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12 Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted

… are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Opioid abuse affects communities across the nation. … of nearly 29% from the previous 12-month period. Synthetic opioids (primarily fentanyl) accounted for more than three …
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Fentanyl In The City: Nearly 20 Pounds Of Fentanyl, Heroin Seized On Central Park West In Manhattan

… Friday” and “Wild Card.” A dangerously strong synthetic opioid, fentanyl is approximately 50 times stronger than … of heroin and fentanyl, a deadly combination of opioids. We will continue to work with our partners to … alleged to be transporting close to 20 pounds of the highly addictive drugs of fentanyl and heroin, valued in the …
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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Event aims to prevent addiction and reduce drug poisoning deaths WASHINGTON – The … in the home that are susceptible to misuse and theft.  Opioid misuse remains at epidemic levels in the United …
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DEA Hosts 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… their homes.  These medications can be a gateway to addiction, and have helped fuel the opioid epidemic.  According to a report published by the …
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Combatting The Drug Networks Supplying Chicago

… of the synthetic drug threat with the current national opioid epidemic. DEA Chicago Division Special Agent in … traffickers who prey on those who suffer the scourge of addiction. While Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has been …
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Eleven defendants charged in federal court with committing narcotics and firearms offenses in the Bronx

… into user’s hands, threatening neighbors with drug addiction and gun violence.” “Today’s charges target … U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman. “From feeding the opioid crisis through the sale of oxycodone, to pouring … alleged conduct of these 11 defendants fueled a cycle of addiction and violence.  The joint investigative work of the …
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A Look Back at Fentanyl Prosecutions in 2023

… additional cases still pending. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than … and arrest suppliers. These efforts combined with treating addiction, educating the public, and ultimately reducing … man-made and potent, to increase their profits by driving addiction in the United States. They do not care how many …
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

… huge amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, which drives addiction and violence and kills Americans.  It also shows … communities with fentanyl and methamphetamine, drive addiction, fuel violence, and kill Americans,” said … platforms. “Illicit fentanyl, and other synthetic opioids, are responsible for nearly 70% of the drug overdose …
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Ft. Worth Oncologist Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Pill Mill Conspiracy

… advantage of individuals, especially ones who suffer from addiction.” According to evidence presented at three … run pill mills knowingly profit off of vulnerable people’s addictions,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Prerak Shah. “The … streets. We will do everything within our power to curb the opioid epidemic.”  The DEA Dallas Field Division’s Fort …
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Seventeen Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Massive Oxycodone And Heroin Conspiracies In And Around Rockland County

… 12 defendants. DEA SAC Hunt stated: “Throughout the nation, opioid overdose and abuse statistics have become reality in … commitment to arresting those responsible for arming addicts with their drug of choice and protecting residents … he did not need a legitimate job, but rather only some drug addicts and a “trap phone” with which to arrange drug …
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Maryland Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Selling Heroin That Led To 6 Overdoses, 3 Deaths

… will now face the consequences of his actions. Prescription opioids like OxyContin and hydrocodone are fueling the demand for heroin. This addiction is tearing the fibers of our communities, of our … Mr. Giles’ organization, responsible for fueling heroin addiction and overdose deaths,” said Special Agent in Charge …
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DEA Heroin Enforcement Team, Long Island Heroin Task Force, ATF, Nassau County Police Department and Suffolk County DA team up to arrest 19 members of drug ring

… and New York City and sold heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, opioid pills and other controlled substances. “They also … crack cocaine and pressing pills, which are counterfeit opioids made of dangerous and lethal controlled substances … are spreading poison and ruining the lives of those who are addicted as well as their families. I would like to thank …
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Dallas Attorney Charged in Narcotics Money Laundering Scheme

… organizations to profit from those who find themselves addicted to controlled substances.” According to the … during the DEA’s years-long investigation of a large-scale opioid distribution ring, when a high-level dealer offered … the law and profit from the devastation of our nation’s opioid epidemic, lining his own pockets in the process. He …
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Consent Decree Approved Between the United States and Baltimore-Based Pharmacy and Pharmacist Alleged to Have Illegally Dispensed Controlled Substances

… ignore ‘red flags,’ their dispensing contributes to the opioid epidemic.  We at the DEA are working hard, every day, … distribute controlled substances, fueling Maryland’s drug addiction epidemic.” The Government alleges that shortly … Seizures (Drugs/Property) Synthetic drugs Drug Trafficking Opioids On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
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Prison Sentence for Final Defendant Wraps up Prosecution of Middle Georgia Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… law enforcement agencies working together to target addictive drugs, gang violence and illegal firearms in the … drugs and violent crime in this District.” “The epidemic of opioids and gun violence is not just limited to the big …
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DEA Announces Results of Enforcement Surge to Reduce the Fentanyl Supply Across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin

… organizations that use deception and treachery to drive addiction with complete disregard for human life. To save … percent of those deaths can be attributed to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl.   Drug traffickers have expanded …
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Cigarette And Alcohol Use At Historic Low Among Teens

… in the non-medical use of prescription drugs. Abuse of the opioid painkiller Vicodin was reported by 8.1 percent of … in 2010. However, no such declines were seen for the opioid painkiller OxyContin. In 2011, the non-medical use of … world’s research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. The Institute carries out a large variety of …
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Drug Ring Peddling Fentanyl Pills Disguised As Oxycodone, Cocaine And Heroin Dismantled

… year-long investigation alleges defendants enabled addiction by selling heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl disguised … extensive investigation that spanned both coasts. With the opioid epidemic devastating families in Buffalo and across … to tackle New York's constantly evolving heroin and opioid epidemic, including settlements with health insurers …
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Doctor Charged In Illegal Sales Of Prescriptions For Controlled Substances: Medical Practices At JFK International Airport And On Long Island

… that Dr. Surya sold prescriptions for oxycodone, a powerful opioid painkiller, and other controlled substances to a … Bridget G. Brennan said, “By selling prescriptions for addictive drugs, Dr. Surya is charged with jeopardizing the … enforcement is fighting against the devastation caused by opioid abuse.”   "The NYPD and our law enforcement partners …
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DEA Philadelphia Announces 20th Take-Back Day

… local partners prepare for April event PHILADELPHIA  – With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the … prescription drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce addiction and stem overdose deaths. Learn more about the …
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DEA Denver Announces 20th Take Back Day

… state and local partners prepare for April event With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the … prescription drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce addiction and stem overdose deaths. Learn more about the …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year of Removing Unneeded Medications from Communities

… old, unwanted, or expired—some of which can be a gateway to addiction. “Properly disposing of unneeded medications is … Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), opioids, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and …
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DEA Encourages Communities to Make Every Day Take Back Day

… expired medications. These medications can be a gateway to addiction and have helped fuel the opioid epidemic. According to a report published by the …
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DEA Washington Warns of Deadly Counterfeit Drugs on Social Media

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… of fentanyl. These fake pills, loaded with the synthetic opioid fentanyl, and made to look exactly like actual … the home. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or to learn more about how to speak with children …
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Drug Enforcement Administration Announces the Seizure of Over 379 million Deadly Doses of Fentanyl in 2022

… deadliest drug threat facing this country. It is a highly addictive man-made opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. Just two …
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Wisconsin Doctor Sentenced to 18 Months’ Imprisonment for Drug Crimes

… had provided opiates to patients he knew were already addicted to controlled substances, in exchange for cash and … local partners to hold those doctors who are fueling the opioid crisis accountable for their actions.” “The DEA will …
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DEA New England Announces 20th Take Back Day

… Diversion/Medical Practitioner 571-362-9171 BOSTON – With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the … prescription drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce addiction and stem overdose deaths.  Learn more about the …
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Federal Jury Finds Brevard County Doctor Guilty of Illegal Distribution of Oxycodone

… patients that they were seeking oxycodone to support their opioid addictions, as opposed to managing pain. Expert …
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Over six tons of prescription drugs and vaping devices collected in DEA Take Back

… demonstrated their continued commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic by delivering over six tons of drugs for … everyone an opportunity to safely dispose of potentially addictive prescription drugs.” This latest collection was …
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Indiana doctor surrenders DEA registration for cause

… to avoid illegal diversion.  We are in the middle of an opioid epidemic, and everyone in the medical field, … especially physicians, must do their job to help prevent addiction and overdose deaths.  To turn the table, everyone …