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The Illegal Drug Threat in Illinois

December 05, 2024
… Mexican DTOs dominate the wholesale supply of illicit opioids (fentanyl and heroin), cocaine, methamphetamine, and …
December 05, 2024
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Jury Convicts Pain Clinic Doctor of Unlawful Drug Distribution, Money Laundering, and Filing a False Tax Return

… and January 2021, McGaha distributed more than 2.1 million opioid pills. In addition, McGaha engaged in multiple … Police Department, and the United States Attorney’s Office Opioid Fraud Abuse and Detection Unit, which focuses on …
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DEA Celebrates 45 Years

July 10, 2018
… hundreds of thousands of people have been saved from drug addiction and death and communities have been rescued after … escape justice. Society has not solved the root causes of addiction.  DEA has often been able to make an important … spikes of substance abuse, far too many people still become addicted - and often die - from drugs today. This includes …
July 10, 2018
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DEA Reports Widespread Threat of Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine

… a fatal drug poisoning. Because xylazine is not an opioid, naloxone (Narcan) does not reverse its effects. … with 66 percent of those deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl. The Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco Cartel …
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29

… nearly 70 percent of those deaths attributed to synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl. Provisional data from the Centers … again to the dangers of this drug.” Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is approximately 50 times more potent than heroin …
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Kilo Fentanyl Distributor in Craven County Sentenced to 40 Years

… most hopeless souls, extracting profit from their pain and addiction,” said U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr.  “Too … many of our friends, families, and neighbors are battling addiction.  The Craven County Sheriff’s Office and New Bern …
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Sovah Health to Pay United States $4.36 Million to Settle Claims of Controlled Substance Act Violations

… prevent the diversion of powerful painkilling prescription opioids. Sovah Health is a regional health care delivery …
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DEA Investigations Result In The Prosecution Of Multiple Defendants

… Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ call for a 45-day surge in opioid-related enforcement, Drug Enforcement (DEA) … to the arrest of multiple defendants in relation to deadly opioids. The most significant opioid-related cases since the …
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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 Releases 2016 Drug Threat Assessment: Fentanyl-related Overdose Deaths Rising At An Alarming Rate

… About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Powerful synthetic opioid often added to heroin, sold as heroin to unsuspecting … the 2016 NDTA continues to illuminate the nationwide opioid epidemic, which is fueling a growing heroin user … opioid-tolerant users. "Sadly, this report reconfirms that opioids such as heroin and fentanyl - and diverted …
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Miami DEA Stress Fentanyl Dangers During Community Stakeholder Meeting

… Nearly 70 percent of those deaths were due to a synthetic opioid like fentanyl. Similar in effect to heroin but 50 … manufactured fentanyl now may contain xylazine, a non-opioid tranquilizer used by veterinarians to treat animals. …
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Illinois Ice Meth Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

… a drug that can bring out the absolute worst in people, its addictive qualities make it difficult to quit, and it wreaks … to steadily target the drug dealers who peddle this highly addictive substance to users.”   Koch has remained in the …
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Drug Dealer Who Ordered Dumping of Body of Fentanyl Overdose Victim Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

… they sold fentanyl and methamphetamine. They also allowed addicts to use narcotics and sleep there. On the night of … between those who suffer from substance abuse and addiction and those who prey on those individuals for their … they cause on those suffering from substance abuse and addiction, their families and our community while connecting …
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Drugs of Abuse 2024

December 12, 2024
… for higher education www.OperationPrevention.com, for opioid curricula Drugs of Abuse 2024 Drugs of Concern Off …
December 12, 2024
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Remarks by DEA Acting Assistant Administrator Timothy McDermott at the National Healthcare Fraud Takedown Press Conference

September 30, 2020
… 2017 through August 2020, we have seen the number of opioid prescriptions drop nearly 37 percent, a reduction in over 47 percent of opioids dispensed, and most importantly -- an 18 percent …
September 30, 2020
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Maryland U.S. Attorney Announces Hundreds of Arrests Connected to Joint Federal-State Targeted Baltimore Criminal Enforcement Operation

… Task Forces/Task Force Officers Heroin Fentanyl Synthetic Opioids Cocaine Marijuana (Cannabis) On On Press Release …
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Fentanyl Free America

August 21, 2026
… commitment to protect the United States from synthetic opioids by disrupting the fentanyl supply chain, reducing …
August 21, 2026
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Kalamazoo Career Offender Sentenced To 324 Months For Distribution Of Fentanyl Causing Death

… by the victim’s family. She went on to characterize opioids generally as the number one cause of overdose … is “a business that must be snuffed out.” “Every opioid overdose, especially overdose deaths, are tragic, and …
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DEA Rolls Out Operation Engage

… 360 Strategy, which aimed its resources specifically at opioids, and allows field divisions to customize plans and … of funding and will focus its Operation Engage efforts on opioids and fentanyl. In the greater Los Angeles area there …
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Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

… common counterfeit pills are made to look like prescription opioids such as oxycodone (Oxycontin®, Percocet®), … Drug traffickers are using fake pills to exploit the opioid crisis and prescription drug misuse in the United …
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Medical Professionals Performed Perfunctory Exams On Longshoremen And Filled Scripts For Narcotics In Elaborate Scheme To Rip Off Insurance Companies

… is another example of criminals perpetuating and exploiting addiction, at great risk to the public's safety. It is … and operate machinery under the influence of narcotics and opioids. We will continue to use our investigative, …
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A Salute to the Oldest and Largest Task Force in the Nation

January 08, 2021
… trafficking organizations responsible for fueling drug addiction in the New York area.  The co-mingled and … organizations responsible for fueling drug abuse, addiction, and overdose deaths.  The NYDETF was built on a …
January 08, 2021
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Federal Court Shuts Down San Joaquin County Pharmacy and Orders $1 Million in Civil Penalties

… doubt. “As a pharmacy that fills prescriptions for opioids and other dangerous drugs, the defendants had an … and thereby failed in their responsibility to prevent the opioids from being diverted into illicit channels. This case …
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Couple Charged with Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

… and Prevention (CDC), overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids, excluding methadone were involved in roughly 2,600 … the number of drug overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids, excluding methadone increased dramatically each … for 2013 through 2021.  Overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids are primarily driven by illicitly manufactured …
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DEA Washington Division Saw a Surge of Over 250% in Fentanyl Pill Seizures in 2023

… is how many didn't even know the poison they took.” Illicit opioids, which include synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, are widely available throughout …
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DEA releases 2019 National Drug Threat Assessment

… over 13 percent – in overdoses from controlled prescription opioids.  Many challenges remain, however, including the …
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Man Arrested on Federal Charges of Selling Fake Pills that caused Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

… resident who suffered a fatal overdose from the synthetic opioid, the Justice Department announced today. Timothy … during the one-year period ending February 2022. Synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl and its analogs, are the primary …
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DEA Launches Project Wave Breaker to Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl

… the supply chain.”  “The DEA has been laser focused on opioids, including the deadly synthetic opioid – fentanyl - … Wave Breaker are credited with 85 percent of all synthetic opioids seized by the DEA in 2020.  They include:  Chicago, …
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Pink Cocaine

December 27, 2024
… to drive dependency, which can eventually lead to addiction. No Yes …
December 27, 2024
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BUL-153-17 Opiate Overdose Deaths Remain High in Seattle and King County

June 22, 2017
… The majority (63 percent) of the 360 deaths were caused by opioids. The opioids responsible for the overdose deaths were opium …
June 22, 2017