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6 Charged with Drug Trafficking Operation, Shipping Meth from California to Chicago

March 16, 2023
… California to Chicago. During their investigation, law enforcement identified more than 200 parcels suspected … that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies against alleged criminal networks. …
March 16, 2023
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to More than Five Years in Federal Prison for Selling a Firearm

February 24, 2023
… from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law. This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, … (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
February 24, 2023
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Tampa Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Double Murder, Robbery, and Conspiracy

February 24, 2023
… we will continue to work with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to keep our communities safe and … Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, and Florida Department of Law Enforcement. It was prosecuted by the United States …
February 24, 2023
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… prevent addiction before it starts.   DEA, along with its law enforcement partners, has now collected nearly 13.7 … DEA also encourages the public to reach out to their local law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug …
October 30, 2020
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Arlington Doctor and Nurse Practitioner Found Guilty of Operating a Pill Mill

July 07, 2021
… to the work of our investigators, prosecutors, and law enforcement partners who will continue to protect the … Office is proud to partner with the DEA and other law enforcement agencies to stop unscrupulous pill pushers …
July 07, 2021
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South Florida Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Unlawfully Dispensing Narcotics

January 11, 2023
… South Florida Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Unlawfully Dispensing Narcotics January 11, 2023 Miami Contact … prison by U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks for unlawfully dispensing narcotics—specifically oxycodone and … was convicted at trial in November on seven counts of unlawfully dispensing narcotics. Trial evidence showed that …
January 11, 2023
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Dallas Man Sentenced to Life Over Meth Concealed in Cauliflower

September 28, 2022
… is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.) The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Dallas Field … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. …
September 28, 2022
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Houston rapper “The Breadman” sentenced for trafficking narcotics

September 19, 2022
… in southeast Houston. The investigation began in 2019 when law enforcement learned West was trafficking narcotics. The … that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. …
September 19, 2022
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Tri-Cities Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

August 12, 2022
… States Attorney Waldref commended the joint efforts of law enforcement for working together to keep the Eastern … Office is partnering with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement to specifically identify the criminals …
August 12, 2022
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Sumter County Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

August 11, 2022
… from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement … (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
August 11, 2022
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Drug Dealing Pilot Who Attempted to Hire a Hitman is Sentenced to Federal Prison

July 13, 2022
… release. According to court documents, in May 2019, law enforcement received reports that Larson was … series of undercover meetings with Larson wherein a federal law enforcement officer posed as someone willing to carry …
July 13, 2022
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Federal Prison for Firearm and Cocaine Distribution Offenses

July 08, 2022
… state court of resisting arrest with violence, battery on a law enforcement officer, delivery of cocaine, and possession … from possessing firearms and ammunition under federal law. This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement …
July 08, 2022
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Tampa Man Arrested on Fifteen-Count Indictment For Firearm and Narcotics Offenses

July 08, 2022
… therefore prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law. An indictment is merely a formal charge that a … has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and …
July 08, 2022
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Man from Albuquerque pleads guilty to drug possession and firearm charges

June 11, 2019
… near the intersection of Edith and Montano in Albuquerque. Law enforcement obtained surveillance footage from a nearby … to distribute the methamphetamine in violation of federal law. Cotto possessed the firearm for protection from anyone …
June 11, 2019
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Puerto Rico Man Sentenced to Prison For Trafficking Cocaine to Connecticut

November 19, 2021
… and Massachusetts.  Between July and December 2018, law enforcement intercepted and seized five suspect parcels … that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.  Additional information about the …
November 19, 2021
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Port St. Joe Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

June 02, 2022
… said U.S. Attorney Coody. “Our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners work tirelessly to keep us safe and … Reuter. “DEA remains committed to our partnerships with the law enforcement community in northern Florida to bring these …
June 02, 2022
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Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Decades for Selling Meth and Marijuana in Indiana

May 25, 2022
… Anderson, Indiana. During the months long investigation, law enforcement discovered that large quantities of … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. …
May 25, 2022
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Lake City Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing Firearms and Distributing Crack Cocaine

May 26, 2022
… cocaine to a confidential informant who was working with law enforcement.  The sales took place at Jackson’s home in … of multiple felony offenses and therefore is prohibited law from possessing firearms. This case was investigated by …
May 26, 2022
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DEA Omaha Division Collects Nearly 19,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on Take Back Day

May 23, 2022
… at 5,144 collection sites. Since 2010, DEA, along with its law enforcement partners, has collected nearly 16 million … without the assistance of our state, local and tribal law enforcement partners,” DEA Omaha Division Special Agent …
May 23, 2022
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Three Convicted in $500,000 Mexican Cartel Weapon Scheme

May 18, 2022
… Ramos and Perez-Ortiz after they departed the parking lot. Law enforcement discovered a cardboard box inside the … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. …
May 18, 2022
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Jacksonville Methamphetamine Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison

April 29, 2022
… were made during the investigation. In addition, law enforcement made a controlled purchase of a 12-gauge … prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law.     This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement …
April 29, 2022
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Panamanian National Guilty of East Texas Drug Trafficking Violations

April 29, 2022
… of Texas and Republic of Panama is a premier example of law enforcement not only crossing borders, but continents, … “We are grateful to the Panamanian prosecutors, law enforcement officers and forensic chemists who work …
April 29, 2022
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 27, 2022
… to addiction. Working in close partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 15 … the United States. On Saturday, April 30, 2022, DEA and its law enforcement partners will collect tablets, capsules, …
April 27, 2022
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Illinois Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Trafficking

April 22, 2022
… presented evidence that after Collins’ arrest on this case, law enforcement discovered that Collins and another federal … imprisonment. “Thanks to the collaborative efforts of all law enforcement involved, we were able to stop yet another …
April 22, 2022
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 18, 2022
… to addiction. Working in close partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 15 … the United States. On Saturday, April 30, 2022, DEA and its law enforcement partners will collect tablets, capsules, …
April 18, 2022
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East Bay Resident Found Guilty of Attempting to Help Smuggle Cocaine Through Bay Area Airports

March 09, 2022
… the country until his airport contact was arrested by law enforcement.  Bellot also told the CS that although he … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks.  The …
March 09, 2022
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Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison

March 07, 2022
… inside the house. While Hernandez was released on bond, law enforcement learned that he was again trafficking in … from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement …
March 07, 2022
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Maine Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Drug Trafficking, Firearm, and Fraud Offenses

July 29, 2021
… form using another individual’s identity who was a lawful recipient of Maine Care benefits.  Stanton received … present an even greater danger.  Thanks to the hard work of law enforcement officers, this armed criminal will no longer …
July 29, 2021
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DEA New England Announces 20th Take Back Day

April 20, 2021
… collection sites throughout New England, operated by local law enforcement agencies and other community partners. The … order to maintain the safety of all participants and local law enforcement.  DEA and its partners will collect tablets, …
April 20, 2021
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Dominican man sentenced to 240 months in prison for heroin trafficking

April 30, 2019
… and Maine. Guerrero Morillo’s cell operated out of Lawrence, Mass., where its members received multi-kilogram … for his native Dominican Republic to avoid arrest by U.S. law enforcement, but continued to direct his subordinates in Lawrence from afar. Federal authorities sought Guerrero …
April 30, 2019