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Charlotte Car Dealership Owner and Sales Manager Plead Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy

August 16, 2024
… drug trafficking source of supply in California. After law enforcement seized the money from J.M., J.M. – at G.D.’s … penalty of perjury falsely representing that J.M. was the lawful owner of the money and that he legally obtained the …
August 16, 2024
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Methamphetamine Trafficker is Sentenced to 15+ Years for Drug and Gun Charges

August 19, 2024
… issued and executed on the hotel room. During the search, law enforcement recovered multiple bags of methamphetamine, … and an additional firearm. During the investigation, law enforcement determined that Otuel was responsible for …
August 19, 2024
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Former peace officer imprisoned for trafficking drugs and cartel money across state lines

August 09, 2024
… financial gain. This was an important statement to corrupt law enforcement that you will be prosecuted if you go outside the bounds of the law and abuse your position of trust.” Kassem is a former …
August 09, 2024
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Two East Idaho Meth Traffickers Receive Lengthy Federal Prison Sentences

June 20, 2024
… at Lopez’s residence in Idaho Falls. During the search, law enforcement seized approximately 392.2 grams of … Task Force is a collaboration of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies that focuses primarily on drug …
June 20, 2024
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Flight Attendant, Two Bank Employees Charged in Federal Indictment of Alleged Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

May 21, 2024
… reports for the transactions, as required under federal law, the indictment states. The superseding indictment added … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement against criminal networks. The public is …
May 21, 2024
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DEA and its Partners Remove More than 670,000 Pounds of Unused Medications from Communities Nationwide

May 28, 2024
… Elliott (571) 363-8417 Louisville, Ky.  – DEA and its local law enforcement partners collected 670,136 pounds of unused … year of the program, DEA partnered with more than 4,600 law enforcement partners at close to 5,000 sites …
May 28, 2024
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DEA and its Partners Remove More than 670,000 Pounds of Unused Medications from Communities Nationwide

May 24, 2024
… 362-2942 Miami.Training@dea.gov MIAMI –DEA and its local law enforcement partners collected 670,136 pounds of unused … year of the program, DEA partnered with more than 4,600 law enforcement partners at close to 5,000 sites nationwide. …
May 24, 2024
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North Carolina Man Convicted of Multi-State Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

November 05, 2021
… to a middleman, who then sold the drug to an undercover law enforcement cooperator. Then in August 2018, Smart was … News Police Department. ## Drug Trafficking Gangs Major Law Enforcement Operation Seizures (Drugs/Property) …
November 05, 2021
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Abingdon Man to Serve More Than 17 Years for Trafficking Methamphetamine

April 21, 2022
… or more of methamphetamine. According to court documents, law enforcement officials executed several controlled … prosecuted the case.  Task Forces/Task Force Officers Major Law Enforcement Operation Guns/Weapons Seizures …
April 21, 2022
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Bristol Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Role in Trafficking Methamphetamine

January 31, 2022
… in Eastern Tennessee enroute to Southwest Virginia when law enforcement executed a traffic stop. Inside the vehicle, … investigated the case. ## Gangs Guns/Weapons Major Law Enforcement Operation Seizures (Drugs/Property) …
January 31, 2022
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Luray Woman Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine

February 04, 2022
… Virginia with co-defendant Gene Anderson Stidham when law enforcement assisted a Virginia probation officer with a … State Police investigated the case. ## Guns/Weapons Major Law Enforcement Operation Task Forces/Task Force Officers …
February 04, 2022
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Jury Convicts Winchester Man of Distribution of Heroin Resulting in an Overdose

November 03, 2021
… one of which was the basis for the second count.  Law enforcement conducted six controlled purchases of heroin … Task Force investigated the case. ### Guns/Weapons Major Law Enforcement Operation Overdose Seizures (Drugs/Property) …
November 03, 2021
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California Methamphetamine and Firearm Dealer Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison

August 31, 2021
… a 39-caliber rifle to a P.O. Box in December 2019. Law enforcement officers intercepted the parcels from a … their work in the investigation.   # # # Guns/Weapons Major Law Enforcement Operation OCDETF/Task Force Seizures …
August 31, 2021
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International DTO Leader Sentenced in Operation Go Explorer

August 06, 2021
… the 381 kilograms of cocaine were seized by Guatemalan law enforcement authorities during a traffic stop in the … Gangs Guns/Weapons International/Foreign Operations Major Law Enforcement Operation Task Forces/Task Force Officers …
August 06, 2021
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DEA Washington Division Announces 20th Drug Take Back Day To Help Local Families

March 01, 2021
… order to maintain the safety of all participants and local law enforcement), across the area. The DEA Washington Division and its local law enforcement partners will host collection sites to …
March 01, 2021
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Armed Hampton-area drug dealer sentenced to 25 years in prison

October 10, 2019
… than a kilogram of heroin, including two heroin sales to law enforcement in February and March 2018. Golden took over … residence to distribute cocaine and heroin. In July 2018, law enforcement executed search warrants on the residence …
October 10, 2019
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Columbia Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug and Firearms Crimes

July 20, 2022
… and a co-defendant, who were targets in a drug operation.  Law enforcement located various controlled substances … operations; enhancing the safety and effectiveness of law enforcement operations through training; and improving …
July 20, 2022
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Federal Indictment Returned Against Former State Correctional Officers for Drug-Related Offenses

April 21, 2022
… accountable for their actions. DEA would like to thank its law enforcement partners who made this case a success.”    … that there is no safe harbor for those violating federal laws in South Carolina,” said U.S. Attorney Corey F. Ellis. …
April 21, 2022
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Georgia Man Convicted of Trafficking Methamphetamine

February 25, 2022
… A federal jury in Statesville has convicted Da Lee, 37, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, of trafficking methamphetamine and … in and around Catawba County. Court records show that law enforcement investigating James’s drug distribution … as Lee. According to trial evidence, in July 2020, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Lee’s Georgia …
February 25, 2022
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Coffee County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

March 11, 2021
… (DEA) Atlanta Field Division. “Because of spirited law enforcement cooperation, this defendant will no longer … U.S. Attorney Estes. “With the relentless efforts of our law enforcement partners, we will track down and remove drug …
March 11, 2021
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Drug Network Supplier Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

November 10, 2021
… and yesterday’s sentencing hearing, in September 2018, law enforcement became aware that Wondra was operating as a … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. …
November 10, 2021
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Macon Jury Convicts Armed Career Criminal on Gun, Heroin, Meth Charges

October 06, 2021
… “Because of the collective efforts between DEA and its law enforcement partners, this defendant will spend … an investigation, a search warrant was issued, and law enforcement searched Henry’s property on March 7, 2019, …
October 06, 2021
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North Carolina Man sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Opioids through the Dark Web

September 28, 2021
… operate on the Dark Web should know that the DEA and its law enforcement partners will not rest until all of the … in our communities,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Estes. “Our law enforcement partners perform outstanding work in …
September 28, 2021
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Macon Jury Convicts Armed Career Criminal on Gun, Heroin, Meth Charges

August 12, 2021
… “Because of the collective efforts between DEA and its law enforcement partners, this defendant will spend … an investigation, a search warrant was issued, and law enforcement searched Henry’s property on March 7, 2019, …
August 12, 2021
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Defendant Sentenced to Federal Prison for Operating Illegal Pill Factory

July 16, 2021
… Administration’s (DEA) Atlanta Field Division. “DEA and its law enforcement partners are committed to keeping our … Attorney Estes. “We will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to hold accountable those who would …
July 16, 2021
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Three Sentenced to Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking

November 06, 2020
… 2015, more than 200 individuals have been prosecuted and law enforcement has seized far in excess of 120 kilograms of … trafficking organizations and coordinating the necessary law enforcement entities and resources to disrupt or …
November 06, 2020
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Major South Georgia drug trafficker sentenced to nearly two decades in federal prison

November 03, 2020
… “Because of the collective efforts between DEA and its law enforcement partners, this defendant will spend … will be safer. Thank you to our federal and local law enforcement partners for making this possible.” Jordan …
November 03, 2020
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day yields fruitful results in South Carolina

May 06, 2019
… I would like to thank the multitude of partners (both law enforcement and non-law enforcement) who worked tirelessly to make this event …
May 06, 2019
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day yields fruitful results in North Carolina

May 06, 2019
… I would like to thank the multitude of partners (both law enforcement and non-law enforcement) who worked tirelessly to make this event …
May 06, 2019
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Three defendants sentenced for conspiring to send nearly 14 kilograms of 100 percent pure methamphetamine from California to Georgia

June 12, 2019
… said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak. “Thankfully, our law enforcement partners penetrated this tight-knit group … member federal agencies in cooperation with state and local law enforcement. The principal mission of the OCDETF program …
June 12, 2019