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Second hash oil extraction laboratory explosion in San Diego County within two week period

… was operating in violation of both federal and state laws. No arrests have been made at this time and the …
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Sixth hash oil lab dismantled by DEA within three week period

… of San Diego and was operating in violation of federal law.    San Diego County HAZMAT and San Diego City HAZMAT …
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Former Long Island Doctor Pleads Guilty to conspiring to illegally distribute oxycodone

… Office for the Eastern District of New York and our law enforcement partners for pursuing the investigation and …
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Top Dealer in Han Gil Case Pleads Guilty

… from Freeman alone, and often tipped off dealers before law enforcement or city officials arrived for inspections, … mired in criminal activity, including drug dealing, unlawful possession of firearms, prostitution and other crimes …
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to keep medications safe

… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   …
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Attorney General William P. Barr Joins DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea to Announce results of Operation Crystal Shield

… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   …
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Jury Convicts Mexican National of $4.7 Million Meth, Heroin Conspiracy

… and at least eight firearms, two of which were stolen. Law enforcement officers also seized $277,863 during a …
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Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Conspiracy After Officers Seize $1 Million Worth of Cocaine in I-70 Traffic Stop

… to his role in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine after law enforcement officers seized more than $1 million worth …
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Owner of Rockstar Burgers Pleads Guilty to Making Restaurant Available to Drug Traffickers in $1.7 Million Conspiracy

… member federal agencies in cooperation with state and local law enforcement.  The principal mission of the OCDETF …
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Kansas City Woman Sentenced For Illegal Firearm

… Graham pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon and unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a … of the numerous firearms in her residence. Under federal law, it is illegal for anyone who has been convicted of a …
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Rockstar Burgers owner indicted with 18 others in drug-trafficking conspiracy

… Mo.; and Richard Dean Saettone II, 39, and Megan Elizabeth (Lawson) Jackson, 27, addresses unknown, were charged in a … Ruiz, and Fabulae each also is charged with being an unlawful user of controlled substances in possession of … received in exchange for, or is traceable thereto, the unlawful distribution of more than 150 kilograms of …
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DEA St. Louis Division celebrates African-American Heritage

… of African-American descent in 1965, comparing it with law enforcement today. “It’s tough being a police officer in …
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Recidivist Cocaine Trafficker Convicted of Sending Hundreds of Kilograms of Cocaine Hidden Inside Furniture

… of cocaine.  During the course of the investigation, law enforcement seized approximately 350 kilograms of …
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Schenectady Man Sentenced to 120 Months for Cocaine Conspiracy

… using it as a transit hub for poison.  I applaud our law enforcement partners for their steadfast efforts to …
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Syracuse Man Sentenced to More than Ten Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and for Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking

… throughout the Syracuse area.  During the investigation, law enforcement seized multiple kilograms of cocaine as well …
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DEA and U.S. Attorney’s Offices throughout New York Promote National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… order to maintain the safety of all participants and local law enforcement. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, …
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Catskill physician receives 54 months in prison for distribution of opioids, health care fraud, aggravated identify theft, and obstruction of justice

… New York, was sentenced today to 54 months in prison for unlawfully distributing opioids, for impersonating her … of over four years in prison, but clearly reinforces law enforcement’s commitment to weeding out opioid …
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Five members of drug trafficking organization arrested on money laundering, heroin and cocaine charges

… Lodi and at 240 Prospect Avenue, Apt. 505, Hackensack.  Law enforcement officers encountered Sanchez-Javier, …
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Alleged MS-13 associate arraigned on charges of conspiracy and operating as a major drug trafficker

… gang has brought violence and drugs into our community, but law enforcement stands united in our effort to dismantle …
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Doctor Sentenced for Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering

… while working alongside other federal, state, and local law enforcement officers.”  “This health care provider stole …
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Leader of Pharmacy Burglary Ring Across Multiple States Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison

… District Office, worked in conjunction with the following law enforcement partners: DEA New Orleans Division (Little …
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Columbus Resident Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

… Leary. “Our office is working with local, state and federal law enforcement to bring lawless individuals to justice, no matter how long it …
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Court Orders North Carolina Pharmacy to Pay $500,000 Penalty and Enters Injunction to Prevent Filling Illegal Controlled Substance Prescriptions

… Division. “The department will continue to work with its law enforcement partners to hold medical professionals …
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Hospital in Washington Agrees to Pay $15,000 Penalty and Implement Corrective Actions to Address Theft of Controlled Substances

… that medical providers and facilities follow established laws and procedures while dispensing controlled substances”, …
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Member Of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty To Racketeering And Drug Trafficking Offenses

… until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.  Drug Trafficking Gangs Guns/Weapons OCDETF/Task Force …
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Prior Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Possession and Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

… district,” said U.S. Attorney Coody. “With our dedicated law enforcement partners, we are committed to identifying …
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OptumRx Agrees to Pay $20M to Resolve Allegations that It Filled Opioid Prescriptions in Violation of the Controlled Substances Act

… Division. “The department will continue to work with its law enforcement partners to ensure that pharmacies do not …
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Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 8 Years on Federal Drug and Firearms Offenses

… 6, 2023, but was released on bond. On November 29, 2023, law enforcement officers searched Butler’s new residence …
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Maine Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking Charges

… until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons OCDETF/Task Force …
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Five Rochester Residents Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

… Task Force is comprised of federal agents partnered with law enforcement officers from police departments state-wide. …