Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Charge

… The search revealed approximately 38 grams of loose fentanyl, approximately 1,800 wax folds of fentanyl, quantities of cocaine and crack cocaine, items …