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Alert - Extortion Scam - Alert

… about criminals posing as DEA special agents or other law enforcement personnel as part of an international … or by telephone) and identify themselves as DEA agents or law enforcement officials from other agencies.  The … Impersonating a federal agent is a violation of federal law.  The public should be aware that no DEA agent will ever …
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Money Launderer Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison

… the profits that fuel drug trafficking gangs. DEA and our law enforcement partners are working shoulder to shoulder to … financial services will be dealt with harshly under the law,” said Dennis K. Burke. “This prosecution - and others …
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Ninth Circuit Affirms Convictions Of Two Modesto Men For Growing And Selling Marijuana

… evidence that the defendants believed that federal law allowed them to grow and sell marijuana if it were for … to make themselves wealthy through exploiting medicinal laws were ended by this prosecution. In its ruling today, …
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38 Charged In Three Separate Drug Trafficking Conspiracies

… @DEAPhiladelphia Thomas Hodnett Domestic Pennsylvania and Delaware Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Frank J. … with violating federal narcotics trafficking and firearms laws, United States Attorney in the Western District of … for violating federal narcotics trafficking and firearms laws. The 16-count indictment returned on February 15, 2011 …
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Alert - Extortion Scam - Alert

… about criminals posing as DEA special agents or other law enforcement personnel as part of an international … or by telephone) and identify themselves as DEA agents or law enforcement officials from other agencies.  The … Impersonating a federal agent is a violation of federal law.  The public should be aware that no DEA agent will ever …
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Distributes Forfeited Proceeds Of Cocaine Trafficking Case To Kern County Sheriff’s Office And The Bakersfield Police Department

… to enhance cooperation among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies through the sharing of proceeds … resulting from federal forfeitures. State and local law enforcement agencies generally receive equitable sharing … of property. The amount shared with state and local law enforcement agencies is based on the degree of the …
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United States Attorneys Announce Final Statistics On Operation Mountain Sweep, Targeting Illegal Marijuana Cultivation On Public Lands

… 21, lasted from July 1 through August 31, and involved law enforcement activity on public lands in Arizona, … of Operation Mountain Sweep, federal, state and local law enforcement officers in the seven states eradicated more …
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DEA New Jersey to take part in Newark/Philadelphia Regional Medicare Fraud Strike Force

… Fraud Strike Force (Regional Strike Force), a joint law enforcement effort that brings together the resources … Jersey and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, as well as law enforcement partners at the FBI, U.S. Department of … and prosecuting violations of these regulations and laws.” “Medicare fraud costs our government billions of …
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Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 13 Years

… “Today’s sentence demonstrates that this Office and its law enforcement partners are committed to stopping the flow … with produce is one way drug traffickers try to elude law enforcement. This cat and mouse game evolves over time resulting in law enforcement recovering drugs in various places; such as …
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Brooklyn doctor pleads guilty to illegal distribution of narcotics

… need, but also went out of his way to attempt to evade law enforcement. Today’s plea demonstrates that the … Office for the Eastern District of New York, and our many law enforcement partners for their dedication, hard-work, … like the defendant accountable to the fullest extent of the law.” Mr. Lesko also thanked the U.S. Department of Health …
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Operation "Money Don't Sleep" leads to multiple arrests in West Memphis

… spreading fear and destruction wherever they go, and we in law enforcement have an obligation to put a stop to those … with the other dedicated federal, state and local law enforcement officers who work in and around this region …
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Colombian Narcotrafficker Sentenced to 18 Years’ Imprisonment

… Acting United States Attorney Kasulis. “This Office and its law enforcement partners are committed to tracking down … in his plea and $20 million forfeiture, Vivero bypassed laws, bribed corrupt law enforcement, and concealed …
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Four Men Charged with Allegedly Running Drug Trafficking Ring that Shipped Wholesale Amounts of Narcotics to Indo-Pacific Region

… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … Trung Buinguyen and Champy are being sought by law enforcement. As part of this case, law enforcement …
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Lawrence Jackson of Rutland Convicted of Federal Drug and Firearm Charges

… Lawrence Jackson of Rutland Convicted of Federal Drug and … for the District of Vermont announced that yesterday, Lawrence Jackson, also known as “Boo-Bee”, 53, of Rutland, … A Taurus Judge .410/45 caliber revolver was seized during a law enforcement search of Jackson’s Rutland residence. The …
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$6 Million Worth of Oregon Properties Forfeited in Connection to Interstate Marijuana Trafficking Organization

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

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

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

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

… 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 …
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Key Atlanta Drug Distributors Sentenced

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

… 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 …
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Eight Arrested On Federal Steroid And Prescription Narcotic Distribution Charges

… 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 …
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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

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

… 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 …
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Wide Ranging Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Dismantled

… 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 …
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Gainesville Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

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

… 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 …
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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

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

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

… 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, …