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10 Drug Dealers Handed Lengthy Sentences for Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine throughout Indiana

… “These individuals trafficked poison for profit, fueling addiction and violence across Indiana. These prison …
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Indictments in State Grand Jury Operation ‘Ganjapreneur’ Involving Marijuana and Illegal THC Products Being Sold Openly in SC Businesses

… proven guilty in a court of law. Drug Trafficking Synthetic Opioids On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
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More than 50 pounds of fentanyl recovered in investigation of trafficking group with tentacles from Mexico to U.S. cities; Organization flooded the Bronx with heroin and fentanyl

… Bronx and elsewhere are lacing narcotics with the highly addictive opioid, creating a more desired product among its …
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DEA 360 Degree Strategy Partnerships Target Violent Drug Traffickers And Gang Members In Wisconsin

… and prescription opiates.  Sales of these drugs fuel addiction and violence in Milwaukee and other communities in … safety issue.” Almost all of those caught selling highly-addictive heroin and other opiates will be charged by the … providing opportunities for treatment and recovery for the addicted.” The DEA encourages those seeking help to contact …
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Fresno Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl That Caused 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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Idaho Doctor Pays $96,000 to Settle Allegations That He Wrote Unlawful Prescriptions

… of drugs, including overlapping prescriptions for opioids, benzodiazepines, and muscle relaxers. The …
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Dominican National Sentenced to 28 Months in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Meth in the New Hampshire Seacoast

… the Granite State.” “DEA stands committed to keeping highly addictive drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl off the …
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Redondo Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Fentanyl-Laced Oxycodone Pills that Ultimately Resulted in Fatal Overdose

… Overdose Justice Task Force, which was created to address opioid-related deaths in the greater Los Angeles area, most of which are caused the synthetic opioid fentanyl. Under the Overdose Justice program for the …
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Schenectady Man Sentenced to 330 Months for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes, and for Violating Supervised Release Conditions

… firearms trafficking and drug distribution. He helped fuel addiction, death and violence. ATF remains committed to …
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Jury Convicts Pinellas Man of Trafficking Fentanyl

… and evidence presented at trial, Gaddy was a supplier of opioids in Pinellas County since 2017. One of his dealers, … was at various times during the conspiracy a distributor of opioids in the Madeira Beach area. In February 2019, the … Gaddy learned that K.E. had died but continued distributing opioids anyway. In April 2020, while still on bond for his …
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Three Charged in Fentanyl/Heroin Packaging Operation in the Bronx: Over 13 Pounds of Illicit Drug Mixtures Seized

… thousands of dosages of dangerous drug mixtures, including opioids, sedatives, and stimulants. Those who lived in the … more than a quarter of fatal overdoses in the city in 2023; opioid overdose reversal drugs are not effective on it, …
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Long Island Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl That Contributed to Two Overdose Deaths

… a woman, which only added to pain and anguish caused by an opioid epidemic that has harmed so many on Long Island,” … overdose involving heroin. From 2013 to 2019, the synthetic opioid death rate increased by more than 1,000 percent. Of … those deaths, over 70% involved a prescription or illicit opioid. Among New York State residents, the number of …
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State and Territory Report on Enduring and Emerging Threats (October 2024)

December 30, 2024
… replacements for xylazine in terms of mixing with illicit opioids. NIIP-001-25 Street Report - Oct 2024.pdf Off …
December 30, 2024
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DEA releases 2018 National Drug Threat Assessment

… report underscores the scope and magnitude of the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States,” said Acting … abused substance. Traffickers are now disguising other opioids as controlled prescription drugs to gain access to …
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Western U.P. Crystal Meth Conspiracy Shut Down

… and northern Michigan is no exception.  Meth use and addiction is a threat to every community, and the … on the citizens of the U.P.  Methamphetamine is highly addictive, and drug addiction not only ravages the addict …
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First Regional Family Summit on Fentanyl Held in Utah

… neighbor – who has been affected by the terrible scourge of opioid overdose, especially from fentanyl.  These deaths … 541 lives were lost in Utah last year to a drug overdose.  Opioids, such as fentanyl, contributed to 74% of those …
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Fentanyl Deaths Climbing, DEA Washington Continues the Fight

February 16, 2022
… an alarming rate, especially those caused by the synthetic opioid, fentanyl. Only weeks ago, the DEA reported overdose … unaware of the problem,” said SAC Forget. In 2020, fatal opioid overdoses in the D.C. area surged dramatically — in … these chemicals to cheaply produce the deadly synthetic opioid, fentanyl. This fentanyl is then trafficked into the …
February 16, 2022
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California Couple Sentenced to Prison for Mail Order Drug Trafficking

… trafficking organization to distribute methamphetamine, opioids, and other controlled drugs purchased by customers … the organization’s behalf. The drugs included Schedule II opioids and pills (appearing to be Adderall) containing …
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DEA Launches Bold Bilateral Initiative to Dismantle Cartel Gatekeepers and Combat Synthetic Drug Trafficking

… American communities. ### Drug Trafficking Synthetic Opioids Methamphetamine Off On Press Release Image Layout …
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DEA New York Delivers Major Blow to Drug Cartels, Advancing a Fentanyl Free America in 2026

… and communities are protected from the scourge of synthetic opioids. Visit  DEA.gov/fentanylfree and get involved. …
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DEA Delivers Major Blows to Drug Cartels, Advancing a Fentanyl Free America in 2026

… and communities are protected from the scourge of synthetic opioids. Visit  DEA.gov/fentanylfree and get involved.    …
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DEA Delivers Major Blows to Drug Cartels, Advancing a Fentanyl Free America in 2026

… and communities are protected from the scourge of synthetic opioids. Visit  DEA.gov/fentanylfree and get involved.  …
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Trial Victory Secured in Largest Single Fentanyl Pill Bust in DEA History

… agencies, we are taking apart the network that brought addiction and violence to New Mexico and neighboring states. …
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Boston Physician Resolves Allegations Of Improper Prescribing Practices Involving Controlled Substances

… he violated the Controlled Substances Act by prescribing opioid controlled substances outside the usual course of … he prescribed a mix of controlled substances, including opioids, without always appropriately documenting the risks. …
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The United States and Montgomery County Based Pharmacy and Pharmacist Reach a Consent Decree Over Allegations of Illegally Dispensed Controlled Substances

… chain who violate the CSA and fan the flames of the present opioid epidemic.” Special Agent in Charge Jarod A. Forget … essential to pay attention to warning signs to prevent the opioid epidemic from getting worse.  DEA is dedicated to … Youssefi-Rashti dispensed prescriptions for both opioids and stimulants—a dangerous and potentially lethal …
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Albuquerque Employers Benefit from DEA Training and Resources Available Through Operation Engage

August 18, 2023
… can complete is about an hour. The four modules explain the opioid epidemic, the science of opioids, strategies and available treatments, and prevention …
August 18, 2023
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Staten Island Man Sentenced for Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl

… Syracuse - (315) 426-5300 Westchester - (914) 682-6256 Opioids Sold by the Defendant Linked to Fatal Overdoses NEW … the sentence. “Charles contributed to the terrible opioid epidemic in our district by selling heroin laced with …
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Former Cadet Guilty of Attempted Meth Smuggling into Dooly State Prison

… date. There is no parole in the federal system. “Highly addictive, illegal drugs inside a prison only increase the …
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Portland Veterinarian Sentenced for Diverting Controlled Substances for Personal Use

… that meaningful accountability includes addressing addiction through structured treatment to reduce the risk of …
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Manager of Pain Clinic, Her Boyfriend, and Customers Facing Federal Charges for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… controlled substances, she forged prescriptions for opioids using prescription pads from the clinics’ doctors, …