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Recidivist Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 13 Years in Federal Prison

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Leader of Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Organization with Ties to Mexican Cartel Sentenced to 25 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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Warwick Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal 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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Melvin Hill Convicted by Jury on Federal Drug and Firearms Charges

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Offenses

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Fentanyl Distributors Charged Following Fourth Fatal Juvenile Overdose

… appear to be prescription painkillers or other types of medications may well be laced with a deadly dose of …
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Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years 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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Supplier in Juvenile Fentanyl Overdoses Case Charged with Drug Conspiracy

… “Make no mistake: Unless it comes from a licensed medical provider, that pill your child thinks is Percocet, …
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San Diego Resident Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in 15-Year-Old’s Death

… Coronado. Salveron was found deceased in his bedroom. The Medical Examiner’s Office later determined that the teen had …
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Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to more than 17 Years in Prison for Role in Courthouse Shooting

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Eight Charged with Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl and Money Laundering Conspiracy

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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DEA Task Force and Waterbury Police Investigation Results in Drug Charges Against 17 Individuals

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Indictment charges five men for involvement in Bridgeport Courthouse shooting

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Mother and daughter Morrisville residents sentenced for distributing fentanyl, heroin and oxycodone; ordered to forfeit house

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Loudon man sentenced to 50 months for methamphetamine trafficking

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Pittsfield man sentenced to 130 months for methamphetamine trafficking

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The Overdose Crisis in the DMV

February 17, 2021
… this crisis? One crucial step is helping people obtain medications effective in preventing overdose and treating …
February 17, 2021
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Pharmacy Owners Convicted of Illegally Selling 10 Million Hydrocodone Pills Over The Internet, Laundering $20 Million in Proceeds and Failing to Pay Taxes

… are safe. The truth is that using any drugs without proper medical supervision can result in addiction, injury or …
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Federal grand jury charges three men for distributing fentanyl-laced pills that caused death of rapper Mac Miller

… in Studio City Sept. 7, 2018. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner later determined McCormick died of …
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Eleven members of Lakeland Drug Trafficking Organization plead guilty to causing four overdose deaths, overdose resulting in serious bodily injury, and heroin and fentanyl trafficking

… and carfentanil sold by members of the DTO. One victim was medically resuscitated after a carfentanil overdose. During …
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Law Enforcement Warns of Increase in Fentanyl Overdoses

… Unless prescription drugs are obtained from an authorized medical provider or pharmacy, the public should not consume …
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San Francisco man sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for crimes related to illegal fentanyl pill manufacturing operation

… pills, raising the danger of overdoses.  The San Francisco medical examiner’s office recently reported a large spike in …
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Indictment Charges 19 Individuals With Heroin And Cocaine Trafficking Offenses

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Doctor Who Illegally Distributed Prescription Painkillers And Laundered Proceeds Sentenced To 160 Months In Federal Prison

… Health Authority Law Enforcement Task Force, the California Medical Board, and the Los Angeles Police Department. The …
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Nine Defendants Charged In Benton Harbor, Michigan Heroin Conspiracy

… the seizure of approximately 100 grams of heroin, several medical-grade fentanyl patches, a small amount of crack …
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DEA And Discovery Education Name Nate Trillo From Midlothian, Texas The 3rd Place Winner In Operation Prevention Video Challenge

… (PSA) about where you will end up with a prescription medication addiction. The DEA, DEA Educational Foundation, …
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Twenty Alleged Members And Associates Of Colombia’s Largest Drug Cartel Charged

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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20 Individuals Charged With Trafficking Heroin And Fentanyl

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts …
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Former Wesleyan Student Admits Distributing Synthetic Drug That Caused Multiple Overdoses

… 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 89 Months In Federal Prison For Heroin Dealing

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