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Canadian Drug Kingpin With Ties To The Rizutto And Bonanno Crime Families, The Hells Angels, And The Mexican Sinaloa Cartel Sentenced To 27 Years For Leading A Billion Dollar Narcotics Trafficking Enterprise

… and responsible for smuggling over 100,000 kilograms of marijuana, 83 kilograms of cocaine, and tens of thousands of … conspiracies to manufacture, import, and distribute marijuana, conspiracies to export and distribute cocaine, … Cournoyer with trafficking more than $1 billion worth of marijuana, cocaine, and ecstasy into the United States …
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Detroit News 2010

July 15, 2021
… 3, 2010 Life Sentence Given to Head of Huge Multi-State Marijuana Trafficking Organization Based in Ohio September … 24, 2010 11 Mexican Nationals Arrested in huge Outdoor Marijuana Operation in Ohio September 7, 2010 Two Men + Five … Southern Cal Woman Charged For Transporting 500 Pounds of Marijuana Into Central Ohio Via Private Jet June 15, 2010 …
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Seven Arrested In El Paso On Federal Drug Trafficking/Firearms Charges

… who allegedly participated in conspiracies to distribute marijuana and cocaine from Mexico in New Mexico, Colorado, … charges 16 defendants with conspiracy to distribute marijuana and cocaine between Jan. 2012 and Sept. 2012.  Six … used pickup trucks to transport bulk quantities of marijuana and quantities of cocaine from Mexico to New …
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Operation Sour/Kush Yields Multiple Arrests, Weapons, Narcotics, And Currency

… investigation into the drug distribution activities of a marijuana network. Arrests totaled more than 27 people, 17 … the sale of a highly potent and sought-after strains of marijuana known as “Sour” and “Kush.” These potent strains …
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Indictments Announced Following Wisconsin Drug Trafficking And Illegal Gambling Investigation

… distribute and distribute in excess of 1,000 kilograms of marijuana, a Schedule I controlled substance, in violation … the United States and Canada. Hundreds of pounds of marijuana have been transported by couriers from Seattle and … bulk cash, including illegal gambling proceeds, back to the marijuana suppliers in Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. The …
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DEA New Orleans and Arkansas DFA Regulatory Agents Seize More Than 7,600 Illicit Products from Vape and Tobacco Stores

… Regulatory agents, who oversee tobacco, alcohol and medical marijuana permits, visited 28 vape and tobacco retailers … 57 THC edible products Approximately 3 pounds of suspected marijuana/hemp flower 411 untaxed tobacco products Seizures …
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DEA Task Force investigation dismantles Waterbury drug ring; 29 charged

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … mixed, 400 grams of heroin, 10 grams of crack, 20 pounds of marijuana, fentanyl patches, a one-kilogram press, four …
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Georgia Man Convicted of Trafficking Methamphetamine

… Lawrenceville, Georgia, of trafficking methamphetamine and marijuana in Western North Carolina, announced Dena J. King, … residence, from which they seized a firearm, four pounds of marijuana, and more than $7,900 in cash. Trial evidence also … to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute marijuana and 50 grams or more methamphetamine, possession …
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Two Pensacola brothers each sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for large drug and money laundering conspiracy

… and December 2017, Nguyen shipped packages of cocaine and marijuana from California to the Booker brothers in … of drug invoices and pictures of packages of cocaine and marijuana that he was shipping from California to … drug money by depositing proceeds from the sale of the marijuana and cocaine into bank accounts Nguyen opened in …
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Haines City Man Receives Twelve Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

… stop, the trooper found approximately $1520 and two bags of marijuana in Armstrong’s pockets. A search of Armstrong’s … 43.6 grams of methamphetamine, and 2.25 pounds of marijuana. Armstrong was arrested on state charges and …
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Four Plead Guilty In Multi-State Drug & Money Laundering Conspiracy

… and December 2017, Nguyen shipped packages of cocaine and marijuana from California to the Booker Brothers in … of drug invoices and pictures of packages of cocaine and marijuana that he was shipping from California to Pensacola. … drug monies by depositing proceeds from the sale of the marijuana and cocaine into bank accounts Nguyen opened in …
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Denver Man Sentenced For Role In Murder-for-Hire And Drug Conspiracy

… conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire. Today, … undercover Drug Enforcement (DEA) agents, to purchase marijuana in return for stolen weapons. The discussions concerned the distribution of marijuana in the Columbia, S.C., area and how Mickle and …
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Local Residents Arrested In Drug Trafficking And Money Remitting Conspiracy

… to possess with intent to distribute more 100 kilograms of marijuana from approximately January 2009 until May 2012. … with the intent to distribute specific amounts of either marijuana or cocaine at varying times throughout the alleged … and up to 40 years and a fine of up to $5 million for the marijuana conspiracy. A conviction for unlicensed money …
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Money Courier Sentenced For Money Laundering

… LAREDO, Texas - The second of 20 defendants convicted in a marijuana trafficking and money laundering conspiracy has … the head of a drug trafficking organization that received marijuana loads from Mexico and arranged to transport the marijuana to the Dallas area. The organization used various …
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Former Correction Officer Convicted In Manhattan Federal Court Of Bribery And Narcotics Offenses In Connection With Rikers Island Inmate Contraband Distribution Ring

… receipt of thousands of dollars in cash bribes to smuggle marijuana and other contraband into Rikers Island for … On multiple occasions in 2012 and 2013, Romain smuggled marijuana, tobacco, and other contraband into the GRVC and … inmate co-conspirators, who met with him to supply him with marijuana and to pay him for his smuggling activities.  …
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Philadelphia News 2010

July 15, 2021
… 2010 December 17, 2010 Philadelphia Lawyer Convicted in Marijuana Grow House Case November 24, 2010 DEA Moves to Emergency Control Synthetic Marijuana November 1, 2010 Settlement reached with Temple … Company Pleads Guilty to Financing a Network of High-Tech Marijuana Grow Facilities October 25, 2010 DEA Celebrates …
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Madera Pot Farmer Pleads Guilty

… distribute, and possess with intent to distribute marijuana. According to his guilty plea, Martinez admitted that he had conspired to grow 45,500 marijuana plants ranging from two to 13 feet tall within a … had planted the corn in March 2010, and then planted the marijuana within the corn rows in April 2010. Martinez is …
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Bakersfield Man Pleads Guilty To Warehouse Pot Grow Valued At More Than $4 Million

… today to conspiring to cultivate, distribute and possess marijuana with intent to distribute it. According to court … in southeast Bakersfield that housed a sophisticated marijuana cultivation operation. The agents seized 1,161 marijuana plants valued at approximately $4.6 million and …
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Laredo-Based Kingpin With Ties To Los Zetas Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

… conspiracy engaged in trafficking kilograms of cocaine and marijuana for the Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas, Drug … in a drug conspiracy responsible for shipping multi tons of marijuana and cocaine from the Laredo area to destinations … and being responsible for finding transportation for marijuana and cocaine shipments. Alaniz was identified as …
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Drug dealer who sold herion that killed an 18-year-old female is sentenced to more than 28 years

… few days later, law enforcement found cocaine, heroin, and marijuana in Mr. Robinson’s vehicle. Multiple sources of … Police Department’s Narcotics Division, the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Southlake Police …
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Stratford Man Charged with Distributing Methamphetamine and Oxycodone

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … pills; other prescription pills, more than six pounds of marijuana, and $32,151 in cash. On June 20, 2023, a grand …
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Former Methuen Man Sentenced for Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … of cocaine, 23.8 grams of cocaine base, 35 kilograms of marijuana, heroin, steroids a mixture containing fentanyl, …
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Meriden Man Sentenced to Nearly 8 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … and his girlfriend, Alba Nieves, distributed cocaine and marijuana from Diaz’ business, Nino’s Mini Market, located …
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Former Methuen Resident Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl And Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … agents seized fentanyl, powder cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana and steroids, as well as drug paraphernalia. The …
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Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … of cocaine, and also parcels containing large quantities of marijuana, from California to addresses in Hartford.  When …
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Williston Man Sentenced to 58 Months in Prison for Unlawfully Possessing Firearms and Trafficking Over 3 Kilograms of Cocaine

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … 80 while in possession of 13 ounces of cocaine, bulk marijuana, and THC cartridges. United States Attorney …
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Milford Man Who Used Telegram App to Traffic Drugs 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 … psilocybin mushrooms, and approximately 20 kilograms of marijuana, as well as an AR-15 style rifle and a Glock style …
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Milford Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution Charge

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … psilocybin mushrooms, and approximately 20 kilograms of marijuana, as well as an AR-15 style rifle and a Glock style …
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Stratford Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Meth and Oxycodone

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … pills; other prescription pills, more than six pounds of marijuana, and $32,151 in cash. At the time of his arrest, …
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Hartford Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charge

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … cocaine, 700 grams of psilocybin, and five kilograms of marijuana.  Investigators also found and seized two loaded …