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Operation OG Style Knocks Out Violent Street Gang Members

September 27, 2011
… a potent and deadly triad that must be met with combined law enforcement expertise at the local, state, and federal … Acting Special Agent in Charge Doug Coleman. “DEA and our law enforcement partners remain fully committed to keeping … are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On …
September 27, 2011
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Rochester Father, Two Sons Arrested And Charged With Drug Trafficking

February 22, 2016
… of three drug traffickers.  Through collaborated efforts, law enforcement identified and arrested a major cocaine … should expect to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” Assistant U.S. Attorney Everardo A. Rodriguez, who is … of Chief Michael Ciminelli, with assistance from several law enforcement agencies including the New York State …
February 22, 2016
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Long Island Doctor Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone

July 11, 2013
… State Police and numerous other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. He has been held in custody since … associated with Rx abuse are two significant steps our law enforcement team takes to curtail this problem and to … state and local level, but also the targeted use of civil law enforcement, regulatory action and community outreach. …
July 11, 2013
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Guatemalan Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty To Using U.S. Registered Aircraft To Transport Thousands Of Kilograms Of Cocaine

March 03, 2016
… borders.  As a result of the extraordinary efforts of U.S. law enforcement working together with our Guatemalan law enforcement partners, a significant drug trafficker in … commend our partners in state, federal, and international law enforcement for their cooperative efforts to unravel …
March 03, 2016
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Joint DEA /State Investigation Results In Charges Against Entire Baltimore Drug Trafficking Organization

March 11, 2011
… BALTIMORE, MD. - At least 425 law enforcement officers from DEA, Baltimore Police … of the organization. These arrests are representative of law enforcement’s commitment to keep this city safe from the … successful investigation and takedown demonstrate that law enforcement works best when we all work together,” said …
March 11, 2011
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Baltimore Area Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To Over 28 Years In Prison

August 08, 2014
… Enforcement Administration working in partnership with our law enforcement partners dismantled a drug trafficking … - Baltimore District Office. “Wilford ran from law enforcement, but was apprehended. Wilford will not be … Maryland.  Wilford and his co-conspirators, including Lawrence Hayes, conspired to obtain large quantities of …
August 08, 2014
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Former New York City Police Officer Convicted Of Armed Robbery And Drug Trafficking Charges

June 19, 2014
… Attorney Lynch. “We will continue to prosecute aggressively law enforcement officers who abuse their authority and violate the law.” Ms. Lynch expressed her thanks to the New York Drug … conspiracy, narcotics distribution conspiracy, and unlawful use of a firearm, and is awaiting sentencing. In an …
June 19, 2014
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Two Employees Of Veterans Affairs Hospital, Including Logistics Warehouse And Mail Center Supervisor, Charged With Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine

September 03, 2014
… and professionalism. We are grateful to our community law enforcement partners, for their significant involvement … This was truly a team effort and a strong ‘win’ for law enforcement. Through this effort we can continue to … in July and August 2014, Tucker was observed by undercover law enforcement personnel retrieving packages similar in …
September 03, 2014
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Bitcoin Exchanges Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court In Connection With The Sale Of Approximately $1 Million In Bitcoins For Use On The Silk Road Website

September 05, 2014
… and sell illegal drugs anonymously and beyond the reach of law enforcement. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: … $1 million in Bitcoins Faiella and Shrem sold to these outlaws cost them a lot more than they bargained for and bought …
September 05, 2014
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Drug Enforcement Task Force Uncovers Heroin Stash In The Bronx, NY: $30 Million Worth Of Heroin Seized

September 28, 2015
… in the U.S., which exemplifies the significant role drug law enforcement play in NY by thwarting drug traffickers’ … of packages of heroin from hitting the streets. I thank our law enforcement partners and investigators for their … addictive narcotic. I commend our NYPD investigators and law enforcement partners for their ongoing efforts to stop …
September 28, 2015
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Alfredo Beltran Leyva Sentenced To Life In Prison For Drug Trafficking

April 05, 2017
… reign of terror, and demonstrates that the FBI and our law enforcement partners around the globe will aggressively … Special Agent in Charge Hunt.  “This sentencing exemplifies law enforcement’s commitment to bringing justice to the … said HSI Executive Associate Director Edge.  “HSI and our law enforcement partners, both in the United States and …
April 05, 2017
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Long Island gun trafficking ring dismantled

February 05, 2020
… a crime-fighting unit comprising federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, supported by the Organized Crime … and keeping illegal weapons off of our streets.” “When law enforcement investigates criminals who are illegally … Agent in Charge of HSI New York. “HSI, along with its law enforcement partners, prioritize the safety of our …
February 05, 2020
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Ringleader of Central Valley drug trafficking organization sentenced to 20 years prison

March 20, 2019
… Info Community Outreach: Akilah Johnson 571-387-5018 Law enforcement seized more than 40 pounds of … cash proceeds of drug sales. On Sep. 5, 2015, for example, law enforcement intercepted a shipment of approximately 22 …
March 20, 2019
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Thirty-Four Facing Federal And Tribal Charges Arising Out Of Methamphetamine Trafficking On Mescalero Apache Reservation

December 14, 2015
… collaborative effort that shows the resolve of our law enforcement partners to address the issue of illicit … Bureau of Indian Affairs and other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies combine efforts and resources to … these partnerships and BIA will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to aggressively remove these …
December 14, 2015
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DEA – LAPD HIDTA Investigation Targets South L.A. Gangs Controlled By Incarcerated Mexican Mafia Member And His Daughter

December 06, 2012
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … la120612_fig5.jpg la120612_fig6.jpg DEC 6 - LOS ANGELES - Law enforcement authorities this morning arrested 18 …
December 06, 2012
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges In Manhattan Federal Court Against Former Physician’s Assistant For Minor League Hockey Team And Former Player For Team Relating To The Distribution Of Oxycodone

September 09, 2014
… - a fatal overdose.  His death in Minneapolis led law enforcement on a trail to Long Island and Utah that … prescription medication throughout our communities - law enforcement will track you down.”  Acting SAC Hunt would … the sports world is not exempt from federal narcotics law and should not expect to be.” NYPD Commissioner William …
September 09, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Spice In The City: New York DEA Leads Huge Attack Against Synthetic Drug Traffickers

September 16, 2015
… five boroughs of New York City, allegedly involved the unlawful importation of at least 100 kilograms of illegal … material here in New York City. Today’s arrests represent law enforcement’s efforts to combat this emerging public … and young adults.  We are working side by side with our law enforcement partners both here and abroad to combat the …
September 16, 2015
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38th International Drug Enforcement Conference Focuses on Expanding Partnerships to Defeat Global Criminal Drug Networks

September 27, 2024
38th International Drug Enforcement Conference Focuses on Expanding Partnerships to Defeat Global Criminal Drug Networks September 27, 2024 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a …
September 27, 2024
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Headquarters News 2008

July 15, 2021
… Gulf Cartel Members Arrested in Massive International Law Enforcement Operation August 25, 2008 Cocaine Cartel … Eastern Terrorist Groups: A Growing Nexus? July 16, 2008 Law Enforcement Explorers to Hold National Conference July …
July 15, 2021
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Chicago News 2008

July 15, 2021
… November 17, 2008 Indianapolis Doctor Charged with Unlawfully Dispensing Oxycodone Gets 6 Years in Prison October … Trafficking March 25, 2008 Indiana Doctor Charged with Unlawful Dispensing of Oxycodone March 14, 2008 Two Western … To Methamphetamine Trafficking February 28, 2008 Joint Law Enforcement Effort Results In Federal Prison Time For …
July 15, 2021
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DEA and U.S. Coast Guard announce 18,000 pound cocaine offload in San Diego

December 18, 2019
… is initially detected and monitored by allied, military, or law enforcement personnel coordinated by Joint Interagency Task Force-South based in Key West, Fla. The law enforcement phase of counter-smuggling operations in the …
December 18, 2019
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DEA And Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

October 17, 2016
… 4,700 collection sites nationwide, operated by 3,800 local law enforcement agencies and other community partners.  The … DEA and over 4,200 of its national, tribal, and community law enforcement partners collected 893,498 (about 447 tons) …
October 17, 2016
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DEA Continues Its Drug Abuse Prevention Efforts With Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

April 24, 2017
… why the DEA and thousands of its state, local, and tribal law enforcement and community partners are holding another … by the DEA and more than 4,000 of its state and local law enforcement partners.  Overall in the previous 12 …
April 24, 2017
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Pensacola Man Sentenced for Narcotics Trafficking

August 27, 2025
… I deeply appreciate the hard work of our state and federal law enforcement partners to help keep drug traffickers like … The methamphetamine weighed over 830 grams. “Effective law enforcement in the war on drugs isn’t just about … the supply chains, and working together with all of our law enforcement partners to stop it,” said Chief Brown, …
August 27, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Man Pleads Guilty for Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

August 18, 2025
… appreciate the outstanding work of our federal and state law enforcement partners to keep deadly drugs off our streets.” Court documents reflect that on May 5, 2025, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in …
August 18, 2025
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Putnam County Veterinarian Ordered to Pay $956,709 in Civil Penalties

August 07, 2025
… supplier. At the time, Mason was licensed under the laws of West Virginia to practice veterinary medicine and … controlled substances to the extent permitted by federal law. For the years 2021, 2022, and 2023, Mason ordered …
August 07, 2025
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Marianna Man Receives 10 Years in Prison for Dealing Meth

July 15, 2025
… U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “I commend our state and federal law enforcement partners for their diligent work in … is a scourge that my office, in close coordination with our law enforcement partners, will continue to aggressively … these individuals and will work cohesively with our law enforcement partners to protect those that choose …
July 15, 2025
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Okaloosa County Man Sentenced for Possession of Methamphetamine

July 14, 2025
… of Florida. According to court records, on July 25, 2024, law enforcement officers in Okaloosa County, Fla., were … “Thanks to the incredible efforts of our state and federal law enforcement partners, our communities will be safer and … illicit substance and working with our partners in law enforcement to rid our neighborhoods of these dealers.” …
July 14, 2025
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Cross City Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Methamphetamine

June 30, 2025
… the outstanding work of our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to keep these offenders and these … since late 2024. On April 15, 2025, through coordinated law enforcement surveillance, Jackson was apprehended near …
June 30, 2025
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Lexington Man Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

June 03, 2025
… allow for four kilograms of cocaine. To evade detection by law enforcement, the batteries contained a small battery … to promote drug distribution offenses.  Under federal law, Gomez must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence. … Agent in Charge, FBI, Louisville Field Office; Chief Lawrence Weathers, Lexington Police Department; Chief …
June 03, 2025