PRESS RELEASE

Sinaloa Cartel Associate Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Conspiring to Traffic Cocaine in Chicago Area

November 17, 2023
… but who were actually working confidentially with U.S. law enforcement. Velazquez fled the U.S. after a failed … Forces, which are comprised of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies working together to identify, …
November 17, 2023
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Pawtucket Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Cocaine Trafficking Charge

November 15, 2023
… kilogram of cocaine stashed inside the tube of an old TV.  Law enforcement officers set up surveillance at the location … the package to the ground. He quickly surrendered to law enforcement. Cruz-Aponte pleaded guilty today in U.S. …
November 15, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Court Shuts Down San Joaquin County Pharmacy and Orders $1 Million in Civil Penalties

November 14, 2023
… doing business as Lockeford Drug, and pharmacist/owner Lawrence Howen have agreed to pay $1 million in penalties to … case demonstrates our firm commitment to enforcing federal laws involving prescription drugs.” “The defendants went …
November 14, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 13, 2023
… unwanted, and expired medications. Nationwide, DEA and its law enforcement partners collected 599,897 pounds of … Day reflect the shared commitment between the DEA, local law enforcement and healthcare providers to the safety and …
November 13, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Over 5400 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications in Arizona

November 08, 2023
… and expired medications. In total, DEA Arizona and its law enforcement partners collected 5,414 pounds of unneeded … at 80 collection sites statewide. Nationwide, DEA and its law enforcement partners collected 599,897 pounds of …
November 08, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Providence Man Sentenced to Federal Prison in Seizure of More Than Twenty-Four Kilos of Heroin

October 25, 2023
… of heroin within hours of having sold two kilos while under law enforcement surveillance in November 2018, was sentenced … is among the single largest seizures in Rhode Island by law enforcement. At sentencing today, U.S. District Court …
October 25, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Two Manchester Residents Arrested for Conspiring to Manufacture Methamphetamine in Their Residence

September 19, 2023
… recently, Winchell purchased pseudoephedrine yesterday.  Law enforcement executed a search warrant at their residence … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Drug Trafficking Methamphetamine On On Press Release …
September 19, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Indiana Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years for Trafficking Meth Imported from Mexico

August 17, 2023
… criminal organizations is a priority of federal law enforcement. We, alongside DEA and state and local law enforcement agencies, including the Anderson Police and …
August 17, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Corpus Christi Couple Caught Carrying Meth

August 07, 2023
… stop after observing the vehicle following too closely. Law enforcement detained Talley and ordered him to sit in … large plastic containers containing a substance in another. Law also enforcement observed two plastic bags containing a …
August 07, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Albuquerque Accepting Applications for Citizen’s Academy

July 10, 2023
… of DEA’s mission and community awareness of the law enforcement and drug demand reduction efforts. Six … prescription drug diversion and abuse, raid training, law enforcement partnerships, demand reduction efforts, and …
July 10, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Great Falls Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Dealing Meth and Heroin

June 13, 2023
… their product throughout Great Falls. In an effort to avoid law enforcement detection the recruits are rotated out every … (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
June 13, 2023
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High-Level Member of Chicago Gang Sentenced to 10 Years for Conspiring to Distribute Heroin

April 14, 2023
… acting on his behalf distributed 136.4 grams of heroin to a law enforcement confidential source. Seven of the … agents and officers from numerous federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, is to identify, disrupt, and …
April 14, 2023
Campos, Carlos
FUGITIVE

Carlos Campos

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Violations of Federal Drug Laws
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
PRESS RELEASE

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
PRESS RELEASE

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
PRESS RELEASE

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
PRESS RELEASE

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
PRESS RELEASE

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
PRESS RELEASE

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
PRESS RELEASE

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
PRESS RELEASE

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
PRESS RELEASE

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
PRESS RELEASE

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
PRESS RELEASE

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