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Dover man sentenced to 10 years for methamphetamine trafficking

… are on the rise DEA stands committed to keeping this highly addictive drug out of the Granite State,” said DEA Special … said U.S. Attorney Murray.  “Even as we combat the opioid crisis, we remain committed to working closely with …
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Previously Deported Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges for Trafficking Fentanyl in Brookhaven

… lives and protect our communities from those who profit off addiction and death.” According to U.S. Attorney Hertzberg …
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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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Bronx Man Charged with the Fatal Fentanyl Poisoning of a 12 Year Old Boy

… charging higher prices for pills because “it’s a fucking opioid epidemic out here.”  At the height of his drug …
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Twelve men charged in Syracuse-based heroin/fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

… “Today’s arrests are significant because we arrested 12 opioid traffickers allegedly responsible for fueling the … and prosecute those who profit from the tragedy of addiction.”   In connection with this investigation, law …
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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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Season 4 of Awkward Conversations Launches on YouTube

… of Clinical Social Work, Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. Watch the  … Episode (Season 3, Episode 3). December 4: The Science of Addiction: Provides scientific insights into addiction and …
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Physician pleads guilty to 16 felony charges: operated Brooklyn pill mills and directed fraudulent Medicaid/Medicare Billing

… provided patients with prescriptions for oxycodone, an addictive opioid painkiller, for no legitimate medical …
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Belmont man sentenced to nine years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking

… will do everything in our power to keep this highly addictive drug off the streets of New Hampshire.” “Even in the midst of the opioid crisis, methamphetamine presents a very serious …
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Two Indicted for Packaging Fentanyl in Inwood: Deadly Drug Mixtures Seized

… veterinary-grade xylazine. Also present were boxes of the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan, one of which was … the contents as a mixture of cocaine, xylazine (a non-opioid veterinary sedative), lidocaine, and BTMPS (an … in fentanyl-involved overdoses. Because xylazine is a non-opioid drug, it is not responsive to Narcan.   Special …
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DEA and FBI offices dismantle drug trafficking organizations in New York and Connecticut

… is committed to ridding New York neighborhoods of highly addictive and extremely dangerous drugs," said Manhattan … our communities.” “Despite the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis in our communities, this indictment should …
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Fresno Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl Resulting in Overdose Death

… the case. This case is part of Operation Synthetic Opioid Surge (S.O.S.), a program designed to reduce the supply of deadly synthetic opioids in high impact areas as well as identifying …
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DEA Recognizes 2025 National Fentanyl Awareness Day with Debut of Faces of Fentanyl Online Exhibit

… nearly 70% of those deaths were attributed to synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl. Recent provisional data  from … of fentanyl in our communities: Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than …
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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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DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25th

… medications from communities across the United States. Opioids, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and …
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Multi-Agency Drug Bust Leads to Massive Seizures

… the street is a potential overdose that doesn't happen, an addiction that doesn't take root, a kid who gets to keep …
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Illegal Online Pharmacies

August 19, 2025
… Colombia. The defendants did this to make money by driving addiction with deadly, highly addictive fentanyl. The DEA is relentlessly focused on …
August 19, 2025
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Prior Felon Sentenced to 128 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Offenses

… our citizens’ health and safety by distributing such addictive, controlled substances. This sentence acknowledges … who seek to endanger our community with such harmful and addictive substances." Lee’s prison sentence will be followed by four years of supervised release. “Highly addictive and destructive, methamphetamine poses a serious …
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Statement by the Administrator on DEA’s Settlement Agreement with Truepill Pharmacy

November 06, 2023
… also Schedule II controlled substances that can be highly addictive and that require the greatest care in … When inappropriately prescribed, stimulants can lead to addiction and overdose.  DEA is committed to preventing the …
November 06, 2023
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Safeway Pharmacies Pay $3 Million To Resolve Allegations Chain Failed To Timely Report Drug Diversion

… fashion. “As our community struggles with an epidemic of opioid abuse, we call on all participants in drug … prescriptions receive these powerful and potentially addictive drugs, including by timely reporting losses of …
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Manchester Man Sentenced To 87 Months In Federal Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Over Six Kilograms Of Methamphetamine

… will do everything in our power to keep this highly addictive drug off the streets of New Hampshire.  This … pursue anyone who traffics this poison.” “Even amidst the opioid crisis, other deadly drugs continue to threaten our …
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Wasilla, Alaska Man Indicted for Distributing Carfentanil Resulting in Two Overdoses, One Fatal and One Non-Fatal

… fentanyl, but Carfentanil. Carfentanil is a highly potent opioid not approved for human use. It is used by … Department of Law. Learn more:  Carfentanil: A Synthetic Opioid Unlike Any Other This case is part of Operation Take …
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New Hampshire Fentanyl Trafficker Pleads Guilty

… of the stipulation until the time of sentencing. “Opioid abuse is at epidemic levels in New Hampshire,” said … we support access to treatment for those who suffer from addiction, those who distribute these deadly drugs need to …
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Court Orders North Carolina Pharmacy to Pay $500,000 Penalty and Enters Injunction to Prevent Filling Illegal Controlled Substance Prescriptions

… from dispensing controlled substances, including opioids, without taking steps to help ensure the drugs will … alleges that the defendants dispensed prescription opioids while disregarding numerous “red flags” — that is, …
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California Man Faces Life For Methamphetamine Trafficking

… after he serves his sentence in federal prison.  “Opioid abuse is at epidemic levels in the Granite State and those suffering from the disease of fentanyl and heroin addiction need access to treatment and recovery,” said DEA …
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Guilty Plea For Kingston Man: Distributed Fentanyl To Overdose Victim

… of the stipulation until the time of sentencing.  “Opioid abuse is at epidemic levels in New Hampshire,” said … we support access to treatment for those who suffer from addiction, those who distribute these deadly drugs need to …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… educating others about the deadly threat of this synthetic opioid.  To commemorate the first-ever National Fentanyl … 70% of those deaths caused by fentanyl and synthetic opioids.  Fentanyl remains the leading cause of death among …
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Consent Decree Approved Among the U.S. and Cumberland, M.D. based Pharmacy and Pharmacist

… pharmacies and pharmacists fan the flames of the ongoing opioid epidemic,” said U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron.  “Our … recommends that individuals should avoid daily dosages of opioids over 90 morphine milligram equivalents (MME), but …
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$7 million worth of “fire” branded heroin/fentanyl seized in Bronx packaging mill: six individuals charged

… hundreds of thousands of people from starting a cycle of opioid addiction by removing three quarters of a million …
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Milford Psychiatrist Pleads Guilty To Illegal Drug Distribution And Health Care Fraud Offenses

… for cash to patients who display substance abuse and addiction behaviors.  Kljusev also directed non-physician … inappropriately and particularly toxic if combined with an opioid.  We in law enforcement are committed to prosecuting …