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Arizona Man Sentenced for Role in International Drug Trafficking Ring Targeting Alaska

… of a dangerous drug, and two convictions for attempted unlawful use of means of transportation. In the 2017 theft … for my office, and we will continue to partner with law enforcement to keep drugs out of our state and keep … The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, and law enforcement agencies in the state of Arizona provided …
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California Woman Admits to Trafficking Methamphetamine in Rhode Island

… presented to the court, in June 2022, while under law enforcement surveillance, Carranza Reyes and another … individual delivered a brown paper bag, later determined by law enforcement to contained over three pounds of crystal … Carranza Reyes was staying.   Upon executing the warrants, law enforcement officers also searched Carranza Reyes’ own …
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DEA Administrator names Towanda R. Thorne-James as El Paso SAC

… to El Paso in December 2023. SAC Thorne-James began her law enforcement career in 1993 as a Police Officer with the … the esteemed DEA Administrators Award of Valor, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association National Bravery Award, …
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Bank Insider Charged with Accepting Brides to Facilitate Millions of Dollars of Money Laundering

… “The DEA remains committed to working with our law enforcement partners in apprehending individuals that … our communities. We will continue to allocate all our law enforcement resources to make a greater impact in … greater damage.” “IRS - Criminal Investigation and our law enforcement partners will continue to work together to …
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Six Indicted For Multi-State Oxycodone Conspiracy

… an investigation into Campbell began in April 2022 after law enforcement received information that he was allegedly … then re-distributed the pills to others. On Feb. 24, 2023, law enforcement stopped Lambert in Bourne after he allegedly … proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in the court of law. Drug Trafficking Fake Pills OCDETF/Task Force Oxycodone …
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Vermont Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Unlawful Firearm Possession

… Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Unlawful Firearm Possession August 10, 2023 New England … Joshua S. Levy. “When someone repeatedly breaks gun laws, as this defendant clearly did, they will be held …
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Former University of Arizona Student Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

… in Tucson.” “I commend the outstanding work conducted by law enforcement in this investigation, which saved lives,” … and sentencing of Mayer is an excellent example of multiple law enforcement agencies combining their expertise and … Field Offices of the DEA and USPIS, local and regional law enforcement partners in Eastern Washington, and the …
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San Jose Doctor Convicted of Twelve Counts of Illegally Prescribing Opioids

… in over seventeen visits with four separate undercover law enforcement agents posing as patients.  The undercover … and sometimes during visits lasting only a few minutes.  Law enforcement agents interviewed Siao in November 2018 …
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Georgia Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Possession of Meth with Intent to Distribute After Ordering Fabric Soaked in Meth

… 8. There is no parole in the federal system. “DEA and its law enforcement partners will continue to use every … of the collaborative efforts between DEA and its committed law enforcement partners.” “International drug cartels are …
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11 Charged with Drug Trafficking for Chicago Street Gang

… on Chicago’s North Side. As part of the investigation, law enforcement shut down a telephone drug hotline, … by one of the defendants. During the investigation, law enforcement officials seized hundreds of grams of crack … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against alleged criminal networks. …
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DEA-led operation nets more than 500 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

… its members face justice.” The Justice Department and its law enforcement partners are committed to fulfilling the … States by attacking the group at all levels.    Federal law enforcement has taken a number of steps to degrade … such as the CJNG. The Department of Justice and its law enforcement partners will continue to vigorously fight …
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Panamanian Attorney General Visits Coppell, Texas

… we will make safe neighborhoods.” Federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in the Eastern District of Texas … with shared values including a commitment to the rule of law,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.  “That … in Charge Homeland Security Investigations Dallas. “Our law enforcement partnership with Panama is even more …
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EDVA Forfeits Over 164 Illegal Firearms and Prosecutes 250 Illegal Firearms Offenders in 2022

… ensures they will not be used in the future against our law enforcement partners or community members.” Since the … between prosecutors and partners at federal and local law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, … work of the DEA teams, EDVA’s litigative efforts, and our law enforcement partners, with whom we were able to execute …
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Over 164 Illegal Firearms Seized and 250 Firearms Offenders Prosecuted in Eastern Virginia in 2022

… ensures they will not be used in the future against our law enforcement partners or community members.” Since the … between prosecutors and partners at federal and local law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, … work of the DEA teams, EDVA’s litigative efforts, and our law enforcement partners, with whom we were able to execute …
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Franklin County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug-Trafficking Charges

… criminal has demonstrated his unwillingness to abide by the law, committing repeated drug crimes. Given the outstanding work of our state, local, and federal law enforcement partners, he will no longer be distributing … remains steadfast in our commitment to working with our law enforcement partners to protect the safety and health of …
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Moses Lake Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

… States Attorney Vanessa Waldref, who is the Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer in the Eastern District of … grateful for the joint efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement, who helped bring Mr. Valdez to justice and …
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Port Saint Joe Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

… U.S. Attorney Coody. “We are committed to work with our law enforcement partners to identify and aggressively … Deanne L. Reuter. “This sentencing demonstrates how strong law enforcement partnerships are integral to keeping our … is proud of our partnerships with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies,” said Colonel Gene Spaulding, …
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Tallahassee Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Offenses

… U.S. Attorney Coody. “We are committed to work with our law enforcement partners to identify and aggressively … Miami Field Division remains committed to working with our law enforcement partners to ensure Florida communities … and detectives who assisted in this case. LCSO and our law enforcement partners will continue to work closely to …
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Justice Department Obtains Temporary Restraining Order to Prevent Tampa-Area Physician from Writing Opioid Prescriptions

… the United States alleges that Dr. Neelam Taneja Uppal unlawfully wrote opioid prescriptions in the names of … a pain clinic, and it also seeks civil penalties. “It is unlawful for a physician to write opioid prescriptions for … DEA will not tolerate doctors who knowingly break the law, jeopardizing the safety and health of our communities …
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Former El Paso Police Officer Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy

… to provide information that helped Saenz avoid detection by law enforcement while he distributed cocaine. Her activities … will stop at nothing, including trying to infiltrate law enforcement. But we can't let them,” said DEA Special … officer that chooses to violate their oath has no place in law enforcement and this case serves as an example that the …
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… medications now.” On Saturday, April 30, 2022, DEA and its law enforcement partners will collect tablets, capsules, … this event highlights the commitment of our local and state law enforcement and healthcare partners, as well as the … to addiction. Working in close partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 15 …
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Siskiyou Man Convicted of Bribery of a Public Official, Conspiracy to Commit Bribery, and Manufacturing More than 100 Marijuana Plants

… the mention of “friendship” implied some kind of improper law enforcement assistance. Sheriff Lopey called the FBI. … it.” Yang also asked if the sheriff could influence other law enforcement agencies for Yang’s benefit. For example, … prevent the California Highway Patrol from enforcing the law against his water trucks, and he also asked for the …
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State of Maryland locations collect a record breaking amount of medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

… October 26, 2019 Take Back event. The DEA, along with its law enforcement partners, has now collected nearly 12.7 … would like to extend a special thanks the hundreds of law enforcement partners across Maryland, D.C. and Virginia, … event. The DEA Washington Division has worked with numerous law enforcement partners to help resource and facilitate …
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Fugitive Wanted For The Kidnapping And Murder Of A Federal Agent Is Added To The FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” List

… he belongs." “The DEA is grateful for all of the federal law enforcement agencies that have committed to pursuing … be using the Reward Program to support this reinvigorated law enforcement effort, and at long last bring this criminal … will continue to leverage all resources and work with our law enforcement partners here and in Mexico to develop the …
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Spokane Naturopath Agrees To Pay $47,700 Civil Penalty

… in the State of Washington. Under state and federal law, as a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Valley was only … We will continue to partner with DEA, HHS, and other law enforcement agencies to hold health care practitioners … and irresponsible prescribing habits violated federal law and constituted a serious breach of his naturopathic …
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24 Members of Indianapolis Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced

… members behalf. “This investigation is a great example of law enforcement working together to address … to time served and four years supervised release Multiple law enforcement agencies contributed to the prosecution of … that leverages  the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. …
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Colombian Foreign National Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges for His Role in International Cocaine Importation Conspiracy

… Administration. There is no better example of North Florida law enforcers uniting against drug traffickers than this … case,” said U.S. Attorney Keefe. “Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies worked tirelessly to investigate … distribute large amounts of cocaine, knowing it would be unlawfully imported into the United States. The conspiracy …
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Las Vegas Real Estate Broker Arrested On Money Laundering Charges

… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … but this arrest exemplifies the tremendous steps taken by law enforcement to uproot and remove them.” U.S. Attorney … July 2016, after the raid of an Organization stash house by law enforcement in Philadelphia, which resulted in the …
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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. to pay $1.5 million to settle Civil Penalty Claims for violation so the Controlled Substance Act

… the loss or theft of prescription drugs as required by law contributes to the opioid epidemic, which has caused … addiction,” stated DEA Special Agent in Charge Hunt. “Law enforcement, treatment professionals and educators are …
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Mexican cartel leader Edgar Valdez-Villareal, a/k/a “La Barbie,” sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and money laundering

… national and foreign (especially the government of Mexico) law enforcement partners, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for … speedboats and airplanes, while also paying bribes to local law enforcement officials. The cocaine was then transported … member federal agencies in cooperation with state and local law enforcement. The principal mission of the OCDETF program …