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Convicted Felon Sentenced to 8+ Years on Federal Charges

… conspiracy, one count of conspiracy to distribute marijuana, one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and one count of felon in possession of a firearm. …
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Leader of conspiracy that manufactured illegal drugs on an industrial scale sentenced to 20 years in federal prison

… Controlled Substances (Carfentanil, Alprazolam and marijuana), also must serve five years of supervised release … Controlled Substances (Carfentanil, Alprazolam and marijuana), followed by five years of supervised release. …
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Mexican Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 14 years in Federal Prison

… with intent to distribute 1,000 kilograms or more of marijuana. According to the plea agreement and other court … and September 2008, Lopez-Acevedo was the main supplier of marijuana in Indianapolis, Indiana and was personally …
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Bakersfield man sentenced for structuring synthetic drug proceeds

… associated with his internet businesses that sold synthetic marijuana, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott and Drug … World of Incense, and Blue Bear– that distributed synthetic marijuana to convenience stores, smoke shops, and other … the country. Although marketed as a legal alternative to marijuana, the products contained illegal drugs that have …
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Two Hobbs, NM Men Sentenced To Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking

… years of supervised release for conspiring to transport marijuana from the Big Bend area to Hobbs, NM, for further … by ten years of supervised release for his role in the marijuana distribution scheme. According to court records, … to May 2013, the defendants recruited drivers to pick up marijuana along the border with Mexico in South Brewster and …
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Houston Man Gets Significant Sentence For Drug Trafficking Through Falfurrias Checkpoint

… with the intent to distribute more than 1000 kilograms of marijuana from October 2011 until his arrest on Oct. 24, … established that the organization moved large amounts of marijuana in tractor-trailers hauling produce through the … 2011 until April 2012, approximately 4,000 kilograms of marijuana was seized. Those seizure have, to date, resulted …
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Drug Traffickers Plead Guilty On Eve Of Trial

… with intent to distribute more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana and conspiracy to launder money. He is also … money judgment against him. Cross pleaded guilty to the marijuana conspiracy.  Garcia pleaded guilty to possession … with intent to distribute approximately 1,141 kilograms of marijuana, which was discovered during a traffic stop in …
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Laredo Resident Sentenced For Distributing Controlled Substances Near School

… with intent to distribute cocaine, crack cocaine and marijuana as well as multiple counts of possession with … several controlled buys of cocaine, cocaine base and marijuana from Serna Sr., and his sons - Romeo Serna Jr. and … warrant was also executed, resulting in the discovery of marijuana on the kitchen counter, in the attic and in the …
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Pilot And Passenger Of Plane That Crashed At Yoakum County Airport After Refueling Plead Guilty To Drug Charge

… 475-7500 Tulsa - (918) 459-9600 Approximately 160 Pounds of Marijuana on board plane that belly landed at airport in … with intent to distribute 50 kilograms or more of marijuana and aiding and abetting.  They each face a maximum …
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DEA San Diego/El Cajon PD Arrest 60 In Nine Month Operation

… E. Main include: attempted murder, methamphetamine sales, marijuana sales, sale of diverted pharmaceuticals, gambling, … conspiracy to distribute and distribution of narcotics, marijuana, and pharmaceuticals, conspiracy to import marijuana, and possession and distribution of automatic …
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Canadian Drug Trafficker & Leader Of Helicopter Smuggling Ring Who Fought Extradition For Years Sentenced To 7 Years In Prison

… 2015 to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy.  At today’s sentencing U.S. … of the charged conspiracy, by helicopters.  The MDMA and marijuana originated in Canada and was transported south … of cocaine seized on February 28, 2009; 420 pounds of marijuana seized on February 23, 2009; and 325 pounds of …
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Coeur D'Alene Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Drug Trafficking

… in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and marijuana. O'Neill was also sentenced to fifteen years for … Lecia O'Neill, conspired together to distribute cocaine and marijuana in northern Idaho. O'Neill admitted to storing … they could be distributed. At this “stash house” he grew marijuana, which he later replanted on public lands. During …
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Yakima Valley Vineyard Investigation Results In Federal Arrests And Over $3 Million In Assets Subject To Forfeiture

… targeted a drug trafficking organization who concealed marijuana grow operations within Yakima Valley vineyards. In … violations involving the manufacture and distribution of marijuana, aiding and abetting, money laundering and … farming operations. Proceeds from the sale of the marijuana were utilized to purchase and finance the …
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Fresno-Based Investigation Results In Nationwide Arrests For Drug Distribution And Cash Structuring Conspiracy

… and Ohio being charged with conspiring to distribute marijuana and conspiring to structure cash transactions. All … October 2014, Thomas and Gonzalez sent numerous parcels of marijuana and marijuana oil disguised as clothing to recipients in …
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Two Mexican Cartel Members Found Guilty of Violating RICO Statute

… Cartel; one count of conspiracy to possess cocaine and marijuana; one count of conspiracy to import cocaine and marijuana; one count of conspiracy to launder money; and one …
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Trafficker Behind Poly-Drug Distribution Network Sentenced

… cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and marijuana. Brownridge admitted that beginning in 2020, he … nearly three kilograms of cocaine and about two pounds of marijuana. Investigators also caught Brownridge selling …
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Drug Dealing Pilot Who Attempted to Hire a Hitman is Sentenced to Federal Prison

… Ore. —A Josephine County, Oregon man who distributed marijuana throughout the U.S. using his private airplane, … enforcement received reports that Larson was distributing marijuana from Southern Oregon throughout the U.S. via his …
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Federal jury finds leader of Cartel Del Noreste guilty on all charges

… the defendant on one count each of conspiracy to possess marijuana with intent to distribute, conspiracy to import marijuana, unlawful distribution of controlled substances …
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20 Individuals Charged in a West Texas Drug Conspiracy

… with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana; distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, cocaine base, and marijuana; unlawful use of a communications facility; and … one pound of cocaine, five pounds of hydroponic marijuana, five firearms, 12 vehicles, and a recreational …
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Kentucky Family Members Are First In State To Be Sentenced To Federal Prison For Distribution Of Drugs Known As “Bath Salts”

… Justices and Newman also manufactured and sold synthetic marijuana which contained an active (JWH-018) that has been … two and three kilograms of mephedrone, packaged synthetic marijuana ready for sale, and materials capable of producing between 500 and 700 pounds of synthetic marijuana. The synthetic marijuana was sold as incense by …
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Cleveland Area Residents Indicted In Poly-Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Richard Price led group that trafficked heroin, cocaine and marijuana from Chicago to Cleveland; also faces money … that is accused of bringing cocaine, heroin and marijuana from Chicago and selling it in Cleveland, said … and possess with intent to distribute cocaine, heroin, and marijuana. Richard Price, Jr., is also charged with …
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Carlos Powell And Eric Powell Sentenced To Life In Prison For Heading One Of Largest Drug Trafficking Operations In Michigan History

… kilograms of heroin and cocaine, and thousands of pounds of marijuana in metro-Detroit, announced United States Attorney … organization which dealt in multi-kilogram quantities of marijuana, heroin and cocaine in the Detroit metropolitan … equipped with traps and hidden compartments to transport marijuana, cocaine and heroin, as well as cash generated …
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Six Defendants Federally Charged With Drug Conspiracy And Money Laundering

… laundering.  The defendants, who are alleged to distribute marijuana in and around the Milwaukee metropolitan area, are … search warrants, recovering several pounds of high-grade marijuana, 11 firearms, and approximately $90,000 U.S. … trafficking organization that obtained large quantities of marijuana from Northern California for distribution within …
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Kinston Man Sentenced In Operation “No Quarter”

… distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine and a quantity of marijuana. On April 11, 2011, Fogg pled guilty to that … of approximately 40 kilograms of cocaine, two pounds of marijuana and 1,000 pills of ecstasy from 2009 until October … for the importation of large quantities of cocaine, marijuana, heroin, and methamphetamine into the United …
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Multiple Arrests In Massive Two-City Enforcement Action

… with intent to distribute multiple kilogram quantities of marijuana as well as a conspiracy to launder drug proceeds. … engaged in a conspiracy to distribute bulk quantities of marijuana from the Laredo area for distribution in the … allegedly procured multiple kilogram quantities of marijuana from the Republic of Mexico and illegally imported …
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Whatcom County Resident Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Conspiring To Smuggle Massive Cocaine Shipment To Canada

… was transporting and distributing 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of marijuana and 100 to 200 kilos of cocaine every month. The marijuana was smuggled into the U.S. from Canada and … and New Jersey, among other locations. Proceeds from the marijuana distribution were used to purchase cocaine in …
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Seattle News 2004

July 15, 2021
… DEC 17, 2004 Twenty-two Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Marijuana Smuggling Enterprise NOV 26, 2004 DEA Celebrates … of Witness-Tampering in Drug Case AUG 30, 2004 65,000 Marijuana Plants Seized– 3 Arrested JUN 1, 2004 …
July 15, 2021
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Bridgeport Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Federal Racketeering Charge

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … 2018, Traylor and others committed a violent robbery of a marijuana dealer. On June 1, 2021, Traylor, who at the time …
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Three members of Lockport fentanyl ring arrested

… was transported by ambulance to the hospital for further medical treatment. J.B. later told officers that she … heroin and fentanyl, a quantity of fentanyl, a quantity of marijuana, $978 in U.S. currency, and drug packaging …
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Indictment Charges Brothers with Trafficking Narcotic Pills

… Brian O’Keefe 508-509-1844 Brian.OKeefe@dea.gov Diversion/Medical Practitioner: 571-362-9171 Division Contacts … and Oregon suspected to contain multiple pounds of marijuana.  Investigators also made controlled purchases of …