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Bryan County Man Convicted on Federal Drug Charges for Trafficking Fentanyl

March 14, 2023
… now face the consequences of his actions.” “Fentanyl is addictive, pervasive, and deadly, and drug traffickers like …
March 14, 2023
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Midland Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Meth Distribution and Firearm Charge

March 15, 2023
… drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl continue to drive addiction and fatal poisonings in our country,” said Greg …
March 15, 2023
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Armed Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to Life in Prison for Causing Fatal Overdose

March 10, 2023
… Kelly was a supplier of fentanyl in Pasco County. He used addicts to sell the drug for him and yielded profits of …
March 10, 2023
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 5 Years' Probation for Obtaining a Controlled Substance by Deception

March 08, 2023
… not use that authority as a means to fuel their own addiction.  As shown by this case, this Office will take …
March 08, 2023
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DOJ and Lincoln Pharmacy in Tacoma Settle Allegations the Pharmacy Failed to Follow the Controlled Substances Act

February 28, 2023
… the distribution of these drugs to try to combat abuse and addiction and the harms that follow.” The settlement with …
February 28, 2023
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Father and son sentenced on drug and money laundering crimes

December 03, 2020
… area, preying on those who suffer from the disease of addiction.” “The laundering of illegal drug profits is as …
December 03, 2020
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction before it starts.   DEA, along with its law …
October 30, 2020
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35 Years for Second Drug and Weapons Conviction

August 12, 2021
… across state lines to distribute to Texans struggling with addiction, using firearms in furtherance of his crimes,” …
August 12, 2021
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Eleven Meth, Cocaine Traffickers Charged in Amarillo

January 06, 2021
… our communities and profit from those who struggle with addiction.  DEA Amarillo’s efforts will never waver as we …
January 06, 2021
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Leader of Guatemalan Drug Trafficking Organization that Smuggled Multi-Ton Quantities of Drugs Sentenced to 17.5 Years

January 27, 2023
… “International drug trafficking organizations are driving addiction and overdose deaths in the United States,” said …
January 27, 2023
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Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years for Selling Drugs, Causing Overdoses, and Disposing of a Body

August 23, 2022
… cost of his business model. The users who survived became addicted to fentanyl and thus loyal customers. As Puckett …
August 23, 2022
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Oklahoma Couple Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Child’s Fentanyl Overdose Death

August 18, 2022
… be a deadly poison. Illegal fentanyl is affecting not only addicts, but the young and innocent as well. Simply put, …
August 18, 2022
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Minnesota Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Misappropriating and Adulterating Prescription Pain Medication

July 20, 2022
… of pharmaceuticals is a dangerous path that can lead to addiction, overdose and even death,” DEA Omaha Division …
July 20, 2022
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Bonifay Doctor Settles Controlled Substances Act Violations For $130,000

July 06, 2022
… Controlled Substances Act can facilitate the diversion of addictive drugs, illegal distribution of those substances, …
July 06, 2022
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Port St. Joe Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

June 02, 2022
… us safe and serve a critical role in our efforts to remove addictive and deadly controlled substances from our …
June 02, 2022
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More than 700,000 Pounds Collected at DEA Drug Take Back Day

May 23, 2022
… Collected Unneeded Medications in an Effort to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths SEATTLE– On April 30, …
May 23, 2022
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Illinois Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Trafficking

April 22, 2022
… Attorney Katherine G. Legge. “Methamphetamine is highly addictive and destructive to families in our communities, …
April 22, 2022
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New Mexico Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Meth and Firearm Charges

March 02, 2022
… to the drug sentences. “Methamphetamine is a highly addictive, destructive and dangerous drug,” said U.S. …
March 02, 2022
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Illinois Ice Meth Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison

February 25, 2022
… is clear: if you choose to make a career of dealing highly addictive, community-wrecking drugs, you will be held …
February 25, 2022
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DEA New England Announces 20th Take Back Day

April 20, 2021
… prescription drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce addiction and stem overdose deaths.  …
April 20, 2021
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Farmington man sentenced to 42 months for methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

December 17, 2019
… on the rise, DEA stands committed to keeping this highly addictive drug off the streets of New Hampshire,” said …
December 17, 2019
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DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday

October 22, 2019
… pill, fentanyl and heroin epidemic of substance abuse and addiction.” Last April, during its 17th Take Back Day, the …
October 22, 2019
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Rochester woman sentenced to 84 months for methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

September 25, 2019
… federal partners will work diligently to keep this highly addictive drug off the streets of New Hampshire.”   …
September 25, 2019
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Manchester man sentenced to 76 months in prison for cocaine trafficking

April 15, 2019
… trafficker who exploits vulnerable people suffering from addiction. This case is a direct result of the hard work and …
April 15, 2019
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Pembroke woman sentenced to 72 months for participating in methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

April 02, 2019
… will do everything in our power to keep this highly addictive drug out of the Granite State.”   “Highly pure …
April 02, 2019
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Richland Naturopath Agrees to Pay $70,096 for Improper Prescription of Controlled Substances

February 16, 2022
… like Dr. Caporiccio, who intentionally distribute highly addictive drugs to patients with reckless abandon and no …
February 16, 2022
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Jake’s Fireworks Owner Guilty of Federal Drug Trafficking Violations

January 18, 2022
… drug) with the same effects, causing potential overdoses, addiction, and death. DEA traced the seized parcels to their …
January 18, 2022
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DEA and partners collect nearly 883,000 pounds of medications and vaping devices at 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2019
… “Collectively, we removed over 22,000 pounds of powerfully addictive and potentially deadly medications from falling …
November 05, 2019
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Leaders Of Multi-state Drug Distribution Ring Sentenced To Long Prison Terms

January 17, 2018
… for those suffering from a heroin or other substance abuse addiction, you can call the 24 hour Washington Recovery …
January 17, 2018
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Red Ribbon Week Proclamation Promotes Drug Education in Iowa

October 12, 2021
… them their opportunity to thrive and not be weighed down by addiction.” Throughout October, DEA investigators and fellow …
October 12, 2021