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Four Individuals Charged with Drug-Distribution Conspiracy

November 30, 2023
… brings turmoil into the lives of those who are addicted to or live around it," said Special Agent in Charge …
November 30, 2023
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Littleton Man Sentenced in Federal Court for Trafficking Methamphetamine in New Hampshire

October 25, 2023
… the Granite State.” “DEA stands committed to keeping highly addictive drugs like methamphetamine off the streets of New …
October 25, 2023
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Manchester Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Trafficking Cocaine through the U.S. Postal Service

October 20, 2023
… our commitment to keeping these and other highly addictive drugs from destroying lives.  Combatting illicit …
October 20, 2023
Ben Shitrit, Moshe
FUGITIVE

Moshe Ben Shitrit

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute MDMA
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Costa Rican National Extradited and Sentenced in Eastern District of Texas

June 18, 2021
… counterparts to fight greed, violence, and drug addiction as we continue to combat the crises we face …
June 18, 2021
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Guatemalan National Extradited to Eastern District of Texas

June 08, 2021
… counterparts to fight greed, violence, and drug addiction.” According to information presented in court, …
June 08, 2021
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Oklahoma based Non-Profit Organization “Light of Hope” receives national award

February 04, 2021
… individuals and families faced with the struggles of drug addiction and education to children through its school drug …
February 04, 2021
STORY

Spreading the Word:

June 07, 2022
… Miniscule quantities of fentanyl are incredibly potent, addictive, and deadly. Our agents say they have never seen a …
June 07, 2022
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Chicago Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Attempting to Possess Fentanyl for Distribution

May 10, 2022
… significant damage to the community by exploiting people’s addictions.  On April 1, 2022, Judge Peterson sentenced …
May 10, 2022
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Wisconsin Restaurant Owner Sentenced to Federal Prison for Cocaine Trafficking

April 01, 2022
… was driven by greed and took advantage of other people’s addictions. Morales’s incarceration will be followed by ten …
April 01, 2022
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Three Texas Residents Sent to Prison for Attempted Meth Distribution

March 24, 2022
… all three were not young men with poor judgment or drug addictions, but instead had good jobs with no reason to …
March 24, 2022
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Two men charged in federal court with looting pharmacies in Chicago

August 25, 2020
… the street and increases the public’s risk of drug abuse, addiction and overdose.” Anyone involved in destructive …
August 25, 2020
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New York man sentenced to 120 months for methamphetamine trafficking

November 05, 2019
… will do everything in our power to keep this highly addictive drug out of the Granite State.”    “Interstate …
November 05, 2019
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Northwood woman sentenced to 43 months for her role in methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

June 18, 2019
… will do everything in our power to keep this highly addictive drug off the streets of New Hampshire.”   …
June 18, 2019
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San Diego Man Sentenced to 188 Months in Fentanyl Overdose Death

April 12, 2021
… before his overdose death. For those who suffer from addiction, please know there is help. Call the Crisis line …
April 12, 2021
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Methamphetamine trafficker sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison

December 07, 2021
… are at record high levels. Those in the grip of meth addiction struggle with the mental illness and frequently …
December 07, 2021
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Dentist Pleads Guilty to Exchanging Prescriptions for Sex

January 15, 2004
… undercover Maryland State policewoman, posing as a Percocet addict, received prescriptions for Percocet on two …
January 15, 2004
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Third Methamphetamine Laboratory Raided In Maryland Since July

August 22, 2005
… people who produce and distribute this dangerous and highly addictive drug.” At the request of the Government, Kauffmann …
August 22, 2005
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

October 22, 2018
… to be misused, and fewer people will be at risk for abuse, addiction, overdose, and even death.” National Prescription …
October 22, 2018
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

May 06, 2019
… the house, but also in raising awareness of their link to addiction and overdose deaths. The public has embraced the …
May 06, 2019
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Detroit Field Division will host National Prescription Pill Take Back

October 23, 2018
… to be misused, and fewer people will be at risk for abuse, addiction, overdose, and even death." The National …
October 23, 2018
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Wyoming’s largest drug bust leads to two decades in prison

July 02, 2020
… also work to find ways to reduce demand and address the addiction that drives this criminal activity.”   …
July 02, 2020
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

October 25, 2018
… to be misused, and fewer people will be at risk for abuse, addiction, overdose, and even death.” The National …
October 25, 2018
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Armed cocaine dealer sentenced

January 23, 2020
… in selling large quantities of cocaine, he exploited addicts and drove them into poverty.  The charges against …
January 23, 2020
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Large methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution network dismantled in Evansville, IN

September 15, 2020
… organizations operate on greed and takes advantage of the addiction problem this community, our state and our nation …
September 15, 2020
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking

July 27, 2021
… lengthy prior criminal record, against his struggle with addiction and his acceptance of responsibility for his …
July 27, 2021
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to keep medications safe

April 21, 2020
… SAC Steven S. Whipple.  “Many of those who struggle with addiction today first abused pills found in the home …
April 21, 2020
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Mexican National Found Guilty Of Drug Trafficking And Illegal Reentry

May 18, 2018
… break its laws by illegally distributing this highly addictive and extremely dangerous drug,” said United States …
May 18, 2018
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Suburban Man Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Leading Chicago-area Cell Of International Drug Trafficking Organization

May 18, 2018
… crisis in Chicago and all that goes with it, including addiction, crime, and violence.” Jesus Salgado’s …
May 18, 2018
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Three Individuals Charged With Federal Drug Offenses For Allegedly Conspiring To Sell Synthetic Cannabinoids At Chicago Convenience Store

April 02, 2018
… traffickers who prey on those who suffer the scourge of addiction. Synthetic cannabinoids are creating a public …
April 02, 2018