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35 Defendants Charged With Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Offenses Following Undercover Investigation

… Postal Powder,” federal agents, assisted by state and local law enforcement officers, investigated a large scale drug … stated, “Today is a victory, not only for the multitude of law enforcement agencies who dismantled this organization, … drugs and to punish those who violate federal narcotics laws.” “The Postal Inspection Service is committed to …

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More Than $4 Million In Seized Assets Distributed To Federal, State And Local Agencies

… @DEAPhiladelphia Thomas Hodnett Domestic Pennsylvania and Delaware Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Frank J. McCartney (215) 861-1974 Division Contacts Delaware Dover - (302) 672-6383 Wilmington - (302) 395-4600 … as a result of a joint investigation by local and state law enforcement authorities and the United States Drug …

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Fifteen defendants charged in federal court with heroin trafficking and possession of firearms in Milwaukee

… Matthew D. Krueger announced that federal, state and local law enforcement officers engaged in a significant operation … possession of firearms in furtherance of the conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms by a felon and conspiracy to … Pickens, 41, of Milwaukee. As part of today’s operation, law enforcement officers executed arrest warrants and search …

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U.S. Attorney Scott announces results from joint initiative to reduce ongoing violence in Vallejo

… - (571) 387-3956 Operation PEACE partners federal and local law enforcement agencies to fight violent crime and bring to … PEACE leverages the strength of these federal and local law enforcement agencies by focusing enforcement operations … will continue as the partnership between federal and local law enforcement agencies continue and bring about a safer …

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Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, Sinaloa Cartel leader, sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years

… the interests of the Sinaloa Cartel. They included local law enforcement officers, prison guards, high-ranking … the unflagging efforts of the Department of Justice and the law enforcement community over the past 25 years, this … who would take his place. I thank the brave members of law enforcement, here and abroad, for their tireless efforts …

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Federal Racketeering Indictment Targets Mexican Mafia Control Of Inmates And Drug Trafficking Inside Los Angeles County Jail System

… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email: … by the notorious prison gang LOS ANGELES - More than 500 law enforcement personnel executed a major operation this … Today’s successful operation is a direct result of law enforcement partners working cooperatively at all levels …

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March 28, 2025

… protection in the FOIA for three narrow categories of law enforcement and national security records. The … exclusion protects the existence of an ongoing criminal law enforcement investigation when the subject of the … proceedings. The second exclusion is limited to criminal law enforcement agencies and protects the existence of …

March 28, 2025

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Attorney General Barr announces Timothy J. Shea as new Acting Administrator of Drug Enforcement Administration

… federal and state government and extensive experience in law enforcement well-equips him to lead the premier drug … 2019. In both roles, he advised the Attorney General on law enforcement operations, criminal justice policy, and …

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Nineteen charged in heroin conspiracy

… J. Downing. As of today, federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers have arrested 17 of these … the U.S. Attorney’s Office will work closely with law enforcement to keep heroin off of Oklahoma streets,” …

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DEA Las Vegas & community stakeholders announce a new comprehensive strategy to address the opioid crisis

… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email: … - (671) 472-7384 Las Vegas 360 Strategy Announcement.jpg Law Enforcement & Community Stakeholders joint picture.jpg …

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Sixteen indicted for trafficking large amounts of heroin and methamphetamine in Seattle area

… Meth and Heroin_0.jpeg SEATTLE - Federal, state and local law enforcement fanned out across the Puget Sound region … and methamphetamine into the Seattle area. In one instance law enforcement seized 33 pounds of meth and 14 pounds of … operation is another example of the focused effort by law enforcement against those transnational distribution …

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Large Scale Colorado Springs And Pueblo Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled

… agents led by the DEA, working closely with local and state law enforcement, arrested 15 people from Southern Colorado … officers were conducting the drug trafficking organization, law enforcement in Colorado became aware that three aliens … This result demonstrates the outstanding results law enforcement can achieve by working together,” said U.S. …

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Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera Faces Charges In New York For Leading A Continuing Criminal Enterprise And Other Drug-Related Charges

… the hands of Guzman Loera and the Sinaloa Cartel; Mexican law enforcement officials have died in the pursuit of … cartels that infect our streets, with the long-arm of the law.” “This extradition is a tremendous victory for the … Rosenberg. “Two principles stand out: No one is above the law and we simply do not quit in the pursuit of justice.” …

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Major Investigation In West Memphis Results In Dozens Of Defendants Charged With Multiple Drug And Gun Crimes

… In total, including defendants charged in state courts, law enforcement obtained arrest warrants for 50 defendants, … the combined strength that federal, state and local law enforcement agencies bring to bear in the battle against …

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24 Members Of Bronx Street Gang Charged With Racketeering Conspiracy, Narcotics Trafficking, And Firearm Offenses

… DEA Acting Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt stated, “Law enforcement’s collaboration and resources over the past … from racketeering, narcotics and firearms felonies. Law abiding residents in surrounding areas of the Moore …

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DEA Announces Largest-Ever Synthetic Drug Takedown

… FRESNO, Calif. - The Drug Enforcement (DEA) and its law enforcement partners today announced enforcement … organizations that have operated without regard for the law or public safety. These series of enforcement actions … Bakersfield and Fresno areas. As a result of these searches law enforcement seized nearly $6 million, hundreds of …

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After-Market Firearm Accessory Manufacturer and Distributor Agrees to Plead Guilty to Distribution of Firearm Silencers

… a $260,000 fine, the maximum financial penalty permitted by law. “By making gunshots harder to hear, silencers impede … duty to follow the proper legal channels to ensure a safe, lawful firearms industry,” said Special Agent in Charge … dealing in NFA firearms. Only certain classes of FFLs may lawfully manufacture NFA weapons. The NFA requires …

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Two SCDC inmates sentenced to decades in federal prison for roles in separate drug trafficking rings

… even more deserving time in prison. The spirited level of law enforcement cooperation and the subsequent prosecution … Department of Corrections and our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to protect both the general public, …

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Two South Carolina Department of Corrections inmates sentenced to decades in federal prison for roles in separate drug trafficking rings

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Oklahoma Prison-Based Drug Trafficking Organization Resulted in 21 Defendants Being Convicted

… the course of this investigation, federal, state, and local law enforcement identified and targeted a drug trafficking … of more than 187 years in federal prison. In addition, law enforcement seized approximately 46 pounds of … “Thanks to the dedicated work and coordinated efforts of law enforcement, this drug trafficking network was stopped, …

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Interagency operation nets indictments in drug conspiracy

… agencies working collaboratively with state and local law enforcement partners to reduce dangerous crime in this … respond to requests for DEA assistance from local law enforcement, and to further investigative efforts …

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Albuquerque Felon Facing Federal Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges

… with violating the federal narcotics and firearms laws. Today, the Magistrate Judge entered an order holding … this initiative, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and federal law enforcement agencies work with New Mexico’s District …

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One Of The Largest Marijuana Seizures In Indiana History Announced After Six-Month Investigation

… was believed to be destined for transportation to Mexico. Law enforcement collaborated with the United States … never claimed, and was distributed earlier this month to law enforcement agencies throughout central Indiana to be …

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U.K. Defendant Sentenced For Illegal Chemical Distribution Via Internet

… production. We must remain vigilant in enforcing our drug laws and bringing to justice those like Mr. Howes who seek … this individual who was attempting to circumvent our laws.” Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, whose agency …

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Highlands County Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Federal Prison

… in the Lake Placid neighborhood of Highway Park, Florida. A law enforcement operation handled by the Drug Enforcement … Federal Bureau of Investigation; Florida Department of Law Enforcement; and Highlands County Sheriff’s Office …

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Huntersville, N.C. man faces federal “dark net” drug charges

… and a previously-filed criminal complaint, in August 2019, law enforcement intercepted a mail parcel containing … and addressed to Byrnes. On or about August 7, 2019, law enforcement conducted a controlled delivery of the …

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Attorney General William P. Barr joins President Donald J. Trump to announce significant cases stemming from Joint Task Force Vulcan

… Department of Homeland Security, the Justice Department’s law enforcement components have successfully investigated … demonstrate DEA’s commitment to work with our law enforcement partners to combat the scourge of drugs and … teamwork and coordination between prosecutors and law enforcement officers across the United States and …

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Four Plead Guilty In Multi-State Drug & Money Laundering Conspiracy

… to federal agents. Since 2015, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies have been investigating a … for the drugs. During the course of the investigation, law enforcement officers intercepted multiple packages of … accounts Nguyen opened in California. In December 2017, law enforcement officers searched Nguyen’s residence and …

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The U.S. Attorney For The District Of Montana Announces The Execution Of Twelve Criminal Search Warrants And Four Civil Seizure Warrants In Montana

… Kalispell, Missoula, Somers and Whitefish. Items seized by law enforcement may be disclosed after search warrant … in some or all of the following violations of federal law: manufacture of marijuana and possession with intent to … Enforcement Administration will continue to enforce all laws under the Controlled Substances Act, including the …

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Owner Of Colorado Car Dealership And Two Associates Arrested For Structuring And Money Laundering

… intent to evade the reporting requirements as required by law. Daily cash receipts from the business, Chopeque Auto … fail to file a Federal IRS Form 8300, a report required by law for all currency transactions over $10,000 received by a … Ram 1500 for $10,500 that was represented by undercover law enforcement officers to be the proceeds of a specified …