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Cape Cod Drug Traffickers Arrested And Charged

… the murder of Christine Santos Ferreira. In October 2015, law enforcement initiated an effort to address the rising … and Wilkins went to in order to shield themselves from law enforcement detection.  Chisholm allegedly employed a … agreed to the deal, but just before they were to meet, law enforcement officers stopped Roderick’s vehicle and …
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22 Defendants Charged For Alleged Roles In Connected Drug Rings Extending From Mexico To Chicago And Across The U.S.

… an investigation led by FBI and DEA agents and other law enforcement partners assigned to the Chicago Strike … task force of centrally housed federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies targeting the intersection of drug … is a powerful collaboration of local, state, and federal law enforcement focused on the choke point between narcotics …
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Colombian Paramilitary Leader Sentenced To 33 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking And Narco-Terrorism

… Every time DEA and our federal and international law enforcement partners dismantle a drug trafficking … HSI will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our law enforcement partners to identify and dismantle drug …
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Federal Jury Convicts Los Zetas Drug Cartel Sicario And Plaza Boss

… win for the citizens of south Texas and the multiple law enforcement agencies that conducted this robust … their service. HSI will continue to work closely with its law enforcement partners to target and investigate violent … have committed. DEA along with our Federal, state and local law enforcement partners, will continue to utilize all …
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Los Zetas Drug Cartel Sicario And Piedras Negras Plaza Boss Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

… be tolerated and will be met with the full weight of the law,” said Special Agent in Charge Shane Folden, HSI San Antonio. “HSI and its law enforcement partners are committed to ensuring the … to operate in their territory, the Los Zetas had control of law enforcement entities and political subdivisions within …
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22 Alleged Gang Members Indicted For Multiple Violent Crimes

… The case is also an example of the coordination among law enforcement who are part of the Houston Law Enforcement Violent Crime Initiative announced in June …
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57 People Linked To Drug Trafficking Organizations That Smuggled Narcotics From Mexico In PVC Pipes Charged In Federal Court

… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … that drug trafficking organizations use evolve, so will law enforcement evolve to meet the challenge,” said United … a federally funded group comprised of federal and local law enforcement agencies to include the Drug Enforcement …
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Ten Arrested In New York “Bath Salts” Round-Up

… This investigation is further evidence that DEA and our law enforcement partners will not sit by while a new form of … should demonstrate the seriousness with which we and our law enforcement partners at the DEA take the threat posed by … consumption" in an effort to circumvent federal narcotics laws. Despite these warnings, sellers market "bath salts" as …
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Niagara Falls Doctor Among Fourteen Charged In Major Prescription Drug Investigation

… has dramatically risen to a point of concern not only in law enforcement but in our homes,” said DEA Special Agent in … John P. Gilbride. “Today, DEA and our state and local law enforcement partners have arrested Dr. Pravin Mehta who … will face the very stiff consequences of both breaking the law and abusing the public’s trust.” "Cracking down on …
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DEA’s Ninth And Final Prescription Take-Back Day Being Held Saturday September 27

… September 27, the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and over 65 law enforcement partners will hold the ninth Prescription … substance prescription drugs except to give them to law enforcement; it banned pharmacies and hospitals from …
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Alleged Leader Of Ethnic-Albanian Organized Crime Syndicate Extradited To The U.S. To Face Drug And Money Laundering Charges

… This extradition highlights the focus of international law enforcement and demonstrates that an international … control. Thanks to the combined efforts of our partners in law enforcement in the United States, and the assistance … world-wide reach to capture those who violate U.S. laws and bring them to justice.” If convicted, Kurti, who is …
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Maryland Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Selling Heroin That Led To 6 Overdoses, 3 Deaths

… This investigation is just one of many that exemplify drug law enforcement’s efforts to investigate and dismantle drug … the Commonwealth and only through the type of cooperative law enforcement we are seeing in places like Winchester and up and down the Shenandoah Valley will we in the law enforcement community begin to make progress in putting …
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Mitchellville Man Pleads Guilty To 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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Loudoun County To Host DEA Exhibit

… to explore the history and the current science behind drug law enforcement, drug prevention, and drug treatment … them understand 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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Nyack Man Arrested For Sales Of Synthetic Cannabinoid Resulting In One Known Overdose

… wrappers and sold on the street as safe highs.  DEA and our law enforcement partners are prioritizing efforts to … shop in Nyack, New York.  Grogan mentioned to undercover law enforcement that he had a supplier of SSCs from whom he … from another smoke shop. Grogan also stated to undercover law enforcement that he was “all out” of the SSC “Green …
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Carrollton Woman Pleads Guilty to Harboring Illegal Aliens and Participating in Massive Meth Distribution Operation

… Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. “As a result of unwavering law enforcement dedication, this insidious trafficking … removed from our streets. The Department of Justice and our law enforcement partners will continue to protect the public … to maximize profits.  On April 2, 2024, the DEA and local law enforcement executed a search warrant at the Stone …
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Large State Grand Jury Operation ‘Ganjapreneur’ Involving Illegal THC Products Being Sold Openly in South Carolina Businesses

… of what their packaging says test illegal under the law, are highly intoxicating, and packaged to appeal to … General’s State Grand Jury Division, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and the Drug Enforcement …
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Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to Five Years for Plan to Smuggle Drugs and Contraband into North Carolina Prison

… that when those entrusted with public safety break the law, the damage runs deep – inside our prisons and … Daniel P. Bubar. “We are committed to working with our law enforcement partners to hold accountable anyone who … or contraband into our facilities. I am grateful to our law enforcement partners and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for …
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Queens man indicted on weapons and narcotics charges after allegedly aiming assault rifle at NYPD Detective

… detective exited his car, announced that he was a member of law enforcement, and ordered Liriano to drop his weapon. … caught on surveillance footage underscores the danger law enforcement faces while working to keep our cities safe … which threaten lives and public safety. I applaud our law enforcement partners’ quick action to keep New Yorkers …
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More than two dozen defendants charged in major gang-related drug trafficking indictment

… of cooperation between DEA, its federal, state and local law enforcement counterparts, and the subsequent prosecution … Attorney Christine. “Our brave local, state and federal law enforcement partners pursued this conspiracy tirelessly … Bureau of Investigation, working with federal and local law enforcement agencies, started the investigation in …
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National Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown results in charges against 345 defendants responsible for more than $6 billion in alleged fraud losses

… from DEA, HHS-OIG, FBI, and other various federal and state law enforcement agencies. “The opioid epidemic our country … programs and patients for personal gain.  The cooperative law enforcement actions announced today send a clear … high-quality care when practiced appropriately and lawfully.  Unfortunately, bad actors attempt to abuse …
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Chicago Twins’ Cooperation Against Sinaloa Cartel Yields 14- Year Prison Terms; New Charges Target Cartel’s Top Echelon

… were unsealed in November 2014. Also today, federal law enforcement officials announced the unsealing of an … DEA.  “Agents, investigators, prosecutors and our worldwide law enforcement partners continue to expand this …
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Major Heroin Supply Chain From New York City To Upstate Counties, Long Island Dismantled: Five Arrested, $5 Million In Heroin, $115,000 Cash And Two Guns Seized

… conjunction with Special Narcotics investigators and their law enforcement partners in New York State and New Jersey, … hitting the streets. The leadership and expertise of the law enforcement team that handled this case has greatly …
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13 Correctional Officers Among 25 Alleged BGF Gang Members And Associates Indicted On Federal Racketeering Charges

… havens for the BGF. Such a situation cannot be tolerated. Law enforcement should not have to concern itself with … go about their jobs honorably. Those who would break the law should know we will always work tirelessly with our …
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Heroin Investigations Lead To Two Major Seizures: $12 Million Street Value

… and an opioid dependent consumer population.   But law enforcement is fighting back by pooling our resources to … recent heroin seizures and arrests are representative of law enforcement’s efforts to seize heroin and get it off the … in combatting heroin abuse.”   “All of our partners in law enforcement work tirelessly to rein in the flood of …
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Freedom of Information Act

January 19, 2025
… Administration (DEA) enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States by bringing to the … by one of nine exemptions, or by one of three special law enforcement record exclusions. Submit Online via DEA's …
January 19, 2025
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Three Operation Wu Block methamphetamine dealers sentenced

… makes our community safer.” “A strong northeast Georgia law enforcement network is unified in our goal to rid our … is on-going and non-stop. I want to thank all of our law enforcement partners for the tremendous bravery they …
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Guilty plea for man accused of importing cocaine hidden in Savannah shipment

… of the dedicated efforts between local, state and federal law enforcement. The distribution of cocaine and the … “We commend the outstanding work of the local and federal law enforcement agencies who caught these traffickers …
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New York Leadership

July 12, 2022
… all levels through local, state, federal, and international law enforcement trust, transparency, and partnership. Mr. … other federal, local, and state health, community, and law enforcement agencies to address the imperative role of …
July 12, 2022
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DEA Red Ribbon Rally

February 25, 2022
… DEA’s prevention partners, and students from H.B. Woodlawn Secondary Program, Arlington, Virginia.  The guest …   "Red Ribbon Week supports the shared goal of the law enforcement and prevention communities which is to … we believe that strong effective enforcement of our drug laws is critical to achieving this objective." Acting …
February 25, 2022