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Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

March 28, 2022
… New York.  According to court records, on July 6, 2021, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a Land Rover, … on the front passenger seat, agents found 6,850 bags of fentanyl-laced heroin, a loaded 9 mm Sig Sauer handgun, and …
March 28, 2022
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New York City Man Indicted for Drug and Gun Offenses

March 02, 2023
… on December 9, 2022, Mingues possessed hundreds of grams of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine with the intent to … in furtherance of his drug trafficking crimes.  Federal law prohibits Mingues from possessing the firearm as a …
March 02, 2023
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Woman Pleads Guilty for her Role in Narcotics Conspiracy Operation in the Jamestown, NY Area

April 07, 2021
… on New York State warrants following a traffic stop. Law enforcement officers recovered large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, hydrocodone, and other …
April 07, 2021
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Former Nurse Sentenced for Drug Diversion from Boston-Area Hospital

November 15, 2023
… In August 2023, Falzano pleaded guilty to three counts of unlawfully obtaining controlled substances by fraud, … health and public safety. DEA pledges to work with our law enforcement partners in Massachusetts to ensure these … a locked drug cabinet.These substances included morphine, fentanyl and hydromorphone, all of which are opioids and …
November 15, 2023
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Tallahassee Man Indicted for Possessing Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute

May 22, 2023
… cause search of the vehicle, found methamphetamine, fentanyl, and marijuana. The trooper also found half a … has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and …
May 22, 2023
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Siblings Sentenced for Selling Drugs Near Elementary School

March 09, 2022
… the street from a local elementary school. At that time, law enforcement found over 50 grams of meth; nearly two … of pills that had the appearance of candy and contained fentanyl, alprazolam and meth; LSD; approximately two …
March 09, 2022
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Waterbury man involved in New Haven drug ring sentenced to 5 years in prison

February 11, 2020
… in Waterbury and Hartford. During the investigation, law enforcement officers seized more than 500 grams of heroin, more than 300 grams of fentanyl, more than one kilogram of cocaine, three firearms, …
February 11, 2020
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Member of New Haven drug trafficking ring sentenced to five years in federal prison

July 09, 2019
… distribute heroin and cocaine.    During the investigation, law enforcement officers seized more than 500 grams of heroin, more than 300 grams of fentanyl, more than one kilogram of cocaine, three firearms, …
July 09, 2019
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Member of New Haven heroin and cocaine trafficking ring sentenced to five years in federal prison

June 17, 2019
… heroin and cocaine.     During the investigation, law enforcement officers seized more than 500 grams of heroin, more than 300 grams of fentanyl, more than one kilogram of cocaine, three firearms, …
June 17, 2019
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

October 19, 2021
… to addiction. Working in close partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 7,000 … where they are converted to dangerous substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine and then pressed into pills. …
October 19, 2021
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Seven members of a methamphetamine trafficking ring in Dayton

July 10, 2018
… more than 140 pounds of methamphetamine, seven kilograms of fentanyl, two kilograms of heroin and more than $130,000 in … are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On …
July 10, 2018
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The DEA deploys “360 Strategy” in Northern Arizona’s Yavapai-Apache Nation to address heroin, prescription drug abuse and violent crime in the area

October 22, 2019
… by focusing collaborative efforts through traditional law enforcement, Diversion Control and Community Outreach in … of opioid abuse, including powerful opioids like fentanyl and its analogues.   The Diversion Control program …
October 22, 2019
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Southern Ohio man sentenced for possessing carfentanil

March 27, 2019
…   According to the DEA, carfentanil is an analogue of fentanyl and is 10,000 times more potent than morphine. … case is a testament to the relentless determination of law enforcement to make a significant impact on the opioid …
March 27, 2019
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Fort Wayne, Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years in Prison

July 15, 2021
… 10 firearms, drugs (including methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl) and other evidence of drug distribution.  During a … assistance of the US Marshals Service and multiple local law enforcement agencies, including the Indiana State …
July 15, 2021
Geovanny Rivera Velazquez
FUGITIVE

Geovanny Rivera Velazquez

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Possession with intent to distribute fentanyl
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Long Beach Man Sentenced To Over 26 Years In Prison For Role In Narcotics Conspiracy Involving Powerful Opioid Acetylfentanyl

May 21, 2018
… In Narcotics Conspiracy Involving Powerful Opioid Acetylfentanyl May 21, 2018 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us … of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … in a drug trafficking conspiracy that imported acetylfentanyl, a drug very similar to fentanyl, a powerful and …
May 21, 2018
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Hartford Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Heroin, Possessing Firearm

December 16, 2016
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … in Granby on March 22.  Between February and April 2016, law enforcement conducted four controlled purchases of …
December 16, 2016
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New York Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Charge Stemming From Overdose Death In Greenwich

February 22, 2017
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … heroin, in bags stamped “Emerald City,” to an undercover law enforcement officer on December 8, 2015. Judge Shea …
February 22, 2017
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Two Brothers Charged With Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdoses

June 22, 2016
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … alleged that on May 3, 2016, an individual working with law enforcement contacted Erick Delgado to arrange the …
June 22, 2016
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Brothers Plead Guilty To Heroin Distribution Charges Stemming From Overdose Investigation

October 27, 2016
… targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to … Erick Delgado. On May 3, 2016, an individual working with law enforcement contacted Erick Delgado to arrange the …
October 27, 2016
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DEA And U.S. Attorney’s Office Launch Opioid Abuse Prevention Public Awareness Campaign

November 29, 2017
… a critical component to its role as the nation’s lead drug law enforcement agency is reducing the demand for drugs,” … abuse of prescription opioids is a gateway to heroin and fentanyl addiction. DEA is proud to collaborate with the …
November 29, 2017
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Fairfield County Drug Trafficker Sentenced To More Than 13 Years In Federal Prison

April 24, 2017
… arose from several overdoses that involved heroin/fentanyl marked with the same brand stamp on the packaging. … and sold the drug locally. As part of this investigation, law enforcement officers executed several federal search …
April 24, 2017
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Santa Barbara Doctor Found Guilty Of Prescribing Exorbitant Quantities Of Dangerous Narcotics

August 25, 2015
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … drugs, to include oxycodone, methadone, hydromorphone, fentanyl, hydrocodone, and alprazolam.  Additionally, five …
August 25, 2015
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Santa Barbara Doctor Sentenced To Over 27 Years In Federal Prison For Prescribing Exorbitant Quantities Of Dangerous Narcotics

December 07, 2015
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … drugs, to include oxycodone, methadone, hydromorphone, fentanyl, hydrocodone, and alprazolam.  Additionally, five …
December 07, 2015
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Boise Doctor Convicted Of Controlled Substance Delivery Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison

September 09, 2016
… 8, 2016, to eight years in federal prison on 80 counts of unlawfully distributing controlled substances outside the … 30 mg, but the jury also found Minas guilty of distributing fentanyl and hydromorphone. The jury heard evidence that … (DEA) led Tactical Diversion Squad which is comprised of law enforcement personnel from the DEA, Ada County Sheriff’s …
September 09, 2016
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DEA To Host Press Conference On Opioid Epidemic

April 26, 2016
… WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov R/x, heroin, and fentanyl continue to see spikes in abuse and overdose … Alliance (SAARA). Other local treatment, community and law enforcement officials. Where: -  DEA Museum exhibit- …
April 26, 2016
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DEA Announces 10 Arrests & 1,700 Bags Of Heroin Seized In Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

October 13, 2015
… @DEAPhiladelphia Thomas Hodnett Domestic Pennsylvania and Delaware Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Frank J. … “Operations like this where the DEA can partner with local law enforcement agencies in areas such as Jim Thorpe and … have been attributed to batches of heroin laced with fentanyl, which is a highly potent opioid.  In 2013 alone, …
October 13, 2015
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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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Two North Texas doctors, one nurse sentenced to prison for federal drug trafficking violation

May 09, 2019
… prescriptions for hydrocodone, oxymorphone, methadone, fentanyl, morphine, oxycodone, alprazolam and zolpidem, from … Office of Inspector General. “Working in concert with our law enforcement partners, our agents will continue to pursue … help and not harm. Diamond was prosecuted because of great law enforcement partnerships that are investigating opiate …
May 09, 2019
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Three New Haven County Residents Charged with Trafficking Counterfeit Pills and Firearms

December 08, 2024
… synthetic opioid with a potency similar to or greater than fentanyl.  During the investigation, law enforcement seized more than six kilograms of … a firearms trafficking conspiracy, and with one count of unlawful transfer of a firearm.  In addition, Edwards is …
December 08, 2024