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Gulf Coast health care fraud strike force expanded to include Eastern District of Texas

… including more than 100 doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals. Five of the defendants were indicted … the physicians’ order to each other and to other durable medical equipment providers.  Within approximately eight …
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Providence Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … which were designed to resemble a legitimate prescription medication, oxycodone.  As part of the investigation, …
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Operation Engage Wichita

April 29, 2025
… you have, by rethinking where and how you keep your medications in your home, and by safely disposing of any unused medications. Learn more. Publications View and download …
April 29, 2025
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Defendants Face Justice for Distributing 3,200 Kilos of Methamphetamine

… Office deputies to stop the Camaro. The deputy smelled marijuana inside the Camaro driven by Jones-Tate; Calhoun …
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Cartels

September 30, 2025
… of illicit fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana into the United States and around the globe. The …
September 30, 2025
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DEA Emergency Schedules Bromazolam

… Substances Act, recognizing there is no current accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. By imposing …
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Father and Son Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison in Large-Scale Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Boston man sentenced for laundering nearly $500,000 in drug proceeds

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Department of Justice announces regulatory steps to address opioid epidemic

… ensuring that the country has enough opioids for genuine medical, scientific, research and industrial needs. "The …
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DEA acts against dangerous, deadly designer synthetic drug linked to 151 overdose deaths since 2015

… I substances refer to those with no legitimate, accepted medical or industrial use in the U.S. This action is based …
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United States Attorney's Office files suit against San Joaquin County pharmacy for unlawfully dispensing opioids

… prescriptions that were not issued for a legitimate medical purpose, and he filled prescriptions outside the …
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DEA To Hold Its Third Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Month

… Substances Act and will allow users of controlled substance medications to dispose of their drugs by delivering them to …
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Delaware County Physician To Pay $100,000 To Resolve Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention Act Allegations Related To Prescribing Controlled Substances

… controlled substances for patients without conducting a medical examination. Furthermore, Dr. Mease prescribed …
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New York Man Sentenced To 11a½ Years For Distributing Heroin

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Maine Man Gets 7 Year Sentence For Heroin, Bath Salts Trafficking

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Portland Man Sentenced To Almost Seven Years For Trafficking Bath Salts And Opiates

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Guilford Man Sentenced To Three Years For Distributing Heroin

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Norridgewock Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Oxycodone

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Presque Isle Man Sentenced To 73 Months For Bath Salts Distribution Conspiracy

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Woodland Man Pleads Guilty To Bath Salts Distribution Conspiracy

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Sanford Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Oxycodone

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Former Canaan Man Sentenced To Over Six Years For Cocaine And Oxycodone Distribution

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Bronx Man Sentenced On Federal Drug Conspiracy Charge

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Massachusetts Woman Pleads Guilty To Distributing Crack Cocaine

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Presque Isle Man Pleads Guilty To Bath Salts Distribution Conspiracy

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Mars Hill Woman Pleads Guilty To Bath Salts Distribution Conspiracy

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Sanford Man Sentenced To Eight Months For Distribution Of Oxycodone

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Bangor Resident Pleads Guilty To Distributing Cocaine

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Bangor Resident Pleads Guilty To Maintaining A Drug Involved Premises

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …