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Manhattan U.S. Attorney announces extradition of OFAC- sanctioned Afghan man for Narco-Terrorism offenses

February 07, 2019
… answer for their unlawful activities that have fueled the opioid epidemic.” “As alleged, Manaf, already sanctioned by …
February 07, 2019
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Ohio Man sentenced for attempting to murder witness with deadly heroin cocktail

March 06, 2019
… these are a big part of turning the tide against synthetic opioids in Ohio.”   Deputy Criminal Chiefs Michael Hunter …
March 06, 2019
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Cincinnati man sentenced to 20 years for distributing deadly drugs

November 08, 2018
… 2017 and pleaded guilty in December 2017. “Fighting the opioid epidemic continues to be one of DEA’s top …
November 08, 2018
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DEA opens new office in Traverse City, Michigan

November 19, 2018
… Michigan, the United States, and the world.  “The current opioid epidemic is a priority for DEA, however, this …
November 19, 2018
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Detroit Police Officer indicted in drug conspiracy

October 26, 2018
… Attorney Matthew Schneider. "Given the magnitude of the opioid crisis, the allegations are especially troubling that …
October 26, 2018
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DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 21, 2019
… Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where …
October 21, 2019
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DEA Reminds Families to Discuss the Dangers of Drugs Before Students Return to School

August 04, 2021
… and nearly 61 percent of these deaths involved synthetic opioids including fentanyl. The DEA has seen a surge in …
August 04, 2021
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DEA launches “Secure Your Meds” winter campaign

December 17, 2020
… of drug overdose deaths in the United States involve opioids,” Omaha Division Special Agent in Charge Richard …
December 17, 2020
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… that flood our communities with deadly drugs, including opioids, heroin, fentanyl, meth and cocaine, are often the …
October 20, 2020
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DEA Reminds Americans to Keep Medications Secure

April 30, 2020
… of these deaths attributed to prescription or illicit opioids. The Secure Your Meds campaign, as announced by DEA, …
April 30, 2020
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Seven charged with crimes related to the manufacture and distribution of pills laced with fentanyl and other controlled substances

October 28, 2019
… fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine and U-47700 (a synthetic opioid). The superseding indictment charges Jamaine Barnes …
October 28, 2019
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It’s game time - DEA National Prescription Take Back Day this Saturday

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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Federal investigation of Portland drug trafficking organization reveals black market peso exchange scheme

April 09, 2019
… Investigation Award for the Financial Investigation of an Opioid Network. OCDETF was established in 1982 to mount a …
April 09, 2019
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Guilty Plea For Man Who Sold $70 Heroin/fentanyl Bag That Caused Death Of Another

April 27, 2018
… prosecute overdose death cases, and other cases of illicit opioid trafficking, as part of our multi-pronged work with …
April 27, 2018
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Midland Man Arrested In Oklahoma City Charged With Drug Distribution Resulting In Death

May 05, 2011
… oxycodone toxicity. More specifically, oxycodone, a potent opioid medication, caused central nervous system depression …
May 05, 2011
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McKesson Agrees To Pay Record $150 Million Settlement For Failure To Report Suspicious Orders Of Pharmaceutical Drugs

January 17, 2017
… frequently misused products that are part of the current opioid epidemic. The government’s investigation developed …
January 17, 2017
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Ohio Pharmacy Owner Charged With Distribution Of Controlled Substances And Money Laundering Violations

June 04, 2014
… with one money laundering count and four tax counts.  “The opioid and heroin epidemic in this state is fueled by drug …
June 04, 2014
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Four Michigan Men Charged With Distributing Heroin, Fentanyl And Vicodin, That Resulted In Three Overdose Deaths

May 29, 2015
… in Wayne and Washtenaw counties. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid pain medication that is 15 to 20 times more potent …
May 29, 2015
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Longtime Louisville Physician Convicted: Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances

January 26, 2017
… Kudmani recklessly prescribed drugs to those suffering from opioid use disorders with no legitimate medical purpose.  We …
January 26, 2017
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Pharmacist Charged In Pill Mill Case Sentenced To 24 Months In Federal Prison

June 09, 2017
… his sentence no later than September 5, 2017. “With the opioid epidemic escalating throughout our country daily, it …
June 09, 2017
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Two Charged And Two Sentenced In Scheme To Sell Narcotics On Dark Web

May 11, 2017
… on all of these marketplaces “Ustous” advertised dangerous opioids, synthetic drugs and Schedule II controlled …
May 11, 2017
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New Orleans Field Division Collects Over 33,000 Pounds On Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 12, 2014
… dies from prescription drug abuse every 19 minutes and opioid pain relievers are involved in more overdose deaths …
May 12, 2014
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12 Members Of Heroin Drug Trafficking Organization Operating In Manhattan, Bronx, And New Jersey Charged In Manhattan Federal Court

August 15, 2017
… and Ocean Counties in New Jersey, helping to fuel the opioid epidemic plaguing our nation” said Kim. Today’s …
August 15, 2017
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Derry Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy Charges Related To Sales Of Synthetic Cannabinoids

January 23, 2017
… Rice agreed, saying, “while we are in the midst of an opioid epidemic, some individuals may believe that synthetic …
January 23, 2017
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Heroin, Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced To 15+ Years

February 02, 2017
… from doing so, is a critical priority of my office.”  "Opioid abuse is at epidemic levels in New Hampshire," said …
February 02, 2017
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Fairfield Doctor Who Illegally Prescribed Oxycodone Sentenced

February 17, 2017
… the couple had unlawfully obtained forged prescriptions for opioid medications from Bellofiore’s former medical …
February 17, 2017
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Glastonbury Man Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Distributing Heroin To A Minor

January 19, 2016
… overdoses in the Hartford area.  Fentanyl is a powerful opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to severe chronic …
January 19, 2016
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Three Brockton Men Charged With Distributing Fentanyl

April 05, 2016
… was brought as part of the federal response to the growing opioid abuse epidemic in Massachusetts and other New England …
April 05, 2016
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Fairfield Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegally Prescribing Oxycodone

October 14, 2016
… the couple had unlawfully obtained forged prescriptions for opioid medications from Bellofiore’s former medical …
October 14, 2016
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New England Residents Turn In 68,958 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs During Take-Back Event

October 26, 2016
… Agent in Charge Michael J. Ferguson.  “With the current opioid epidemic DEA’s obligation is to improve public safety …
October 26, 2016