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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against Owners Of Three Pharmacies, Pharmacists, And Others For Illegal Distribution Of Millions Of Dollars Worth Of Oxycodone And Other Painkillers

October 23, 2013
… and three pharmacists, Daniel Podell, Howard Hirsh, and Lawrence Zaslow - for their alleged participation in a … Agent-in-Charge Carl J. Kotowski said: “Today, DEA and its law enforcement partners delivered another blow to alleged …
October 23, 2013
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Leader Of A Baltimore Drug Organization Sentenced To Over 15 Years In Prison For Conspiring To Distribute Over 1,000 Kilograms Of Marijuana And To Launder Drug Proceeds

May 09, 2016
… used multiple cellular telephones to avoid detection by law enforcement, as well as aliases and false …
May 09, 2016
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Twelve Alleged Members Of Mexican-Based Cocaine Trafficking Ring Indicted

October 14, 2011
… but it also highlights the hard work that our agents and law enforcement partners do every day to stop them.” “We’ve …
October 14, 2011
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Feds Seize Another Tunnel; Multiple Arrests And A Ton Of Marijuana Seized

March 24, 2016
… in Charge William R. Sherman. “With the assistance of our law enforcement partners, we will remain vigilant in both …
March 24, 2016
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Jose Morales Sentenced To Over 21 Years In Prison For Heroin And Marijuana Distribution Conspiracies

August 02, 2013
… a meeting on September 17, 2010, Morales was overheard by law enforcement discussing the marijuana conspiracy with …
August 02, 2013
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Nine Indicted In Alleged Heroin Distribution Organization Operating In Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania And New York

August 19, 2013
… Heroin Distribution Organization Operating In Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania And New York August 19, 2013 … ring that allegedly operated in Cecil County, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York.  The indictment was … and vehicles associated with the defendants in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New York.  Approximately 100 …
August 19, 2013
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Armed Drug Dealers Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison

December 12, 2025
… for not listening to him when he previously suggested that law enforcement had been surveilling the shed in Grand Bay. …
December 12, 2025
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Madison Man Sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

December 10, 2025
… “Thanks to the excellent work of our state and federal law enforcement partners, my office has been able to deliver …
December 10, 2025
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St. Albans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime

December 04, 2025
… a confidential informant in St. Albans. On August 22, 2025, law enforcement officers intercepted a package en route to a …
December 04, 2025
Yesenia Garcia
FUGITIVE

Yesenia Garcia

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
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Maine Man Charged with Trafficking Multiple Kilos of Cocaine Delivered in Rhode Island

December 02, 2025
… until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The sentence imposed in this matter will be determined …
December 02, 2025
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Southington Man Convicted of Firearm and Drug Offenses Stemming from 2020 Shooting in Hartford

December 02, 2025
… of the hospital’s emergency department and notified law enforcement.  Police searched Cox’s car after the … five years of imprisonment. The jury found Cox guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, which carries a …
December 02, 2025
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DEA El Paso Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

October 21, 2025
… Administration, in collaboration with nearly 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the …
October 21, 2025
Daniel Vega
FUGITIVE

Daniel Vega

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise; conspiracy to distribute, and possess with intent to distribute, cocaine; money laundering
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Owner of Kansas City, Kansas Pharmacy Agrees to Pay $200,000 to Resolve Allegations of Violating the Controlled Substances Act

September 24, 2025
… Epidemic Act of 2005. “Failure to comply with laws and regulations set forth to protect the health of …
September 24, 2025
Jean Francois Eap
FUGITIVE

Jean Francois Eap

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; RACKETEERING CONSPIRACY TO CONDUCT ENTERPRISE AFFAIRS (RICO CONSPIRACY); AIDING AND ABETTING; AND CRIMINAL FORFEITURE
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High-Ranking Member of Violent Mexican Drug Cartel Sentenced on Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charge

September 08, 2025
… Department’s Office of International Affairs worked with law enforcement partners in Mexico to secure the arrest and …
September 08, 2025
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Oxycodone Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses

August 20, 2025
… and larceny convictions.  It is a violation of federal law for a person previously convicted of a felony offense to … and to possess with intent to distribute, oxycodone, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. This matter was …
August 20, 2025
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Waterbury Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

August 12, 2025
… from Harrison and his associates.  On June 20, 2024, law enforcement executed federal search warrants for …
August 12, 2025
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Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Roles in Black Market Peso Exchange Money Laundering Scheme

July 21, 2025
… Department’s Office of International Affairs worked with law enforcement partners in Mexico to secure the arrest and …
July 21, 2025
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Federal Charges Filed Against Williston Man for Armed Drug Trafficking

July 14, 2025
… a defendant has committed a violation of federal criminal law and is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are …
July 14, 2025
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New Haven Man Admits Distributing Methamphetamine Pills and Crack While on Supervised Release

May 29, 2025
… that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Additional information about the …
May 29, 2025
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Two Men Found Guilty by Federal Jury on Drug Trafficking Charges in Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Operation Case

April 16, 2025
… that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. …
April 16, 2025
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Two Men Found Guilty by Federal Jury on Drug Trafficking Charges in Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Operation Case

April 16, 2025
… that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. …
April 16, 2025
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Acting U.S. Attorney announces settlement of civil forfeiture claims against over $50 million laundered through Black Market Peso Exchange

January 12, 2021
… is the lifeblood of the cartels, and DEA, together with our law enforcement partners, is committed to identifying, …
January 12, 2021
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NTF dismantles butane hash oil extraction lab 15 times larger than lab that caused recent explosion

May 17, 2019
… operation in violation of both federal and state laws,” said Special Agent in Charge Karen Flowers. “It posed …
May 17, 2019
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DEA and U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Louisiana announce settlement with drug distributor

May 24, 2019
… against opioid abuse is among our nation’s most pressing law enforcement and public health initiatives,” said U.S. …
May 24, 2019
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St. Louis Area Doctors Accused of Illegally Administering Ketamine

January 11, 2024
… physical presence. Dr. Malik  knew that Dr. Ali could not lawfully dispense controlled substances, including ketamine, … The indictment also alleges that Dr. Malik and Dr. Ali unlawfully stored ketamine and esketamine at COPE. "The Drug …
January 11, 2024
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Queens Pharmacist Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Illegally Distributing Oxycodone and Filing False Tax Returns

November 29, 2023
… on the proceeds of his illicit sales. It is with strong law enforcement partnerships that we were able to ensure …
November 29, 2023
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Queens Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Illegally Distributing Oxycodone and Filing False Tax Returns

February 17, 2023
… This Office will continue working with federal and local law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute …
February 17, 2023