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Natick Man Found Guilty Of Possession With Intent To Distribute Fentanyl

… “The overwhelming overdose numbers associated with the opioid epidemic can blur the human devastation that is … streets.” “Massachusetts is in the midst of a devastating opioid crisis, as deaths from fentanyl soar. The DEA will … Field Division. “DEA’s top priority is combatting the opioid epidemic by working with our local, county, state and …
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Montgomery County Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over Nine Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl That Led to an Overdose Death

… arrested he admitted that he was a user and distributor of opioid drugs and that he provided Victim 1 with opioid drugs on August 10, 2020.  United States Attorney … Task Forces/Task Force Officers Heroin Fentanyl Synthetic Opioids On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
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Two Day Stretch in Omaha Nets 32,000 Fake Fentanyl Pills

… substances of unknown origin.” Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 time … Oxy, these pills are designed to look like prescription opioids including oxycodone (Oxycontin ®, Percocet ®), …
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Former Union General Hospital CEO, ER Director, And Blairsville Physician Indicted For Illegally Prescribing And Obtaining Prescription Pain Pills

… by unlawfully obtaining and dispensing prescription opioids,” said Robert J. Murphy, the Special Agent in Charge … are committed to stemming the tide against the current opioid epidemic.” “These defendants allegedly abused their …
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McKesson Settlement: Pays $150 Million, Largest Fine In DEA History

… frequently misused products that are part of the current opioid epidemic. The government’s investigation developed … “McKesson’s failure to report suspicious orders fueled the opioid epidemic in eastern Kentucky,” said Acting U.S. …
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Justice Department Announces First Ever Indictments Against Designated Chinese Manufacturers Of Deadly Fentanyl And Other Opiate Substances

… agents identified more than 100 distributors of synthetic opioids involved with Yan’s manufacturing and distribution … massive quantities of deadly fentanyl and other synthetic opioids to communities throughout the United States, mostly …
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Physician Admits To Illegally Distributing 39,000 Pills

… nothing more than a common drug dealer,” Thyer said.  “With opioid abuse continuing to kill at alarming rates, and an opioid epidemic sweeping across the country, the fact that … when Lonoke County Sheriff’s detectives responded to an opioid overdose death of an individual outside Cabot.  The …
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Major Illegal Narcotics Ring Dismantled In Elmira, Four Defendants Arrested

… and any overdose deaths in the region.” “These synthetic opioids have potentially deadly consequences for both users … C. Spero. “Given the highly-toxic nature of these synthetic opioids, even a small seizure could potentially save a life. … enforcement partnerships in addressing the trafficking of opioids and other dangerous drugs into our communities,” …
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Over 100 Pounds of Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Oxycodone and Heroin Seized in Bronx Pizzeria

… with almost 70 percent of those deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl.  Meanwhile, 3,026 people fatally … CDC highlights a continued increase in co-involvement of opioids in drug overdose deaths involving cocaine over …
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Indictment Charges Man for Trafficking Dangerous, Unusual Drug Mixtures of Heroin, Fentanyl, Tramadol and Methamphetamine

… accused of trafficking in multi-kilogram quantities of opioids and methamphetamine mixed together in highly unusual … contained a mixture of heroin, fentanyl and tramadol (all opioids) and methamphetamine (a stimulant). A third brick … tramadol. The dangerous and highly unusual combination of opioids with a stimulant could easily cause an unsuspecting …
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Dangerous fentanyl masked as counterfeit oxycodone, 20,000 pills seized in the Bronx and Manhattan

… pills containing fentanyl, a potentially lethal synthetic opioid, are increasingly appearing on the black market in … to have originated in Mexico. A highly potent synthetic opioid, fentanyl is cheaper to obtain than … to work tirelessly to hold those responsible who traffic opioids and fentanyl into our communities and contribute to …
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Suspected high-level Guatemalan drug trafficker arraigned in San Diego on charges he moved large quantities of cocaine on the high seas

… out anyone, anywhere who profits from the human misery of addiction.”   “Federal law enforcement officials worked … we intercepted significant loads of this highly addictive stimulant, stripped traffickers of drug profits …
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Seattle Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Dealing Fentanyl in Downtown Seattle While Armed with a Handgun

… the threat he poses to community safety. Fentanyl is highly addictive and incredibly lethal. Packing firearms while … and increases the risk of violence occurring when addicted consumers and unruly rivals are factored into the …
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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 …
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Crawfordville Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison

… North Star Drug Task Force, are resulting in the removal of addictive and deadly controlled substances from our … is stopping those responsible for bringing these highly addictive and destructive drugs into our communities and …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… methamphetamine has been a leading cause of violence and addiction – a drug threat that has never gone away,” said … By reducing the supply of meth, we reduce the violence, addiction, and death it spreads.” “In DEA’s El Paso …
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Loudon man sentenced to 120 months in prison for participating in methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

… will do everything in our power to keep this highly addictive drug off the streets of New Hampshire.”   “Highly … our federal law enforcement partners to keep these highly addictive drugs out of our communities,” said U.S. Postal …
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Illinois Woman Sentenced to 14 Years for Meth Trafficking

… The judge noted that, while Mark did struggle with drug addiction during her 30s, the amount of drugs and cash she … and Drug Enforcement Administration to keep this highly-addictive drug off the streets of Tazewell and surrounding …
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Prolific Spokane Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison and Ordered to Forfeit His Residence

… to do so.  Judge Rice stated Borchert was not simply a drug addict trying to get by; rather, he was a high-level … partners to keep our communities safe from this highly addictive illegal drug.” Spokane Police Assistant Chief …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… methamphetamine has been a leading cause of violence and addiction – a drug threat that has never gone away,” said … By reducing the supply of meth, we reduce the violence, addiction, and death it spreads.” “The DEA Phoenix Field …
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DEA and partners announce results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription … critical to helping reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications …
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DEA announces launch of methamphetamine initiative

… methamphetamine has been a leading cause of violence and addiction – a drug threat that has never gone away,” said … By reducing the supply of meth, we reduce the violence, addiction, and death it spreads.” Virtually all …
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Sinaloa Cartel Trafficker Sentenced

… with living in the aftermath of lives destroyed by drug addiction,” said DEA San Diego Special Agent in Charge Karen I. Flowers. “Addiction fed by his greed has robbed many San Diegans of …
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Owner Of Multiple Ohio Pain Clinics Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison And Ordered To Forfeit $6.3 Million In Pain Clinic Profits

… sentences for role(s) in conspiracy which fed Ohio’s opiate addiction problem in recent years May 21, 2014 Contact: … to conspiracy for indiscriminately providing the highly addictive medication without conducting proper examinations …
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Detroit Area Doctor Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Prescription Drugs And Fraud

… to write a large number of prescriptions for highly addictive controlled substances for supposed patients, who … of prescription pills to the street market promotes the addiction to painkillers that leads to overdose deaths,” …
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Indianapolis Doctor Charged In Illegal Painkiller Distribution

… such as this defendant who are accused of overprescribing addictive painkillers to patients.  Having taken action to … , a multiagency effort to curb prescription drug addiction. Nineteen charges announced today relate to eleven …
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Vermont Man Charged With Five Counts Of Sex Trafficking

… residences, and other locations. Folks preyed upon the drug addictions of his victims, withholding drugs from them until … who prey upon the most vulnerable among us to exploit addiction for financial gain. As part of that effort, we …
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Seven Indicted In Broward Pharmacy Takedown

… with conspiring to distribute and dispense a highly addictive prescription pain killer. Count Two charges … injected, to get an immediate high. This abuse can lead to addiction, overdose, and sometimes death. The Plantation …
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Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegally Prescribing Oxycodone, Defrauding Government Programs

… to flood the community with controlled substances that feed addictions and have a corrosive effect on our communities,” … medications to certain patients who showed obvious signs of addiction.  The investigation, which included the use of …