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McKesson Settlement: Pays $150 Million, Largest Fine In DEA History

January 17, 2017
… 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. …
January 17, 2017
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Justice Department Announces First Ever Indictments Against Designated Chinese Manufacturers Of Deadly Fentanyl And Other Opiate Substances

October 17, 2017
… 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 …
October 17, 2017
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Physician Admits To Illegally Distributing 39,000 Pills

March 02, 2017
… 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 …
March 02, 2017
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Major Illegal Narcotics Ring Dismantled In Elmira, Four Defendants Arrested

May 17, 2017
… 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,” …
May 17, 2017
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Over 100 Pounds of Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Oxycodone and Heroin Seized in Bronx Pizzeria

October 23, 2023
… 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 …
October 23, 2023
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Indictment Charges Man for Trafficking Dangerous, Unusual Drug Mixtures of Heroin, Fentanyl, Tramadol and Methamphetamine

October 05, 2020
… 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 …
October 05, 2020
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Dangerous fentanyl masked as counterfeit oxycodone, 20,000 pills seized in the Bronx and Manhattan

February 11, 2019
… 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 …
February 11, 2019
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March 04, 2021
… Administrator (4) Drug Prevention (2) Drug Name Narcotics (Opioids) (6) Drugs of Concern (1) Clear All Results There …
March 04, 2021
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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

June 14, 2019
… 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 …
June 14, 2019
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Seattle Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Dealing Fentanyl in Downtown Seattle While Armed with a Handgun

May 09, 2023
… 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 …
May 09, 2023
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DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 08, 2023
… 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 …
May 08, 2023
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Crawfordville Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison

April 21, 2023
… 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 …
April 21, 2023
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 20, 2020
… 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 …
February 20, 2020
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Loudon man sentenced to 120 months in prison for participating in methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

April 16, 2019
… 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 …
April 16, 2019
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Illinois Woman Sentenced to 14 Years for Meth Trafficking

January 27, 2022
… 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 …
January 27, 2022
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Prolific Spokane Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison and Ordered to Forfeit His Residence

October 15, 2021
… 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 …
October 15, 2021
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 20, 2020
… 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 …
February 20, 2020
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DEA and partners announce results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 30, 2021
… 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 …
April 30, 2021
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DEA announces launch of methamphetamine initiative

February 20, 2020
… 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 …
February 20, 2020
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Sinaloa Cartel Trafficker Sentenced

April 06, 2018
… 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 …
April 06, 2018
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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

May 21, 2014
… 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 …
May 21, 2014
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Detroit Area Doctor Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Prescription Drugs And Fraud

April 19, 2016
… 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,” …
April 19, 2016
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Indianapolis Doctor Charged In Illegal Painkiller Distribution

August 19, 2013
… 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 …
August 19, 2013
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Vermont Man Charged With Five Counts Of Sex Trafficking

April 28, 2017
… 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 …
April 28, 2017
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Seven Indicted In Broward Pharmacy Takedown

July 08, 2011
… 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 …
July 08, 2011
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Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegally Prescribing Oxycodone, Defrauding Government Programs

May 04, 2015
… 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 …
May 04, 2015
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Baton Rouge Man Convicted Of Possession With The Intent To Distribute Heroin

July 14, 2016
… pursued this drug dealer who preyed on the weak and addicted through the distribution of heroin pills disguised … to continue to profit from the extreme suffering of those addicted to heroin and other opiates. My office will …
July 14, 2016
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Three Springdale, Arkansas, Residents Sentenced To Total Of 17 Years In Federal Prison For Drug Offenses

October 13, 2016
… brings chaos into the lives of those who are addicted to or live around it,” stated Barden. “Cinthia … to anyone thinking of polluting our communities with this addictive substance, especially those who endanger children …
October 13, 2016
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Georgia Couple Arraigned On Federal Methamphetamine Charges

November 06, 2014
… production result in explosions, fires, hazardous waste, addiction and associated crimes. I would like to thank our … Clinton County resulted in numerous area residents becoming addicted to this devastating drug. This will hopefully send …
November 06, 2014
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Baldwin Pharmacist Charged With Knowingly Doling Out Painkillers Through Phony Prescriptions Chowdhury’s Arrest Stems From Investigation Into Where Kayla Gerdes Obtained Drugs

June 02, 2011
… Baldwin pharmacist for filling dozens of prescriptions for addictive painkillers, despite knowing that the … to terminally-ill cancer patients, or other highly-addictive painkillers. The investigation further revealed …
June 02, 2011