PRESS RELEASE

Jury convicts three men of trafficking nearly $17 million of cocaine

August 14, 2019
…   “This verdict is a result of the dedication of our law enforcement partners at the Coast Guard and DEA as well …
August 14, 2019
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Three men sentenced for attempting to smuggle $28 million of cocaine on the high seas

August 23, 2019
… this case, DEA teamed up with the U.S. Coast Guard and our law enforcement partners to save lives and protect the …
August 23, 2019
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Westside Crips gang members sentenced to 82 months for aggravating role in racketeering conspiracy

March 08, 2019
… expertise and unique abilities of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The principal mission of the …
March 08, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Valley Stream man arrested for allegedly using doctor’s prescription pad to acquire thousands of opioid pills

November 13, 2020
…   “This is a great example of medical practitioners helping law enforcement stop the diversion of prescription pain …
November 13, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

May 15, 2023
… NEW ORLEANS  – On April 22, 2023, DEA and its law enforcement partners came together once again to protect …
May 15, 2023
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DEA Teams up with more than 4,300 Partners to Remove Unneeded Prescription Medications from Communities

November 14, 2022
… – including our federal, state and local and tribal law enforcement and community partners - for their …
November 14, 2022
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Alabama Pill Mill Doctor pleads guilty to illegally dispensing prescription drugs

June 21, 2019
… belongs…in prison.  The DEA, U.S. Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners will not stand idly by and allow …
June 21, 2019
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27

April 23, 2019
… 6,000 collection sites manned by nearly 5,000 partner law enforcement agencies will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. …
April 23, 2019
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Drug source sentenced to more than 12 years for interstate narcotics conspiracy

October 30, 2018
… the Columbus, Georgia Police Department, the Alabama Law Enforcement Administration, the Prattville Police …
October 30, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

October 22, 2018
… 5,400 collection sites manned by more than 4,400 partner law enforcement agencies will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. …
October 22, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Haitian Police Officer Charged with International Narcotics Conspiracy, Narcotics Distribution, and Firearms Offense

May 12, 2022
… having reasonable cause to believe the cocaine would be unlawfully imported into the United States; on or about … having reasonable cause to believe the cocaine would be unlawfully imported into the United States; and on or about … until proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The DEA Caribbean Division’s Port-au-Prince Country …
May 12, 2022
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Massachusetts Man Charged with Drug and Gun Trafficking in Bennington Area

July 18, 2023
… trafficking crime; and, three counts of aiding in the unlawful acquisition of firearms from licensed firearms … (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
July 18, 2023
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Fair Haven Residents Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Gun Possession Offenses

June 07, 2023
… of cocaine base, and one count of being a user of unlawful controlled substances in possession of a firearm. … (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
June 07, 2023
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Haverhill Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Steal Firearms from Second Amendment Outdoors in Derry

May 02, 2023
… the investigation. Valuable assistance was provided by the Lawrence Police Department, Methuen Police Department, … (“PSN”), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
May 02, 2023
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Lowell Man Sentenced for Cocaine Conspiracy Tied to Colombian Organized Crime Organization

April 25, 2023
… until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Drug Trafficking OCDETF/Task Force Cocaine On On Press …
April 25, 2023
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New York Man Indicted for Firearms and Narcotics Trafficking

March 13, 2023
… until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.   Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons Methamphetamine On On …
March 13, 2023
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Meriden Man Charged with Cocaine Trafficking Offenses

March 13, 2023
… that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.  Additional information about the …
March 13, 2023
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Convicted Felon From Worcester Pleads Guilty To Cocaine And Firearm Offenses

February 03, 2023
… (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
February 03, 2023
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Newton Man Charged with Cocaine Distribution and Unlawfully Possessing Firearm and Ammunition as Convicted Felon

January 27, 2023
… Newton Man Charged with Cocaine Distribution and Unlawfully Possessing Firearm and Ammunition as Convicted … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.   Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons Cocaine On On Press …
January 27, 2023
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“Operation River Fork” Defendant Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking

December 20, 2022
… (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
December 20, 2022
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Farmington Man Involved in Son's Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Crack

December 20, 2022
… that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.  Additional information about the …
December 20, 2022
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Indictment Charges New Britain Man with Cocaine Trafficking and Gun Possession Offenses

December 07, 2022
… that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.  Additional information about the …
December 07, 2022
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New Haven Cocaine Trafficker Pleads Guilty

November 29, 2022
… that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.  Additional information about the …
November 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

November 28, 2022
… that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.  Additional information about the …
November 28, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Manchester Man Sentenced to 72 Months for Possession of Powder and “Crack” Cocaine and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

November 11, 2022
… will continue to work with our state, local and federal, law enforcement partners to combat violent crimes that occur …
November 11, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

West Warwick Man Arraigned on Federal Firearm and Drug Charges

November 08, 2022
… (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
November 08, 2022
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New Haven Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for Distributing Crack

October 26, 2022
… that leverages the strengths of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.  Additional information about the …
October 26, 2022
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Cocaine Distributor in Fidelis Way Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced

October 26, 2022
… until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.   OCDETF/Task Force Drug Trafficking Cocaine On On …
October 26, 2022
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Canterbury Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Machinegun and Other Firearms

October 26, 2022
… on December 14, 2020.  On July 20, he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of firearms by a user of a controlled … (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
October 26, 2022
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Dedham Veterinarian Agrees To Pay $15,000 Settlement To Resolve Allegations Of Inadequate Recordkeeping Of Controlled Substances

September 21, 2022
… health and public safety. DEA pledges to work with our law enforcement and regulatory partners to ensure these …
September 21, 2022