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Dominican Authorities Extradite to the United States an International Drug Supplier Who Coordinated Local Distribution Through Encrypted Messaging Apps

November 14, 2025
… in connection with his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl to New Hampshire residents, U.S. Attorney Erin … Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs and law enforcement partners in the Dominican Republic in …
November 14, 2025
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Waterbury Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Ring

June 16, 2025
… the FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task Force and other law enforcement agencies investigated two drug trafficking … that the two organizations distributed cocaine, crack, and fentanyl through a network of sellers.  The organizations …
June 16, 2025
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41 Charged in Massive Poly-Drug Indictment Linked to Cartel

April 01, 2024
… the return of a 50-count indictment alleging cocaine, fentanyl, heroin and meth trafficking and related crimes in … Nashville, Tennessee; and Chicago, Illinois.  During the law enforcement operation that spanned multiple … of heroin, five kilograms of pentobarbital and 22,600 fentanyl-laced pills. As part of the arrests, they also …
April 01, 2024
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Twenty Charged in ‘Operation Shut Down Corner’

January 26, 2022
… Park Posse.  During the investigation, DEA agents and their law enforcement partners seized 37 guns, 220 lbs of drugs (including cocaine, fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills, methamphetamine, and …
January 26, 2022
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Ten “OED” Gang Members Charged with Narcotics Conspiracy

March 23, 2022
… are part of our continued commitment, along with our law enforcement partners, to target narcotics trafficking … gang-related criminal activity.  Today’s arrests exemplify law enforcement’s commitment to law and order and people’s … in or about 2019 and in or about 2022, the defendants sold fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, oxycodone, and …
March 23, 2022
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Six indicted in drug conspiracy that included production and distribution of power synthetic opioid

June 12, 2019
… began manufacturing and selling synthetic heroin using fentanyl and the more-powerful carfentanil. Overton, who is … burying his body in a shallow grave.   “Synthetic opioids, fentanyl and counterfeit pills continue to be a threat in … communities, and DEA is committed to working with all our law enforcement partners in targeting organizations and …
June 12, 2019
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Four of Chapo’s Sons Indicted for Large-Scale Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering and Violent Crimes as Alleged Leaders of Sinaloa Cartel

April 18, 2023
… Drug Section, the Northern District of Illinois, and their law enforcement partners. A related indictment charging … against the largest, most violent, and most prolific fentanyl trafficking operation in the world – run by the …
April 18, 2023
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Brockton Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Role in South Shore Drug Distribution Ring

June 15, 2022
… distribute and to possess with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, cocaine base, oxycodone and marijuana and … (OCDETF), a partnership between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The principal mission of the …
June 15, 2022
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New Haven Resident Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison for Role in Narcotics Distribution Ring

October 23, 2024
… distribution of counterfeit oxycodone tablets containing fentanyl and counterfeit Adderall tablets containing … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.  Additional information about the …
October 23, 2024
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Lynn Man Sentenced To More Than 12 Years In Prison For Counterfeit Pill Trafficking Conspiracy

August 02, 2024
… of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Lawrence Nagle Sr. (Nagle Sr.), 56, was sentenced by U.S. …
August 02, 2024
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More Than a Dozen Individuals Indicted in Drug Trafficking Operation

July 31, 2024
… Raleigh - (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Fentanyl Pills Bag.jpg kilos of cocaine.jpeg Atlanta … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. …
July 31, 2024
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Monroe, Washington, Resident Convicted for Role in Wide-Ranging Drug Trafficking Ring

April 23, 2024
… trafficking ring distributing heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl throughout the Puget Sound region. The jury … one who went to trial. Over the course of the investigation law enforcement seized 16,000 suspected fentanyl pills, 30 …
April 23, 2024
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DEA Washington Division Rolls Out Operation Engage

February 24, 2021
… Administration (DEA) launched a new comprehensive law enforcement and prevention initiative through the DEA … majority of these deaths involve illicitly manufactured fentanyl, including fentanyl analogs. Communities in the DMV …
February 24, 2021
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California Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Transnational Drug Trafficking Scheme

February 07, 2024
… Diversion Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Trafficked Fentanyl and Methamphetamine to Eastern Washington Richland, … our communities,” stated U.S. Attorney Waldref. “I commend law enforcement for identifying Mr. Ferrel’s drug …
February 07, 2024
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Members and Associates of Grape Street Crips Gang Admit Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization

January 19, 2024
… and possess with intent to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine; and possessing with intent to … fentanyl-laced heroin and over 280 grams of crack cocaine. Law enforcement also seized multiple firearms, which were …
January 19, 2024
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DEA Surge Targets Sinaloa Cartel Networks Worldwide

September 08, 2025
… cartels, responsible for flooding the United States with fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. In February, … organized crime.   # # # Drug Trafficking Major Law Enforcement Operation Seizures (Drugs/Property) …
September 08, 2025
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Four Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking in Las Vegas

March 25, 2022
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … bulk quantities of methamphetamine and suspected fentanyl pills in California and Las Vegas, NV. On March 22, … conduct the sale of bulk quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl laced pills in Las Vegas, NV.  The other suspects …
March 25, 2022
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St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty in Case Involving Overdose Death

February 28, 2022
… to determine that the victim had purchased from Bryant the fentanyl that caused the overdose on March 6. Investigators … Police Department. While executing the search warrant, law enforcement located five firearms, including a Glock .45 …
February 28, 2022
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Depew woman pleads guilty to narcotics conspiracy

December 28, 2020
… 2020, investigators conducted three controlled purchases of fentanyl from the defendant and co-defendant Jonathan DiPirro. On March 24, 2020, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at a …
December 28, 2020
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Leader of Rochester area drug trafficking ring pleads guilty to cocaine charge

December 16, 2020
… that distributed large quantities of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl throughout the Western District of New York. … warrant was executed at the defendant’s residence where law enforcement officers recovered quantities of cocaine, …
December 16, 2020
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Head of Fort Worth Drug Trafficking Organization Charged

January 23, 2023
… as the head of a drug trafficking organization that dealt fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana in … are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If convicted, they face up 10 years to life in federal …
January 23, 2023
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Woman facing federal drug trafficking charge arising

April 18, 2019
… a criminal complaint charging Daniela Cota-Guitimea with a fentanyl trafficking offense. The charge arises from a DEA … are presumed innocent unless found guilty in a court of law.   This case was investigated by the DEA, and Assistant …
April 18, 2019
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DEA Releases 2017 National Drug Threat Assessment

October 23, 2017
… opioid threat - including controlled prescription (CPDs), fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, and heroin - reaching … and survey data provided to DEA by 5,155 state and local law enforcement agencies across the country. The National …
October 23, 2017
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Mexican National Sentenced to 88 Months in Prison for Role in Drug Conspiracy

May 19, 2025
… previously pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Methamphetamine.  On April 30, 2024, in Tucson, … investigation was a collaborative effort between federal law enforcement agencies and is part of the Organized Crime …
May 19, 2025
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Ten Individuals Charged in Northeast Kingdom Drug Conspiracy

November 29, 2022
… charging ten individuals with conspiring to distribute fentanyl and cocaine base between February 2022 and August … P. Kerest commended the collaboration of federal and state law enforcement agencies during the investigation. The …
November 29, 2022
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Two Men Arrested in Rutland for Carrying Firearms in Relation to Drug Trafficking

October 13, 2022
… with the intent to distribute cocaine, cocaine base, and fentanyl, and carrying and using firearms during and in … J. Doyle tomorrow afternoon. According to court records, law enforcement conducting surveillance on Robbins Street in …
October 13, 2022
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Naugatuck Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Narcotics

June 09, 2022
… five years of supervised release, for distributing heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and crack. According to court documents … and others were arrested on March 3, 2021.  On that date, law enforcement executed seven search warrants and seized …
June 09, 2022
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DEA Rolls Out Operation Engage in Anchorage

February 17, 2021
… Enforcement Administration launched a new comprehensive law enforcement and prevention initiative aimed at reducing … focus its Operation Engage efforts on opioids, to include fentanyl, heroin and prescription drugs. “We continue to see … of this initiative is directly dependent on the community, law enforcement, health care, prevention and social service …
February 17, 2021
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 69 Months in Prison for Possessing Gun and Drugs While on Supervised Release

February 08, 2025
… pocket, and a search of his vehicle revealed more than 30 fentanyl pills, approximately 23 grams of crack cocaine, and a digital scale. It is a violation of federal law for a person previously convicted of a felony offense to …
February 08, 2025
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Three Indicted on Federal Drug Distribution Charges

June 10, 2021
… Khan, 29, conspired to traffic counterfeit pills containing fentanyl. The defendants, and others, are charged with … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Jarod Forget, Special Agent in Charge of the …
June 10, 2021