PRESS RELEASE

$6 Million Worth of Oregon Properties Forfeited in Connection to Interstate Marijuana Trafficking Organization

April 01, 2024
… of the results that can be achieved when all levels of law enforcement work together toward our common goals.” … market marijuana. In early September 2021, a coordinated law enforcement operation led by DEA and OSP targeted Rong’s organization. Federal, state, and local law enforcement partners executed search warrants on 25 …
April 01, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Business Owner Who Trafficked Pounds of Meth and Cocaine Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

March 22, 2024
… charge on December 11, 2023. “We are partnering with law enforcement to get illegal drugs off our streets and … undercover operations, traffic stops, and search warrants, law enforcement determined that Johnson was a leader in the … in bars, residences, backyards, and motorcycle clubs. Local law enforcement indicate that some of these locations also …
March 22, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Wholesale Drug Distribution Network Pleads Guilty to Distributing Synthetic Cannabinoids and Laundering Millions in Proceeds

November 02, 2021
… For Human Consumption” in an attempt to avoid regulatory or law enforcement scrutiny. The products were, in reality, … and register businesses in her name to avoid detection by law enforcement or by financial institutions.  In May 2019, …
November 02, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Oakland Money Service Business Owner and Employees Charged with Laundering Drug Proceeds

September 02, 2022
… to ensure compliance with national anti-money laundering laws and regulations.  The anti-money laundering corporate policies as well as federal laws and regulations require money service businesses to …
September 02, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Charges Target Drug Trafficking Organization Bringing 20+ Kilo Loads of Meth to Washington

June 13, 2022
… to Western Washington via Amtrak train – fortunately law enforcement seized the drugs at the Kelso train … Martinez-Ortiz, 32, a citizen of Mexico, being sought by law enforcement. According to records filed in the case, the …
June 13, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Key Atlanta Drug Distributors Sentenced

July 23, 2013
… of the DEA Atlanta Field Division.  “I commend our local law enforcement counterparts who played a crucial role in … Yates.  “The combined effort of federal, state, and local law enforcement led to the removal of dangerous drugs and … Criminal Investigation not only enforces the nation’s tax laws, but we also take particular interest in cases where …
July 23, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged PCP Distributor Who Shot A DEA Agent Arraigned On Federal Narcotics And Assault Charges

December 02, 2014
… of a Federal Search Warrant reinforces the daily dangers law enforcement officers face while conducting narcotics … Yates.  “This office will continue to work with its law enforcement partners to ensure that he is held …
December 02, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Eight Arrested On Federal Steroid And Prescription Narcotic Distribution Charges

May 15, 2015
… pill distributer. During the course of the investigation, law enforcement officers seized hundreds of vials of … FBI Special Agent in Charge Patricia M. Ferrick.  “When law enforcement officers are involved in criminal activity, … those individuals working within the criminal justice and law enforcement community.  This ongoing investigation is …
May 15, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Canadian Drug Kingpin With Ties To The Rizutto And Bonanno Crime Families, The Hells Angels And The Mexican Sinaloa Cartel Pleads Guilty To Narcotics Trafficking Crimes Carrying Sentence Of 20 Years To Life And $1 Billion In Forfeiture

May 31, 2013
… attempts to dissuade co-conspirators from cooperating with law enforcement by, among other things, establishing a $2 …   During the course of the government’s investigation, law enforcement agents in the United States and Canada … the result of our federal, state, local and international law enforcement partnership targeting these organized crime …
May 31, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Lockport Led To The Arrest Of 25 People And Dismantled A Major Drug Trafficking Ring In Western New York

January 28, 2014
… New York. My office, with our strong collaboration with law enforcement partners, will fight to make our communities … is through the combined efforts of federal, state and local law enforcement that these dangerous individuals are now off … with the New York State Attorney General's Office and other law enforcement agencies to continue to intercept this type …
January 28, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Wide Ranging Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Dismantled

March 15, 2013
… Eastern Washington.  Over the course of the investigation law enforcement has seized more than 56 pounds of heroin and … over $1 million dollars in profits.  The DEA and our law enforcement partners will continue to have an unwavering …
March 15, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Gainesville Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

August 18, 2025
… the intent to distribute, possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of controlled substances, and possession of a … I am proud of the work of our brave state and federal law enforcement partners who investigated this case, and my …
August 18, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA-New Jersey instrumental in establishment of statewide “Handle With Care” program

October 06, 2020
… Care” (HWC) is designed to promote partnerships between law enforcement and schools to help provide a safe and … well-being, and academic success.   Under the program, law enforcement officers notify a child’s school promptly if …
October 06, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Multi-agency investigation leads to arrest of 5, seizure of 17 kilograms of cocaine, 2 kilograms of heroin, 4,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills, 9 guns, $1.5 million of drug proceeds

June 29, 2020
… 9 guns and millions of dollars’ worth of illicit narcotics law enforcement is saving lives.”  “The magnitude of this … the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and all of our law enforcement partners involved in the investigation.” …
June 29, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Former Union General Hospital CEO and two Blairsville doctors sentenced to federal prison for illegally prescribing and obtaining pain pills

June 29, 2020
… involved in illegal prescribing practices.” DEA and its law enforcement partners will continue to expend its time, … against the growing opioid epidemic. The spirited level of law enforcement cooperation and the prosecution by the U.S. … would not have been possible. During my 37 years in law enforcement at the state and local level as Sheriff I …
June 29, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force takedown results in charges against 60 individuals, including 53 medical professionals

April 17, 2019
… Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II, together with multiple law enforcement partners, today announced enforcement … of this enforcement operation. The Trump Administration’s law enforcement and public health leaders will continue to … to prevent and deter fraud and enforce current anti-fraud laws around the country. Since its inception in March 2007, …
April 17, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Eighteen Individuals Charged With Participating In Tri-State Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

October 31, 2013
… was unsealed on October 30, 2013, following a multi-agency law enforcement operation that resulted in the arrest of … organizations.  During the course of the investigation, law enforcement officers seized approximately 3.3 kilograms … safety in Otero and Doña Ana Counties.  Together with our law enforcement partners, we will continue our relentless …
October 31, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Arrests Azusa Gang Members Responsible For Narcotics Trafficking And Campaign Of Hate Crimes Targeting African-Americans

June 07, 2011
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … Civil Rights la060711fig1.jpg LOS ANGELES, CA - In a law enforcement action this morning that targeted the Varrio … only the second time in history that federal civil rights laws have been used against members of a criminal street …
June 07, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Baltimore Attorney Stanley Needleman Sentenced To Prison For Federal Tax Crimes Including Failing To Report Over $1.5 Million In Income

December 16, 2011
… and deposits. Needleman has been disbarred from practicing law. Judge Titus also ordered Needleman: to pay restitution … was a long term, highly complex effort. Nobody is above the law.” added Cooper-Davis. “Stanley Needleman committed tax …
December 16, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

ARPO Strike Force charges involve more than 350,000 prescriptions for controlled substances and more than 32 million pills

April 17, 2019
… Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II, together with multiple law enforcement partners, announced enforcement actions … of this enforcement operation. The Trump Administration’s law enforcement and public health leaders will continue to … to prevent and deter fraud and enforce current anti-fraud laws around the country. Since its inception in March 2007, …
April 17, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION

Accessibility & Policy

March 28, 2025
… the unauthorized disclosure of which: would violate any law, regulation or policy, or non-disclosure agreement; … these guidelines do not place any limitations on otherwise lawful investigative or litigative prerogatives of the DEA, … approved documents/policies and consistency with applicable laws and regulations. After review, the PRB member will …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

16 Defendants Charged in Superseding Indictment Alleging Bulk Shipments of Cocaine to Canada, Four Murders

October 21, 2024
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … and export cocaine. Clark was arrested October 8 by Mexican law enforcement and is detained. Wedding is a fugitive. The …
October 21, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Chinese National Charged in International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

September 30, 2025
… to open an account at the Wasilla VMS. In January 2024, law enforcement officials obtained two parcels sent to the … obtained federal search warrants to search the packages. Law enforcement officials found close to three kilograms of …
September 30, 2025
STORY

13-Year-Old D.J. Daniel Sworn In As Honorary DEA Special Agent

April 22, 2025
… fulfilling the teenager’s wish of being sworn into 1000 law enforcement agencies. D.J. has surpassed that goal, but … Administration Special Agent, marking the 1,259th law enforcement agency to swear him in.   Last week, 203 … tribute, AA Maltz told D.J. that he also started his law enforcement career when he was thirteen – he said his …
April 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization, Trafficking Cocaine Across Maryland and Bribing U.S. Postal Letter Carriers, Sentenced

August 02, 2021
… parcels, conducting counter-surveillance to make sure that law enforcement was not in the area.   Vaughn was paid $200 … letter carriers would not report their criminal activity to law enforcement, Stanley and a co-defendant required letter …
August 02, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

35 Members And Associates Of Barrio Azteca Gang Charged With Racketeering And Other Offenses, Including 10 Charged In U.S Consulate Murders In Juarez, Mexico

March 09, 2011
… are cold blooded criminals who show no respect for the law or justice, murdering innocent victims, trafficking … of the government of Mexico, we have shown that the rule of law will prevail, and working together we will bring these … wanton acts and hold them accountable under the rule of law.” “Trans-border violence is a serious threat that we are …
March 09, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Violent Newark gang leader sentenced to two life sentences

September 19, 2018
… can be confident that the men and women of DEA and our law enforcement partners will continue to pursue those who choose to violate the rule of law. Every citizen has the right to live without fear, and … Hamlet, it’s for the rest of his life. Our office and our law enforcement partners will continue to go after dangerous …
September 19, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Six Arrested for Multi-State Drug Conspiracy Spanning Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Texas

July 14, 2023
… they obtained from Campbell to others. On Feb. 24, 2023, law enforcement stopped Lambert in Bourne, Mass after he … and continued commitment of our local, state and federal law enforcement partners.” “Traffickers of Oxycodone pills … of these criminals rightfully remains a major priority of law enforcement. The Massachusetts State Police and our …
July 14, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Two Mexican drug traffickers charged with the murder of a Mexican soldier and conspiring to import cocaine into the United States

January 29, 2020
… SEDENA Corporal Emiliano Medina-Ramirez is devastating to law enforcement worldwide and is symbolic of the risks law enforcement encounter in the line of duty,” said Special …
January 29, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

RICO indictment charges “110 Gang”

October 29, 2018
… this gang are charged in a RICO conspiracy as a result of law enforcement collaboration and a determined goal of … continue to collaborate with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners to use every available tool to hold …
October 29, 2018