PRESS RELEASE

Federal Indictment Charges 19 in Alleged Conspiracy to Traffic Methamphetamine

June 10, 2021
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, being a felon in possession of ammunition, and …
June 10, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic

November 02, 2021
… – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), along with its law enforcement and community partners, has removed close to … 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 02, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

O.C. doctor arrested on federal narcotics charges that allege prescriptions to ‘patients’ who suffered fatal overdoses

December 18, 2018
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … to the street. Prosecutors in my office, working with their law enforcement partners, will tirelessly pursue everyone … States Attorney Brett Sagel of the Santa Ana Branch Office. Fentanyl On …
December 18, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Omaha Division announces new office and partnership in Duluth, Minnesota

September 04, 2019
… supplements the existing successful state and local drug law enforcement presence in Northeastern Minnesota and … Salter said. “This partnership brings additional federal law enforcement and prosecutorial resources that will help … border, and ultimately to drug cartels in Mexico and fentanyl suppliers in China.”   For more information on the …
September 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Fourteen Indicted In Large-Scale Heroin Trafficking Ring

October 14, 2016
… “Here in western Massachusetts, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are successfully working together … forward.”  “DEA is addressing the threat of heroin and fentanyl, both internationally and domestically.  We … Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Ferguson.  “DEA and its law enforcement partners have effectively dismantled the …
October 14, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Gang Member Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics in Southwestern Connecticut

December 10, 2025
… Pichardo was supplying Adodo and other distributors with fentanyl, heroin, crack and powder cocaine, and opioid … the drugs seized during the investigation had been cut with fentanyl analogues, nitazines, and xylazine.  Nitazines are …
December 10, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Stamford Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics

August 20, 2025
… organization that was distributing large quantities of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine in Stamford and … three kilograms of cocaine, nearly 400 grams of raw fentanyl, more than 500 bags of fentanyl, five firearms, a …
August 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Man Charged in Sales of Nearly 50 Pounds of Crystal Meth in Manhattan and Queens

May 13, 2022
… without bail being set. Under current New York State law, he could not be charged with a bail eligible offense. … lack of connections to New York State, under current law judges may not set bail on cases involving only … said DEA Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III.  "Fentanyl and methamphetamine are man-made synthetic drugs …
May 13, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Member of Violent Bridgeport Gang Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison

July 09, 2024
… Administration for New England, and Acting U.S. Marshal Lawrence Bobnick. According to court documents and … thousands of glassine bags typically used to package fentanyl and heroin; five Glock handguns; three empty boxes … with intent to distribute controlled substances, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Approximately 47 …
July 09, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Four Sentenced in Federal Court for their Role in Meth Trafficking Ring and Related Firearms Crime

March 25, 2024
… drugs to others, including York. On Oct. 29, 2019, law enforcement executed a search warrant at the Long Beach, … Southern District of New York for his role in an unrelated fentanyl trafficking conspiracy. Alice Hortencia Velazquez …
March 25, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Attorney General William P. Barr announces updates in Operation Legend to include charges against 26 defendants alleged to operate a violent drug trafficking organization

September 22, 2020
… and nearly 19 kilos of heroin, more than 11 kilos of fentanyl (enough to deliver more than five million fatal … On September 22, 2020, federal, state, and local law enforcement officers executed arrest and search warrants …
September 22, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Two Members of Mexico Connected Drug Trafficking Group Sentenced to Prison

September 23, 2025
… Drugs and Firearms Seized During Investigation Seized fentanyl and methamphetamine. Download Original Image Seized fentanyl and methamphetamine. Drugs seized by investigators. …
September 23, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA offers another opportunity to clean out your medicine cabinet

April 24, 2019
… 2 p.m., the Drug Enforcement Administration and its local law enforcement partners will be holding the 17th National … drug overdose deaths in 2017 were caused by either heroin, fentanyl, or prescription pain killers. Removing those …
April 24, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA establishes new Monmouth/Ocean Task Force

August 20, 2018
… use of federal resources to combat the current heroin, fentanyl and prescription painkiller epidemic that has taken … Jersey Division that will increase collaboration with other law enforcement agencies operating in the area. This …
August 20, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Del Valle Felon Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking, Firearm Charges

July 12, 2024
… 48, sold nine ounces of methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement agent on April 26, 2023. The following day, … than 500 grams of heroin, approximately one kilogram of fentanyl, and more than 50 grams of cocaine.  Robles was …
July 12, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Houston Men Convicted for Roles in Cartel Related Kidnapping

November 06, 2023
… family members and demanded $400,000 for his release. Law enforcement executed a staged pick up of the ransom … responsible for trafficking tons of cocaine, meth and fentanyl into the United States,” said Hamdani. “It’s power …
November 06, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Indiana Man Sentenced to 151 Months for Cocaine Trafficking

September 18, 2023
… and September 2020.  During a search of Wilbourn’s home, law enforcement found fentanyl, a cutting agent and a digital scale. Wilbourn’s …
September 18, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Jefferson County Man Sentenced for Federal Drug Trafficking Violations

January 11, 2023
… September 2021, Bartee had frequent encounters with various law enforcement agencies while in possession of narcotics.  … of methamphetamine, 15 grams of heroin, and 38 grams of fentanyl, as well as a firearm and $5,000 cash.  Bartee was …
January 11, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Rochester Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Participating in Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

April 13, 2021
… to keeping highly addictive drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl off the streets of New Hampshire,” said DEA Special … investigation demonstrates the strength of collaborative law enforcement efforts and our strong partnership with the …
April 13, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA New England Field Division collects 40 tons of prescription drugs during the 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… our continued dedication to combat the prescription pill, fentanyl and heroin epidemic. DEA thanks the citizens of New England and our dedicated law enforcement partners for their efforts in making this …
November 02, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Indiana Man Sentenced 20 Years For Meth Trafficking

January 05, 2022
… to documents in the case, in February and March 2021, law enforcement conducted controlled buys of over 380 grams … During one of the buys, Mitchell boasted about having fentanyl available that was so strong “it was killing …
January 05, 2022
STORY

When Small Towns and DEA Partner to Tackle Drug Trafficking

December 23, 2020
… student led to a three-year, joint investigation into a fentanyl and heroin ring with origins in Chicago. The case … the relationships we develop as a result of having local law enforcement officers in our ranks. But if we did, it …
December 23, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA proposes to reduce the amount of five opioids manufactured in 2020, marijuana quota for research increases by almost a third

September 11, 2019
… here today.    DEA proposes to reduce the amount of fentanyl produced by 31 percent, hydrocodone by 19 percent, … transactions; and past quota histories. As a result of new laws and regulations that took effect in 2018, the number of …
September 11, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán is found guilty on all counts

February 12, 2019
… Cartel, under Guzman’s leadership, supply cocaine and fentanyl encountered in the Rocky Mountain markets through … for the thousands of DEA agents worldwide, and all of our law enforcement partners in the United States, in Mexico, …
February 12, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA takes additional steps to allow increased production of controlled substances used in COVID-19 care

April 07, 2020
… medical, scientific, research and industrial needs, lawful export requirements, and for the establishment and … substances needed for the treatment of COVID-19, including fentanyl, morphine, hydromorphone, codeine, ephedrine, …
April 07, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Boise nurse sentenced for obtaining controlled substances by fraud

April 17, 2019
… and intentionally accessed a Pyxis machine and removed fentanyl 100mcg/2mL vials by falsifying and manipulating … the DEA-led Tactical Diversion Squad, which is comprised of law enforcement from the DEA, Ada County Sheriff’s Office …
April 17, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Physician Arrested On Federal Drug Charges-Linked To 7 Deaths

July 11, 2017
… for substances such as hydrocodone, oxymorphine, methadone, fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, alprazolam, and zolpidem, … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. On …
July 11, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Heroin Dealer Sentenced To 144 Months

December 02, 2016
… for his criminal acts. Many thanks to the collaboration of law enforcement agencies who made this investigation a … from Coleman. The heroin Coleman sold them was laced with fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid used by drug dealers to …
December 02, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

New London Man Sentenced To 34 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdose

November 21, 2016
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … the victim.  On April 14, 2016, New London Police and other law enforcement conducted a search of Hernandez’s residence …
November 21, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Overdose Investigations Lead To Heroin And Cocaine Distribution Charges Against Bethel Man

December 29, 2016
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … this victim shortly before her death. On December 12, 2016, law enforcement conducted a court-authorized search of …
December 29, 2016