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Arizonans Turn In Nearly 6 Tons Of Prescription Drugs To DEA

… in a statewide cooperative effort between communities and law enforcement to safely dispose of dangerous drugs and … of drug addiction. DEA, along with federal, state and local law enforcement partners in over 49 locations throughout … for safe and anonymous disposal.  Nationally, over 4,200 law enforcement agencies collected over 893,000 (447 tons) …
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Doctor Pleads Guilty In White Plains Federal Court To Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

… those from traffic accidents. Federal, State and Local law enforcement will not tolerate any illegal drug … We will continue to work with federal, state, and local law enforcement organizations to identify and investigate … he knew that by doing so he was violating the law and generally accepted medical practice. Oxycodone is a …
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Ten Arrested Following Two Year Investigation Of South Sound Drug Trafficking Ring

… two-year investigation of a drug trafficking organization.  Law enforcement searched residential and business locations in Maple Valley, Enumclaw, Ravensdale, Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Graham, Tacoma, …
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Cartel Connected Leader Of Large Drug Distribution Ring Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison

… this drug distribution ring.  In March, April and May 2015, law enforcement purchased heroin and methamphetamine from … reentry after (California 2011). Valencia was arrested when law enforcement moved in on the ring in June 2015.  Law …
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Mission SAVE

… Shroba. “That is why this collaborative effort between law enforcement, the prosecutors and the community is so … violent offenders will have the full, focused attention of law enforcement at all levels. SAC Shroba stressed that … SAVE,” - the community involvement- is just as vital as the law enforcement component. The task force will engage local …
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Jefferson City Man Pleads Guilty To Charge Of Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine

… tremendous cooperation between DEA and our state and local law enforcement partners are we able to continue to bring … different occasions to individuals who were confidential law enforcement informants. On one occasion during this investigation, De La Cruz sold the confidential law enforcement informant two ounces of cocaine after that …
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Man Sentenced To 147 Months On Gun And Drug Charges

… Puerto Rico and New York City. On April 24, 2015, federal law enforcement officers intercepted a parcel mailed from … out of 247 Niagara Street in Buffalo.  On April 1, 2016, law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at that … During the search of Feliciano-Miranda’s Jeep Cherokee, law enforcement officials discovered a “trap,” a hydraulic …
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DEA Announces Release Of First Statewide Drug Overdose Assessment For Pennsylvania

… @DEAPhiladelphia Thomas Hodnett Domestic Pennsylvania and Delaware Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Frank J. McCartney (215) 861-1974 Division Contacts Delaware Dover - (302) 672-6383 Wilmington - (302) 395-4600 … are increasing nationwide; as such, it is imperative for law enforcement to maintain awareness of the drugs of abuse …
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Two Vancouver Men Charged In Methamphetamine Conspiracy

… methamphetamine. “Mr. Estrada clearly disregards the law by peddling his poison and perpetuating violence,” said … May 2011, Estrada provided a sample of methamphetamine to law enforcement. Between June and July 2011, Estrada sold … of crystal methamphetamine and a .45 caliber handgun to law enforcement. On August 3, 2011, Estrada arranged a …
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Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Unused Pills As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… bringing the DEA and its more than 4,200 local and tribal law enforcement partners a record-setting 912,305 … John J. Martin  This year, DEA worked with its tribal law enforcement partners to set up 115 collection sites on … American society. By partnering with FBI, BIA, and tribal law enforcement, the DEA was able to greatly expand tribal …
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32 Year Fugitive Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Marijuana And Identity Theft

… Stretch. “We commend the steadfast work of our federal law enforcement partners whose hard work has brought this … the prosecution of those who violate our nation’s drug laws, even when they manage to evade capture for three …
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Kansas Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Grow Marijuana: Thousands Of Plants Found In Buchanan, Clinton Counties

… indictment. On July 26, 2010, with the assistance of 14 law enforcement agencies and more than 80 officers, law enforcement agents executed federal search warrants for … and a tarp-covered living area. Gonzalez was arrested by law enforcement officers on the same day at a Kansas City, …
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Salisbury Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To Over 11 Years In Prison

… including residences associated with Nelson and Brown.  Law enforcement overheard and observed Nelson engage in drug … transactions with Brown. For example, on July 30, 2013, law enforcement overheard conversations in which Nelson …
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Previously Convicted Felon Sentenced On Drug Charges And Firearm Possession

… During the investigation, Curtin was overheard by law enforcement discussing the distribution of cocaine using … in multiple residences in Maryland.  On August 22, 2014, law enforcement executed a search warrant at a stash house …
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Kent, Washington Gun Store Owner And Step-Son Arrested On Drug And Gun Charges

… occasions Bryant sold guns or drugs to persons working with law enforcement on the property of his Kent gun shop.  … .556 caliber, semi-automatic rifle to a person working with law enforcement.  Gagley allegedly made the sale knowing … is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. On …
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SW Washington Man Who Operated Shingle Mill As Cover For Drug Dealing Gets Ten Year Prison Term

… Magana Espinoza and Cristian Calles were arrested after law enforcement seized six kilograms of methamphetamine … by police on their return trip to Washington.  When law enforcement raided the Stockton drug lab they seized … and state agencies involved.Multiple local and federal law enforcement officers were involved in this DEA led …
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Florida Resident Pleads Guilty To Fraudulent Shipments Of Synthetic Drugs From Lab In Stockton

… Hampster, and Posh. To evade detection by federal law enforcement authorities, New and his co-defendants … I as a controlled substance in May, 2013. Public health and law enforcement agencies have seen the emergence of … This OCDETF investigation was also part of a nationwide law enforcement effort coordinated by the DEA’s Special …
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Former Bakersfield Police Detective Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking

… retained possession of seized narcotics for their own unlawful personal gain, purpose and sale. Mara admits that he and Diaz unlawfully seized and maintained possession of approximately … charges. “Mara took advantage of the trust placed in law enforcement officers for his personal gain. In so doing, …
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Clovis Woman Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering

… or a controlled substance analogue. Public health and law enforcement agencies have seen the emergence of … of synthetic drugs. During the investigation of this case, law enforcement officers seized over $6 million in cash and … This OCDETF investigation was also part of a nationwide law enforcement effort coordinated by the DEA’s Special …
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Eighth Defendant Sentenced For Drug Trafficking And Conducting Illegal Cash Transactions

… with the Department of Treasury and are made available to law enforcement. This case is being brought as part of Operation Footprint, a nationwide law enforcement initiative led by the U.S. Attorney’s … the combined expertise of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Grant B. …
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Long Beach Man Sentenced To 6 Years & 4 Months In Prison For Trafficking Oxycodone And Hydrocodone

… the Department of the Treasury and are made available to law enforcement. Co-defendants in this case were sentenced … Brown, 63, was sentenced  by United States District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill to four years and nine months in prison … being brought as part of Operation Footprint, a nationwide law enforcement initiative led by the U.S. Attorney’s …
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Amherst Doctor Sentenced For Obtaining Controlled Substances By Fraud And Health Care Fraud

… to 24 months in prison today by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.  James J. Hunt, Special Agent in … a federal crime that furthers opioid addiction. DEA and our law enforcement partners will continue to identify those … law enforcement partners- aggressively to enforce the drug laws. We are not going to go away. Lives are at stake. If …
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More Operation Mercury Convictions

… 920 marijuana plants on private ranch land in Kern County. Law enforcement officers also seized three pounds of … is scheduled for sentencing before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill on March 8, 2013. His brother and Orozco …
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DEA Holds Its Fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

… Districts of California include federal, state and local law enforcement located in the following counties: Alameda, … 5,700 sites operated by nearly 4,300 of the DEA’s local law enforcement partners. DEA’s last event collected more … the invaluable support of our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.” Medicines that languish in home …
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South Lake Tahoe Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth

… charges in this case arose from Operation Bear Trap, which law enforcement agencies began in 2020 to address the … and heroin distribution. Over the course of the operation, law enforcement agencies have interdicted methamphetamine, …
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Four Pensacola Women Charged with Illegal Drug Diversion

… charges against four defendants with an alleged scheme to unlawfully divert oxycodone, hydrocodone, and amphetamine. The … cases are part of a strategically coordinated, nationwide law enforcement action that resulted in criminal charges …
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Member Of Violent Gang Sentenced To Nearly Five Years In Prison For Racketeering And Firearm And Drug Trafficking Offenses

… a cooperating witness. Additionally, in an interaction with law enforcement, Darosa threatened officers, telling them … and “I keep it on my hip.” In April 2021 in Dorchester, law enforcement observed Darosa wearing a “waist bag” across his chest – law enforcement had recovered firearms from similar bags in …
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Members of “Mike’s Candyshop” drug delivery service charged with distributing heroin and cocaine

… are part of our continued commitment, along with our law enforcement partners, to stop the flow of heroin and … of New York City.  Thanks to the tireless efforts of law enforcement, Mike’s Candyshop is no longer open for … including in Brooklyn, New York.  In an effort to avoid law enforcement detection, the DTO sold only to customers …
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Jury Convicts St. Louis Man of Drug Trafficking and Charges Connected to Nine Murders

… protect that organization and hinder any investigation by law enforcement. He later committed additional murders to … Let this serve as a reminder that no one is above the law. The DEA, in partnership with our fellow law enforcement agencies, will go to great lengths to bring …
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Manager of Pain Clinic, Her Boyfriend, and Customers Facing Federal Charges for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… the affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint, law enforcement obtained evidence that drug trafficking was … opioid prescriptions for themselves and for others.  Law enforcement allegedly discovered text messages between …