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Laredo-Based Kingpin With Ties To Los Zetas Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

… the unsealing of three indictments in January 2010, law enforcement authorities arrested 29 defendants charged … presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law. The case was primarily investigated by the DEA and …
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Operation Road Block Members Of Drug Organization Indicted

… of cocaine; possession of firearms by a convicted felon; unlawful use of a communications facility; and forfeiture. If … possession with the intent to distribute cocaine; unlawful use of a communications facility; and forfeiture. If … and swiftly pursuing those who violate the federal drug laws.” U.S. Attorney Green stated: “This indictment …
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Anesthesiologist Sentenced For Illegally Prescribing Oxycodone And Other Prescription Painkillers

… are addicted to pharmaceutical drugs. Because of unified law enforcement cooperation, these individuals will spend … ATL Pain Institute in Doraville, and Key Pain Center in Lawrenceville.  Roland also worked at a separate clinic: … with assistance from multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including: the U.S. Marshal …
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63 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of Ponce

… for the District of Puerto Rico.  "Federal and local law enforcement agencies remain committed to using every … intimidating and affecting the quality of life of the law abiding citizens of the City of Ponce," said Vito …
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Eight People Charged With Making Their Homes Available For Drug Distribution In Winooski, Vermont

… States Attorney Eric Miller focused on the multi-layered law enforcement approach necessary to combat the trafficking … and continued commitment of our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners." The charges announced today are …
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Local Doctor And Pharmacist Arrested In Pill Mill Investigation

… charged with one count and Frimpong with two counts, of unlawful use of a communication facility. Numerous other … attempted to minimize the possibility of detection by law enforcement by limiting patients to recruits accompanied … course of professional practice.  To avoid detection by law enforcement, clinic owners and managers, script …
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Jury Finds Pill-Mill Doctor Guilty Of 51 Counts

… the clinic in Garden City because of changes in Florida law which restricted non-medical doctors from owning pain … forfeited the sum of $2,000,000, representing proceeds of unlawful activity laundered by the corporation. Harry S. … years, we have seen a number of pill-mills relocate their unlawful businesses to the State of Georgia.  These pill-mills …
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Pair Sentenced In Child Support Collection Business And Drug Conspiracy

… true spirit of cooperation that exists between all of the law enforcement agencies involved.” U.S. Attorney Michael … U.S. mails for over 200 years.  Working closely with our law enforcement partners, we were persistent in our …
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Another Pill-Mill Doctor Sentenced To Over A Decade In Federal Prison

… forfeited the sum of $2 million, representing proceeds of unlawful activity laundered by the corporation. Eight of the … the clinic in Garden City because of changes in Florida law which restricted non-medical doctors from owning pain … of warning has been sent to anyone considering such unlawful ventures in the Southern District of Georgia.” The …
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14 Arrested In DEA-led Investigations Of Los Angeles Area Synthetic Drug Rings

… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … from overseas and HSI is committed to working with its law enforcement partners to stop the flow into the U.S.,” …
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Grand Jury Indicts 14 In L.A.-Based OxyContin Ring

… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … and distributing prescription drugs. We commend our law enforcement partners for their dedicated and …
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DEA Leads Major Narco-Terror Operation

… respect for borders, and no regard for either the rule of law or who they harm as a result of their criminal … Thanks to the skilled work and bravery of our agents and law enforcement partners, these criminals will face …
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DEA And Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center Open Powerful Exhibit In Mobile, Alabama

… to explore the history and the current science behind drug law enforcement, drug prevention, and drug treatment … The “Alabama story” looks at the history of drug trends and law enforcement’s responses throughout the Gulf Coast over …
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Puerto Rican Drug Kingpin Among Ten Charged Over $1 Million Cocaine Delivery At Times Square Hotel

… was a subject of the wiretap investigation at the time and law enforcement officers knew of his travel plans. Upon … the new indictment. Based on recorded phone conversations, law enforcement officers learned that Gonzalez-Santiago …
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Doctor Gets 10 Years For Operating “Pill Mill” In Alabama

… to dispense controlled substances inappropriately, unlawfully, and for non-medical reasons.  According to court … drugs prescribed. Ritchea laundered the proceeds of his unlawful drug dealing by purchasing Schedule II pain …
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Sixteen Charged In Lewis County Drug Raid

… the fight against drugs and how the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies can make a significant impact in … Carl Eurenius. The defendants charged under New York State Law in Lewis County are being prosecuted by Lewis County …
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United States Files Civil Complaint Seeking Injunctive Relief, Penalties And Forfeiture Of Assets Tied To Suffolk County Clinic’s Illegal Distribution Of Prescription Painkillers

… roles in issuing prescriptions in violation of federal law. In addition, the government seeks the forfeiture of … of opioids. During the course of an 18-month investigation, law enforcement learned that doctors employed by Choice … coordinated investigation and prosecution to combat the unlawful distribution of opioids.” Opioid abuse has reached …
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Two Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Cocaine Offenses

… as well as the families of drug users.  DEA commends our law enforcement partners who have worked diligently … State Police in this investigation is also a reminder of law enforcement’s commitment to stem the distribution of …
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39 Kilos Of Heroin Worth Over $20 Million Seized In Richmond Hill, Queens

… within the New York area.  This has been a great concern to law enforcement and our community.  These arrests demonstrate that law enforcement is determined to identify those responsible …
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Investigation Interrupts International Trafficking Ring

… enter our communities," said U.S. Attorney Hochul. "Both law enforcement and the public must continue to be vigilant … provides a perfect example of what happens when various law enforcement agencies pool their resources and expertise …
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BGF Leaders Plead Guilty To Participating In A Racketeering Conspiracy

… 29, 2011. "These convictions are an enormous success for law enforcement and the citizens of Maryland," stated Drug … and our communities are safer now thanks to the efforts of law enforcement." The guilty pleas were announced by Special …
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Members Of Ghana-Based Heroin Smuggling Ring Charged

… case highlights the cooperative efforts of U.S. law enforcement working with our global partners to … of the conspiracy include distribution for the purpose of unlawful importation of heroin and possession with intent to … to Dulles. According to court records, Owusu allegedly told law enforcement that she was promised $15,000 to transport …
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D.C. Area Pharmacist Indicted And Arrested On Charges Involving Illegal Pharmaceutical Shipments

… to know such prescriptions are invalid, are violating the law. The indictment alleges that Akinyoyenu, as chief … that a defendant has committed a violation of criminal laws and every defendant is presumed innocent until, and …
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Long Island Nurse Practitioner And Brooklyn Podiatrist Plead Guilty To Illegally Distributing Oxycodone

… practiced medicine, but they did practice in drug dealing. Law enforcement continues to focus our resources on those … state, and local level, but also the targeted use of civil law enforcement, regulatory action, and community outreach. …
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Staten Island Physician’s Assistant And Two Other Individuals Arrested For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone Pills

… patients, recruited by his co-defendants. Thanks to our law enforcement partners, Marchetta and his team were caught … arrests reaffirm our commitment to working with our law enforcement partners to protect federally-funded health …
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Nationwide Oxycodone Trafficking Ring Dismantled

… lavish lifestyles while ruining many lives. DEA and our law enforcement partners are determined to continue to … Revenue (IRS), and the Portland Police Bureau. Additional law enforcement assistance was provided by the U.S. …
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Two Out-of-State Residents Charged In Massive Queens Marijuana Bust

… remains committed to collaborative policing which empowers law enforcement to better protect our communities. I commend … also charged with a violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law for failing to signal. Webb and Laico were each ordered …
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Nine Defendants Charged With Operating Heroin Trafficking Ring In Brooklyn, Queens And Long Island

… heroin. This case is just one of many that exemplify drug law enforcement’s efforts to investigate and dismantle drug … D’Amico said, “I commend the efforts of our members and our law enforcement partners who were able to bring these …
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Over 250 Pounds Of Illegal Psychedelic Mushrooms Seized From Major Grow House In Sheepshead Bay

… own product if they had thought they could hide from the law. HSI’s joint law enforcement effort within the DEA’s Strike Force unit …
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces $10 Million Civil Penalty Recovery Against New York Pharmaceutical Distributor Kinray, LLC.

… of New York, announced the filing and settlement of a civil lawsuit involving Controlled Substances (CSA) claims brought … and friends wanting to know more about opioid addiction; law enforcement has been red flagging pharmaceutical … distributed.  This settlement is a clear message that law enforcement is looking at pharmaceutical suppliers …