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Former Alexandria Doctor Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Distribute Oxycodone

February 12, 2013
… as a doctor, he violated the law when he provided a highly addictive drug to individuals for no legitimate medical …
February 12, 2013
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International Narcotics Trafficker Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To The Manufacture, Shipment, And Importation Of Tons Of Cocaine Into The United States And Other Countries

February 05, 2014
… international drug trafficker responsible for facilitating addiction and heartache for individuals and communities …
February 05, 2014
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California Man Convicted for Fentanyl Analogue Pill Mill Operation

July 14, 2021
… New Jersey. These pills contained a powerful synthetic opioid with significant abuse potential. Tablack …
July 14, 2021
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Meth on the rise in New Jersey

February 01, 2019
… the last several years much emphasis has been placed on the opioid epidemic,” said Special Agent in Charge Valerie A. …
February 01, 2019
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Atlantic County joins the Liberty Mid-Atlantic HIDTA

October 23, 2018
… with our federal law enforcement partners to fight the opioid epidemic. This is yet another strategy that we will …
October 23, 2018
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San Diego Resident Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in 15-Year-Old’s Death

December 28, 2021
… at www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov .” “Every loss of life to opioids is tragic, but the death of a 15-year-old is …
December 28, 2021
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Distributor of More than 100 Pounds of Fentanyl Sentenced to Almost Six Years in Prison

December 01, 2021
… for distributing this poison and profiting from the opioid epidemic.” Fentanyl analogues like the ones possessed …
December 01, 2021
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Report fraudulent and suspicious pharmaceutical activities anonymously through the DEA San Diego RxAbuse Tip Line

February 24, 2020
… doctors, pharmacists, and pill seekers who are fueling the opioid crisis that we are currently experiencing. If you …
February 24, 2020
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CVS Pharmacy pays one million penalty in settlement with DOJ for violations of the Controlled Substances Act

August 22, 2018
… , www.GetSmartAboutDrugs.com and www.dea.gov .   Synthetic Opioids On …
August 22, 2018
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DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as a part of the 18th National Drug Take Back

October 22, 2019
… Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where …
October 22, 2019
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2019

April 23, 2019
… Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where …
April 23, 2019
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Grand Junction Man Convicted of Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl Resulting in Death

April 19, 2021
… it can be disguised to look like other, much less powerful opioids,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Matt Kirsch.  “Bruce …
April 19, 2021
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Savitz Drug Store to Pay $275,000 to Resolve Alleged Controlled Substance Act Violations

January 06, 2023
… are consistent with the abuse characteristics of other opioids and result in a sedative and woozy or swooning …
January 06, 2023
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Colorado Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Tramadol

June 07, 2023
… for conspiring to distribute Tramadol. Tramadol is an opioid used for pain relief and is classified as a Schedule …
June 07, 2023
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Rochester Man Sentenced To 72 Months For Possession With Intent To Distribute Fentanyl

October 06, 2022
… people’s lives.  DEA’s top priority is combatting the opioid epidemic by working with our local, county, state and …
October 06, 2022
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Wolfeboro Man Sentenced To 60 Months For Possessing With Intent To Distribute 50 Grams Of Fentanyl

August 17, 2022
… as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic.”  This matter was investigated by the U.S. …
August 17, 2022
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Lawrence Man Arrested for Fentanyl Distribution

May 20, 2022
… as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic.” The charge of distribution and possession …
May 20, 2022
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Lawrence Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking

May 20, 2022
… as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic.”  From 2019 through 2020, Minaya Melo …
May 20, 2022
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Providence Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Fentanyl And Heroin Trafficking

May 04, 2022
… as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic.”  United States Attorney Rachael S. …
May 04, 2022
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Bridgeport Heroin Distributor Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

March 16, 2022
… helping Martinez transition from the sale of cocaine and opioid pills to the sale of heroin. Fontanez was arrested on …
March 16, 2022
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DEA St. Louis Division welcomes new leadership

February 09, 2021
… this Midwestern DEA division, methamphetamine, fentanyl and opioids are the primary drug threats. “These brutal drugs …
February 09, 2021
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Indictment: Kansas man planted poppies in effort to manufacture heroin

August 24, 2020
… is as committed to preventing further harm caused by the opioid crisis in rural America, as we are in major cities.” …
August 24, 2020
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Registered sex offender sentenced to 18 years on drug charges in connection with fatal overdose

August 20, 2018
… stated: “Today’s sentencing re-emphasizes the volatility of opioid abuse.  It is a fact that dealers are mixing their …
August 20, 2018
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Long Island man indicted for causing overdose death in Suffolk County

December 19, 2019
… partners to prosecute those who contribute to the opioid epidemic.” U.S. Attorney Donoghue thanked the Suffolk …
December 19, 2019
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Buffalo man sentenced for possession of butyryl fentanyl

August 15, 2019
… and DEA Buffalo Resident Office.   ####   Synthetic Opioids On …
August 15, 2019
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Alleged heroin and fentanyl dealer indicted

April 08, 2019
… until and unless proven guilty.     ### Heroin Synthetic Opioids On …
April 08, 2019
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Ex-husband and wife duo from Michigan arrested in Yonkers, NY with eight kilograms of heroin

January 16, 2019
… value of several million dollars. “The rampant use of opioids brings illicit profit making opportunities to …
January 16, 2019
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Buffalo man charged with selling fentanyl that caused serious bodily injury

September 28, 2018
… and unless proven guilty         Heroin Fentanyl Synthetic Opioids On …
September 28, 2018
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Winchester Woman Pleads Guilty to Distributing Acetyl Fentanyl and Fentanyl

June 16, 2021
… Synthetic drugs Drug Trafficking Fentanyl Synthetic Opioids On On …
June 16, 2021
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Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty Three Years After Victim's Overdose Death

July 06, 2021
… a young woman,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Kurt R. Erskine. “Opioid overdoses will be investigated as a federal priority …
July 06, 2021