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Alpaugh Marijuana Cultivator Sentenced

… Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill sentenced Eliazar, aka Eleazar, … of Alpaugh, who are also charged. Castellanos, who is not lawfully present in the United States, is subject to …
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Five Indicted For Kern County Marijuana Cultivation Operations

… Orozco-Martinez was also charged with violating immigration laws. According to court documents, law enforcement officers …
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Four Charged in Connection with Drug Distribution Scheme Involving Cocaine and Firearms

… region of Washington State.  By late September 2025, law enforcement obtained information pertaining to Galeana … Esquivel,35, and Dustin Ray Binion,27, both of Bellingham. Law enforcement intervened in the drug exchange. Galeana …
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Eleven Muskogee defendants indicted in federal drug conspiracy

… Rachel Morgan, 28; Derrick Christopher Segue, 26; and Klawaun Lynell Sutton aka “O.G.G.”, 38, were each indicted … that we have with our federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement partners, and that they have with each … of the FBI Oklahoma City Division. “The FBI and our law enforcement partners remain dedicated to identifying, …
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Colombian Drug Kingpin and Paramilitary Leader Pleads Guilty

… “I commend the determined efforts of countless members of law enforcement, foreign and domestic, who brought the … torture, and murders. Now, through the combined efforts of law enforcement officers and prosecutors, Rendon Herrera … throughout Colombia and the United States. I commend the law enforcement alliance that has worked for years to bring …
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Pharmacist Sentenced to More Than 14 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy and for Murder for Hire

… a “hit” on the person he believed had cooperated with law enforcement that led to his indictment on those … conspiracy, a confidential source (CS-1) advised law enforcement that the pharmacist at Frankford Family … medications on the same prescriptions in order to evade law enforcement.  Between April 2015 and June 2017, Robinson …
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Texas health care fraud and opioid takedown results in charges against 58

… and the Department of Labor, various other federal law enforcement agencies and Texas State Medicaid Fraud … focus on medical professionals allegedly involved in the unlawful distribution of opioids and other prescription … to prevent and deter fraud and enforce current anti-fraud laws around the country. MFSF maintains 15 strike forces …
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Alleged Members Of Grant County Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring Arrested On Federal Charges

… all 12 defendants were arrested during an early morning law enforcement operation.  The charges were announced by … our statewide fight against drug trafficking.  The federal law enforcement community remains committed to safeguarding … New Mexico.” “In Silver City, New Mexico, DEA and its law enforcement partners made it abundantly clear that we …
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Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Narcotics Trafficking Charges

… also admitted possessing methamphetamine that was seized by law enforcement officials who executed a search warrant at … (1) prevention and education; (2) treatment; (3) law enforcement; (4) reentry; (5) strategic planning.  HOPE’s law enforcement component is led by the Organized Crime …
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12 People Charged With Heroin Trafficking After Statewide Multi-Jurisdictional Investigations

… of Vermont along with Vermont's federal, state, and local law enforcement officials announced federal criminal charges … increases are directly attributable to the combined work of law enforcement officers and prosecutors. State, federal, … without the continued commitment of our state and local law enforcement partners.” Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin …
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Task Force Investigation Targets Leadership Of MS-13, Including Former Top ‘Shot-Caller’ Of L.A. Faction, A Dozen ‘Shot-Callers’ Who Supervised Cliques And Three Members Accused Of Murder

… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … a nearly three-year investigation, federal, state and local law enforcement authorities this morning took into custody a …
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More Than 50 Guns Seized And Four Men Charged In Illegal Firearms Trafficking Operation

… the guns for thousands of dollars. Federal, state and local law enforcement officials served multiple search warrants … and the continued danger they pose to communities and law enforcement north and south of the border.”   Christian … lower receivers commonly known as ULRs. ULRs can be lawfully purchased and sold by individuals who do not …
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Agency Heads Announce Major Criminal Action Against Cartel

… to pass freely between the United States and Mexico. Law enforcement intelligence has linked over 150 drug … marijuana to the Valencia-Rodriguez DTO. In February, 2010, law enforcement officials also seized 41 assault weapons in …
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Charges 27 In The Fordham/Kingsbridge Neighborhoods Of The Bronx, Including 20 Members And Associates Of The Trinitarios Street Gang, With Narcotics And Firearms Offenses

… gang’s drug operations. This operation is the epitome of law enforcement collaboration between the US Attorney’s … of New York, New York City’s Finest, local and federal law enforcement to combat gang violence and reclaim these … “The arrests today mark the latest collaborative efforts of law enforcement against the scourge of gang violence, in …
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Three Current And Former Rikers Island Correction Officers Indicted For Trafficking In Narcotics, Bribery And Smuggling Contraband In Jail

… of the City’s jails and sold their honor as officers of the law, as charged in the indictment. As part of this … probe exposed and stopped the conspiracy, and I thank our law enforcement partners for sharing their expertise with … DEA’s Strike Force worked collaboratively with our law enforcement partners to identify and arrest those …
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Multiple cases lead to arrests of five doctors, one pharmacist, one nurse practitioner and three others

… oxycodone. “From drug cartels to street distributors, law enforcement is targeting all levels of drug traffickers … the men and women from DEA’s Tactical Diversion Squads, our law enforcement partners and Southern District of New York … Special Agent-in-Charge Scott Lampert.  "Along with our law enforcement partners we are committed to ending the …
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Alleged narcotics trafficker extradited to the United States to face international cocaine distribution charges

… who both have been brought to New York to face U.S. rule of law,” stated DEA Special Agent in Charge Donovan. “The … is long overdue, but this investigation is evident of law enforcement’s dedication to the safety and health of the American public.” “I applaud our law enforcement officials at all levels for their strong …
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Queens Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud and Narcotics Distribution

… Agent in Charge Donovan. “Together with our incredible law enforcement partners, DEA stands committed to protecting … has been brought to justice. OIG continues to work with our law enforcement partners to pursue individuals who endanger … New Moon Pharmacy in South Richmond Hill. Although Hussnain lawfully owned the business, he was not a licensed …
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Gang Leaders Receive Life Sentences for Racketeering Conspiracy and Murder

… of the Gangster Disciples, a gang with a long history of lawlessness and violence, were sentenced in the Southern … defendants and a 32-year sentence for a fifth defendant, law enforcement has delivered a devastating blow to the … for the Justice Department, and a goal we share with our law enforcement and prosecution partners across the …
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Operation LeGend in Kansas City at 288 arrests

… today that 288 arrests have been made by local and federal law enforcement officers in Operation LeGend. Among those … Lynn King, felon in possession of a firearm; Logan Tanner Laws, unlawful drug user in possession of a firearm; and …
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Top Lieutenant and Head of Security for Rafael Caro Quintero Extradited from Mexico to Face Narcotics Trafficking and Firearms Charges

… extradition marks another victory for American rule of law in bringing to justice drug traffickers who have caused … and retaliate against anyone who provided information to law enforcement; security personnel for the leadership of …
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Former Suffolk County Legislator Pleads Guilty to Tampering with Public Records and Patronizing a Prostitute

… “This is a sad day. Dr. Spencer admitted to violating the laws he swore to uphold as an elected official and wasting … written statement,” said Tierney. “No one is above the law, including elected officials who engage in criminal …
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Staten Island-based International Narcotics Trafficker and Money Launderer Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison

… DEA Special Agent in Charge Donovan. “The DEA and our law enforcement partners investigate traffickers and money … money laundering, but thanks to the outstanding work of our law enforcement partners, LaCola’s next stop will be federal … “LaCola operated with a complete disregard for law enforcement as he ran a large-scale cocaine distribution …
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Guyanese national extradited to face cocaine importation charge

… DEA Special Agent in Charge Donovan. “To circumnavigate law enforcement detection, Nebblett allegedly recruited and … laden shoes. I applaud our federal and international law enforcement partners for their diligent work throughout … beyond our borders, and HSI worked tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to take out yet another threat to …
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Criminal homicide charges announced in the disappearance of Jose Herran

… 17, 2015.     During a nearly five-year long investigation, law enforcement learned that Herran became acquainted with … from the collaborative efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. D.A. Salavantis praised the …   “The dogged investigation by local, state, and federal law enforcement into the disappearance of Jose Herran …
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Staten Island man sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment for international arms trafficking and money laundering

… today’s sentencing of Veliu mark an important victory for law enforcement in disrupting an international money … said U.S. Attorney Donoghue. “Through our partnerships with law enforcement agencies around the world, we will continue … of these crimes cross all borders and I applaud the law enforcement agencies involved in the arrest and …
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Former government official in the Dominican Republic charged with conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and money laundering offenses

… illegal activity in the United States, this office and our law enforcement partners will act swiftly and resolutely to … for drug traffickers worldwide. And saving lives is law enforcement’s mission, which leads to investigations … United States. This is another example of how DEA and our law enforcement partners are focused on identifying, …
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Cocaine Supplier Pleads Guilty and is Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for Cocaine Trafficking Charges

… one kilogram of compressed cocaine. On January 22, 2020, law enforcement was informed that a parcel had been sent by … As stated in Anderson’s plea agreement, in February 2020, law enforcement began to conduct a wiretap investigation on …