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H-Block Gang Member Sentenced For Drug Distribution And Firearm Offense

August 12, 2025
… over 500 grams of cocaine, cocaine base (crack cocaine) and fentanyl, as well as over 20,000 doses of drug-laced paper … of H Block have a history of violent confrontation with law enforcement, including an incident in 2015 when a member … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons OCDETF/Task Force Cocaine …
August 12, 2025
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H Block Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution And Firearm Offense

May 29, 2025
… over 500 grams of cocaine, cocaine base (crack cocaine) and fentanyl, as well as over 20,000 doses of drug-laced paper … of H Block have a history of violent confrontation with law enforcement, including an incident in 2015 when a member … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons OCDETF/Task Force Cocaine …
May 29, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

San Diego Tunnel Task Force uncovers sophisticated cross-border drug tunnel under the U.S./Mexico border

March 31, 2020
… 3,000 pounds of marijuana and more than two pounds of fentanyl from the tunnel.   The large seizure of mixed drugs … that despite the ongoing public health crisis, HSI and our law enforcement partners will remain resilient and continue …
March 31, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Two Men Arrested with 100 Pounds of Cocaine Stamped with the Nickname of One of the World’s Greatest Soccer Players

April 01, 2021
… into our community while illegally armed. Working together, law enforcement will always go after those who would degrade … we know that local organizations are mixing cocaine with fentanyl which have added to the alarming overdose rates nationwide.  I applaud our agents and law enforcement partners for their enforcement efforts which …
April 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Identical Twins Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Drug Trafficking Operation

September 24, 2025
… operation to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. On April 12, 2024, agents executed a search … the Jackson brothers shared and seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, marijuana, and a firearm. United States District …
September 24, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 20, 2020
… in San Diego and Imperial Counties. DEA and our outstanding law enforcement partners in the San Diego area will continue … found in poly-drug loads, alongside cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. …
February 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Naugatuck Man Sentenced To 25 Years In Federal Prison Trafficking Heroin And Crack In Bridgeport

July 19, 2022
… and others were distributing large quantities of heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine in the Bridgeport area. Small was … that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.  Additional information about the …
July 19, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Three Jamestown Residents Charged with Drug and Sex Trafficking Conspiracy

March 28, 2024
… Mendoza, Waddington, and Thomas conspired to sell fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Jamestown area, using a … Task Force, a multi-disciplinary task force that brings law enforcement and social service agencies together to …
March 28, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

New Orleans Resident Guilty of Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts Violations

February 21, 2025
… purpose of packaging and distributing narcotics, including fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin.  Several of these individuals … (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
February 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Cartel Money Launderer Sentenced to 96 Months in Federal Prison

February 10, 2021
… across the globe and drive the spread of deadly drugs like fentanyl and heroin,” said Special Agent in Charge Forget. … and I’m proud of the hard work of our federal and state law enforcement partners in bringing Sanchez-Rios to …
February 10, 2021
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Jury finds podiatrist guilty of operating pill mill

June 12, 2019
… patients. She will no longer be able to commit such unlawful acts because of the hard work and dedication put forth by DEA, its federal, state and local law enforcement partners and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.”    … pills, along with 104,000 8mg hydromorphone  pills and 300 fentanyl patches to patients who were either addicted to …
June 12, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Brooklyn Man Convicted For Role In Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Involving Over 50 Kilograms Of Cocaine

February 22, 2024
… an investigation began into a DTO trafficking cocaine and fentanyl in Boston and Taunton. Intercepted communications … inside his car – back to New York but was intercepted by law enforcement.  Hernandez-Rodriguez is the ninth defendant …
February 22, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Doctor Indicted for Distributing Controlled Substances and Health Care Fraud Resulting in Five Deaths

May 27, 2021
… and dispensed controlled substances, including methadone, fentanyl, hydromorphone, morphine, hydrocodone and … is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.                                                         …
May 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

October 21, 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 21, 2021
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

October 20, 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 …
October 20, 2021
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Eight Robles Park gang members and associates indicted for drug trafficking violations

August 13, 2020
… Community in Tampa. During the course of the investigation, law enforcement officers seized approximately 2.5 kilograms … to distribute 100 g or more of heroin   Distribution of fentanyl and heroin Minimum mandatory term of 5 years, and …
August 13, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Record settlement reached in University of Michigan hospital drug diversion civil penalty case

August 30, 2018
… resident. Both overdosed on opioids, including fentanyl, at a UMHS facility. The nurse’s overdose was … health care system has a responsibility to comply with the laws governing the regulation of controlled substances," …
August 30, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Nebraska Commercial Interdiction Unit receives regional award

February 12, 2019
… Commercial Interdiction Unit is a prime example of how law enforcement agencies from the federal, state and local … $8.6 million in illicit drugs, including 26.7 kilograms of fentanyl, 20.6 kilograms of heroin, 280.6 kilograms of …
February 12, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Montgomery Pill Mill Doctor Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution, Health Care Fraud And Money Laundering Charges

November 28, 2017
… that is dispensing controlled substances inappropriately, unlawfully, and for non-medical reasons.  At Family Practice, … hydrocodone, methadone, hydromorphone, amphetamine, and fentanyl.  As for the health care fraud charge, the court … of our citizens, the DEA and our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners will continue to target those who …
November 28, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Local Pain Doctor Named In A 114 Count Indictment; Accused Of Illegally Issuing Hundreds Of Thousands Of Prescriptions For Controlled Substances

April 26, 2016
… NY, with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, unlawful distribution of narcotics, conspiracy to commit … nation. This investigation was a collaboration of ongoing law enforcement efforts in battling drug traffickers of all … doctor, distributed controlled substances, such as fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine, and hydrocodone for reasons …
April 26, 2016
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Thirty-Eight Pounds of Meth and Cocaine Recovered in Hell’s Kitchen Luxury Building

March 19, 2024
… Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan said, “ Like deadly fentanyl, methamphetamine is a highly addictive synthetic … Cocaine seizures in our city are also surging. I thank our law enforcement partners in the DEA, NYPD and New York State … cocaine seizure in Hell’s Kitchen. DEA and our law enforcement partners are steadfast in bringing to …
March 19, 2024
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Joint Intrepid Laboratory Releases Priority Project: Sourcing Xylazine

October 19, 2023
Publication
… and powdered xylazine are being used to adulterate fentanyl. INTREPID observed chemical markers in xylazine …
October 19, 2023
DOCUMENT

Drug Caused Deaths in the LA Field Division

September 19, 2019
Publication
… since 2013 and the introduction of illicitly manufactured fentanyl-related substances into the domestic drug market... …
September 19, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Launches Second Year of Operation Engage

February 28, 2022
… Engage resources on our top local drug threat, illicit fentanyl in Philadelphia, focusing on evidence-informed … and crime reduction in this community. “As illicit fentanyl continues to have a devastating effect across …
February 28, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Reminds Parents to Speak to Their Children About the Dangers of Drug Use

September 01, 2021
… deaths. Synthetic opioids, such as illicitly manufactured fentanyl, remain the primary driver for the increases in … quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and sending them to the United States for …
September 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Dallas Doctor Pleads Guilty to Prescription Drug Diversion Scheme on Elderly

June 19, 2020
… Dr. Agura issued fraudulent prescriptions for hydrocodone, fentanyl, oxycodone, alprazolam, Triazolam, and Lorazepam … the case     Prescription Drugs Drug Trafficking Fentanyl Oxycodone On …
June 19, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Tyler Orvis Indicted for Federal Drug Crimes

February 27, 2023
… 2022, Orvis conspired with others to distribute cocaine and fentanyl in Vermont.  On December 29, 2022, the Milton … represented by Mark Kaplan, Esq.  Drug Trafficking Cocaine Fentanyl On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
February 27, 2023
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Three New Yorkers Sentenced on Drug Trafficking Charges

January 27, 2023
… pleas to charges that they conspired to distribute heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and cocaine base, or actually distributed … U.S. Attorney Gregory Waples. Drug Trafficking Heroin Fentanyl Cocaine On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
January 27, 2023
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Coney Island Man Sentenced for Distributing Cocaine Base

July 29, 2022
… over 40 grams of cocaine base and over 18 grams of fentanyl, which Rivers, with others, admitted to possessing … by Kevin Henry, Esq. Guns/Weapons Drug Trafficking Cocaine Fentanyl On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
July 29, 2022
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Vermont Resident Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Offense

July 06, 2022
… glassine baggies) that contained approximately 130 grams of fentanyl in total. Rideout, in conjunction with another … Sara Puls represented Rideout.   Drug Trafficking Cocaine Fentanyl On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
July 06, 2022