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DEA Targets Tucson Synthetic Drug Traffickers

… DEA Special Agent in Charge in Arizona. “DEA and our law enforcement partners will remain steadfast in our … (IRS-CI) is proud to partner with the DEA and other law enforcement agencies in combatting drug trafficking.  As … business in our communities will not escape the reach of law enforcement.  We continue to investigate, disrupt and …
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FBI, DEA, NYPD And New York State Police Seize Over 200 Kilograms Of K2 From Narcotics Factory Operating In Queens Storefront

… synthetic cannabinoids were seized from the location. Law enforcement estimates this quantity of synthetic … seizure by the FBI and DEA represents another step in law enforcement’s response to this deadly serious problem.” …
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Pearl River Man Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Oxymorphone Causing The Overdose Death Of 21-Year Old Man

… combined. As alleged, the defendant was essentially an outlaw pharmacy, and worse, a lethal one. The illegal dealers … collaboration that exists among federal, county and local law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley. The … Safety is committed to continuing to work with all our law enforcement partners to combat narcotics trafficking in …
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Loudoun County To Host DEA Exhibit

… to explore the history and the current science behind drug law enforcement, drug prevention, and drug treatment … of the environmental effects of drugs and what law enforcement, drug abuse education, and treatment are … and prevention by incorporating local, state, and federal law enforcement, as well as local schools and mental health …
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Bowie Drug Trafficker Convicted For $108 Million Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Conspiracies

… delivery of the boxes was arranged.  On August 17, 2012, law enforcement established surveillance at the meeting … at a Mitchellville address arrived at the location.  Law enforcement observed the truck driver and Ford-Bey …
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Maryland Science Center To Host DEA Exhibit

… to explore the history and the current science behind drug law enforcement, drug prevention and drug treatment specific … them understand the environmental effects of drugs and what law enforcement, drug abuse education and treatment are … "Maryland Story" looks at the history of drug trends and law enforcement's responses in Maryland over recent decades …
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Investigations Into Heroin And Oxycodone Powder Trafficking Ends In Arrests

… that have led to the arrest of over thirty individuals.  Law enforcement officers have used a variety of tools during … workers selling the narcotic drugs throughout Otsego and Delaware Counties.  The oxycodone powder was linked back to …
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10 People Arrested In Two Separate Cases For Heroin And Cocaine Trafficking Affecting Multiple Western New York Communities

… Baumgarten, who is handling the case, stated that multiple law enforcement officers conducted an investigation into a … the case, stated that between 2013 and June 10, 2015, law enforcement officers have been investigating a drug … deaths have increased 174%, heroin traffickers have become law enforcement’s priority target which has led to these …
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DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… its Take Back Day events. DEA is continuing to register law enforcement partners and collection sites for the … Take Back Day. As of Oct. 15, more than 4,500 registered law enforcement partners will assist with more than 5,250 …
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Museum
July 10, 2019
July 10, 2019

Who We Are and What We Do: Diversion Control

3:00 AM - 4:00 AM (EDT)
Arlington, , VA
Take a peek into the inner workings of the Drug Enforcement Administration in our 2019 lecture series “ Who We Are and What We Do.” Join Elizabeth L. Maurer, Curator of Education for the DEA Museum at a panel discussion with three members of DEA Diversion Control. Diversion Investigators enforce...
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DEA Releases 2026 Aggregate Production Quotas

… and export needs for the year.”  DEA is mandated by law to determine APQ/AAN each year considering a variety of … research and industrial needs of the United States, for lawful export requirements, and for the establishment and …
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DEA’s National Take Back Day Returns April 26 to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse

… Administration, in coordination with more than 4,400 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the … not be possible without our incredible local and state law enforcement partners and the community groups who work … April 26, nearly 17,000 pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and law enforcement locations offer year-round drug disposal …
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Gang leader charged with possession of semi-automatic weapon

… Complex. He is charged by complaint with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted … later today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Leda Dunn Wettre. Law enforcement officers were conducting surveillance in … the front door of an apartment. Law enforcement officers lawfully searched the apartment and recovered the firearm. …
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Union County man charged in drug trafficking conspiracy

… A. Hammer and was released on $200,000.00 secured bond. Law enforcement officers have been investigating a drug … that Toby is a member of that organization. During a lawful search of Toby’s residence, law enforcement officers …
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Three men admit roles in Passaic County cocaine trafficking conspiracy

… of cocaine in and around Passaic County. In November 2017, law enforcement officers observed Ramirez and Perez meet at … another two kilograms of cocaine and $89,000 in cash. Law enforcement officers also stopped Perez’s vehicle and …
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Charlotte Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison on Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges

… he gave to his girlfriend, who was pregnant at the time. Law enforcement later found the cocaine on the female passenger. Inside the backpack, law enforcement also found a loaded firearm and several …
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Stockton Methamphetamine Traffickers Charged

… Cadenas arranged to sell 115 pounds of methamphetamine to a law enforcement informant. Curiel and Cadenas met with the … parking lot. Prior to the drug transaction being completed, law enforcement stopped three of the cars in Curiel’s entourage. Inside of one of the vehicle, law enforcement found 37 pounds of methamphetamine. This …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Meth Trafficking

… of methamphetamine.    According to court documents, law enforcement officers began investigating Barker’s drug … activities. During the execution of those search warrants, law enforcement officers seized approximately one pound of … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. Guilty …
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Meth Trafficking

… this charge on Jan. 24, 2022. An investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies in central Wisconsin determined … area for a number of years. In May 2019, he was recorded by law enforcement delivering nearly four ounces of … in the Wisconsin Rapids area rather than engaging in lawful employment. Judge Conley noted that although Lindsey …
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Madison Man Sentenced to 130 Months in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution

… In March and April 2020, several sources reported to law enforcement that Thomas was selling various controlled … that the quantities of controlled substances recovered by law enforcement in the present case were likely far below … what Thomas had been selling, based on his statements to law enforcement following his arrest. Judge Conley stated a …
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Minnesota man sentenced to 78 months for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine

… to this charge on September 3, 2020. On February 25, 2020, law enforcement officers conducted surveillance on a local … were all taken into custody upon arrival back in Menomonie. Law enforcement searched Stapleton’s car and located 236 …
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Part One: DEA-Washington is Standing Up Against Violent Crime

January 20, 2022
… COVID-19 pandemic. As the premier agency for enforcing drug laws and tracking drug-related crime trends,  DEA-Washington … many years, our Division has worked together with our local law enforcement partners to reduce drug-related violent …
January 20, 2022
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Wisconsin Dentist Pleads Guilty to Oxycodone Diversion Charge

… within our communities.  The DEA, partnered with local law enforcement and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, will … Attorney Blader. “My office will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to prosecute opioid diversion cases to the fullest extent of the law.”  The charge against Kania was the result of an …
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Eau Claire resident sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine

… heroin to a confidential informant.  On February 25, 2020, law enforcement officers conducted surveillance on Hanson.  … well as a digital scale and baggies. In an interview with law enforcement, Hanson admitted to being involved in drug … source sell the methamphetamine and heroin discovered by law enforcement. The charge against Hanson was the result of …
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U.S. Attorney Blader welcomes HIDTA designation for Eau Claire County

… abuse.   “This designation will result in the expansion of law enforcement efforts to combat deadly drugs such as … Administration has been a long time partner with law enforcement agencies in Eau Claire County to fight the … coordinates and assists federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to address regional drug threats …
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Los Angeles 2010

July 15, 2021
… Assistant Arrested in Federal Case for Allegedly Unlawfully Dispensing Oxycodone November 5, 2010 Twenty-Seven … of Pounds of Medicine September 22, 2010 DEA and Las Vegas Law Enforcement Join Forces as part of Nationwide effort to … Utah Man Sentenced to 6 1/2 Years in Federal Prison After Law Enforcement Finds 10,000 Ecstasy Pills in Trunk of Car …
July 15, 2021
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DEA and partners raid five illicit marijuana grow sites in eradication operation

… Colo. – On the morning of August, 25, 2020, more than 70 law enforcement officers from the Drug Enforcement … Administration Grand Junction Resident Office and law enforcement partners from 12 federal, state and local … by the DEA and Bureau of Land Management. Alongside law enforcement partners from the Colorado Bureau of …
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Reedley man sentenced to 19 years in prison for drug and gun charges

… grams of methamphetamine on his person. Cerna admitted to law enforcement after his arrest that he intended to sell … Neighborhoods, a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce … work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop …
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United States reaches $27,500 settlement with Fresno Pharmacy for Controlled Substance Act violations

… in violation of the Controlled Substance Act and California law, including some prescriptions using the improper DEA … substances are only dispensed in accordance with the law. They also must ensure that all drug transactions are … who do not carry out their due diligence, as required by law, to ensure compliance with the Controlled Substances …
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Arrest Made In Eastern North Carolina Synthetic Drug Case

… innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation of this case was conducted by the … North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division, the Jacksonville Police …