PRESS RELEASE

Operation Cash Out Launched Across Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana

May 16, 2024
… Nathan Parker (571) 387-2558 utahrecruiter@dea.gov DENVER – Fentanyl continues to be the leading cause of death for … service businesses (MSBs) throughout the region will help law enforcement potentially identify and seize illegal …
May 16, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Two Members of Multi-State Drug Trafficking Rings Linked to Aryan Prison Gangs Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms

January 31, 2025
… Judge David G. Estudillo said, “These drugs, particularly fentanyl, are creating a mess in our community. It creates … Thompson served as Kilp’s proxy for major narcotics deals. Law enforcement raided the Airbnb she stayed at with Kilp …
January 31, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

EDNC Prosecuted 281 Illegal Firearms Offenders and Forfeited 249 Illegal Firearms in 2023

January 26, 2024
… our strong partnership with local, state and federal law enforcement, our violet crime action plan puts us … seized. ( Case No.  5:21-CR-289-D-1) Convicted Fayetteville Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Prison . …
January 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Merrimack Valley operation results in arrest of 38 individuals

September 23, 2019
… Highway.” Authorities seized more than 14 kilograms of fentanyl, 29 kilograms of cocaine, four firearms and body … to focus on drug distribution activity in the City of Lawrence and between Lawrence and destinations in New …
September 23, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Four Poughkeepsie individuals charged in White Plains Federal Court with narcotics offenses

March 25, 2020
… Outreach & Red Ribbon: Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Law enforcement recovered approximately 15 kilograms of … and approximately 1.5 kilograms of substances containing fentanyl.  Three firearms were also recovered from …
March 25, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Head of deadly Elmira opioid trafficking ring pleads guilty

October 26, 2018
… and to distribute, U-47700 and 100 grams or more of furanyl fentanyl. The charge carries a minimum penalty of 10 years … of a search warrant at the Sayre location on May 16, 2017, law enforcement agents recovered, among other things, 244 …
October 26, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

First Arrests in New York of DEA’s Operation Overdrive

February 16, 2022
… Charged in Manhattan Federal Court for Distributing Fentanyl Linked to Multiple Overdose Deaths in the Bronx NEW … are part of our continued commitment, along with our law enforcement partners, to stop the flow of fentanyl onto …
February 16, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Two drug traffickers linked to fatal overdose in Bellingham arrested in Skagit County

December 04, 2019
… Investigators seize phony oxycodone pills containing fentanyl SEATTLE  – Two Skagit County residents are charged … the sources of these pills remains a top priority for law enforcement along with alerting the public that these …
December 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

High Ranking Gang Member Receives 19.5 Years in Federal Prison for Leadership Role in Drug Trafficking Organization

October 16, 2023
… Raleigh - (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Fentanyl Lethal Dose.png (DEA file photo) RALEIGH, N.C. – … such criminal enterprises will face the full force of the law. We will relentlessly protect our communities and ensure …
October 16, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Former Member of Baltimore’s Safe Streets Program Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy

September 22, 2021
… his Employment with Safe Streets to Avoid Arrest and Evade Law Enforcement; Law Enforcement Seized Fentanyl, a Firearm, and Tools of Drug Trade from Alexander …
September 22, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Patriarch Of Family Drug Trafficking Ring Pleads Guilty

January 11, 2016
… Faces 35 Year Sentence for Distribution of Fentanyl, Cocaine, Meth and Heroin SAN DIEGO - On January 7, … conducting and directing counter-surveillance of law enforcement, and collecting drug proceeds.  As a part of …
January 11, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Authorities Announce 11 Cases Charging Alleged Drug Dealers with Providing Opioids that Led to Fatal Overdoses

May 20, 2021
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … Lead to Cases in which 12 People Died, Most from Acute Fentanyl Intoxication Press Conference images Press …
May 20, 2021
STORY

Keeping Area Families Safe This Summer

July 16, 2021
Fentanyl
… past week, three people in Arlington, Virginia overdosed on fentanyl-laced drugs – resulting in two deaths and one in … DEA Washington Division has joined with local and federal law enforcement partners to not only investigate these …
July 16, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Final ‘In-Custody’ Defendant in Whatcom County Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison

May 09, 2025
… One Defendant Still on the Run – Being Sought by Law Enforcement for Distribution of Deadly Fentanyl SEATTLE – A 35-year-old Seattle man was sentenced …
May 09, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 09, 2023
… Platforms Play Significant Role in Cartels’ Ability to Get Fentanyl and Methamphetamine into American Communities MIAMI … May 1, 2023, in collaboration with federal, state and local law enforcement partners, and resulted in 3,337 arrests and …
May 09, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Burlington Man Charged for Selling Drugs in City Hall Park

November 29, 2022
… Burlington, Vermont, which charged him with distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and … of fentanyl to a confidential source (CS) working for law enforcement.  At the time Jackson sold the CS the drugs, …
November 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Monument Street Gang Supplier Sentenced and Co-Defendant Pleads Guilty

July 29, 2021
… 571-362-2476 WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Law Enforcement Seized Kilo Quantities of Drugs, Loaded … years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine in the Monument …
July 29, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Major Drug Redistributor for Ring Connected to Aryan Prison Gang Sentenced to 10+ Years in Prison

May 30, 2025
… Quantities of Methamphetamine and Tens of Thousands of Fentanyl Pills Tacoma – A major redistributor for a South … we’re talking about.” “At various times on the wiretap law enforcement heard Mr. Hempel order as much as 25 pounds …
May 30, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

November 04, 2019
… Lake Havasu, Nogales, Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma areas Fentanyl Pills.JPG IMG_1042.JPG PHOENIX – The Drug … fentanyl pills continues to skyrocket in Arizona, with law enforcement seizing over 1.4 million of the pills just …
November 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

50,000 Fake Pills Seized in San Diego

June 28, 2022
… Divsersion.SAN@dea.gov 50,000 Fake Pills Containing Fentanyl.jpg 50,000 Fake Pills Containing Fentanyl Seized in … example of the successful collaboration between multiple law enforcement agencies determined to prevent fake pills …
June 28, 2022
DOCUMENT

Deadly Contaminated Cocaine Widespread in Florida (2018)

February 01, 2018
Publication
… February 01, 2018 A review of cocaine exhibits acquired by law enforcement authorities during operations across Florida … 2017 revealed the widespread adulteration of cocaine with fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances. Fentanyl, a …
February 01, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

22 People indicted for their roles in northern Ohio drug conspiracy

March 13, 2019
… in federal court for their roles in a conspiracy to traffic fentanyl, heroin, fentanyl analogues including carfentanil, and other drugs, … phones in the names of other people to avoid detection by law enforcement. They shared a single “customer phone” that …
March 13, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Rockland County Drug Crew Arrested

June 08, 2017
… Responsible for Distributing Cocaine, Crack, Heroin and Fentanyl: Linked to Overdose WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - James J. … “In addition to dismantling drug trafficking organizations, law enforcement and our community partners are collaborating …
June 08, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Narcotics Dealer Arrested in Connection with Multiple Overdose Deaths

March 31, 2022
… charging Allen Peloqin, a/k/a “Ace,” with distributing fentanyl-laced heroin that resulted in the death of a woman … participating in a narcotics conspiracy that distributed fentanyl-laced heroin that resulted in the deaths of … federal charges.  Working with our state, county, and local law enforcement partners, we will continue to hold …
March 31, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Lawrence Area Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy and Firearm Charges

September 16, 2022
… Leader of Lawrence Area Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty to … in a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, carfentanil and fentanyl analogue …
September 16, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Narcotics Dealing Couple Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges and Assault on of a Federal Officer

October 06, 2021
… A 9-month-old Child, and Several Adult Victims Overdosed on Fentanyl and Heroin Distributed by the Couple Greenbelt, Md. … the child survived. Following the child’s overdose, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Walls …
October 06, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Ocean Beach Drug Dealer Sentenced to 12.5 Years for His Role in Fatal Overdose

September 23, 2022
… years for conspiracy to distribute 400 grams and more of fentanyl. Souza’s distribution of fentanyl resulted in the … sell “blues” despite  Stevens’ death, and on June 24, 2020, law enforcement conducted a search warrant of Souza’s …
September 23, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Washington Man Sentenced for Involvement in Shooting Death of Coeur d’Alene Teen

July 22, 2023
… distributing a variety of controlled substances, including fentanyl pills.  In 2021, Holmberg met Dennen Trey George … from this investigation, show that our office and our law enforcement partners will spare no effort in seeking …
July 22, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA releases 2018 National Drug Threat Assessment

November 02, 2018
… report represents data and critical intelligence from our law enforcement partners that was gathered over the past … exacerbated by the increased adulteration of heroin with fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Heroin available in …
November 02, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Former Member of Baltimore’s Safe Streets Program Pleads Guilty

June 28, 2021
… his Employment with Safe Streets to Avoid Arrest and Evade Law Enforcement; Operated a Drug Shop in Northwest Baltimore … guilty today to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and powder and crack cocaine.  …
June 28, 2021