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Eight Defendants, Including a Brooklyn Medical Doctor, And Three Pharmacists, Charged with Illegally Distributing More Than 1.2 Million Oxycodone Pills

October 13, 2022
… with Illegally Distributing More Than 1.2 Million Oxycodone Pills October 13, 2022 New York Contact Info Contact Us …
October 13, 2022
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Brooklyn Doctor Indicted In Illegal Sales Of Over 200 Painkiller Prescriptions: Pills Worth $700,000 On Black Market

October 29, 2014
… In Illegal Sales Of Over 200 Painkiller Prescriptions: Pills Worth $700,000 On Black Market October 29, 2014 New … charges in the indictment, would have yielded nearly 41,000 pills of 30 mg oxycodone, worth approximately $700,000 on …
October 29, 2014
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Ten people indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to traffic fentanyl stamped into pills, heroin, cocaine and other drugs from Mexico to Cleveland

September 13, 2019
… roles in a conspiracy to traffic fentanyl stamped into pills, heroin, cocaine and other drugs from Mexico to … controlled large shipments of fentanyl stamped into pills, heroin, cocaine and other drugs from Mexico to … of the country, we are seeing an increase in these blue pills that at first glance appear to be legitimately …
September 13, 2019
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Hollywood Hills man arrested on federal charges of selling fentanyl-laced pills to Rapper Mac Miller two days before his overdose death

September 04, 2019
… man arrested on federal charges of selling fentanyl-laced pills to Rapper Mac Miller two days before his overdose … agreed to supply McCormick with 30 milligram oxycodone pills, as well as cocaine and the sedative Xanax. Instead of … 5, Pettit allegedly sold McCormick counterfeit oxycodone pills that contained fentanyl – a powerful synthetic opioid …
September 04, 2019
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Ohio Lawyer Steven Hillman, Indicted On Money Laundering And Conspiracy In Large Alleged Pill Mill Investigation

January 17, 2013
… On Money Laundering And Conspiracy In Large Alleged Pill Mill Investigation January 17, 2013 Detroit Contact … in a 12-count indictment alleging that they operated three pill mills in southern Ohio between January 2009 and June …
January 17, 2013
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DEA’s Second Pill Take Back Event Yields 1,225 Pounds Of Medications In South Carolina

May 09, 2011
… DEA’s Second Pill Take Back Event Yields 1,225 Pounds Of Medications In … and increased enforcement to address doctor shopping and pill mills. Numerous national organizations joined the DEA …
May 09, 2011
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Collin County physician and registered nurse convicted in pill mill scheme

October 12, 2018
… Collin County physician and registered nurse convicted in pill mill scheme October 12, 2018 Dallas Contact Info …
October 12, 2018
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Rawlins doctor pleads guilty to unlawful distribution of prescription pain pill

February 26, 2020
… pleads guilty to unlawful distribution of prescription pain pill February 26, 2020 Rocky Mountain Contact Info Contact …
February 26, 2020
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Richland Physician Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Medically Unnecessary Fentanyl Patches, Opioid Pills and Other Controlled Substances

April 28, 2022
… Distribute Medically Unnecessary Fentanyl Patches, Opioid Pills and Other Controlled Substances April 28, 2022 Seattle … Dr. Arnold and her conspirators pushed thousands of pills on the street to be abused by addicts, and potentially …
April 28, 2022
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Three individuals indicted for conspiring to traffic over 10,000 fentanyl pills, 10 lbs methamphetamine and possessing firearms in furtherance of their drug trafficking crimes

September 10, 2020
… indicted for conspiring to traffic over 10,000 fentanyl pills, 10 lbs methamphetamine and possessing firearms in … with intent to distribute over 10,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl and approximately 10 pounds of … approximately 1,000 fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone pills, which Velasquez helped to coordinate as well. On …
September 10, 2020
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Doctor Arrested On Charges He Conspired To Illegally Distribute Thousands Of Highly Addictive Oxycodone Pills By Writing Fraudulent Prescriptions For People He Never Treated Or Examined

January 21, 2015
… Distribute Thousands Of Highly Addictive Oxycodone Pills By Writing Fraudulent Prescriptions For People He …
January 21, 2015
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Northern Ohio Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegally Prescribing Hundreds Of Thousands Of Opiate Painkillers And Other Pills

October 20, 2014
… Hundreds Of Thousands Of Opiate Painkillers And Other Pills October 20, 2014 Detroit Contact Info Contact Us (313) … hundreds of thousands of doses of painkillers and other pills to customers for no legitimate medical purpose, even …
October 20, 2014
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Trafficker admits smuggling large quantities of deadly fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine, including more than 450,000 fentanyl pills

July 15, 2019
… and cocaine, including more than 450,000 fentanyl pills July 15, 2019 San Diego Contact Info Contact Us (858) … court today that she smuggled more than 450,000 fentanyl pills from Mexico into the United States during a nine-month … in her plea agreement, Kelly smuggled the fentanyl pills through ports of entry in San Diego and Nogales, …
July 15, 2019
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Co-Worker Who Sold His Friend Fentanyl Pills Causing His Death Sentenced to 84 Months in Federal Prison

June 20, 2024
… Co-Worker Who Sold His Friend Fentanyl Pills Causing His Death Sentenced to 84 Months in Federal … gas station where Goforth sold the victim ten fentanyl pills. The victim went home, ingested the fentanyl …
June 20, 2024
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Reno Doctor Robert Rand Pleads Guilty To Involuntary Manslaughter Of Patient And Unlawful Distribution Of Nearly 24,000 Oxycodone Pills

July 17, 2017
… And Unlawful Distribution Of Nearly 24,000 Oxycodone Pills July 17, 2017 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us … in June 2014, Rand prescribed the patient 180 oxycodone pills per month.  During this time, the patient was …
July 17, 2017
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DEA Aims For Record Removal Of Unused Pills Through Its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Initiative

April 24, 2018
… DEA Aims For Record Removal Of Unused Pills Through Its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day … opportunity these Take Back Day events provide to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially …
April 24, 2018
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Doctor And Owner Of Bronx Clinics Involved In Illegal Distribution Of More Than Five Million Oxycodone Pills Is Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison

January 10, 2016
… In Illegal Distribution Of More Than Five Million Oxycodone Pills Is Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison January 10, 2016 … prescriptions at most pharmacies and resell the resulting pills at vastly inflated rates.  Indeed, a single …
January 10, 2016
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Detroit Field Division will host National Prescription Pill Take Back

October 23, 2018
… Detroit Field Division will host National Prescription Pill Take Back October 23, 2018 Detroit Contact Info Contact …
October 23, 2018
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Suburban Detroit Doctor Pleads Guilty To Unlawful Distribution Of Prescription Pills

August 18, 2017
… Pleads Guilty To Unlawful Distribution Of Prescription Pills August 18, 2017 Detroit Contact Info Contact Us (313) …
August 18, 2017
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against Owner Of Bronx Clinic And 23 Other Individuals Involved In Illegal Distribution Of More Than Five Million Oxycodone Pills

February 05, 2014
… In Illegal Distribution Of More Than Five Million Oxycodone Pills February 05, 2014 New York Contact Info Contact Us …
February 05, 2014
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Houston Physician And Pain Management Clinic Owner Convicted Of Running “pill Mill” That Provided Unlawful Prescriptions For Millions Of Doses Of Opioids And Other Controlled Substances

March 29, 2018
… And Pain Management Clinic Owner Convicted Of Running “pill Mill” That Provided Unlawful Prescriptions For Millions … pain management clinic guilty for their roles in running a “pill mill” that provided tens of thousands of unlawful … have been devastating. In this case, tens of thousands of pills flooded our streets because of the defendants’ …
March 29, 2018
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against Doctor And 10 Other Individuals Involved In Illegal Distribution Of More Than One Million Oxycodone Pills

December 11, 2014
… In Illegal Distribution Of More Than One Million Oxycodone Pills December 11, 2014 New York Contact Info Contact Us … medically unnecessary oxycodone prescriptions so that the pills could be obtained and resold, and clinic staff who …
December 11, 2014
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DEA New York collects 15% more unused pills during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2018
… DEA New York collects 15% more unused pills during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day … Americans across the country dropped off unused pills reaching a program total of nearly 11 million pounds … Back event in April, 2018.  A total of 24.5 tons of unused pills were collected at over 200 collection sites in New …
November 07, 2018
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Jury Convicts Two Doctors Of Conspiracy To Commit Money Laundering Resulting From Pill Mill Operation In Broward And Palm Beach Counties

August 01, 2013
… Of Conspiracy To Commit Money Laundering Resulting From Pill Mill Operation In Broward And Palm Beach Counties … clinics distributed approximately 20 million oxycodone pills and made more than $40 million from the illegal sales …
August 01, 2013
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Florida Pill Mill Doctor Found Guilty On 17 Counts Of Drug Charges

January 31, 2014
… Florida Pill Mill Doctor Found Guilty On 17 Counts Of Drug Charges …
January 31, 2014
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Over 86 Pounds of Suspected Heroin, 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and $200,000 Cash Seized in Ridgewood, Queens: Four Arrests

February 10, 2021
… Over 86 Pounds of Suspected Heroin, 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and $200,000 Cash Seized in Ridgewood, Queens: Four … an estimated street value of $12 million, 1,000 fentanyl pills and $200,000 cash were recovered during the …
February 10, 2021
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DEA Aims For Record Removal Of Unused Pills Through Its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Initiative

April 24, 2018
… DEA Aims For Record Removal Of Unused Pills Through Its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day … opportunity these Take Back Day events provide to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially …
April 24, 2018
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DEA Aims For Record Removal Of Unused Pills Through Its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Initiative

April 24, 2018
… DEA Aims For Record Removal Of Unused Pills Through Its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day … opportunity these Take Back Day events provide to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially …
April 24, 2018
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Montgomery “pill mill” doctor receives over 12 year sentence for drug distribution, health care fraud, and money laundering offenses

August 23, 2018
… Montgomery “pill mill” doctor receives over 12 year sentence for drug … Community Outreach: (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Pill mill mental health counselor pleads guilty in related …
August 23, 2018
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DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

November 07, 2013
… DEA’s Seventh Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee …
November 07, 2013

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