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DEA, Along With Manhattan, Brooklyn, And Miami U.S. Attorneys Announce Extradition Of Colombian Narcotics Kingpin

… this is it; not to mention the crime and suffering cocaine addiction has fueled on the demand-side of the equation in …
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Forty-Four Michigan And Ohio Residents Indicted In Scheme To Illegally Divert And Distribute Rx Drugs Along “US-23 Pipeline”

… trend that is not only robbing taxpayers, but also fueling addictions to prescription drugs,” McQuade said.  …
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Wide Ranging Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Dismantled

… organizations have one priority: financial wealth through addiction,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Matthew G. …
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Former TSA Officer Sentenced To More Than Five Years In Prison For Accepting Bribes From Drug Trafficker

… the DEA Task Force for shutting down a pipeline of highly addictive prescription pills from Florida to Connecticut, …
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DEA Reports Significant Increase in Counterfeit Pills in Minnesota

… These dangerous substances contain fentanyl, a powerful opioid 100 times more potent than morphine. Supplied by …
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Georgia Man Sentenced To 135 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Methamphetamine

… heroin and marijuana are also of concern.  In addition, the opioid threat, and diversion of prescription drug are a …
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Perryville Pharmacist Sent To Prison For 10 Years, To Pay $850,000 For Role In Pill Scheme

… role in a conspiracy to unlawfully distribute prescription opioid pills from his drug store, his participation in a …
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Two Whatcom County men charged in fentanyl drug distribution scheme

… alleges distribution of fentanyl-tainted counterfeit opioid pills with distinctive M-30 markings B'ham pills …
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Insys Regional Manager Pleads Guilty To Kickback Conspiracy

… and older who are already receiving and who are tolerant to opioid therapy for their underlying persistent cancer …
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Two Charged with Connection with Scheme to Operate Industrial-Scale Illegal Narcotics Pill Pressing Operations Throughout New York City

… for their production and distribution of illicit synthetic opioids which are responsible for perpetuating the public …
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Nicolás Maduro Moros and 14 current and former Venezuelan officials charged with narco-terrorism, corruption, drug trafficking and other criminal charges

… States with cocaine and inflict the drug’s harmful and addictive effects on users in the United States. Marín …
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25th Operation High Tide Defendant Sentenced for Drug and Gun Crimes

… Heroin Methamphetamine Cocaine Ecstasy/MDMA Synthetic Opioids On On …
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

… the arrest of El Mencho.     In 2018, there were over 5,500 opioid-related deaths in Florida, according to the Florida …
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Manchester Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy Charge Resulting From Substantial Methamphetamine Seizure

… DEA Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Ferguson “Amid the opioid crisis, drug traffickers also continue their efforts …
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New York Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Charge Stemming From Overdose Death In Greenwich

… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. …
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Fairfield Doctor Who Illegally Prescribed Oxycodone Sentenced

… the couple had unlawfully obtained forged prescriptions for opioid medications from Bellofiore’s former medical …
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Heroin, Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced To 15+ Years

… from doing so, is a critical priority of my office.”  "Opioid abuse is at epidemic levels in New Hampshire," said …
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Heroin And Fentanyl Drug Ring Dismantled In The Bronx--Supplied The Northeast

… high and monopolize on the users’ physical dependence on opioids.  Heroin and fentanyl are the nation’s number one …
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Derry Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy Charges Related To Sales Of Synthetic Cannabinoids

… Rice agreed, saying, “while we are in the midst of an opioid epidemic, some individuals may believe that synthetic …
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Hartford Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Heroin, Possessing Firearm

… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users.  …
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Overdose Investigation Results In 30-Month Sentence For Norwich Man

… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. …
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Manchester Man Sentenced To 210 Months For Heroin And Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

… from doing so, is a critical priority of my office.”  “Opioid abuse is at epidemic levels in New Hampshire,” said …
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Rochester Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Fentanyl Distribution Overdose Fatality

… for their work on this case,” said Rice.  “Fighting the opioid epidemic is a multi-pronged, team effort.  One facet …
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Brothers Plead Guilty To Heroin Distribution Charges Stemming From Overdose Investigation

… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users.  …
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New England Residents Turn In 68,958 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs During Take-Back Event

… Agent in Charge Michael J. Ferguson.  “With the current opioid epidemic DEA’s obligation is to improve public safety …
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Fairfield Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegally Prescribing Oxycodone

… the couple had unlawfully obtained forged prescriptions for opioid medications from Bellofiore’s former medical …
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Two drug traffickers linked to fatal overdose in Bellingham arrested in Skagit County

… laced with fentanyl highlights the growing impact of the opioid crisis,” said Whatcom County Undersheriff Doug …
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Gonic Woman Pleads Guilty To Misprision Of A Felony In Connection With Drug Distribution Causing Death

… Administration for their work on this case.  Fighting the opioid epidemic is a multi-pronged, team effort.  One facet …
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Former Physician Indicted For Selling Amphetamine Diet Pills To Patients After Losing Medical License

… to family members for narcotics, including the opioid painkillers (commonly known by the brand name …
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Thirteen charged, eight search warrants, more than a thousand grams of fentanyl, three firearms seized in Project Safe Neighborhoods investigation

… are currently serving suspended or probationary sentences. “Opioid abuse is at epidemic levels in New England,” said DEA …