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Federal Grand Jury Criminal Indictments Announced

… have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury. The return of … alleged federal crimes which must be proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt to overcome a defendant’s …
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DEA’s Prescription Drug Take-Back Effort -- A Big Success In North Texas And Oklahoma

… boxes in both states.  “We want to thank our team, our law enforcement partners, and the citizens who … this initiative include in North Texas and Oklahoma local law enforcement (police and Sheriff’s offices), military …
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Operation “Dixie Crystal” Nets 30 Methamphetamine Traffickers In Ashe And Surrounding Counties

… of the continued dedication of our local, state and federal law enforcement partners in targeting and dismantling meth … more than $4,000,000. Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement seized approximately 30 firearms, five …
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Chemicals Used In "Bath Salts” Now Under Federal Control And Regulation

… as “bath salts” and “plant food”. Except as authorized by law, this action makes possessing and selling these … of reports from poison control centers, hospitals and law enforcement regarding products containing one or more of …
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DEA’s Third National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Collects 188.5 Tons

… date are combined, the DEA and its state, local, and tribal law-enforcement and community partners have removed 995,185 … hard work of our more than 3,945 state, local, and tribal law enforcement and community partners, these three events …
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High-Ranking Member Of Mexican “Los Zetas” Cartel Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy Charges

… possible only with the strength and power of international law enforcement cooperation.  DEA, along with our Mexican … “The Justice Department is committed to working with its law enforcement partners to bring cartel members and …
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DEA NEWS: International Drug Traffickers Charged In Manhattan Federal Court

… and security of innocent Americans. Together with our law enforcement partners, DEA is dismantling illicit drug … the people on the other side of their transaction were law enforcement insiders working for the DEA.  Together with …
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Six Colombian Nationals Charged With Murder Of DEA Agent

… to all who commit acts of violence against America's law enforcement professionals:  no matter who you are or … power to hold you accountable to the fullest extent of the law.” Gerardo Figueroa Sepulveda, 38; Omar Fabian Valdes …
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FBI, DEA Release Documentary Film Addressing Heroin/Prescription Drug Abuse

… The documentary also features interviews with medical and law enforcement professionals discussing the effects of the … discussion featuring educators, medical professionals and law enforcement immediately followed the premier. On …
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Bakersfield Drug-Buy Defendant Sentenced

… the combined expertise of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Assistant United States Attorney … share given back to Kern County Sheriff’s Office for use in law enforcement-related activities. Defendant Nguyen was …
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Chico Couple Indicted For Trafficking Methamphetamine In Butte And Shasta Counties

… John J. Martin announced. Vance was also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court … and found over three pounds of methamphetamine. Afterwards, law enforcement officers searched the Chico home that Sawyer … cash, and five firearms. Vance is prohibited by law from possessing firearms. This case is the product of an …
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More Than 13 Tons Prescription Drugs Turned In By Northern California And Central Valley Residents

… the DEA and over 4,200 of its state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners collected 893,498 pounds of … response to this event and for the support from our law enforcement partners who make it a success.” On …
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Elk Grove Man Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison For Distribution Of Prescription Pills And Heroin

… John J. Martin announced. According to court documents, law enforcement began investigating reports in 2014 that … payment for their resale through bank deposits. When law enforcement officers searched Mathew’s home, vehicle, …
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Northern California Residents Turn In 16 Tons Of Rx Drugs On Take Back Day

… SAN FRANCISCO - The Drug Enforcement (DEA) and 110 of its law enforcement and community partners collected 32,965 … drugs easier for patients and their caregivers, law enforcement agencies, pharmacies, hospitals and clinics …
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Modesto Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Methamphetamine

… and drug proceeds at his residence in Modesto, Calif. When law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at … the combined expertise of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.  On …
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Six Sacramento Area Residents Indicted For Trafficking In Methamphetamine And Heroin

… in January 2014, a seven-month investigation began after law enforcement received reports that Tam was trafficking … behalf. Through controlled purchases, searches, and other law enforcement activity, investigators seized over nine …
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Florida Man Sentenced To 5 Years Imprisonment For Structuring More Than $2.5 Million In Proceeds Of Drug Trafficking

… was sentenced today by United States District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill to five years in prison for structuring … 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. Attorneys Grant B. …
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Palo Alto Man Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Methamphetamine Trafficking

… to distribute methamphetamine in Northern California. When law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at his … the combined expertise of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.  On …
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Trinity County Man Pleads Guilty To Growing Marijuana On Multiple Properties

… Hayfork, deputies encountered Barsanti, who was detained as law enforcement conducted the search. As a result of this warrant, law enforcement seized 142 marijuana plants and … scheduled to be sentenced by United States District Judge Lawrence K. Karlton on April 30, 2013. The plea agreement …
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Reedley Marijuana Farmers Indicted

… processed marijuana grown on a vegetable farm in Reedley. Law enforcement agents found the defendants during the … at the property. Chanh Vorasane allegedly failed to obey law enforcement commands to halt and ran into the residence, …
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Gainesville Man Sentenced for Carrying Multiple Firearms While Selling Drugs

… is committed to backing up our brave men and woman of law enforcement on the front lines of this battle against … for multiple traffic violations. During the traffic stop, law enforcement smelled and observed marijuana in his … “We have great relationships with our North Florida law enforcement partners, and I look forward to our …
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Marianna Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Meth Distribution and Prison Contraband Convictions

… Heekin said: “I commend the outstanding work by our federal law enforcement partners to stop this offender from flooding … sold over 80 grams of methamphetamine during an undercover law enforcement operation. The defendant was taken into …
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Pensacola Women Plead Guilty to Illegal Drug Diversion

… guilty in federal court to charges in connection with the unlawful diversion of controlled substances. The pleas were … guilty to identity theft in connection with a scheme to unlawfully divert controlled substances. U.S. Attorney Heekin …
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Armed Baldwin County Methamphetamine Dealers Sentenced to Prison

… made his possession of the shotgun illegal under federal law. When agents tried to interview Buchanan, he responded, … the HSTF directs the full might of United States law enforcement towards identifying, investigating, and … Firearms and Explosives, and various state and local law enforcement partners, with the prosecution being led by …
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DEA New Orleans Division Hosts 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Administration, in collaboration with nearly 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the … Administrator Terrance Cole. “This effort brings together law enforcement, public health, and communities in a unified … medicine cabinets this Saturday and join the DEA and our law enforcement partners in protecting our friends, family, …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Administration, in collaboration with nearly 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the … Administrator Terrance Cole. “This effort brings together law enforcement, public health, and communities in a unified … DEA New York remains committed to working with our local law enforcement partners, community partners, and people …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … Administration, in collaboration with nearly 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the … Administrator Terrance Cole. “This effort brings together law enforcement, public health, and communities in a unified …
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Brockton Man Detained After Allegedly Attempting to Purchase 15 Kilograms of Cocaine

… documents, in May 2025, Perez communicated with undercover law enforcement about purchasing 15 kilograms of cocaine. It … in his vehicle and provided the cash to undercover law enforcement in exchange for 15 kilograms of cocaine. The … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Task Forces/Task Force Officers On On Press Release …
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Defendant Convicted and Sentenced in Long-Term Methamphetamine Trafficking Investigation in Washington County

… working with our local and state partners, and the federal law enforcement agencies, to aggressively target and … in our district.” “The hard work and determination of the law enforcement agencies involved ultimately led to the …
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DEA, DA SINI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service & DA’S East End Drug Task Force announce takedown of alleged Montauk Drug distribution ring

… of excellent collaboration between the federal and local law enforcement agencies involved.” “As Postal Inspectors, … to this mission and exemplifies the collaboration of law enforcement to stop drug trafficking organizations from … Substance in the Seventh Degree, an A misdemeanor, and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Bracklie Vargas-Gonzalez , …