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Record collection in the Pacific Northwest of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… to 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 …
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… to 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 …
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… order to maintain the safety of all participants and local law enforcement. “The initiative – now in its tenth year – … DEA also encourages the public to reach out to their local law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug …
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Six charged for drug trafficking crimes in Anchorage, Alaska

… in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, which was intercepted by law enforcement. Shanholtzer, Moi, Ford, Elliott and … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.   Heroin Methamphetamine On …
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San Joaquin County doctor indicted for prescribing opioids to patients without a medical need

… legitimate medical purpose violates that principle and the law. It places profits above patient welfare and the … Human Services. “Working closely with our federal and state law enforcement partners, we continue fighting to protect …
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Drug dealer with baby who had cocaine in system sent to prison

… from his 14th Street residence in Corpus Christi. Law enforcement executed a search warrant there, at which … from possessing firearms or ammunition per federal law. He has been and will remain in custody pending transfer …
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It’s game time - DEA National Prescription Take Back Day this Saturday

… its Take Back Day events. DEA is continuing to register law enforcement partners and collection sites for the … Take Back Day. As of Oct. 15, more than 4,500 registered law enforcement partners will assist with more than 5,250 …
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DEA Omaha Division kicks off Red Ribbon Week on October 23

… Special Agent in Charge Richard Salter Jr. said. “Today, law enforcement increasingly finds itself as one of the few … and methamphetamine.   “I applaud every parent, teacher and law enforcement, fire, and medical first responder who takes …
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Local man sent to prison for armed drug trafficking in school zone

…   During the trial, the jury heard testimony from multiple law enforcement officers.   On Nov. 14, 2018, at … handgun between the driver’s seat and the center console.   Law enforcement secured the firearm, but Valdez continued to …
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DEA and partners hold 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… time, the Drug Enforcement Administration and its local law enforcement, community and tribal partners in the … 6,000 collection sites manned by nearly 5,000 partner law enforcement agencies will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. …
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South Bay doctor pleads guilty to unlawfully distributing hydrocodone and health care fraud

… South Bay doctor pleads guilty to unlawfully distributing hydrocodone and health care fraud … California Department of Justice regularly works with other law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute fraud … the combined expertise of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.   On …
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Methamphetamine seizures rise in DEA's Omaha Division

… collected 842.6 pounds in conjunction with state and local law enforcement investigations in 2018. “Meth is becoming … said, the DEA is working countless hours alongside our law enforcement partners to help take meth off the streets …
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Two Separate Investigations Result In Significant Sentences For Drug Dealers In Cedar Rapids

… deal of harm to the community. Thanks to the efforts of our law enforcement partners, who worked tirelessly on these … in controlled purchase of crack cocaine from them by law enforcement. Although Spates’ was only sentenced to 91 …
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DEA Suspends The Registration Of Morris And Dickson Company From Distributing Controlled Substances

… and Hydrocodone being distributed in violation of the law. “Distributors have an obligation to ensure that all … those companies who choose to operate outside the law.” In October 2017, DEA became aware of the high-volume …
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Long Island Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone

… false bravado that no one is watching, but in this case, law enforcement was watching. Today’s plea is a result of drug law enforcement’s commitment to investigating those who … of his ability to obtain multiple controlled substances unlawfully, including oxycodone, Percocet and powder cocaine. …
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Four Defendants Plead Guilty For Their Roles In A Major Drug Trafficking Operation In Lockport, NY

… defendant jumped off a second story balcony and fled from law enforcement but was captured immediately. A search of … of cocaine to a confidential informant working with law enforcement officers. He was arrested on December 27, … on August 6th at 9:15 a.m., before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Sentencing for the remaining defendants …
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Houston Physician And Pain Management Clinic Owner Convicted Of Running “pill Mill” That Provided Unlawful Prescriptions For Millions Of Doses Of Opioids And Other Controlled Substances

… Owner Convicted Of Running “pill Mill” That Provided Unlawful Prescriptions For Millions Of Doses Of Opioids And … running a “pill mill” that provided tens of thousands of unlawful prescriptions for millions of doses of opioids and … to prevent and deter fraud and enforce current anti-fraud laws around the country. The Medicare Fraud Strike Force …
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DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… the DEA Miami Field Division had the support of 121 law enforcement partners, numerous non-law enforcement partners, and 152 collections sites where …
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Federal Jury Finds Artesia Woman Guilty On Methamphetamine Trafficking Charges

… provides assistance to federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies operating in areas determined to be … drug trafficking and production by facilitating coordinated law enforcement activities and information sharing. On …
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Hobbs Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Charge

… provides assistance to federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies operating in areas determined to be … drug trafficking and production by facilitating coordinated law enforcement activities and information sharing. On …
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Six Mexican Men Among Those To Plead Guilty To Large-Scale Marijuana Growing Conspiracy In Ohio

… large plastic bags and gorilla tape. In September 2010, law enforcement officers entered the Muskingum County grow … process of harvesting and cleaning the marijuana plants. Law enforcement officers recovered a total of 3,675 …
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Eighteen Indicted By Federal Grand Jury On Drug Charges In Detroit

… address gun, drug and violent crimes," McQuade said. "Our law enforcement agencies are working together to use our … results that can be achieved when state, local and federal law enforcement agencies work together to fight drug …
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DEA In Kentucky Holds Sixth Rx Drug Take-Back Day And Public Participation Continues To Rise

… drawers. In Kentucky, seventy-two local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies partnered with DEA and manned 92 … 5,829 locations manned by 4,312 state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies that partnered with DEA on the …
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Kentucky Pharmacy Owner Sentenced To Ten Years In Prison For Role In Conspiracy To Distribute Controlled Substances

… Those in the healing arts deserve special attention from law enforcement authorities when they choose to betray their … forfeited was approximately $3 million. Under federal law, both defendants will each have to serve at least 85 …
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Office Manager For Michigan Physician Sentenced To Prison For Accepting Kickbacks And Failure To Report Income From Medical Marijuana Certificationss

… Abduljaber’s conduct indicated a “lack of respect for the law” and that “protection of the public was very important … criminal and civil proceedings, employ the resources of our law enforcement and private insurance partners, and protect … and public or private health care insurance providers for unlawful and selfish financial gain face significant criminal …
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Meth Cookers Who Burned Down Trailer Sentenced

… Horton to 175 months in prison and Brow to 140 months. Law Enforcement officials began investigating this … the U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA), and other state and local law enforcement agencies continue their efforts to reduce …
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Two Michigan Doctors Plead Guilty To Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substance Painkillers And Health Care Fraud

… Two Michigan Doctors Plead Guilty To Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substance Painkillers And … pleas make it clear that the DEA, and our partners in law enforcement, will continue to utilize our investigative … - Chicago Region. “The OIG will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to root out individuals who choose …
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Detroit Police Lieutenant, Officer Convicted Of Drug, Robbery, Extortion, Firearm Offenses

… their victims. Hansberry and Watson used their status as law enforcement officers to assist in their scheme, by … said. “In addition to betraying their trust to uphold the law, these officers also put back out onto the streets the …
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Six Ohio Defendants Sentenced In Federal Court On Drug Related Murder And Racketeering Charges

… the two-year investigation by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, including the DEA, FBI, ATF, … Michael Haddox, Ross County Prosecutor Matthew S. Schmidt, law enforcement leaders from those counties, and officials …
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Louisville Man Charged With Distributing Heroin That Resulted In Overdose Death

… initially with federal funding for overtime for six law enforcement officers from LMPD who work on HIT.  Each of the six law enforcement officers was deputized by DEA as a federal …