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DEA, ATF and U.S. Border Patrol operation leads to the arrest of 15 people involved in meth and heroin trafficking in Eastern Washington

… identified as the Eastside Familia Norteno (ESF). Over 300 law enforcement officials, including federal agents and … and U.S. currency. This investigation is a continuation of law enforcement efforts in December 2017, which focused on …
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Former Oakland County reserved deputy sentenced for unlawful distribution of opioids

… Former Oakland County reserved deputy sentenced for unlawful distribution of opioids April 03, 2019 Detroit … deputy sheriff will spend 49 months in prison for the unlawful distribution of prescription opioids, U.S. Attorney … vulnerable members of our community, it undermines trust in law enforcement and puts the public at risk. The facts of …
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Western Slope man sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for marijuana conspiracy

… 23, 2017, one of the two trucks was intercepted by law enforcement and discovered to contain a significant … for the black market is an issue this office and our law enforcement partners continue to aggressively pursue,” … our communities by working alongside our state and local law enforcement partners to identify and target the most …
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DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents Are Stealing Identities, Money

… or texted photos of what appears to be a legitimate law enforcement credential with a photo. The reported scam … or by official letter. In fact, no legitimate federal law enforcement officer will demand cash or gift cards from … recovery steps, shares information with more than 3,000 law enforcement agencies and takes reports at …
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DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents Are Stealing Identities, Money

… or by official letter. In fact, no legitimate federal law enforcement officer will demand cash or gift cards from … or texted photos of what appears to be a legitimate law enforcement credential with a photo. The reported scam … recovery steps, shares information with more than 3,000 law enforcement agencies and takes reports at …
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Suspected Colombian cartel leader lands in United States to answer international drug charges

… Patrick. “Executive Order 13773 - Enforcing Federal Law with Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations and … another example of the highly effective cooperation between law enforcement in the United States and Colombia,” said …
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Omaha Division Special Agent Carlos Lavastida awarded Enrique S. Camarena Award

… Neb. – DEA Special Agent Carlos Lavastida is one of three law enforcement officers from Iowa presented with the … drug lords.  This award is presented each year to local law enforcement officers who best exemplify the qualities … activities aimed at keeping young people involved in lawful activities and away from criminal activity and drug …
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Arizona Residents Dispose Of Over Three Tons Of Prescription Drugs In Third Statewide Take-Back Event

… date are combined, the DEA and its state, local, and tribal law-enforcement and community partners have removed over … of prescription drugs is an invaluable tool that Arizona law enforcement agencies are pleased to provide to the … our state. DEA is grateful for the cooperation of our local law enforcement partners for participating in this …
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Thirty-Three Individuals Arrested On Prescription Fraud Charges

… arrested beginning Monday evening, during a multi-agency law enforcement operation led by DPS and DEA in conjunction … even death. In the interest of public safety, DEA and its law enforcement partners will continue to target those who … continued coordination between our local, state and federal law enforcement partners, we will continue to combat the …
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Twenty-Three Individuals Arrested On Prescription Fraud Charges

… arrested beginning Thursday morning, during a multi-agency law enforcement operation led by DPS and DEA in conjunction … even death.   In the interest of public safety, DEA and its law enforcement partners will continue to target those who … and this effort illustrates the cooperative efforts of the law enforcement community in this area.  The Texas …
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Ohio Indictment Charges 17 In Racketeering Indictment Tied To Unsolved Homicides And Drug Trafficking

… a two-year long investigation by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ATF, … Michael Haddox, Ross County Prosecutor Matthew S. Schmidt, law enforcement leaders from those counties, and officials … in announcing the charges. “As part of the investigation, law enforcement set up a tip-line in February seeking …
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DEA Louisville Announces 360 Degree Strategy

… the fourth city in America to take part in a comprehensive law enforcement and prevention “360 Degree Strategy” to … of (UofL) School of Medicine, and representatives from the law enforcement, medical, and substance abuse prevention and … our society. DEA is collaborating with professionals from law enforcement, drug prevention, drug treatment, and the …
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22 People Charged Federally On Heroin Trafficking And Related Charges

… heroin and other drugs in the Youngstown and Ravenna areas, law enforcement officials said.  Arrests were executed this … and opioids over the past few years. This is an example of law enforcement working together to lock up dangerous people …
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37 Arrested For Alleged Roles In Austin-Based Drug Distribution Operations

… skill used by Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agents and our law enforcement colleagues,” said DEA Special Agent in … this week represent the latest blow by federal and state law enforcement agencies against drug trafficking … Special Agent in Charge Armando Fernandez. “Our combined law enforcement efforts will continue to be the tool which …
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Major Cocaine Trafficking Network Impacting Colorado And The Mountain West United States Dismantled

… In the execution of two search warrants and other lawful searches, investigators seized over 300 grams of …
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Fifteen Alleged Members Of The “Detroit Boyz” Charged In New Jersey And Pennsylvania Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… operation undertaken by local, state and federal law enforcement authorities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. … of confidential sources of information, and other means, law enforcement learned that Carl Barnett was the leader of … concealed compartments in cars. Calls intercepted by law enforcement demonstrate the Detroit Boyz’ efforts to …
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Two Shreveport Business Owners/Operators Forfeit $1.3 Million For Assisting Drug Traffickers In Money Laundering/Wire Fraud Scheme

… received.  The defendants provided false information to law enforcement agencies, including the Shreveport Police … the money to enrich themselves.  They further broke the law by attempting to hide the proceeds of the illegally … the income.  We thank all of the federal, state and local law enforcement agencies who participated in this …
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Six Arrested In Drug Raid Involving Correctional Facilities

… distribution of methamphetamine.  Along with the arrests, law enforcement searched the two prisoner’s personal areas, … and need to continue to do all that is possible under the law to punish these poison pushers.  I want to thank Kim … Kim Thomas said. “We have joined forces with our federal law enforcement community to make our streets and our …
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Operation Shaw-Crank Redemption Update: Final 3 Defendants Sentenced To A Combined Total Of Over 17 Years In Prison For Drug-Trafficking Organization

… Eldridge stated, “Our office has worked tirelessly with law enforcement to see that each defendant in this … crime that comes with it.”    Beginning in August of 2012, law enforcement began an investigation into drug trafficking …
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Three DEA Operation “Meilky Way” Defendants Sentenced In Methamphetamine Distribution Case Ring Leader Sentenced To 35 Years Imprisonment

… threatened to kill a person who owed a drug debt, but law enforcement intervened to avoid any violence. This … from Mexico to Arkansas for distribution. In total, law enforcement seized 13.3 pounds of methamphetamine, seven … like to thank and commend all federal, state and local law enforcement who took part in the investigation of this …
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Alleged International Narcotics Traffickers Extradited From Colombia On Cocaine Importation Charges

… to work side by side with our domestic and international law enforcement partners to bring justice to those who … commitment, and perseverance of our Colombian and U.S. law enforcement partners to rid our streets of drugs and … just another example of the fine work our State and Federal law enforcement partners accomplish every day," commented …
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The Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Seized More Than 3,500 Pounds Of Marijuana And Detained Five Suspected Smugglers During A Drug Interdiction In The Caribbean Sea

… An-Nur in tow. “The strong international, federal and local law enforcement partnerships in our area have again proven … Strike Force. “Once again the combined efforts of federal law enforcement agencies resulted in the seizure of millions … Operation Unified Resolve, in partnership with regional law enforcement authorities in the Caribbean. The wholesale …
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CleanSlate Addiction Treatment Centers Settle Allegations Of Unlicensed Prescribing And Improper Billing

… for addiction treatment. Congress modified the law in July 2016, allowing nurse practitioners and physician … treatment, provided they meet certain training and state-law licensing requirements.  In Massachusetts, those … opioid epidemic, DEA is committed to working with our law enforcement and regulatory partners to ensure these …
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25 Charged In Drug Trafficking Organization

… heroin, methamphetamine and firearms; latest example of law enforcement partnerships making a difference … violence,” said Minkler. “It is a top priority of federal law enforcement to work with state and local law enforcement to identify, investigate and eliminate those …
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Leader Of Oxycodone Trafficking Ring Sentenced To Over 10 Years In Prison

… of the unified efforts of our federal, state and local law enforcement partners.” “The prosecution of individuals … is why I have partnered with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to hold a summit to explain the … of our constituents and aggressive and proactive law enforcement, we hope to stamp out this growing problem …
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Nineteen Members Of Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring Face Drug Charges

… morning round-up conducted by federal, state and local law enforcement, announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney … with methamphetamine know that DEA and its multi-level law enforcement partners will disrupt, dismantle and … to it, often including young children. Together with our law enforcement partners we will continue our relentless …
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Seven Drug Traffickers Charged In Oxycodone Distribution Ring

… following yesterday’s arrests of the named defendants by law enforcement. U.S. Attorney Tompkins is joined in making … they proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Tribal and state law enforcement officers have arrested and charged more than …
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Thirteen Indicted For Airdropping Multi-Hundred Kilogram Quantities Of Cocaine In The Caribbean Sea And For Money Laundering Offenses

… collect area-wide intelligence, and promote international law enforcement cooperation. “The Drug Enforcement … their routes to the Southwest border in the past because of law enforcement’s efforts and hope this recent indictment … Caribbean Basin Initiative is yet another example of how law enforcement in South Florida is taking proactive …
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Texas Authorities Make Multiple Arrests And Warn Public Of Dangers Of Synthetic Narcotics

… from numerous other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. “Today, a major criminal … investigation by DEA, Houston Police Department and its law enforcement partners into the leadership structure and … Police Department's partnership and collaboration with law enforcement partners in the effort to take dangerous …
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DEA And US Attorney Announce Charges Against Three Leaders Of Peruvian Terrorist Organization Shining Path

… 1980. Flores-Hala is in the custody of Peruvian law enforcement. Victor Quispe-Palomino and Jorge … organizations. The DEA, along with our outstanding Peruvian law enforcement counterparts, will continue to attack this … since the designation was first established in U.S. law in October 1997, and has remained on the list of …