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Heroin, fentanyl trafficking targeted in Operation Jump Start, with seven indicted on federal charges

… in prison – and there is no parole in the federal system. “Opioids – particularly synthetic analogues like fentanyl – are highly addictive and frequently deadly,” said U.S. Attorney …
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Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Selling the Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of Young Woman

… prison, Lopez will no longer be able to contribute to the opioid epidemic terrorizing not only San Diego, but our … deaths in San Diego County. For those who suffer from addiction, please know there is help. Call the Crisis line …
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Leader of Multi-State Drug Trafficking Group Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl, Meth, and Heroin

… and fentanyl into this community…drugs that are highly addictive and dangerous.” “During the investigation, Mr. … poisonings, with 66% of those deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl.   This case is part of an Organized …
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DEA Rocky Mountain Division Announces Record Fentanyl Seizures 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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DEA El Paso Division Announces the Seizure of Over 9 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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DEA Reports Nearly 4.7 million Lethal Doses of Fentanyl Seized in Five State Omaha Division

… this incredibly potent substance.” Fentanyl is a highly addictive man-made opioid that is 50 times stronger than heroin. Just two …
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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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Front Range Task Force Prevents Millions of Potentially Deadly Doses of Fentanyl from Reaching the Streets of Longmont

… deadliest drug threat facing this country.  It is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. Just 2.2 …
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Law Enforcement Partnership in Nebraska Takes Stance Against Methamphetamine

… the most recent data available. “While fentanyl and opioids dominate the headlines, it’s important that we don’t … Special Agent in Charge Justin C. King said. “This highly addictive substance is destroying families in Nebraska and …
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DEA testifies at Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing

… Dakota where manpower resources are limited.   “Drug abuse, addiction and the violence associated with this illicit … pain killers and heroin comprise the majority of illegal opioid abuse in North Dakota.   North Dakota Governor Doug …
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Agents In Ohio Seize 44 Pounds Of Heroin And 142 Pounds Of Methamphetamine From A Mexican Source Of Supply

… the misery of our friends and neighbors struggling with addiction. The destruction caused by heroin and fentanyl is … drug traffickers especially those contributing to the opioid epidemic in America.”   Akron Police Chief Kenneth …
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Colorado Attorney General Joins Forces With DEA, U.S. Attorney, To Execute Largest Heroin Bust In History Of Rocky Mountain Region

… further evidence of the growing problem of heroin use and addiction in Colorado.  Just a few years ago, law … to risk a lifetime in prison to profit from the demand for opioids,” said Attorney General Coffman. “My office is …
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Dutchess County Man Pleads Guilty In White Plains Federal Court To Distributing Heroin And Fentanyl That Caused The Deaths Of Three People

… scourge of heroin and Sica’s willingness to exploit their addictions for personal gain.  One can hope, however, that … distributed by Sica was laced with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is significantly stronger than street heroin. On …
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Conviction Of Doctor And Owner Of Bronx Clinic Involved In Illegal Distribution Of More Than Five Million Oxycodone Pills

… medically unnecessary prescriptions for oxycodone, a highly addictive, prescription narcotic-strength opioid used to treat severe and chronic pain conditions.  …
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New York Doctor Sentenced To More Than 13 Years In Prison For Unlawfully Dispensing Nearly 1 Million Oxycodone Pills

… clear, those who abuse their medical licenses to fuel the opioid epidemic that is devastating so many of our … proceedings and in court filings: Oxycodone is a highly addictive, prescription-strength narcotic used to treat …
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Drug Ring Supplying Elmira, NY With Heroin And Fentanyl Shut Down

… consecutive to any penalty received on the drug charge. "As opioid overdose rates skyrocket, and law enforcement seize … for supplying our neighborhoods with poison used to feed addiction, enable crime and destroy families." SAC Hunt …
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JoCo Angels Opioid Awareness and Support (for Organizations)

JoCo Angels Opioid Awareness and Support is a non-profit grassroots, community organization founded in Johnston County in 2019 and made up of parents who have lost children to the opioid crisis as well as families who are still struggling with addiction. We work with all surrounding counties to...

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DEA’s National Take Back Day Returns April 26 to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse

… have a big impact on the safety of our community by keeping addictive medications away from those who might abuse them.” … Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and …
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Physician Sentenced after Taking Bribes from Drug Manufacturer

… the dangerousness of Subsys. Fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin. It is a …
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Three Defendants Arrested for Operating Narcotics Delivery Service Responsible for Three Overdose Deaths from Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine

… on-demand delivery service for the distribution of highly addictive and dangerous drugs.  The cocaine distributed by … their delivery service was laced with the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl, and as alleged, caused the deaths of three …
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Two Defendants Arrested for Operating Narcotics Delivery Service

… on-demand delivery service for the distribution of highly addictive and dangerous drugs.  The cocaine distributed by … the defendants’ service was laced with the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl, and as alleged, caused the deaths of three …
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More Than 450 Arrests of Illegal Immigrants and Suspected Drug Criminals Across Arkansas

… and illegal aliens. Third, the fentanyl crisis and opioid epidemic that are poisoning our communities and have inflicted an unprecedented toll of addiction, suffering, and death. “Because the Justice …
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Nine Defendants Charged With Operating Heroin Trafficking Ring In Brooklyn, Queens And Long Island

… of overdoses, over 47,000 overdose deaths mostly due to opioid pain relievers and heroin. This case is just one of … the Chaaibi organization, responsible for fueling heroin addiction and overdose deaths." New York State Police …
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Pensacola Women Plead Guilty to Illegal Drug Diversion

… controlled substances. U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “The opioid epidemic has plagued our communities with addiction and death for years as criminal offenders like …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… pill we collect represents one less opportunity for misuse, addiction, or unexpected tragedy. DEA New York remains … Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and …
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

… New York and are on the front lines in the battle against opioid abuse plaguing the nation.”  “We know that a majority … to be misused, and fewer people will be at risk for abuse, addiction, overdose, and even death.” The National …
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Laurens County Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Federal Prison

… people to drug poisonings – a majority from synthetic opioids such as fentanyl,” said Robert J. Murphy, Special … continue to bring to justice drug traffickers who drive addiction and destroy communities.” “Ricky Rich is a career …
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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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Heroin and Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced to More Than 33 Years in Federal Prison

… most of which was laced with fentanyl or another synthetic opioid, to distribute to customers.  Several customers … enhance his ability to make money from the vulnerable and addicted.  Prosecuting dangerous individuals like Dennis …
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Ft. Worth Doctors Leave Patients Wasted and Dazed in a Pill Mill Operation; 49 Arrested

… initial appearance in court this afternoon. “By funneling addictive opioids onto our streets, these medical …