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DEA’s Louisville Field Division Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… fentanyl into counterfeit pills that look like prescription medications – such as oxycodone, Xanax, and Percocet – as … had no idea they were even taking it. The only safe medications are ones that come from licensed and accredited medical professionals. The Faces of Fentanyl memorial …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day, April 29

… fentanyl into counterfeit pills that look like prescription medications – such as oxycodone, Xanax, and Percocet – as … had no idea they were even taking it. The only safe medications are ones that come from licensed and accredited medical professionals. For more information about fentanyl, …
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Little Rock Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

… During contact with Avance, officers detected the odor of marijuana and observed Avance behaving nervously. Avance …
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Dealer Heads to Prison for Possessing Over 5,000 Grams of Pure Meth

… a traffic stop and immediately noticed a strong odor of marijuana emitting from his vehicle. Upon searching the …
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Violent Drug Dealer Off the Streets for Possessing Meth and Pistol

… located 250 grams of meth, psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana, cash, a digital scale and a 9mm pistol with an …
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Jacksonville, Arkansas Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth

… possession of firearm by certain persons, possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, maintaining a drug …
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DEA Delivers Major Blows to Drug Cartels, Advancing a Fentanyl Free America in 2026

… pills, 1,183 pounds of heroin, 65,000 pounds of illicit marijuana, more than 1,500 firearms, and led to more than …
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Dothan, Alabama Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Meth Trafficking Case

… five pounds of methamphetamine, along with three bags of marijuana. Agents later obtained and executed a search …
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Career Offender from Little Rock Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

… to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine with purpose to …
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Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years for Distributing Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills Resulting in a Fatal Overdose

… quantities of counterfeit prescription pills, cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine throughout Richland and …
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Wife of Sinaloa Cartel Kingpin Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

… (including fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana) from South America and Mexico, transported the …
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Multiple Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Running Fentanyl Pill Press Operation in Eastern Washington

… quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, MDMA, and marijuana. They were each armed with multiple loaded …
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Operation Engage Michigan

March 28, 2025
… crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin and low-grade marijuana in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area.  Both fentanyl …
March 28, 2025
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14 Defendants charged with racketeering, murder, firearms, and narcotics offenses

… to distribute heroin, cocaine, cocaine base, oxycodone, and marijuana from in or about 2011 through in or about March …
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Twenty-One Suspected El Paso Gang Affiliates Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking, Firearm Offenses

… Synthetic drugs Fentanyl Methamphetamine Cocaine Marijuana (Cannabis) Off On Press Release Image Layout …
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A Federal Jury Finds Criminal Defense Attorney Guilty Of Drug Conspiracy And Money Laundering Charges

… a packet of the so-called scent refresher which resembled marijuana.  Testimony at trial made it clear that Stanford …
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Chicago Twins’ Cooperation Against Sinaloa Cartel Yields 14- Year Prison Terms; New Charges Target Cartel’s Top Echelon

… and South America, as well as heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana from Mexico to the United States and through …
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DEA – LAPD HIDTA Investigation Targets South L.A. Gangs Controlled By Incarcerated Mexican Mafia Member And His Daughter

… of heroin, approximately one pound of cocaine, 23 pounds of marijuana and 22 guns. During this morning’s operation, two …
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13 Correctional Officers Among 25 Alleged BGF Gang Members And Associates Indicted On Federal Racketeering Charges

… years in prison for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. The defendants are expected to have initial …
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DEA and HHS Extend Telemedicine Flexibilities through 2025

November 15, 2024
… Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications,” was submitted to the Federal Register jointly …
November 15, 2024
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Sacramento Doctor Agrees to Pay $125,000 for Controlled Substances Act Violations at Sutter Imaging Capitol Pavilion

… today. Dr. Yen is a radiologist employed by Sutter Medical Group. From 2018 to 2024, he was the DEA registrant … which is located at 2725 Capitol Avenue, next to Sutter Medical Center, in Sacramento. As the registrant, Dr. Yen …
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DEA Reveals Criminal Drug Networks Are Flooding the U.S. with Deadly Fentanyl

… of fake prescription pills. The only safe prescription medications are ones prescribed by a trusted medical professional that you get from a licensed …
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Dealer admits selling deadly fentanyl laced pills

… and the deceased man took a pill. After learning from the Medical Examiner's Office that her roommate died of a … BFF, lover or classmate may become your murderer and the medical examiner your personal physician. Life is precious. …
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

… nearly 12 million pounds of unused or expired prescription medications over the course of 17 successful DEA National … have saved someone from becoming addicted to a prescription medication. Thank you to all who participated in this free …
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DEA announces “360 Strategy” in the greater New Orleans area to address heroin, prescription drugs and violent crime

… and push for responsible prescribing and use of these medications throughout the medical community. Change attitudes through community …
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DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

… arrest, prosecution and imprisonment, and in the case of medical practitioners, revocation of their DEA numbers. • … social security number or date of birth. • When calling a medical practitioner, callers often reference National …
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Orthopedic Surgeon Sentenced for Opioid Prescription Conspiracies

…   “Dr. Thomas’ patients trusted and relied on him for their medical needs” said DEA Special Agent in Charge … The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute medical professionals who break the law and contribute to …
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Joplin Physician Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud

… from Sept. 12 to Sept. 24, 2018, despite believing that her medical license was suspended during that time. Under state … treated the patient during the time that she believed her medical license was suspended. Stelling billed Medicare and …
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St. Louis County dentist sentenced to 18 months after issuing illegal prescriptions for opioid narcotic drugs

… opioid drugs, including Hydrocodone, without a legitimate medical purpose.  This case was investigated by the Drug … DEA will utilize all the enforcement tools we have against medical professionals who knowingly and willfully prescribe …
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Nurse Practitioner Arrested, Charged with Selling Oxymorphone

… receiving treatment at this practice who need a new medical provider have several options. Individuals seeking … their prescribing levels may increase as a result of their medically-necessary and appropriate treatment of these …