PRESS RELEASE

Businessman Sentenced For Bakersfield Drug Operation

June 22, 2015
… by the City of Los Angeles for failure to comply with local law.  The Bakersfield marijuana operation was disrupted when law enforcement officers obtained and executed a search …
June 22, 2015
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Four Indicted For Growing Marijuana Inside Seven Elk Grove And Sacramento Houses

February 15, 2013
… case. According to court documents, on January 30, 2013, law enforcement agents conducted searches and seized 2,912 … at the Sacramento Municipal Utilities (SMUD) reported to law enforcement that a residence was using an unusually …
February 15, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Bakersfield Warehouse Marijuana Grow Results In Prison Sentences For Two

February 25, 2013
… request for leniency based on his ignorance of federal law. Judge Ishii also ordered the forfeiture of thousands of … Oaks, and Mark McGrath, 57, of Bakersfield, were found by law enforcement officers during the execution of a search …
February 25, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Agricultural Marijuana Cultivators Enter Guilty Pleas

November 05, 2012
… for sentencing on January 22, 2013 by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill. A status conference is set for December … effort initiated this year by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in six counties to address the … proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. This case is the product of an investigation by the DEA …
November 05, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Soccer Player Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison

May 16, 2011
… the combined expertise of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. This OCDETF investigation was led … (BLM) land in the Piute Mountain area of Kern County. When law enforcement officers searched the grow operation, …
May 16, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Last Defendant In Turlock Drug Ring Sentenced

September 23, 2011
… D. Williams announced today that U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill sentenced the last member of a Turlock … wiretap of a phone used by Raymond Mendosa, 44, of Turlock. Law enforcement officers received information that Mendosa …
September 23, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Fresno Man Receives Five Years In Prison For Interstate Marijuana Trafficking

October 21, 2011
… vehicle, which contained about 184 pounds of marijuana. Law enforcement officials then supervised the delivery of … for about $570,400. The defendants were then arrested and law enforcement searches in locations in Fresno, Cedar City, …
October 21, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Safely Disposes 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medication on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 12, 2025
… Site. April 26, 2025 WASHINGTON D.C. – DEA and nearly 4,500 law enforcement agencies joined forces last month to dispose … program would not be possible without the support of our law enforcement and community partners.”  Ibrar A. Mian, … commented that “We're giving a big shoutout to our local law enforcement, government and community partners for their …
May 12, 2025
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Sixteen Charged in East Texas Federal Methamphetamine Conspiracy

April 17, 2025
… with federal drug and gun violations.  A multi-agency law enforcement action was held on April 16, 2025, resulting … arrests.  Since the investigation began in November 2022, law enforcement has seized over 10 kilograms of … criminal conspiracy, was also arrested and charged with unlawful reentry by a removed or deported alien.  This …
April 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Six Colombian Nationals and Owner of Consumer Electronic Business Charged for Their Roles in Money Laundering and Unlicensed Money Transmission Business Offenses

January 17, 2020
… currency reporting requirements imposed by United States laws. Upon receiving confirmation that funds collected … borders. During the execution of the scheme, federal law enforcement agents working in an undercover capacity, …
January 17, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Attorney General William P. Barr announces updates on Operation LeGend at Kansas City press conference

August 19, 2020
… on July 8, 2020, as a sustained, systematic and coordinated law enforcement initiative in which federal law enforcement agencies work in conjunction with state and local law enforcement officials to fight violent crime. The …
August 19, 2020
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Members of Eastern European organized crime syndicate convicted of racketeering and other violent crimes

August 28, 2018
… associates in Russian organized crime known as “Thieves in Law” for some of their criminal and violent acts. The Strike … members of Russian organized crime known as “thieves in law.” The “Thieves” authorized syndicate members to use …
August 28, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Final Defendant Arrested During 2023 Joint Enforcement Operation in Carlsbad Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Offenses

April 18, 2024
… The last of the eight defendants indicted following a joint law enforcement operation in Carlsbad last year pleaded … chest and transport it to Carlsbad. Unbeknownst to them, law enforcement had seized the drugs overnight. Lab tests … Area program (HIDTA), a federal grant program that supports law enforcement efforts to combat the drug threat in the …
April 18, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Owner of Oakland Money Services Business Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Laundering Drug Proceeds to Mexico

March 19, 2024
… than $3,000, which is the threshold above which federal law imposes mandatory customer reporting requirements. … falling below that threshold was prohibited by federal law. And he admitted he knew that he and his employees acted … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. …
March 19, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Consent Decree Approved Among the U.S. and Cumberland, M.D. based Pharmacy and Pharmacist

July 06, 2023
… Civil Division. “The department will work with its law enforcement partners to hold responsible those who … dangerous prescription drugs in violation of the law.” “The devastating effects of opioid overdoses and … ensuring that all licensed professionals comply with the law and report dangerous behaviors.” The Government alleges …
July 06, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

97 in Puerto Rico Charged With Drug Trafficking

June 29, 2018
… and violent crime. The relentless efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies, have put a major supplier of … a federal program designed to bring together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce … to work in partnership with federal, state, and local law enforcement, as well as the local civilian community, to …
June 29, 2018
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New York News 2009

July 15, 2021
… Federal Court for Violating U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Law September 8, 2009 SAC Gilbride Presents Certificate of … June 25, 2009 Life Imprisonment for Crack Dealer in St. Lawrence County, NY June 23, 2009 United States Recovers … Receives Recognition at the Greater New York Councils Law Enforcement Exploring Leadership Award Reception May 20, …
July 15, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

New York News 2006

July 15, 2021
… Administrator and DEA Special Agents OCT 31, 2006 Federal Law Enforcement Foundation Honors Special Agent Dan Dyer OCT … Week OCT 19, 2006 DEA Trains Over 100 Local And State Law Enforcement Officers OCT 18, 2006 26 Arrested in … Gilbride speaks to the American Academy for Professional Law Enforcement (AAPLE) MAY 23, 2006 United States Military …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

More Than Thirteen Thousand Marijuana Plants Seized In Southern Utah

July 20, 2011
… 2011, the DEA, along with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, seized 13,806 marijuana plants … in the same general area of southern Utah. Approximately 70 law enforcement officers participated in the operation from …
July 20, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Over 30 Arrested In Heroin And Gun Trafficking Sweep

August 04, 2011
… of approximately 50 bricks of heroin. On that same date, a lawful search was conducted at Christabell’s restaurant in … prison. For those defendants charged with second degree unlawful possession of an assault firearm and/or second degree …
August 04, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Two Brothers From Des Plaines Among 24 Defendants Charged With Trafficking Large Quantities Of Cocaine And Heroin

July 29, 2015
… charges announced today reflect the determined work of our law enforcement partners on the Chicago Strike Force,” Mr. … and successful history of working side by side with our law enforcement partners and dedicated prosecutors to … and task force officers from various state and local law enforcement agencies, including the Cook County …
July 29, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA News: Huge Synthetic Drug Takedown

May 07, 2014
… individuals have been arrested and federal, state and local law enforcement authorities have seized hundreds of … bringing together federal, state, local, and international law enforcement resources to target the dangerous global … without the assistance of our state, local and foreign law enforcement partners.  We stand united in our commitment …
May 07, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

San Diego Man Is Sentenced To 100 Months For Running Marijuana Dispensary And Money Laundering

January 24, 2013
… marijuana to recreational users and exploiting state laws that were meant to help the seriously ill.” “The role … and enforce our nation’s federal tax and money laundering laws.” Since October 2011, the United States Attorney’s …
January 24, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Former Physician Indicted For Selling Amphetamine Diet Pills To Patients After Losing Medical License

August 17, 2016
… deadly. This case is a glowing example of how collectively, law enforcement pooled resources to identify the illegal and … committed by Steven Bernhard. His flagrant violation of the law was also a violation of his patient’s trust, putting … pills from Bernhard after he lost his license. I thank our law enforcement partners and the Health Department for …
August 17, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

34 Suspects Indicted In Drug And Firearms Trafficking Organization

January 25, 2011
… to Mexico. Beginning earlier this morning, a multi-agency law enforcement task force rounded up and arrested 20 … OCDETF Strike Force reflects the kind of collaborative law enforcement approach that positions us best to combat … and remove large amounts of its arsenal, is a proven law enforcement tool for tackling the challenges we face …
January 25, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Eighteen Defendants Charged With Operating A Large Scale Drug Organization In Anne Arundel And Howard Counties

January 16, 2013
… cocaine and other controlled substances. Approximately 250 law enforcement agents participated in the execution of … working in partnership with both federal and local law enforcement, including the U.S. Attorney's Office for … on organized crime investigations along with its law enforcement partners to financially disrupt and …
January 16, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

16 Defendants Charged In A Commercial Burglary Ring And Drug Conspiracy

July 19, 2013
… in the Baltimore area is a growing problem, and today’s law enforcement action is evidence that DEA, along with our … this Drug Trafficking (DTO) has been dismantled.  We in law enforcement will continue to pursue all investigative … of the defendants are also charged with being a felon in unlawful possession of a firearm: David Paschall, Chad …
July 19, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against Owner Of Bronx Clinic And 23 Other Individuals Involved In Illegal Distribution Of More Than Five Million Oxycodone Pills

February 05, 2014
… in the Bronx, New York, known as “Astramed,” and unlawfully distributed more than five million tablets of the … results of unified police work by local, state and federal law enforcement in New York. I commend the diligent work of the numerous law enforcement agencies who participated in this …
February 05, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Thirty-Six People Indicted For Their Roles In Nassau And Suffolk Heroin Ring That Operated Along Rte. 110

April 04, 2017
… thoroughfares in to a heroin highway. I thank all of our law enforcement partners for their outstanding work in this … and bring them to justice. I would like to thank all of the law enforcement professionals and their associated agencies … for you!” “Thanks to the hard work and partnership of law enforcement at the state, federal and local level, we …
April 04, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Convicted Felon is Sentenced to 19+ Years in Prison for Trafficking Meth and Illegal Firearm Possession

April 18, 2024
… of methamphetamine in the area. On February 15, 2022, law enforcement observed a truck attempting to evade detection by law enforcement and began to follow the vehicle. While they followed the vehicle, law enforcement observed a backpack being tossed out of the …
April 18, 2024