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DEA New York collects 15% more unused pills during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… robust participation of Americans nationwide, DEA and its law enforcement partners have now surpassed its 10 … years ago, doctors are prescribing fewer painkillers, and law enforcement agencies, pharmacies and others have …
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Indoor marijuana grow op dismantled and two men arrested

… Sept. 25, 2018. “DEA works closely with our state and local law enforcement partners to safeguard our towns from public … Balmaceda and Joseph Ali. Investigative leads steered law enforcement to search residents located in the towns of … and assistance during the operation was provided by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and the Otsego County Office …
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Convicted felon found guilty of conspiring to sell three kilograms of heroin and possession of a loaded firearm

… “Through the outstanding work of our prosecutors and law enforcement officers, a source for dangerous drugs was … Hunt. “This conviction sends a message to traffickers that law enforcement is committed to bringing opioid traffickers …
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Violent Felon Sentenced to Over 17 Years for Dealing Meth and MDMA While on Supervised Release

… According to court documents, on June 13, 2023, law enforcement officers conducted a search of Luckett’s … “DEA commends the outstanding work being conducted by our law enforcement partners and the United States Attorney’s …
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Mexican National Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth in Idaho

… a/k/a Jesus Zazueta-Beltran, 26, a Mexican national unlawfully in the United States and living in Victor, was … Whatcott announced today. According to court records, law enforcement officers identified Beltran-Zazusta as the … in Teton and Bonneville Counties.  In November 2023, law enforcement tracked Beltran-Zazusta as he returned to …
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Guatemalan National And Malden Man Arrested For Distributing Cocaine

… to sell cocaine on several occasions to an undercover law enforcement officer. On Feb. 12, 2025, Sandoval-Perez … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. ### Drug Trafficking Cocaine On On Press Release Image …
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Dominican National Charged With Methamphetamine Trafficking

… sources’ residence and was subsequently stopped by law enforcement. During a search of his vehicle a white … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Drug Trafficking Methamphetamine On On Press Release …
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Spencer Man Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Possessing Kilograms Of Counterfeit Adderall Pills Intended For Distribution

… of significant quantities of counterfeit Adderall pills, law enforcement approached Nabulsi’s vehicle as he drove … his residence in Spencer on Dec. 27, 2023. Upon noticing law enforcement, Nabulsi exited his vehicle in a neighbor’s …
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Oakland Money Services Business Owner Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering

… providing an ID or using the sender’s real name as federal law requires. Garcia structured the $9,200 in cash in four … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. …
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Communities Nationwide Turn In Nearly 630,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… - (509) 454-4407 SEATTLE  – On Oct. 26, DEA and over 4,400 law enforcement partners collected nearly 630,000 pounds of … pounds The collection was possible with the help of 114 law enforcement partners at 121 collections sites. According …
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DEA Hosts the 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday to Remove Unneeded Medications from Homes

… Administration, in collaboration with more than 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the … not be possible without our incredible local and state law enforcement partners and the community groups who work …
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DEA Warns Healthcare Workers of Impersonation Scam Targeting Doctors and Pharmacists

… recovery steps, shares information with more than 3,000 law enforcement agencies and takes reports at  … Impersonating a federal agent is a violation of federal law, punishable by up to three years in prison; aggravated …
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Seventh Member of Houston County Drug Trafficking Organization Receives Federal Prison Sentence

… that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. The Drug … of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the Dothan Police Department, and …
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Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 42 Months for Distributing 25 Pounds of Meth via a Rideshare

… Vermont Burlington - (802) 951-2900 CONCORD. N.H. – A Lawrence, Massachusetts man was sentenced in federal court … them, and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law.”  “DEA stands committed to keeping highly addictive … investigation demonstrates the strength of collaborative law enforcement efforts and our strong partnership with the …
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Charlotte Car Dealership Owner and Sales Manager Plead Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy

… 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 …
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Methamphetamine Trafficker is Sentenced to 15+ Years for Drug and Gun Charges

… 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 …
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Former peace officer imprisoned for trafficking drugs and cartel money across state lines

… 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 …
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Two East Idaho Meth Traffickers Receive Lengthy Federal Prison Sentences

… 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 …
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Flight Attendant, Two Bank Employees Charged in Federal Indictment of Alleged Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

… 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 …
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DEA and its Partners Remove More than 670,000 Pounds of Unused Medications from Communities Nationwide

… - (270) 821-6899 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 …
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DEA and its Partners Remove More than 670,000 Pounds of Unused Medications from Communities Nationwide

… West Palm Beach - 561-684-8000 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. …
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North Carolina Man Convicted of Multi-State Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

… 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) …
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Abingdon Man to Serve More Than 17 Years for Trafficking Methamphetamine

… 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 …
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Bristol Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Role in Trafficking Methamphetamine

… 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) …
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Luray Woman Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine

… 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 …
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Jury Convicts Winchester Man of Distribution of Heroin Resulting in an Overdose

… 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) …
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California Methamphetamine and Firearm Dealer Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison

… 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 …
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International DTO Leader Sentenced in Operation Go Explorer

… 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 …
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DEA Washington Division Announces 20th Drug Take Back Day To Help Local Families

… 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 …
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Armed Hampton-area drug dealer sentenced to 25 years in prison

… 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 …