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Virginia & Federal Authorities Disrupt Colombian Drug Supply to U.S.

July 22, 2005
… (21 USC 846) Distribution of Heroin for purpose of unlawful importation (21 USC 959a) Distribution of Cocaine for purpose of unlawful importation (21 USC 959a) Distribution of Heroin for purpose of unlawful importation (21 USC 959a) Distribution of Cocaine for …
July 22, 2005
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Publication Of Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking To Adjust Controlled Substances Registration And Reregistration Fees

March 05, 2003
… growth and increased funding needs. The DEA is required by law to collect the full costs of the DCP. The fee increases …
March 05, 2003
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Leader Of Mahdi Organization Convicted Of Federal RICO, Narcotics Conspiracy And Murder Charges; 20 Other Members Await Sentencing After Pleading Guilty

August 25, 2003
… States Attorney's Office. Starting in early 2000, these law enforcement agencies, working together, targeted drug …
August 25, 2003
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Sixteen convicted in large-scale conspiracy involving local ABT gang ring

December 11, 2018
… ABT members/prospects/associates that cooperate with law enforcement authorities are also subject to murder. …
December 11, 2018
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Retired Cadott, Wisconsin physician to pay $70,000 to resolve controlled substances prescribing, recordkeeping violations

July 14, 2020
… except that he admits that, in violation of federal law, he pre-signed incomplete patient prescriptions on other …
July 14, 2020
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Twenty-Two Indicted for Drug Trafficking in San Antonio Area

April 15, 2021
… continue to work closely with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners in order to enhance the quality of …
April 15, 2021
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Operation Boyztown Results in Rare Life Sentence for Methamphetamine Distributor

May 05, 2020
… have been accomplished without the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies.  As a result of the investigation, …
May 05, 2020
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Multiple Austin area drug trafficking arrests in March 2018 result in lengthy federal prison terms

September 05, 2019
… Tennessee and Mississippi.   During this investigation, law enforcement agents in several jurisdictions seized a …
September 05, 2019
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Pill distributor and executives, pharmacists charged with unlawfully distributing painkillers

July 19, 2019
… Pill distributor and executives, pharmacists charged with unlawfully distributing painkillers July 19, 2019 Detroit … are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Synthetic Opioids On …
July 19, 2019
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Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Organization member arrested for retaliating against an informant

March 07, 2019
… Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Organization member arrested for retaliating … or about Feb. 22, 2019, DeLeon, a member of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Organization, approached an individual and … to justice," said Special Agent in Charge Glaspy.   "Unlawful coercion, intimidation or threats against an …
March 07, 2019
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Beaumont residents guilty in federal drug trafficking case

August 15, 2018
… is a great example of what can occur when local and federal law enforcement agencies work together to combat major drug …
August 15, 2018
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Dr. Rogelio Lucas And His Wife Convicted On 30 Counts

May 07, 2018
… the jury for their careful attention in this case, and the law enforcement agencies which methodically pieced the …
May 07, 2018
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Federal Prison Sentences Handed Down In Columbus, NM Firearms Trafficking Investigation

October 09, 2012
… Police Department as well as other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies also provided assistance during the …
October 09, 2012
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Two Sentenced To Prison For Roles In 2010 Wedding Murders In Juarez, Mexico

March 21, 2013
… safety of our communities is our top priority, DEA and its law enforcement partners remain steadfast in our pursuit of …
March 21, 2013
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Alleged El Paso Cell Ringleader For Vicente Carrillo Fuentes Drug Trafficking Organization Detained Pending Trial

August 27, 2013
… is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law - The DEA El Paso Division encourages parents, and their …
August 27, 2013
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El Paso, Texas Man Sentenced For Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction

June 26, 2014
… are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. This case was investigated by the Las Cruces office of …
June 26, 2014
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Santa Fe Man Sentenced To Seventy-Eight Months For Participating In Crack Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

July 30, 2014
… provides assistance to federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies operating in areas determined to be …
July 30, 2014
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28 People Indicted In Ashtabula, Ohio Multi-Kilo Cocaine Trafficking Ring

March 15, 2011
… Ashtabula County Sheriff, made the announcement today. Law enforcement personnel seized more than five kilograms of …
March 15, 2011
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Doctor, Pharmacist And Call-Center Manager Found Guilty In Massive Prescription Drug Distribution Conspiracy

November 16, 2012
… Darji was convicted on an additional nine counts of unlawful dispensing of hydrocodone, while Rovedo was convicted … who had no medical reason for receiving the pills, federal law enforcement officials announced today. Hazelwood, 42, …
November 16, 2012
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Leader Of Interstate Online Pill Mill Ring Sentenced To More Than Eight Years In Prison

November 20, 2012
… who had no medical reason for receiving the pills, federal law enforcement officials announced today.  Hazelwood, 42, … was convicted on an additional nine counts of unlawful dispensing of hydrocodone, while Rovedo was convicted …
November 20, 2012
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Detroit Area Doctors Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Prescription Drugs And Health Care Fraud

June 21, 2013
… abuse problem in this country. The DEA and our partners in law enforcement will continue to investigate and bring to …
June 21, 2013
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Kentucky Pill Mill Owner Convicted On 21 Counts – Including Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

June 21, 2013
… drug trafficking in our Commonwealth. We congratulate our law enforcement partners in this case and appreciate the …
June 21, 2013
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Columbus, Ohio Man Sentenced For Role In Large Marijuana Distribution Ring

June 10, 2015
… In addition to the marijuana seized at the warehouse, law enforcement also seized $65,255 in U.S. currency from …
June 10, 2015
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Three Metro Detroit Doctors Among Conspirators Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Opiate Prescription Drugs

March 09, 2016
… These indictments should make it clear that the DEA and our law enforcement partners are focused on investigating and …
March 09, 2016
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Ohio Couple Who Owned Chain Of “Head Shops” Sentenced To Prison For Distributing Synthetic Cannabinoids Known As “Spice”

May 03, 2016
… to distribute synthetic cannabinoids, known as “ Spice ,” law enforcement officials said. Sean Lightner, 41, was … in monetary transactions in property derived from unlawful activity. “This couple operated stores throughout the …
May 03, 2016
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Kentucky Anesthesiologist Sentenced To 8+ Years For Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances, Health Care Fraud And Money Laundering

May 13, 2016
… Kentucky Anesthesiologist Sentenced To 8+ Years For Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances, Health Care … Superseding Indictment on January 7, 2016, including unlawful distribution or dispensing of controlled substances, … be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”    “The prescribing practices of a very few physicians …
May 13, 2016
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Costco Wholesale Corp. To Pay $11.75 Million To Settle Allegations Of Weak Pharmacy Controls

January 19, 2017
… prescribing practices to ensure compliance with federal law.  Pharmacies found in violation face escalating …
January 19, 2017
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Three Heroin Dealers Arrested On Federal Drug Charges In Connection To The Overdose Death Of A Farmers Branch Woman

March 14, 2017
… with our state and local partners, bring the full weight of law enforcement to bear on finding and prosecuting those who …
March 14, 2017
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Multiple Narcotics Trafficking Results In Significant Sentences

October 03, 2014
… and gave it to the truck driver for transport to Amarillo. Law enforcement ultimately confiscated the chest and …
October 03, 2014
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Leader Of Zapata Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Organization Convicted

December 08, 2011
… Texas and beyond. Some of these drug loads were seized by law enforcement, including numerous loads of marijuana …
December 08, 2011