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Leader of Mexico’s United Cartels Extradited to U.S.

… extracting pure crystal methamphetamine from the paint.  Law enforcement agents seized the meth before it hit the … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.  More information about this case can be found at …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Results in DEA and Partners Collecting Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds of Unneeded Medications in an Effort to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths

… at 5,144 collection sites. Since 2010, DEA, along with its law enforcement partners, has collected nearly 16 million … direct result of the collaboration with our state and local law enforcement and public health partners along with the …
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British Virgin Islands Premier, Port Director Charged in South Florida Federal Court with Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Crimes

… established in 1990, is made up of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies who, cooperatively, target the … . Follow DEA Miami via Twitter at @DEAMIAMIDIV Major Law Enforcement Operation Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug …
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Reward for Information to Bring Colombian Money Launderer to Justice

… rewards to date. The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) manages the TOCRP in close …
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Colombian National sentenced to 60 months for maritime cocaine trafficking

… of cocaine based on concerns regarding the presence of law enforcement. According to recorded communications, the … to stop. The Yamaha power boat did not comply and law enforcement disabled the vessel. Federal investigators …
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Milford man involved in marijuana trafficking ring sentenced to 95 months of imprisonment

… at Sikorsky Airport in Stratford.  After it landed, a law enforcement search of the plane revealed approximately … New Haven Task Force, the Federal Aviation Administration’s Law Enforcement Assistance Program , the Customs and Border …
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Beacon Falls man involved in marijuana trafficking ring sentenced to 55 months in federal prison

… at Sikorsky Airport in Stratford.  After it landed, a law enforcement search of the plane revealed approximately … New Haven Task Force, the Federal Aviation Administration’s Law Enforcement Assistance Program (LEAP), the Customs and …
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Italian national connected to seizure of over 1,500 kilos of cocaine bound for Europe aboard fishing vessels pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking

… departed from Venezuela. On Aug. 25, 2014, an international law enforcement operation located the vessel shipping the … and seized an additional 728 kilos of cocaine.   In all, law enforcement seized approximately 1,688 kilograms of …
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Nurse Pleads Guilty to Tampering with Morphine at Moses Lake Clinic

… make them appear intact.  Before Tuller was apprehended by law enforcement, at least one Confluence Health patient who … opioid crisis, people are depending on health care and law enforcement professionals to keep our communities safe …
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Adolescents and Marijuana

December 03, 2021
… QUICK FACTS Marijuana remains illegal under federal law; however, the national landscape continues to evolve as … patches. These new forms of marijuana present challenges to law enforcement, educators, and parents, as they are easier …
December 03, 2021
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A Record Amount of Unwanted Medications Collected During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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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Five Perrine residents arrested for their involvement in a drug trafficking network

… and money laundering. Since the start of the investigation, law enforcement officers have conducted approximately 30 … King Enterprise, including cocaine, marijuana, and Molly. Law enforcement, through the course of physical …
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Federal agents make arrests in San Mateo County meth case

… at numerous locations in San Mateo during coordinated law enforcement actions. The six people arrested yesterday … the combined expertise of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. An indictment merely alleges that …
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Former Chihuahua, Mexico State Police Officer Sentenced to Prison on Federal Racketeering Charge

… W. Williamson. “We will continue to work together with our law enforcement partners on both sides of the border to … pounds of marijuana in cities throughout the United States. Law Enforcement also took possession of millions of dollars …
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Enforcement operation dismantles meth supply ring in Jamestown, NY

… short time later, Bowman and Trapp were taken into custody. Law enforcement officers conducted a search of the residence … by shutting down the source of supply. I applaud our law enforcement partners for their diligent work on this …
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Virginia Motorcycle Dealership Seized In Methamphetamine Bust

… the trafficking of methamphetamine and to curtail law enforcement investigations. This investigation also led … of great cooperative work with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies On …
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Loveland Meth Connection Broken

… appearance. Jason Smith is currently being sought by law enforcement. The second person arrested without incident … yesterday was Kristine Summers, Jason Smith’s common-in-law wife. Kristine Summers is being held at the Larimer …
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Money Laundering Scheme Exposed

… be proud of today. By combing the talent and experience of law enforcement, prosecutors, and community leaders we can … ownership and control of the proceeds of specified unlawful activity. “At the heart of this case is an alleged … in fact, brought the alleged money laundering conduct to law enforcement’s attention. “Money laundering is a very …
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Leader of Cartel Del Noreste and newphew of Los Zetas leaders receives two consecutive life sentences plus 20 years in federal prison

… intent to distribute, conspiracy to import marijuana, unlawful distribution of controlled substances … a result of the consistent and exceptional efforts of U.S. law enforcement working together with our international law enforcement partners, a very significant drug trafficker …
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Owasso doctor guilty of pill-sharing conspiracies

… in collaboration with our state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners, will continue to aggressively … the work by the United States' Attorney's Office and law enforcement to remove the source of these illegally …
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Wife of Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer in El Paso extradited to the United States from Mexico

… Williamson. “This extradition shows the tenacity of our law enforcement agents who, for years, continued to pursue … Ledezma, alias Lily, due to her efforts to corrupt U.S. law enforcement officials and import drugs from Mexico into …
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The Drug Enforcement Administration, Colorado Attorney General’s Office and the West Metro Drug Task Force dismantle international cocaine trafficking ring

… Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Strike Force headed the law enforcement investigation in partnership with the West … is the result of a collaborative effort at all levels of law enforcement across the country and internationally,” …
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Omaha DEA announces successful month in drug enforcement

… been extremely successful for DEA and our state and local law enforcement partners,” SAC Barden said. “The success of … destroy our neighborhoods. Along with our state and local law enforcement partners, the women and men of DEA will …
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Odessa pharmacy and owner to pay $320,000 in civil penalties

… substances for illegal purposes. The CMEA was signed into law on March 9, 2006 to regulate, among other things, … entities follow all requirements set forth by the law.” “Pharmacies play a vital role in ensuring that opioids …
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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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Jury finds Fresno man guilty on six counts of drug and sex trafficking offenses

… W. Scott announced.    “This verdict is the result of law enforcement partners at the federal, state and local … is yet another example of how cooperation between our local law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney and the … is scheduled to be sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill on Aug. 5. Chavez faces a maximum …
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DEA In Springfield, Missouri Achieve Significant Prison Sentences For Two Recent Investigations

… Missouri. “This is another example of the excellent work of law enforcement to rid our communities of dangerous drug … added, “Drug dealers and traffickers willingly violate the law in order to profit off others pain.  They bring poison …
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Inmate Sentenced To Over Eight Years Additional Prison Time For Drug Trafficking From Prison

… even more deserving time in prison. The spirited level of law enforcement cooperation made this investigation a … Byung J. “BJay” Pak. “Thanks to the cooperation between law enforcement officials from both the U.S. and Colombia …
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Former Georgia Medical Examiner And Seven Others Federally Indicted For Opioid Distribution

… have also been arrested on charges related to the unlawful distribution of opioids prescribed by Burton.   “When … crises that this country is now experiencing. DEA, its many law enforcement partners and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are … opioid painkillers like oxycodone.  The DEA and local law enforcement have halted this unlawful distribution of …