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St. Joseph Man sentenced for $6 million in synthetic cannabinoid conspiracy

… (417) 888-9800 Must forfeit more than $2 million seized by law enforcement KANSAS CITY, Mo.  – A St. Joseph, Missouri, … to forfeit to the government $2,005,239, that was seized by law enforcement during the investigation and to pay a money … marijuana products to be misbranded in violation of federal law.  Saleem began producing synthetic cannabinoids in …
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In a Landmark Ruling, Mexican Court Upholds U.S. Forfeiture Order Authorizing Seizure of Drug Cartel Leader’s Real Estate

… time, a Mexican court has invoked its new civil forfeiture law to authorize the forfeiture of real property located in … Attorney Peace. “This Office will continue working with our law enforcement partners to take the economic gain out of … Mexico to the United States. As part of its investigation, law enforcement learned that Caro Quintero used proceeds …
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Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge for His Role in Cocaine Conspiracy

… watching for threats to their operation such as law enforcement or armed robbers, while other … quantities of cocaine to customers. When Scott saw law enforcement approaching, he threw a loaded 9mm handgun … ledge outside a window. During the search of the residence, law enforcement also recovered 200 plastic vials of cocaine …
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… to prevent addiction before it starts. DEA, along with its law enforcement partners, has now collected nearly 13.7 … unwanted medication than in October 2019.  I applaud our law enforcement and public health partners for their … DEA also encourages the public to reach out to their local law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug …
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Brooklyn man sentenced to nine years’ in prison for his role in murder-for-hire conspiracy and marijuana trafficking

… United States Attorney Donoghue. “The vigilant work of our law enforcement partners enabled them to prevent a murder … was an informant who had provided information to federal law enforcement. On April 30, 2013, Campbell called …
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Multi-Kilo Armed Franklin County Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Eight Years

… cocaine supply in the Franklin County area. In July 2024, law enforcement attempted a traffic stop of Brandon’s … Brandon dropped two kilograms of cocaine. From his vehicle, law enforcement seized a firearm and a loaded magazine.  … that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. Michael …
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Lansing Man Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Possessing Firearms

… and continued commitment of our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners here in Michigan.” Law enforcement executed search warrants on October 29, …
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Indictment Charges Stamford Man with PCP Distribution, Firearm Possession Offenses

… and assault offenses.  It is a violation of federal law for a person previously convicted of a felony offense to … consecutive sentence of at least five years; and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, an offense that … programs. PSN is a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce gun …
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California Woman Sentenced to Nearly Four Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth in Rhode Island

… Zachary A. Cunha. According to court documents, while under law enforcement surveillance in Rhode Island on June 6, … retrieve the drugs. That individual was kept under constant law enforcement surveillance while returning to Maine, and the drugs were seized by law enforcement during a traffic stop in Maine. A …
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Atlanta Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine in North Florida

… that they ruin. We will continue to support the efforts our law enforcement partners in any way we can as we work … United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Lawrence Keefe said. Carter was the Atlanta-based supplier …
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Michoacan Trafficker Captured in Panama Sent to U.S. Prison

… of the Southern district of Texas are relentless; law enforcement located and detained him before he could … in Mexico and evaded capture for years. On May 26, 2022, law enforcement detained Guerra-Moreno at Tocuman … that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. …
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Violent Drug Dealer Off the Streets for Possessing Meth and Pistol

… extensive drug use and distribution.   On Oct. 13, 2021, law enforcement arrived on the scene of a vehicle accident … the accident. In a subsequent search of Gonzalez’s vehicle, law enforcement located 250 grams of meth, psilocybin … the vehicle and bragged about usually being able to evade law enforcement. Gonzalez also stated he would have shot at …
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Man Sentenced to More than Ten Years for Trafficking Cocaine and Obstructing Justice

… the Mexican traffickers, the courier was cooperating with law enforcement agents, who had replaced the cocaine with sham narcotics.  Law enforcement arrested Diaz following the courier’s …
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Essex County Woman Convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine and Meth

… two FedEx parcels addressed to “John Brown” in Newark were lawfully intercepted by law enforcement and found to contain cocaine. On March 15, …
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Steven L. Hofer Named Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans Field Division

… with his proven ability to lead and collaborate with law enforcement partners, make him ideally suited for this … enforcement efforts, working closely with state and local law enforcement agencies, and representing the DEA in the … to continuing DEA's mission of enforcing the nation's drug laws and making a positive impact on the lives of those …
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Federal Jury Convicts Baltimore Defense Attorney for Money Laundering Conspiracy

… 857-2555 Winchester - (540) 662-5879 The Defendant Used His Law Firm Escrow Account to Launder Drug Proceeds … was presented that Ravenell also used bank accounts of the law firm where he practiced to launder more than a million …
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Calvert County Felon Convicted After Four Day Trial for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

… presented at his four-day trial, on September 5, 2019, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Griffin’s … part of a drug investigation.  In Griffin’s locked vehicle, law enforcement recovered a stolen .40 caliber handgun, … (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
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DEA Washington Division Participating in Community Events for National Night Out

… Division will join community organizers, neighbors, and law enforcement partners to participate in National Night … and keep area families safe,” said SAC Forget. “Law enforcement is most effective when it has trusting and …
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New Hampshire businessman pleads guilty to spice distribution & fatal overdose

… label “Not For Human Consumption” in an attempt to avoid law enforcement scrutiny, and Walsh instructed his employees … documents as J.S., to fatally overdose. In November 2019, law enforcement searched Up N Smoke, The Smoking Monkey, and … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. Jarod …
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Silent No More Overdose Symposium brings opioid crisis experts to Virginia Commonwealth University to discuss real solutions

… Winchester - (540) 662-5879 RICHMOND, Va. – Over 160 law enforcement, medical, education, and community services … of illicit narcotics, and work across the entire suite of law enforcement efforts to keep these dangerous drugs from hitting the streets.” The symposium brought together law enforcement, Diversion, and Intelligence experts from …
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Couple sentenced to nearly 20 years for manufacturing and distributing crack across Hampton Roads area

… in prison. Littlejohn, was at home in August 2018, when law enforcement lawfully searched her residence and seized several narcotics …
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to 11 Years on Drug and Gun Charges

… or ammunition. According to court records, in March 2020, law enforcement learned that Wilson was selling firearms … Hickory area. According to court records, in April 2020, law enforcement in Montana conducted a traffic stop of the …
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Regional Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 30 Years

… to the arrest of Cuevas, a reliable informant provided law enforcement with corroborated information about the drug … the regional assignment of federal prosecutors to work with law enforcement and District Attorney’s Offices on a … violent crime rate, drug trafficking, and crimes against law enforcement. The case was investigated by the Johnston …
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Career drug dealer sentenced to federal prison for methamphetamine, opioids, marijuana

… poison on the streets,” said U.S. Attorney Christine. “Our law enforcement partners have made the community a safer … repeat offenders who continually challenge the efforts of law enforcement to keep our streets safe,” said Appling … County Sheriff Mark Melton. “We appreciate the help of our law enforcement partners in getting this drug dealer out of …
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Prolific small-town meth dealer faces prison in larger wiretap case

… innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Jones is detained pending his … communities with methamphetamine, know that the DEA and its law enforcement partners will use all its resources to …
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Asheville man sentenced to more than nine years in prison for drug trafficking

… of methamphetamine. Specifically, on June 14, 2019, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle in … was a passenger. Over the course of the traffic stop, law enforcement recovered more than six ounces of … methamphetamine from inside the vehicle.  On July 21, 2019, law enforcement conducted another traffic stop of the …
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Two defendants sentenced for operating clandestine PCP laboratory that exploded in 2013 fire

… were inconvenienced for several days as public safety and law enforcement officials worked tirelessly to snuff out the … efforts between DEA, its local, state and federal law enforcement counterparts and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, … masks.   Based on the quantity of chemicals recovered by law enforcement, DEA determined that the illicit lab was one …
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Hephzibah man admits drug charges in court plea

… of the collective efforts of our local, state and federal law enforcement counterparts, this defendant was brought to … This case is a shining example of what can be achieved when law enforcement agencies at all levels and the U.S. … case represents excellent work from our federal and local law enforcement partners to target and remove drug …
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Jury Convicts Cartel Leader in Murder-for-Hire Conspiracy

… .223-5.56 mm rifle and a Colt AR-15 A2 caliber .223. Law enforcement set up the arrest of three “sicarios” … Authorities apprehended all three sicarios during a joint law enforcement operation. The jury also heard testimony …
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Z-43 Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Tons of Cocaine into United States

… States and exemplifies the commitment of the DEA and our law enforcement partners to battle against global drug … and threaten the security of the United States.” In 2012, law enforcement began an investigation into the illegal drug … that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. …