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New Haven Jury Finds Two Drug Traffickers Guilty

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … conspired to distribute quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana and distributed drugs throughout Connecticut and …
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Bloomfield Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics Trafficking Offenses

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … with Harry and others to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana throughout Connecticut. Harry was arrested on June …
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Eighteen Charged With Federal Drug, Extortion And Money Laundering Charges

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … U.S. currency, seven kilograms of gold bars, 80 pounds of marijuana, four weapons and several vehicles. It is alleged …
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District Attorney Vance And White House Drug Policy Director Kerlikowske Host Panel Discussion In Washington Heights On Drug Abuse Prevention Rates Of Death Declining In NYC In All Major Drug Categories Except Prescription Drugs DA’s Office To Partner

… awareness of the dangers of illegally abused prescription medications in a way that would also reduce the risk of … of the population aged 12 or older. Illicit drugs include marijuana/hashish, (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, …
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Six Charged In Four Overdose Death Investigations

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … of heroin, prescription narcotics, more than one pound of marijuana, a digital scale and hundreds of empty glassine …
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Norwalk Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Offenses

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … to distribute large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana and distributed drugs throughout Connecticut and …
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DEA Seizures of Heroin and Fentanyl Increase Across North Dakota in 2020

… pills can be difficult to distinguish from legitimate medications and are often marketed as M30s, Perc30s, Blues … prescribed or given by a doctor or picked up at a pharmacy. Marijuana was the number one drug seized in North Dakota in …
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Member Of Vietnamese Drug-Trafficking Organization Convicted

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … District Judge Patti B. Saris of conspiracy to distribute marijuana. During the trial, prosecutors presented testimony … of U.S. currency to pay for large shipments of Canadian marijuana that were delivered to his residence. In 2007, law …
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DEA Reduces Amount Of Opioid Controlled Substances To Be Manufactured In 2017

… the amount of almost every Schedule II opiate and opioid medication that may be manufactured in the United States in … with data on prescriptions written and prescription medications sold in America. The Aggregate Production (APQ) … of a controlled substance necessary to meet the estimated medical, scientific, research, industrial, and export needs …
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One Of The Largest Methamphetamine Distributors In New England Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … and over 4,200 rounds of ammunition were seized. An illegal marijuana grow operation with hundreds of marijuana plants was also dismantled. Reshat Alkayisi, 63, a …
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DEA Announces Largest-Ever Synthetic Drug Takedown

… and investigative tool at our disposal.” “Synthetic marijuana is a dangerous drug, and its manufacture and … contribution to the nationwide effort against synthetic marijuana.” “CBP and DEA enjoy a close working relationship … by the Food and Drug (FDA) for human consumption or for medical use, and there is no oversight of the manufacturing …
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New Jersey Division Of Consumer Affairs Launches “Project Medicine Drop,” Providing Consumers Opportunity To Dispose Of Unused Prescription Medication Throughout The Year Pilot Program Important Component Of The Division’s Fight To Prevent Prescription

… Consumers Opportunity To Dispose Of Unused Prescription Medication Throughout The Year Pilot Program Important … to dispose of their unused and expired prescription medications safely and securely, seven days a week, 365 days …
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Rhode Island Businesswoman Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Prison for Money Laundering

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … of her boyfriend’s fentanyl trafficking proceeds through marijuana dispensary BOSTON – A Rhode Island woman has been … drug proceeds. Correa contacted a friend who was opening a marijuana dispensary in Massachusetts and seeking investors. …
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Wife Of Large-Scale Drug Trafficker Sentenced For Money Laundering Conspiracy

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … conspiracy involving proceeds of methamphetamine and marijuana distribution. The defendant laundered over …
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New Hampshire Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … multiple firearms and 4,200 rounds of ammunition; Illegal marijuana grow operation dismantled BOSTON – A member of a …
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Updated Results From DEA’s Largest-Ever Global Synthetic Drug Takedown Yesterday

… as well as precursor herbs used to manufacture synthetic marijuana,” said CBP David Murphy, Acting Assistant … herbal blends marketed as being “legal” and providing a marijuana-like high have become increasingly popular, … by the Food and Drug (FDA) for human consumption or for medical use, and there is no oversight of the manufacturing …
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Congress Agrees To Add 26 Synthetic Drugs To Controlled Substances Act

… are those with a high potential for abuse; have no medical use in treatment in the United States; and lack an … delirious effects of THC, the psychoactive ingredient of marijuana. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs … that they received 6,959 calls related to synthetic marijuana in 2011, up from 2,906 in 2010. On …
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Two Members Of A Violent Gang Sentenced To Prison For Racketeering And Drug Trafficking

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy; conspiracy to distribute marijuana; and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. … 2020, regularly used the mail to import large quantities of marijuana from California to Boston and neighboring cities. …
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Member of Violent Gang Pleads Guilty to Racketeering and Drug Trafficking Offenses

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … RICO or racketeering conspiracy); conspiracy to distribute marijuana; and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. …
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Anesthesiologist Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Unlawfully Distributing Oxycodone

… of oxycodone.  Hieu Tu Le, 40, of Snohomish, Washington, a medical doctor licensed in Washington State since 2004, … a clinic on Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood providing medical marijuana authorizations.  In September 2012, Le …
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Texarkana Physician Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Prescribing Controlled Substances Without a Legitimate Medical Purpose

… for Prescribing Controlled Substances Without a Legitimate Medical Purpose August 26, 2024 New Orleans Contact Info …
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Norwalk Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Third Federal Narcotics Conviction

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … of a large quantity of cocaine, oxycodone pills and marijuana.  On June 7, 2019, Sandalo was arrested after …
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Danbury Woman Involved In Home Invasion Drug Robberies Sentenced To 3 Years In Federal Prison

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … organized and committed armed home invasion robberies of marijuana dealers. On January 30, 2013, Kershaw drove four of her co-defendants to the residence of a known marijuana dealer.  The men, some of whom were armed with …
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Convicted Drug Trafficker And Money Launderer Sentenced To Prison

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … a cross-country conspiracy to distribute cocaine and marijuana. Miguel Fernandes, 40, was sentenced by U.S. … with intent to distribute 100 kilograms or more of marijuana, and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments. A …
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New York Man Involved In Danbury Home Invasion Drug Robberies Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … organized and committed armed home invasion robberies of marijuana dealers. Myrie participated in home invasion … with firearms forced entry into the residence of a known marijuana dealer.  Once inside, the perpetrators attempted …
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New Haven Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Narcotics

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … of supervised release, for distributing crack cocaine and marijuana. Vaughn is one of more than 100 individuals … or more of cocaine (“crack cocaine”) and a quantity of marijuana, and two counts of distributing cocaine base.  …
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Danbury Man Involved In Home Invasion Drug Robberies Is Sentenced

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … organized and committed armed home invasion robberies of marijuana dealers. Perdomo participated in home invasion … with firearms forced entry into the residence of a known marijuana dealer.  Once inside, the perpetrators attempted …
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DEA releases 2020 Drugs of Abuse Resource Guide

… trends in drug misuse and abuse, including fentanyl , marijuana and marijuana concentrates, vaping, and stimulant drugs.       … this comprehensive guide is intended as a tool not just for medical practitioners and law enforcement officials, but …
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Leader of Violent Brockton-Based Drug Crew Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Prison

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … or more of fentanyl, cocaine, cocaine base, oxycodone and marijuana; possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or …