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Two Walton County Men Convicted on Drug Trafficking Charges

… law enforcement partners, who work tirelessly to remove addictive and deadly controlled substances from our …
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Harbor Area Man Arraigned on Federal Indictment Alleging He Knowingly Sold Fentanyl to Two Victims, One of Whom Later Died

… the other was seriously injured by the powerful synthetic opioid. Antjuan Stephone Doss, 33, a.k.a. “Giovani Dinero,” …
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Former MLB All-Star Pitcher Esteban Loaiza sentenced to three years for cocaine trafficking

… the law for profit.  He chose to make a buck off someone’s addiction.  Today, society chose to hold him accountable and …
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Dallas Doctor Pleads Guilty to Prescription Drug Diversion Scheme on Elderly

… individuals, especially the elderly, to fuel their drug addiction through fraudulent means.” “Elder abuse by anyone, …
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U.S. Attorney Blader welcomes HIDTA designation for Eau Claire County

… hold distribution networks accountable for the deaths and addictions they cause.”   “The Drug Enforcement …
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Monmouth County Man Sentenced to 188 Months in Prison

… The fentanyl analogue pills contained a powerful synthetic opioid with significant abuse potential. Dobin ordered both …
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Minnesota Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Misappropriating and Adulterating Prescription Pain Medication

… of pharmaceuticals is a dangerous path that can lead to addiction, overdose and even death,” DEA Omaha Division …
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Updated Results From DEA’s Largest-Ever Global Synthetic Drug Takedown Yesterday

… cleaner, or plant food, and have caused significant abuse, addiction, overdoses, and emergency room visits. Those who …
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Staten Island-based International Narcotics Trafficker and Money Launderer Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison

… traffickers and money launderers alike who enable drug addiction in our communities. I applaud the partnership and …
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Robeson County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Distributing Thousands of Illegal Pills While Possessing Gun

… to illegally obtain and sell prescription drugs furthering addiction and harming our communities,” said U.S. Attorney …
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

… or loved one, or even ourselves, who has been devastated by addiction, said DEA Special Agent in Charge Karen Flowers. …
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Drug dealer pleads guilty in fentanyl overdose death

… drugs in fatal overdose cases. For those who suffer from addiction, please know there is help. Call the Crisis line …
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Codefendants Sentenced to Ten Years Federal Prison

… place their lives in danger each day to remove firearms and addictive drugs from our streets. We remain vigilant to hold …
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Three Missouri Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Nearly 83 Pounds of Fentanyl

… has approved for veterinary use. Because xylazine is not an opioid, naloxone (Narcan) does not reverse its effects. As a …
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Drug Enforcement Administration Announces Spring Take Back Day

… unwanted or expired – that too often become a gateway to addiction. “We’re encouraging families to look through their …
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Former Mexican Mayor Gets 21 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking

… the investigation.  “Arturo Reyes Trujillo preyed upon the addiction of American citizens to enrich himself and his …
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Eleven Meth, Cocaine Traffickers Charged in Amarillo

… our communities and profit from those who struggle with addiction.  DEA Amarillo’s efforts will never waver as we …
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Leader of Drug Delivery Service Responsible for Three Fentanyl Poisoning Deaths Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

… that they were receiving cocaine mixed with that deadly opioid.  In the course of a single day – March 17, 2021 – …
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Overdose Death Investigations Challenge DEA Agents to Bring Justice

February 08, 2023
… years has increased 35%. [ i] The chief cause is synthetic opioids, primarily illicit fentanyl. “Fentanyl is the single …
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Bakersfield Doctor Indicted For Illegally Distributing Controlled Substances

… usual course of professional practice. Hydrocodone is an addictive prescription narcotic, the abuse of which may lead …
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DEA and partners collect thousands of pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products during the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… cabinets, but also in raising awareness of their link to addiction and overdose deaths ,” said DEA Acting …
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Vallejo Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 30 Years In Federal Prison

… Parker’s vehicle. “Crack” is the street name for a highly addictive form of cocaine base, usually prepared by …
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Greenville Woman Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Oxycodone Conspiracy

… Carolina and in western North Carolina. Golden used drug addicts and homeless persons to pass the prescriptions. She …
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Southern Illinois Woman Receives 140 Month Sentence For Distributing Meth

… its presence in the St. Louis Division as a highly addictive and dangerous drug,” Special Agent in Charge James …
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San Diego and Imperial County residents turn in large amounts of unwanted medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction before it starts. Over the course of four hours, …
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DEA Dallas Seizes 1,447 Pounds of Drugs, 49 Firearms, and Over $6.6M in Drug-Related Assets

… lifestyle brought on the backs of those struggling with addiction, these operations send a clear message that the …
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Kern County Man Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For Cocaine Smuggling

… its law enforcement partners to prevent these dangerous and addictive drugs from reaching our streets and ensure the …
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DOJ and Lincoln Pharmacy in Tacoma Settle Allegations the Pharmacy Failed to Follow the Controlled Substances Act

… the distribution of these drugs to try to combat abuse and addiction and the harms that follow.” The settlement with …
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Laconia Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy and Firearm Charges

… on the rise, DEA stands committed to keeping this highly addictive drug out of New Hampshire,” said DEA Special Agent …
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Lebanon Woman Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison in Connection with Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

… on the rise, DEA stands committed to keeping this highly addictive drug out of New Hampshire,” said DEA Special Agent …