PRESS RELEASE

DEA Chicago Division Welcomes New Special Agent in Charge

March 15, 2023
… Charge of the DEA Chicago Field Division. Lyons, a 30-year law enforcement professional with extensive international … She has served as a frequent liaison concerning global drug law enforcement, transnational organized crime, and …
March 15, 2023
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UPS Employees Charged with Trafficking Cocaine

February 27, 2023
… his residence prior to transport, according to the charges. Law enforcement seized approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine … presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law.   Drug Trafficking HIDTA Cocaine On On Press Release …
February 27, 2023
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Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Shipping Firearm and Ammunition to the U.K. , Possessing Meth

February 21, 2023
… cases. According to court documents, in November 2020, law enforcement authorities in the U.K. notified Homeland … a 9mm handgun and ammunition. When interviewed by U.S. law enforcement, Schirm admitted to shipping the firearm. …
February 21, 2023
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Idaho Falls Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Methamphetamine Distribution

February 14, 2023
… of five pounds of methamphetamine. That individual informed law enforcement that he was going to deliver the … Martinez was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant. Law enforcement searched Martinez’s vehicle and found him to …
February 14, 2023
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Honduran National Extradited and Sentenced for Importing Cocaine

June 30, 2021
… American counterparts to remain committed to the rule of law and the DEA will continue to work together to ensure … violations on August 8, 2018. “The great work of law enforcement in this case demonstrates that criminals …
June 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Costa Rican National Extradited and Sentenced in Eastern District of Texas

June 18, 2021
… our continued resolve to partner with our international law-enforcement counterparts to fight greed, violence, and … and implemented was extraordinarily vast and complex, our law enforcement partners were able to identify and disrupt …
June 18, 2021
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Guatemalan National Extradited to Eastern District of Texas

June 08, 2021
… our continued resolve to partner with our international law-enforcement counterparts to fight greed, violence, and … his associates from American investigators and our overseas law enforcement allies,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas …
June 08, 2021
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Houston Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in East Texas

December 08, 2022
… on March 4, 2022, Garcia-Sanchez and Avalos were stopped by law enforcement on Hwy 59 in Nacogdoches.  During a consent search of the vehicle, law enforcement officers located 16 kilograms of cocaine …
December 08, 2022
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Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Laundering Drug Trafficking Proceeds

November 08, 2022
… $200,000 in cash, a firearm and two loaded magazines. Law enforcement then searched Han’s residence and discovered … packaging in the basement closet. In June 2018, law enforcement arrested Han after he received approximately …
November 08, 2022
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Tucson Man Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Possession of Methamphetamine and Firearms

October 11, 2022
… investigation was a collaborative effort between federal law enforcement agencies and is part of the Organized Crime … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. The Drug …
October 11, 2022
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking

September 22, 2022
… According to court documents, on April 19, 2022, a law enforcement officer stopped Woodard’s vehicle for a … handgun. Two additional firearms were surrendered to law enforcement by a third-party who had removed the …
September 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA to announce Operation 360 campaign to address substance abuse, prescription misuse, and violent crime in Central Ohio

May 29, 2020
… that includes community outreach, diversion control and law enforcement coordination.  By partnering with other federal, state and local government agencies and law enforcement, we can work together to eliminate drug …
May 29, 2020
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Cock-fighter Receives Hefty Sentence for Local Drug Trafficking

June 28, 2022
… cock-fighting in South Carolina. At the time of his arrest, law enforcement discovered hundreds of brutalized animals … of cock-fighting at his property. On Jan. 25, 2020, law enforcement arrested Navy and Hiler at the Border Patrol …
June 28, 2022
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Centerville Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Heroin Trafficking Organization

January 27, 2022
… offenses. According to court documents, in 2019, law enforcement began investigating a Cape Cod drug … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. OCDETF/Task Force Heroin On On …
January 27, 2022
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Alleged Drug Trafficker Arraigned in Chicago After Extradition From Mexico

May 27, 2022
… for June 30, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. “Exercising strong federal laws and extradition is critical to weakening transnational … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. The …
May 27, 2022
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More than 700,000 Pounds Collected at DEA Drug Take Back Day

May 23, 2022
… 30th, 2022, the DEA Phoenix Field Division, along with our law enforcement and community partners collected 8,215 … at 5,144 collection sites. Since 2010, DEA, along with its law enforcement partners, has collected nearly 16 million …
May 23, 2022
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Haitian Police Officer Charged with International Drug and Gun Offenses

May 11, 2022
… having reasonable cause to believe the cocaine would be unlawfully imported into the United States; on or about Oct. … having reasonable cause to believe the cocaine would be unlawfully imported into the United States; and on or about …
May 11, 2022
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Mexican Posse Gang Members Sentenced to Federal Prison for Narcotics Trafficking

April 22, 2022
… organization. As a result of this investigation, law enforcement officers seized approximately 45 firearms, … were charged based on a long-term investigation led by law enforcement agents and officers from the DEA, the North …
April 22, 2022
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Suburban Chicago Man Convicted of Laundering Drug Proceeds for Mexican Traffickers

March 28, 2022
… $200,000 in cash, a firearm, and two loaded magazines. Law enforcement then searched Han’s residence and discovered … packaging in the basement closet. In June 2018, law enforcement arrested Han after he received approximately …
March 28, 2022
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Boise Woman Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

March 10, 2022
… 1988. It provides assistance to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies operating in areas determined to be … HIDTA is a collaboration of local, multi-jurisdictional law enforcement drug task forces, and prosecuting agencies …
March 10, 2022
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Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Five Alleged Associates of Sinaloa Cartel on Drug Trafficking Charges

March 12, 2021
… Velazquez Martinez, were confidentially working with U.S. law enforcement. Reyes Velez was arrested Tuesday in Cicero, … Forces, which are comprised of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies working together to identify, …
March 12, 2021
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Minnesota man and woman sentenced to prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in Crawford County, Wisconsin

January 26, 2021
… by 4 years of supervised release. On August 13, 2019, law enforcement officers worked with a confidential … the location agreed upon with the confidential informant. Law enforcement officers quickly made contact with Kraimer …
January 26, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Two men charged in federal court with looting pharmacies in Chicago

August 25, 2020
… for controlled substances – should know that federal law enforcement could be coming for you,” said U.S. Attorney … to work with the DEA, Chicago Police Department, and other law enforcement partners to hold looters accountable in …
August 25, 2020
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Manchester man sentenced to 96 months for methamphetamine trafficking

December 10, 2020
… methamphetamine to an individual who was cooperating with law enforcement officers on two occasions.  On October 23, … will continue to work closely with the DEA and all of our law enforcement partners to target the traffickers who sell …
December 10, 2020
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Auburn man sentenced to 42 months for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

December 17, 2019
… documents and statements made in court, on July 31, 2018, law enforcement officers encountered Simard at a hotel in … as a warning that DEA and its local, state and federal law enforcement partners will do everything in our power to …
December 17, 2019
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Armed Pawtucket heroin dealer sentenced to over five years in prison

March 27, 2019
… was off and the hammer was cocked back, ready to fire.   Law enforcement also seized approximately 18.94 grams of …   The Rhode Island DEA Drug Task Force is comprised of law enforcement personnel from the DEA, Rhode Island State …
March 27, 2019
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Belmont man sentenced to nine years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking

December 06, 2018
… as a warning that DEA and its local, state and federal law enforcement partners will do everything in our power to … Murray.  “We will continue to work each day with our law enforcement partners to identify, prosecute, and …
December 06, 2018
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Norwood man sentenced to 22 years imprisonment for heroin trafficking

September 12, 2018
… as Mejia-Ramos’ primary source of supply. On July 6, 2015, law enforcement intercepted calls in which Mejia-Ramos asked … protruding from Cabral’s purse.  After seizing the heroin, law enforcement officers attempted to secure Soto-Peguero’s …
September 12, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 30, 2021
… and we applaud those efforts.” DEA, along with its law enforcement partners, has now collected 14,524,391 … DEA also encourages the public to reach out to their local law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug …
April 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 30, 2021
… and we applaud those efforts.” DEA, along with its law enforcement partners, has now collected 14,524,391 … DEA also encourages the public to reach out to their local law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug …
April 30, 2021