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DEA Serves Order to Show Cause on Truepill Pharmacy for its Involvement in the Unlawful Dispensing of Prescription Stimulants

… that seek to profit from unlawfully dispensing powerful and addictive controlled substances at the expense of the safety …
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Rockland County Drug Crew Arrested

… Rockland County drug crew added casualties to the number of opioid overdoses nationwide, as they callously discussed … users were overdosing on their drugs,” added Kim.  “The opioid epidemic, and in particular, overdoses on fentanyl, … that the substance they purchased has been cut with this opioid, which is 50 times more powerful than regular heroin. …
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Fentanyl Dealer Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

… body cavity. According to the DEA , fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 … percent of those deaths involved synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Some of these deaths were attributed …
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Seventeen Charged in Alleged Fentanyl, Cocaine Distribution Ring in Athens

… that Money allegedly claimed while admitting to her drug addiction. A court-authorized search of Money’s phone found …
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Federal conviction and sentence imposed for repeat drug trafficking offender Lisa Marie Brown

… United States Attorney Mark A. Klaassen. “We understand the addiction that drives this problem, but as law enforcement … the fire by engaging in distribution of these dangerously addictive and destructive substances. I appreciate the joint …
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Feds Crack Down On Illegal Trafficking Of Oxycodone

… for the distribution of oxycodone, a powerful and addictive opium derivative. This case is a perfect example … abused prescription drugs, and it's also one of the most addictive and deadly drugs when not taken properly.  The … will continue to target those who traffic these addictive pain medications. This case was a success because …
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Community Event
July 09, 2021
July 09, 2021

The 11th Annual “Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence” Anti-Violence Youth Summit

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
The 11th Annual “Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence” Anti-Violence Youth Summit will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021 from 10 am- 3 pm. The virtual doors will open at 9:00 a.m. This event will be filled with dynamic speakers, entertainment, and invaluable information and resources for our youth...
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Indiana Man Charged with Dealing a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death

… 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 …
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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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Greene County Man Indicted for Possessing Over 10,000 Fentanyl Pills and a Kilogram of Fentanyl Powder

… to kill 500,000 people.  This lethality of synthetic opioids is simply staggering, and my Office will continue to … Officers Fentanyl Methamphetamine Heroin Cocaine Synthetic Opioids On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
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Leader of Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Federal Prison

… deadly narcotics into our communities and profiting off of addiction,” said U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack. “Today’s …
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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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A Record Amount of Unwanted Medications Collected During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction before it starts.   DEA, along with its law … this disposal practice year round to eliminate the risk of addiction and the risk them ending up in the wrong hands.”   …
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Chinese national sentenced to 28 months in prison for importing fentanyl analogues and money laundering

… furanyl fentanyl and 4-FIBF, two potent analogues of the opioid drug fentanyl. Qin also laundered the proceeds of his … ### Fentanyl Opioids On …
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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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Nine members of trafficking organization charged with distributing heroin, fentanyl and cocaine out of auto body shops

… responsible for attracting new users, enabling addiction and contributing to overdoses in our city. I … of heroin and fentanyl has resulted in an epidemic of addiction and overdose fatalities in every corner of New …
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Defendants Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine in Middle Georgia

… pushing large quantities of the most deadly and addictive drugs into the Middle District of Georgia will …
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DEA Rocky Mountain Division Hosts Inaugural Family Summit

… experts.  They were provided an update on the Colorado Opioid Settlement and collectively discussed ways to … of drug poisoning deaths are attributed to synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl. If you are interested in …
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Bronx Man Indicted Following Seizure of Approximately $2.5 Million Worth of Powdered Fentanyl and Fentanyl Pills

… hope to profit from the destruction of so many lives.” “An opioid den with a cache of $2.5 million dollar’s-worth of … is ravaging our communities. As we continue to fight the opioid epidemic throughout our city and across the nation, …
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Fresno man charged with illegally possessing thousands of fentanyl pills and a firearm

… 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 …
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Counterfeit Controlled Prescription Drug Availability in Pennsylvania and Delaware

September 21, 2020
… in Pennsylvania and Delaware (Unclassified).pdf Narcotics (Opioids) On …
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Arlington Doctor Sentenced to 12 Years in Pill Mill Case

… prescriptions, 17,000 of which were for the powerful opioid hydrocodone. “Dealers of illegal drugs come in many … Assistant U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton. Prescription Drugs Opioids Cocaine On On …
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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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Fresno man indicted for trafficking fentanyl, LSD, cocaine and heroin and a firearm offense

… 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 …
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Pharmacy Owner Convicted of Unlawfully Dispensing 1.5 Million Doses of Controlled Substances

… 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 …
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Fentanyl Dealer Responsible for Two Drug Overdoses Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

… center. According to the DEA , fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 … percent of those deaths involved synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Some of these deaths were attributed …
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DEA Establishes Six New Heroin Enforcement Teams

… levels, the DEA's top priority is addressing the opioid epidemic and pursuing the criminal organizations that … teams, DEA considered multiple factors, including rates of opioid mortality, level of heroin and fentanyl seizures, and … than 34,500, or 54 percent, of these deaths were caused by opioids.  The DEA continues to aggressively pursue …
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DEA St. Louis Division Breaks Fentanyl Seizure Record in 2021

… and causing harm in our communities.” Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is used for pain in a pharmaceutical setting and 50 … in counterfeit pills, which is responsible for 75% of opioid overdose deaths. DEA St. Louis Division seized 82 …
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Former Virginia Veterinarian Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

… drug charges related to his diversion of hydromorphone, an opioid drug also known under the trade name of “Dilaudid.” … Task Forces/Task Force Officers Hydromorphone Opioids On On …
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Former Virginia Veterinarian Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

… drug charges related to his diversion of hydromorphone, an opioid drug also known under the trade name of “Dilaudid.” … Drugs Seizures (Drugs/Property) Synthetic drugs Opioids Hydromorphone On On …