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Indictment charges five men for involvement in Bridgeport Courthouse shooting

August 06, 2020
… intent to distribute heroin, cocaine base (“crack”) and fentanyl, an offense that carries a maximum term of … “These crimes rob the neighborhoods of safety and hold law abiding citizens of Connecticut hostage to drug-fueled lawlessness.  This is unacceptable and will not be allowed …
August 06, 2020
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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
… PASO – 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 South Denver pharmacists plead guilty to felony charges of illegally distributing opioids

October 18, 2018
… degree of independent judgment which was required of him by law. As part of his plea agreement, Callas agrees the Court … opioids, amphetamines, and benzodiazepines as well as fentanyl patches and vials of injectable meperidine—as … degree of independent judgment which was required of him by law. As part of his plea agreement, Eskanos agrees the Court …
October 18, 2018
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Twenty-Four Defendants Facing Federal Drug Charges For Transporting Heroin And Cocaine To Chicago Aboard Amtrak Trains

October 27, 2016
… of cocaine, more than 30 kilograms of heroin, a kilogram of fentanyl, five handguns, two rifles, and more than $1.8 … Task Force, a partnership between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The principal mission of OCDETF is … than ever with the DEA and other federal, state and local law enforcement partners to stop the flow of dangerous …
October 27, 2016
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Georgia Narcotics Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison

June 04, 2025
… in court, the investigation began in July 2023, when law enforcement learned that a Mexico-based drug trafficker … , and  www.dea.gov . For more information on fentanyl, visit DEA’s One Pill Can Kill Campaign at  …
June 04, 2025
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Two heroin and cocaine trafficking rings in Western New York dismantled

September 27, 2019
… but today’s street dealers are making them deadlier with fentanyl, accounting for 60 percent of all fatal overdoses … “Together, with our partners in federal, local and state law enforcement, we have dismantled several dangerous … bars.”  The two investigations involved state and local law enforcement agents led by the New York State Attorney …
September 27, 2019
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Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Federal Prison for Drug and Gun Convictions

November 18, 2025
… possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and tramadol; possession of a firearm in … residence. In the kitchen, deputies found 2.17 grams of fentanyl, 218.3 grams of methamphetamine, 22.89 grams of … 439.7 grams of methamphetamine, 194.46 grams of fentanyl, 3.12 pounds of suspected marijuana, 55.59 grams of …
November 18, 2025
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Former New Haven Resident Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics

July 14, 2025
… Street in New Haven revealed approximately 75 grams of fentanyl, 278 grams of cocaine, 47 grams of crack cocaine, … intent to distribute cocaine, cocaine base (“crack”), and fentanyl. Diaz, who is released on a $50,000 bond, is …
July 14, 2025
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to 52 Months in Federal Prison for Trafficking Drugs while in Possession of an Illegal Firearm

July 14, 2025
… man has been sentenced in federal court for possessing fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine with the intent to … found small baggies of crack cocaine, powder cocaine and fentanyl, as well as a scale, ledger, and other drug …
July 14, 2025
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Naugatuck Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics

May 29, 2025
… revealed more than 34,000 baggies containing a mixture of fentanyl, heroin, and xylazine; approximately 160 grams of … to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. This investigation was conducted by the DEA New …
May 29, 2025
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Overdoses Drop Nearly 40 Percent Since Formation of Omaha Task Force

May 28, 2024
… January 2023, the ODRTF has seized approximately 345 fake fentanyl pills and more than 1,000 grams of fentanyl powder. While these seizures may seem small, they …
May 28, 2024
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Gang Members Admit to Racketeering Charge and Related Crimes

September 14, 2023
… also pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine and to possessing a firearm in … Edmonds possessed with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl, and possessed a firearm in furtherance of that …
September 14, 2023
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Gang Alliance That Ravaged West Bronx With Gunfire And New England Towns With Drugs Is Dismantled

March 10, 2016
… towns in Massachusetts and New Hampshire with cocaine, fentanyl and heroin. District Attorney Clark said, “With … the Northeast via sales of crack cocaine, heroin and fentanyl.  I commend the men and women from the DEA Strike …
March 10, 2016
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Nineteen Gang Members And Associates Charged In Federal Sweeps Targeting Boston Gangs

August 30, 2024
… of H Block have a history of violent confrontation with law enforcement, including a 2015 incident when a member … stands ready to hold accountable those who violate federal laws.” "I am proud of our Boston Police officers and all of … to distribute controlled substances (cocaine, cocaine base, fentanyl, PCP, and controlled substance analogues, i.e. K2) …
August 30, 2024
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DEA New Orleans Division Delivers Major Blow to Sinaloa Cartel, Securing Dozens of Arrests and Seizures

September 02, 2025
… the DEA – working with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners – arrested 38 individuals with ties … 6 pounds of methamphetamine, 100,000 deadly doses of fentanyl, 19 firearms, and more than a quarter of a million …
September 02, 2025
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Nearly 45 Pounds of Cocaine Seized from Interstate Traffickers

March 15, 2024
… "I commend the excellent investigative work that led to the law enforcement seizure of 45 pounds of cocaine, which will … surging supplies of it in our city, sometimes mixed with fentanyl and other dangerous substances." DEA Special Agent … into the community. I want to thank our members and law enforcement partners for their tenacious dedication to …
March 15, 2024
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Pharmacy owner charged with illegally distributing oxycodone and operating a health care fraud and kickback scheme

September 12, 2019
… those responsible for pushing diverted pills, heroin, and fentanyl into our communities.” As alleged, the defendant … around this country.  We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners, and all available resources will … devastating communities and this is why the NYPD and its law enforcement partners work relentlessly to bring to …
September 12, 2019
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Armed Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty

August 28, 2025
… from the scene.  A search of the car revealed quantities of fentanyl and cocaine, and a loaded Glock 9mm handgun that … serving a 72-month federal sentence for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine in northern Vermont in 2022.  This case …
August 28, 2025
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Son of Sinaloa Cartel Member Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

October 31, 2024
… Zazueta was in the apartment along with more than 42,000 fentanyl pills, methamphetamine, and heroin. Additionally, … while he reaped the profits of his methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin distribution,” said David F. Reames, …
October 31, 2024
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Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Clinic Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone

January 24, 2023
… from a pharmaceutical company in exchange for prescribing a fentanyl-based drug.  He was sentenced to eight months in … guilty to conspiracy to distribute and dispense oxycodone, fentanyl, methadone, and alprazolam and was sentenced to 37 …
January 24, 2023
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President Biden Releases National Drug Control Strategy to Save Lives, Expand Treatment, and Disrupt Trafficking

April 21, 2022
… recovery services while reducing the supply of drugs like fentanyl. “This Strategy goes after two big drivers of the … our other valued federal partners to reduce the supply of fentanyl and other deadly drugs, expand access to …
April 21, 2022
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DEA Announces New Los Angeles Field Division Special Agent in Charge

August 14, 2025
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … networks responsible for the production and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine into our communities. Clark …
August 14, 2025
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FL Man Who Allegedly Commandeered E-Prescribing Privileges of Doctors Charged with Criminal Sale

January 26, 2024
… that put hundreds of thousands of people at risk. Law enforcement acted swiftly to fully identify this … stop at nothing in order to make a profit. Opioids, like fentanyl or diverted prescription medication like oxycodone, …
January 26, 2024
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Former High School Dean Convicted of 2010 Murder

July 20, 2023
… that poisoned the community with crack cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, and protecting his drug turf with firearms and … Over time, Garcia attempted to create the façade of a law-abiding citizen, becoming the dean of a local high … Garcia became concerned that Johnson might cooperate with law enforcement, Garcia took steps to prevent Johnson from …
July 20, 2023
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North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Suboxone, Oxycodone, other Pain Medications

July 29, 2021
… investigation conducted by federal, state, and local law enforcement located in three states, whose hard work is … will continue to work with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to keep our communities safe from … distribute oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, methadone, and fentanyl. He is scheduled to be sentenced on October 29, …
July 29, 2021
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National healthcare fraud takedown results in charges against over 600 individuals responsible for over $2 billion in fraud losses

June 28, 2018
… the Southern District of Alabama for their roles in the unlawful distribution of opioids, announced the DEA and the … Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, OxyContin, or Fentanyl. Three of the defendants are from Selma and the … DCIS, IRS-CI, Department of Labor, other various federal law enforcement agencies, and State Medicaid Fraud Control …
June 28, 2018
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Major financial sanctions announced against Mexico’s largest drug cartel investigated by DEA Los Angeles

May 17, 2019
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … 8, 2015, along with their respective leaders, brothers-in-law El Mencho and Abigael Gonzalez-Valencia.    According to … for trafficking tons of cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl-laced heroin into the United States, as well as for …
May 17, 2019
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Defendants Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine in Middle Georgia

July 10, 2025
… Began Following 11-Kilo Meth Seizure in Macon; Fentanyl Mixtures Seized DEA stock photo: Methamphetamine … office is working closely with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners to make our communities safer.” …
July 10, 2025
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Tucson Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Possession of Meth

July 15, 2025
… another person to purchase methamphetamine for $2,250. When law enforcement tried to stop Ornelas, Jr., he fled at a … to the methamphetamine, Ornelas, Jr. was in possession of fentanyl pills, a .45 caliber extended magazine, a drug …
July 15, 2025
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Atlantic County Man Admits Role in Drug Distribution Scheme

April 12, 2022
… a search warrant was executed at Clavijo’s residence, where law enforcement authorities encountered Clavijo and his … as well as 4.3 kilograms of heroin, 5.5 kilograms of fentanyl, 10.8 kilograms of cocaine, drug packaging …
April 12, 2022