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Massachusetts man sentenced to 15 years in prison on fentanyl trafficking and firearms charges

… as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic.”   “Fentanyl traffickers who carry firearms …
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DEA and Attorney General Kilmartin announces $300,000 settlement with Rite Aid for filling prescriptions of Schedule III controlled substances in excess of statutory maximums

… Controlled Substances Act or for their role in the ongoing opioid crisis. In accordance with the settlement, the …
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Retired nurse sentenced to five years in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering

… Police Departments.  Heroin Marijuana (Cannabis) Synthetic Opioids On …
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Court Orders Largest Diversion Civil Penalty Against Physician in Southern District of Georgia History

… Act based on his pre-signing of prescriptions involving opioids and other controlled substances.   After being …
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Chicago-Area Drug and Gun Trafficker Sentenced to 65 Years for Firearms and Drug Offenses

… in Chicago. “Unfortunately, gun violence and deadly opioids, such as the heroin distributed in this case, …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day scheduled for October 26

… Back Day initiative continues to remove high amounts of opioids and other medicines from homes, where they are …
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Naples Doctor Who Operated a Pill Mill Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison

… a tip that Abraham was illegally prescribing strong opioids to patients who had no need for the medication. Over …
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Local pharmacist pleads guilty to unlawful distribution of oxycodone

… District Office and the United States Attorney’s Office’s Opioid Fraud Abuse and Detection Unit.  It is being …
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Drug dealer sentenced to serve 120 months in prison for distributing narcotics causing overdose

… drugs in and around Rockland County, contributing to the opioid crisis plaguing our community today and causing at …
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Two defendants arrested for distribution of controlled substances through sham internet pharmacy

… was caused by elevated levels of multiple prescription opioids as well as fentanyl. The victim’s computer showed …
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Long Island man pleads guilty to distributing heroin that caused the death of a college student

… Office will bring to justice those who contribute to the opioid epidemic and hold them accountable for the harm they …
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Four Defendants Indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute Over 8 Million Dosage Units of Hydrocodone and to Launder Money

… Lane, Baltimore City. Hydrocodone is a schedule III, opioid that is prescribed as a cough suppressant and for the …
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Federal indictments charge 14 members of San Pedro-based criminal street gang

… allegedly distributed methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and opioids, while using violence and firearms to maintain their …
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Bond set for two Addison men charged with illegal possession/intent to deliver heroin

… your actions.”           “In 2018, more than half of the 98 opioid deaths in DuPage County were heroin related,” Berlin …
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney announces extradition of OFAC- sanctioned Afghan man for Narco-Terrorism offenses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

… Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where …
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Federal investigation of Portland drug trafficking organization reveals black market peso exchange scheme

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

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

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

… frequently misused products that are part of the current opioid epidemic. The government’s investigation developed …