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Joint DEA /State Investigation Results In Charges Against Entire Baltimore Drug Trafficking Organization

… Winchester - (540) 662-5879 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 …
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Baltimore Area Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To Over 28 Years In Prison

… 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 …
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Former New York City Police Officer Convicted Of Armed Robbery And Drug Trafficking Charges

… 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 …
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Two Employees Of Veterans Affairs Hospital, Including Logistics Warehouse And Mail Center Supervisor, Charged With Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine

… 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 …
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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

… 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 …
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Drug Enforcement Task Force Uncovers Heroin Stash In The Bronx, NY: $30 Million Worth Of Heroin Seized

… 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 …
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Alfredo Beltran Leyva Sentenced To Life In Prison For Drug Trafficking

… 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 …
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Local Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled by Joint Federal and State Investigation

… of 15 years and up to life. “Because of exceptional law enforcement work, large quantities of poison were seized … “This case highlights the tenacity of DEA agents and our law enforcement partners, who worked tirelessly for more … public, good outcomes happen. This is a direct result of law enforcement officers being solely concerned with …
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Foreign National Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Traffic Nuclear Materials, Narcotics, and Firearms

… National Security Division will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to identify and dismantle criminal … case is a testament to the extraordinary efforts of our law enforcement partners, who worked across three continents … seized and subsequently transferred to the custody of U.S. law enforcement. A U.S. nuclear forensic laboratory examined …
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Source of Supply for Major Drug Trafficking Ring Appears in U.S. District Court in Seattle Following Transfer from Mexico

… commitment of the Drug Enforcement Administration and our law enforcement partners to dismantle violent, … crystal form at a Port Orchard, Washington location. While law enforcement was surveilling the operation, Barbosa was … collaboration, the HSTF directs the full might of U.S. law enforcement towards identifying, investigating, and …
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Long Island gun trafficking ring dismantled

… 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 …
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Ringleader of Central Valley drug trafficking organization sentenced to 20 years prison

… Santa Rosa - (707) 837-2324 Stockton - (571) 387-3956 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 …
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Thirty-Four Facing Federal And Tribal Charges Arising Out Of Methamphetamine Trafficking On Mescalero Apache Reservation

… 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 …
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DEA – LAPD HIDTA Investigation Targets South L.A. Gangs Controlled By Incarcerated Mexican Mafia Member And His Daughter

… 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 …
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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

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

… 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 …
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Indictments in State Grand Jury Operation ‘Ganjapreneur’ Involving Marijuana and Illegal THC Products Being Sold Openly in SC Businesses

… came back hot,” Wilson stated.  On December 9, 2025, law enforcement conducted a search warrant at the Dab City … Head Shop and Wellness Center LLC. On December 9, 2025, law enforcement conducted a search and seized over ten …
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38th International Drug Enforcement Conference Focuses on Expanding Partnerships to Defeat Global Criminal Drug Networks

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 …
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… 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 …
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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 …
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DEA and U.S. Coast Guard announce 18,000 pound cocaine offload in San Diego

… 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 …
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DEA And Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

… 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) …
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DEA Continues Its Drug Abuse Prevention Efforts With Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

… 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 …
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Webster Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Crystal Methamphetamine

… court records, in December 2024, a cooperating witness told law enforcement that Tran was a supplier of pounds of crystal methamphetamine. Undercover law enforcement contacted Tran, posing as the cooperating … times to deliver crystal methamphetamine to undercover law enforcement. On Jan. 2, 2025, Tran personally delivered …
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Marianna Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

… impact on our communities, but our state and federal law enforcement partners remain relentless in their … Operation Take Back America to use the full force of the law to protect our communities from drug traffickers like … defendant sold over 50 grams of methamphetamine during a law enforcement undercover operation.  The sale occurred at …
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Panama City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Threatening Federal Informant

… the excellent investigative work by our state and federal law enforcement partners that led to this successful … the individual for having provided information to federal law enforcement as part of a prior federal investigation and … supervision as a result of the new charges. “DEA and our law enforcement partners will not stop protecting our …
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Pensacola Man Sentenced for Narcotics Trafficking

… 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, …
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Man Pleads Guilty for Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

… 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 …
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Putnam County Veterinarian Ordered to Pay $956,709 in Civil Penalties

… 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 …
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Marianna Man Receives 10 Years in Prison for Dealing Meth

… 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 …