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Members Of A Large Alaska Drug Conspiracy Indicted

August 31, 2012
… are seeking information as to their whereabouts. The law provides for a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in … to the indictment. They were assisted by federal and local law enforcement in Atlanta, Rochester, and Oakland. The case …
August 31, 2012
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Canadian Trucker Convicted Of Conspiracy To Distribute Marijuana

November 20, 2012
… ten years in prison. Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement seized more than $2 million and 136 … On April 28, 2011, the day search warrants were executed, law enforcement seized more than 1,000 kilograms of …
November 20, 2012
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Costco Wholesale To Pay $11.75 Million To Settle Allegations Of Lax Pharmacy Controls

January 17, 2017
… are the gatekeepers responsible for ensuring the lawful use of powerful drugs that have a legitimate medical … that should not have been sold to consumers because of its flawed system for validating DEA registration numbers.” U.S. …
January 17, 2017
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Riverhead Physician Assistant Arrested For Conspiracy To Illegally Prescribe Oxycodone

November 04, 2015
… the cash profits from the resulting drug sales. DEA and our law enforcement partners will continue to identify the … his grateful appreciation to each of the participating law enforcement agencies for their assistance in this case. …
November 04, 2015
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NYDETF Seizes $2 Million Worth Of Cocaine Concealed In Candy

May 04, 2017
… the traffickers met their match yesterday when our law enforcement partners in the New York Drug Enforcement … Our continued collaboration with our federal and local law enforcement partners is a critical part of disrupting …
May 04, 2017
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The Controlled Substances Act

March 28, 2025
… which were in some manner regulated under existing federal law into one of five schedules.  This placement is based …
March 28, 2025
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Miami News 2003

July 15, 2021
… Miami News 2003  DEC 17, 2003 Mobile Federal Law Enforcement Analysis Training  OCT 22, 2003 DEA Miami …
July 15, 2021
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Miami News 2003

July 15, 2021
… Miami News 2003  DEC 17, 2003 Mobile Federal Law Enforcement Analysis Training  OCT 22, 2003 DEA Miami …
July 15, 2021
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Pain management doctor pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and health care fraud

January 07, 2020
… difference. I commend the DEA Buffalo Resident Office, our law enforcement partners, and the Western District of New … helped to enhance communication and cooperation between the law enforcement and the medical communities. Together, we … look forward to continue working with our State and Federal law enforcement partners in fighting this epidemic and …
January 07, 2020
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DEA New York Division and NY Attorney General Announce Takedown of Major Gun Trafficking Operation in Queens

October 25, 2024
… our DEA Strikeforce, New York’s Attorney General, and our law enforcement partners, when targeting those who pose a … are illegally trafficked from other states with lax gun laws along the Iron Pipeline and are fueling deadly gun …
October 25, 2024
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Five Defendants, Including Two Doctors, Charged in Connection with Actor Matthew Perry's Fatal Overdose Death Last Year

August 19, 2024
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … Inspection Service’s partnership with state and federal law enforcement agencies and the support of the U.S. … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. If convicted of all charges, Sangha would face a …
August 19, 2024
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Aviation Division

January 16, 2025
… to operational and intelligence elements within DEA and the law enforcement community to detect, locate, identify, and …
January 16, 2025
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Louisiana Man Sentenced to 25 years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations

December 09, 2025
… found in possession of a large amount of cash.  Powell told law enforcement he was planning to buy a vehicle with the … the compartment was empty, it was a compartment that law enforcement suspected could be used to conceal drug …
December 09, 2025
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South Texas Man Receives 10 Years for Cocaine Trafficking

December 04, 2025
… followed by five years of supervised release.  On June 28, law enforcement learned of a green tractor-trailer possibly … At secondary inspection, an x-ray revealed irregularities. Law enforcement searched the vehicle and discovered …
December 04, 2025
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DEA RMFD Hosts 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

October 22, 2025
… Rocky Mountain Field Division, in collaboration with law enforcement partners across Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and … Administrator Terrance Cole. “This effort brings together law enforcement, public health, and communities in a unified …
October 22, 2025
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

October 22, 2025
… Administration, in collaboration with nearly 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the … Administrator Terrance Cole. “This effort brings together law enforcement, public health, and communities in a unified …
October 22, 2025
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Arizona THIS Saturday is DEA's 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 21, 2025
… Administration, in collaboration with nearly 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the … Administrator Terrance Cole. “This effort brings together law enforcement, public health, and communities in a unified …
October 21, 2025
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Nearly 2 Dozen Charged in Large Drug and Money Laundering Operation Spanning Multiple Jurisdictions

June 18, 2025
… firearms and money laundering charges following major law enforcement operations in Houston/Galveston and Rio … and Resurrection. During the investigation and operations, law enforcement also seized over 170 kilograms of cocaine …
June 18, 2025
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Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering and Cocaine Conspiracies

June 16, 2025
… Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering and Cocaine … Diversion/Medical Practitioner 571-362-9171 BOSTON – A Lawrence man pleaded guilty to his involvement in money … money laundering concealed in a shopping bag to undercover law enforcement. During the exchange, Berroa Mercedes called …
June 16, 2025
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Guatemalan National and Malden Man Indicted for Distributing Cocaine

June 01, 2025
… 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 …
June 01, 2025
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DEA Safely Disposes of 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 08, 2025
… (571) 363-8417 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – DEA and nearly 4,500 law enforcement agencies joined forces last month to dispose … program would not be possible without the support of our law enforcement and community partners.”  “I personally want …
May 08, 2025
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Mexican National Indicted for Trafficking Cocaine and Heroin into the U.S.

April 29, 2025
… controlled substances in his car.  Upon further inspection, law enforcement allegedly found several packages of cocaine … presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law.   Drug Trafficking Off On Press Release Image Layout …
April 29, 2025
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Allston Man Charged with Allegedly Trafficking “Date Rape” Drug and Methamphetamine

April 25, 2025
… According to the charging documents, in November 2024, law enforcement received information that Schiepers was … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Drug Trafficking Methamphetamine On On Press Release …
April 25, 2025
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Charges filed against leader of Northeast Philadelphia heroin distribution ring and six others

June 24, 2020
… in jeopardy. Our office is determined to work with our law enforcement partners at all levels and in other … of the DEA’s New Jersey Division. “It is the mission of law enforcement at all levels to keep our communities safe. …
June 24, 2020
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Atlantic City leader of drug trafficking organization sentenced to 22 years in prison

May 01, 2019
… allow him to experience some misery of his own. DEA and our law enforcement partners will continue to pursue those who … is committed to working with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners to drive drug traffickers like Toye …
May 01, 2019
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San Diego Drug and Money Laundering Cell Leader Sentenced to 17 Years

October 26, 2020
… who puts profits above the lives of Americans – DEA and our law enforcement partners will use every resource to ensure … drug cartels.” “This sentencing is the product of federal law enforcement agencies collaborating together and working …
October 26, 2020
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Former Long Island Doctor Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Causing the Overdose Deaths of Two patients and Illegally Distributing Oxycodone

December 16, 2021
… DEA Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Kruskall. “DEA and its law enforcement partners will continue to seek justice for … sentence sends a strong message that this Office and its law enforcement partners will fight the opioid epidemic and …
December 16, 2021
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Pain Management Doctor Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion

November 23, 2021
… claimed a significantly lower income to evade U.S. tax law. Thanks to the dedication of our law enforcement partners, the defendant will finally be …
November 23, 2021
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 19, 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 19, 2022
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Leader of large drug trafficking organization and five associates sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking

December 18, 2019
… cocaine and heroin, distribution of methamphetamine, and unlawful use of a communications facility. The court further … to him on credit. Agents learned that Henry Hayes and Byron Lawson supplied Hull with multi-ounce quantities of heroin … of warrants in connection with this investigation, law-enforcement agents seized firearms from the residence of …
December 18, 2019