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Fresno Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison

February 05, 2024
… 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 identify wholesale …
February 05, 2024
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Sacramento Area Group Charged for Shipping Fentanyl Pills Across the United States

June 16, 2023
… 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 …
June 16, 2023
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DEA targets methamphetamine in three states with Operation Crystal Mountain

August 20, 2019
… Division Office D. Christopher Evans. “While America’s opioid crisis may dominate headlines, Operation Crystal … offenders on state-level drug charges.   While the opioid epidemic has ravaged the nation, several large swaths …
August 20, 2019
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Indiana Man Charged with Dealing a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death

June 27, 2022
… with others about his role in May’s death. “The opioid crisis has resulted in the widespread distribution of … street drugs are contaminated with an extremely powerful opioid that can often lead to death. The second is that …
June 27, 2022
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Pharmacy Owner Convicted of Unlawfully Dispensing 1.5 Million Doses of Controlled Substances

March 08, 2022
… hold accountable those who have helped fuel the country’s opioid epidemic,” said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. … of the DEA’s continued commitment to combat our nation’s opioid crisis to reduce the diversion of controlled …
March 08, 2022
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 23, 2020
… that flood our communities with deadly drugs, including opioids, heroin, fentanyl, meth and cocaine, are often the … substances in the Chicago Field Division. Press Conferences Opioids Fentanyl Heroin On …
October 23, 2020
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Dominican Man Residing in Lawrence Sentenced to 75 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

April 05, 2021
… Republic. “The state of New Hampshire is faced with an opioid crisis unlike ever before,” said Drug Enforcement … State.  Drug traffickers who seek to profit from selling opioids in the Granite State will be prosecuted and sent to …
April 05, 2021
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Rochester Man Sentenced to 46 Months for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl

February 25, 2021
… to the crisis.  DEA’s top priority is combatting the opioid epidemic by working with our local, county, state and … are responsible for distributing fentanyl and other deadly opioids in our state.” This case was investigated by the …
February 25, 2021
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Northfield woman sentenced to 37 months for participating in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

December 11, 2018
… 27, 2018. “New Hampshire is in the midst of a devastating opioid crisis, as deaths from fentanyl climb,” said DEA … as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic.” “The transportation of fentanyl into New …
December 11, 2018
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Nashua man sentenced to five years in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking

October 30, 2018
… as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic.” “Stopping fentanyl trafficking is a top … face long prison terms for distributing fentanyl and other opioids.” This matter was investigated by the DEA and the …
October 30, 2018
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Two Fresno County Residents Indicted for Dealing Fentanyl

November 10, 2021
… doubt. These cases are 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 …
November 10, 2021
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DEA Seizes Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

September 30, 2021
… across the United States. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid found in most of the fake pills that were seized, is … driver of the recent increase in U.S. overdose deaths. “Opioids were responsible for nearly three quarters of the …
September 30, 2021
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District of Idaho Participated in National Health Care Fraud takedown

June 29, 2018
… charged for their roles in prescribing and distributing opioids and other dangerous narcotics. Thirty state Medicaid … includes 587 providers excluded for conduct related to opioid diversion and abuse.  U.S. Attorney for the District …
June 29, 2018
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Manchester man sentenced to 20 years in prison for heroin trafficking

June 14, 2018
… as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic with deadly drugs in order to profit and … people’s lives. DEA’s top priority is combatting the opioid epidemic by working with our local, county, state and …
June 14, 2018
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DEA agents serve warrants at pain management clinic and arrest naturopathic medical doctor

April 19, 2019
… the communities they are supposed to protect, feed the opioid epidemic currently devastating the country and … dosage units, of which 1.4 million (85 percent) were opioids. The business name was later changed to Ava Pain …
April 19, 2019
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DEA Arizona announces 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back

October 24, 2019
… drugs in support of our ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in Arizona and across the country,” said … ongoing public safety and health issues stemming from the opioid crisis. Prescription drug abuse in the U.S. remains …
October 24, 2019
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Peoria woman sentenced to 12 years for distributing fentanyl resulting in the death of a man

October 03, 2018
… consuming them.  “While the nation is in the midst of an opioid epidemic, the DEA has expanded its scope to not only … Assistant U.S. Attorneys, District of Arizona.   Synthetic Opioids On …
October 03, 2018
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More than four pounds of fentanyl lead to prison for two men

November 07, 2018
… on June 20, 2017. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid typically prescribed in amounts less than a … on Drug Abuse reported in August 2018 that synthetic opioids other than methadone—a category dominated by …
November 07, 2018
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Southern Ohio man sentenced for possessing carfentanil

March 27, 2019
… practice to immobilize large animals.   “Powerful opioids, such as Carfentanil, will continue to be a serious … of law enforcement to make a significant impact on the opioid supply in Ohio and to keep our communities drug …
March 27, 2019
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Ohio man sentenced for possessing carfentanil

April 16, 2019
… practice to immobilize large animals.   “Powerful opioids, such as carfentanil, will continue to be a serious … of law enforcement to make a significant impact on the opioid supply in Ohio and to keep our communities drug …
April 16, 2019
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Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Pharmacy settles claims

November 20, 2018
… “This settlement is an important step toward ensuring that opioids are properly controlled in the CSKT Pharmacy,” said … regulations to prevent diversion of the prescription opioids that are harming our communities.” In addition to …
November 20, 2018
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to keep medications safe

April 21, 2020
… DEA Take Back program is an important tool to mitigate the opioid epidemic and to protect the citizens of the DEA … available at www.DEATakeBack.com . Take Back Day Synthetic Opioids On …
April 21, 2020
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Fresno Man Indicted for Fentanyl Trafficking and Illegal Firearm Possession

July 22, 2021
… reasonable doubt. 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 …
July 22, 2021
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Bartell Drug chain settles allegations it filled invalid prescriptions

December 17, 2020
… in the investigation. “For many, the descent into opioid abuse begins with improper prescriptions.  That’s why … “In our country’s fierce battle to curb the devastating opioid epidemic, pharmacies and other health care providers …
December 17, 2020
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Fresno man charged with illegally possessing thousands of fentanyl pills and a firearm

November 19, 2020
… reasonable doubt. 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 …
November 19, 2020
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Fresno man indicted for trafficking fentanyl, LSD, cocaine and heroin and a firearm offense

September 17, 2020
… reasonable doubt. 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 …
September 17, 2020
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Ten year prison term imposed for a fentanyl distributor

July 01, 2019
… Weis was pleased with the sentencing further adding that “Opioid abuse is spreading like wildfire devastating our … oxycodone medication. Fentanyl, an extremely potent opioid, is largely responsible for the marked increase in …
July 01, 2019
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Lubbock Fentanyl Distributors Sentenced

June 09, 2017
… in the Lubbock area of the highly potent synthetic opioid, fentanyl.  While fentanyl can serve as a direct substitute for heroin in opioid-dependent individuals, it is a dangerous substitute …
June 09, 2017
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Man And Woman Admit To Their Roles In Synthetic Drug Distribution That Lead To An Overdose Death

March 28, 2018
… designer drugs over the internet, including a synthetic opioid that is several times more potent than morphine. … the controlled substance analogues U-47700, a synthetic opioid several times more potent than morphine, and A-PHP …
March 28, 2018
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Lubbock Man Involved In Furanyl Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Charge

February 01, 2018
… Forcum’s involvement in distributing the potent synthetic opioid when Forcum voluntarily made a police report that … in the Lubbock, Texas, area. Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid analgesic that is about 30 to 40 times stronger than …
February 01, 2018