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Pakistani Nationals Extradited to the United States Face Drug Charges in New York

July 30, 2021
… Netburn.   “At a time when the United States is facing an opioid overdose epidemic of unprecedented proportions, it is …
July 30, 2021
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DEA Chicago Suspends Registration of Suburban Chicago Pharmacy

April 28, 2022
… Monitoring Program review revealed that excessive opioids and dangerous drug combinations were dispensed to …
April 28, 2022
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Enfield man who sold fentanyl and heroin to overdose victim faces up to 20 years in prison

February 19, 2019
… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users.  …
February 19, 2019
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Rawlins doctor pleads guilty to unlawful distribution of prescription pain pill

February 26, 2020
… S. Healy III represented the government. # # #   Synthetic Opioids On …
February 26, 2020
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July 15, 2021
… to Fight Drug Trafficking May 20, 2009 Prescription Opioid-related Deaths Increased 114 Percent from 2001 to …
July 15, 2021
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United States reaches $200,000 settlement with Siskiyou County pharmacy for controlled substances act violations

July 28, 2020
… and accurate biennial inventory. “To prevent diversion of opioids and other dangerous drugs and avoid harm to the …
July 28, 2020
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Stockton man sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for fentanyl distribution

February 24, 2020
… flooded with thousands of doses of this potentially lethal opioid.” “Just a few grains of fentanyl can have deadly …
February 24, 2020
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27

April 23, 2019
… Day Initiative continues to collect increasing amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where …
April 23, 2019
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Lewiston pharmacy tech sentenced for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances

April 09, 2019
… of the pills to others who then sold them in the area.   “Opioid abuse is devastating our communities and we must …
April 09, 2019
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DEA Chicago Thanks Our Take-Back Partners

May 01, 2018
… Each participant contributed to helping address the opioid crisis in America. While the totals for this year’s …
May 01, 2018
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DEA Investigation Results In Indictment Of Tucson Doctor

April 05, 2018
… Ruben faces 26 state charges for unlawfully prescribing opioids TUCSON, Ariz. - The DEA announced today, along with …
April 05, 2018
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Huntington Woman Pleads Guilty To Pain Pill Conspiracy

March 07, 2018
… standing together to combat the continuous threat of this opioid crisis and the devastation it causes,” said Special …
March 07, 2018
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Ohio Residents Dispose Of An Estimated 18 Tons Of Pills During National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

May 05, 2016
… of safely disposing of prescription pills - especially opioids," said Attorney General DeWine.   Those who are …
May 05, 2016
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Kentucky Man Receives Life Sentence For Distributing Fentanyl That Resulted In Overdose Death

April 17, 2017
… and died of an overdose.  Fentanyl is an extremely powerful opioid that can be as much as 50 times stronger than heroin. …
April 17, 2017
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Ohio Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Distributing Fentanyl That Resulted In Fatal Overdose

April 26, 2017
… said. “Those who profit from selling the heroin and opioids that have devastated our state will be held …
April 26, 2017
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New London Man Sentenced To 34 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdose

November 21, 2016
… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. …
November 21, 2016
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Hamden Man Sentenced To Prison For Distributing Oxycodone Involved In Weston Overdose

November 30, 2016
… educating school-aged children about the dangers of using opioids.  This matter is being investigated by the Drug …
November 30, 2016
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Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Distribution Charge Stemming From Overdose Death In Trumbull

December 01, 2016
… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. …
December 01, 2016
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Etna Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Heroin Conspiracy

December 15, 2016
… part of the Department of Justice’s Strategy to Combat the Opioid Epidemic. On …
December 15, 2016
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Hartford Man Charged With Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdose Of East Haddam Resident

December 15, 2016
… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users.  …
December 15, 2016
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Ledyard Man Who Distributed Heroin Involved In Overdose Death Pleads Guilty

December 20, 2016
… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. …
December 20, 2016
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Fentanyl And Heroin Distributor Pleads Guilty

December 28, 2016
… escalating number of drug-related deaths in our state.” "Opioid abuse is at epidemic levels in New Hampshire," said …
December 28, 2016
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Overdose Investigations Lead To Heroin And Cocaine Distribution Charges Against Bethel Man

December 29, 2016
… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. Mignani …
December 29, 2016
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Shelton Man Sentenced To 46 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin To Overdose Victim

January 11, 2017
… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. …
January 11, 2017
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Two Year Sentence For Conspiring To Distribute Crack, Heroin In

February 21, 2017
… part of the Department of Justice’s Strategy to Combat the Opioid Epidemic.  On …
February 21, 2017
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Peabody Man Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Heroin And Fentanyl

October 21, 2015
… was brought as part of the federal response to the growing opioid abuse epidemic in Massachusetts and other New England …
October 21, 2015
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Peabody Man Sentenced For Trafficking Heroin And Fentanyl

February 01, 2016
… was brought as part of the federal response to the growing opioid abuse epidemic in Massachusetts and other New England …
February 01, 2016
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Two Hamden Men Admit Distributing Oxycodone Involved In Weston Overdose

May 02, 2016
… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. …
May 02, 2016
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Derby Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Heroin Distribution Charge

May 06, 2016
… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. …
May 06, 2016
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Two Charged With Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdose Of Teenager In Groton

June 08, 2016
… narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. Adele …
June 08, 2016