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Two Indicted For Fentanyl Conspiracy

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Previously Convicted Felon Indicted for Narcotics and Firearms Offenses

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Six Indicted For Multi-State Oxycodone Conspiracy

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Vermont Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Unlawful Firearm Possession

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Ellensburg Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution that Resulted in the Deaths of Two Young People

… distributing “blues” – which are counterfeit prescription medication containing fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid – …
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Panama City Physician Pays $225,000 to Settle Allegations that He Overprescribed Controlled Substances

… physician who formerly practiced medicine at the NeuroMedical Institute in Panama City, agreed to pay $225,000 to … law when they write prescriptions that lack a legitimate medical purpose,” said U.S. Attorney Coody.  “Their actions …
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Physician Agrees to $190,731 Settlement Relating to Controlled Substances Act Claims

… to prevent the diversion of controlled substances. When medical professionals fail to comply with these laws, it …
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Drug Dealer Sentenced to 130 Months in Prison for Selling the Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of Young Woman

… “blues,” or fake oxycodone pills containing fentanyl. The Medical Examiner’s Office later determined that Gil had died …
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Fifth Defendant in Multi-Kilogram Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced

… counterfeit prescription pills resembling legitimate pain medications, such as Oxycodone. In actuality, the pills …
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Washington Man Sentenced for Involvement in Idaho Teen's Death

… He died, despite attempts to revive him by family and medical personnel. The coroner determined G.D. died of a …
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DEA Reaches Agriculture Community at Farm Progress Show with Important Message About Fentanyl

… 32,000 fake pills made to look like legitimate prescription medications were seized July 8 and 9 in Omaha, Nebraska. …
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DEA Omaha Division Special Agent in Charge Speaks with School Administrators about the Drug Threat Facing Nebraska

… 32,000 fake pills made to look like legitimate prescription medications were seized July 8 and 9 in Omaha, Nebraska. …
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DEA Miami Field Division Warns of Alarming Increase in Suspected Fentanyl-Related Overdoses in Florida

… opioid-related overdose, call 9-1-1 immediately to receive medical attention. This Public Safety Alert is a follow up …
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27

… 5,400 tons) of expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications through its Take Back Day events. This weekend, …
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DEA El Paso Division Safety Bulletin

… bulletin to remind the public not to purchase pills or medications from street dealers. Recently DEA El Paso …
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

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Manchester man sentenced to 57 months for drug trafficking

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Colombian National sentenced to 60 months for maritime cocaine trafficking

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Springfield man sentenced to 78 months in prison for trafficking heroin

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Connecticut man sentenced to over nine years in prison for trafficking more than $200,000 worth of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and cocaine base

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Twenty seven individuals charged or arrested as part of joint law enforcement effort

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Thirteen charged, eight search warrants, more than a thousand grams of fentanyl, three firearms seized in Project Safe Neighborhoods investigation

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Eleven arraigned in wide-ranging Cape Cod heroin conspiracy

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Rhode Island man sentenced to 179 months for trafficking heroin into Southeastern Connecticut

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Groveton man sentenced to 65 months for participating in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Italian national connected to seizure of over 1,500 kilos of cocaine bound for Europe aboard fishing vessels pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Leader of Lawrence-based drug trafficking organization sentenced to 12 years in prison

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Florida man sentenced to 84 months in prison for trafficking multiple kilos of cocaine into Rhode Island

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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15 Individuals arrested on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges

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