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Florence Doctor Sentenced for Distributing Oxycodone in “Sex for Scripts” Scheme

… to engage in sexual activity with the doctor to obtain the pills. In total, Rodriguez distributed more than 600 Oxycodone pills to the patient during the eight months. At one point, …
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 69 Months in Prison for Possessing Gun and Drugs While on Supervised Release

… and a search of his vehicle revealed more than 30 fentanyl pills, approximately 23 grams of crack cocaine, and a … please visit www.justice.gov/psn . Drug Trafficking Fake Pills Guns/Weapons Cocaine Fentanyl On On Press Release …
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Oxycodone

January 24, 2025
Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic narcotic analgesic and historically has been a popular drug of abuse among the narcotic abusing population.
January 24, 2025
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DEA’s Family Summits on Fentanyl

January 19, 2025
… efforts, ask them for their help with sharing the  One Pill Can Kill  fake pill awareness campaign in their communities, identify areas …
January 19, 2025
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Alabama Man Sentenced to 29 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl Being Shipped Through the Mail

… was expecting from another individual containing fentanyl pills to be delivered to Cooper’s residence. On March 15, … admitted that she knew the package contained fentanyl pills and that McWilliams intended to distribute them.  …
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Laredo Resident Charged with Selling Fentanyl Resulting in Death

… dangers of fentanyl can be found on the DEA’s website. #OnePillCanKill Fake Pills Fentanyl Awareness One Pill Can Kill Fentanyl On On …
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Arizona Man Sentenced to 10.5 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl in Pocatello

… searched the vehicle and located approximately 287 fentanyl pills and a firearm. Another firearm was recovered during a … County and throughout the region. ### Drug Trafficking Fake Pills Synthetic drugs Fentanyl On On Press Release Image …
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Former Maricopa County Deputy Public Defender Sentenced for Drug Trafficking

… of two pounds of methamphetamine for $3,600 and 4,000 M30 pills for $10,000 from an undercover Drug Enforcement … RELEASE NUMBER:    2024-055_Nyemba Drug Trafficking Fake Pills On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
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Derry Man Sentenced to 36 Months in Federal Prison for Importing, Manufacturing, and Distributing Steroids

… the raw materials and machines used to manufacture pills along with numerous bins and shelves with finished products—in total over 3,000 vials and 64,000 pills of controlled substances and prescription drugs, …
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Three Indicted on Federal Drug Distribution Charges

… 28, and Khalisah Khan, 29, conspired to traffic counterfeit pills containing fentanyl. The defendants, and others, are charged with selling thousands of counterfeit pills in and around Virginia containing fentanyl and …
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Pearsall Felon Sentenced to Prison for Dealing Fentanyl and Possessing a Stolen Firearm

… Amy Hail prosecuted the case. Drug Trafficking Fake Pills Fentanyl Awareness One Pill Can Kill Overdose On On Press Release Image Layout …
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El Paso Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison

… documents, Gary Everett Rinker, 56, sold approximately 200 pills containing 19.8 grams of fentanyl to a buyer at an El … ### Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Fake Pills Synthetic drugs Fentanyl On On Press Release Image …
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Reno Resident Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

… of methamphetamine and 1,000 counterfeit M30 fentanyl pills out of the vehicle. He then crashed the vehicle into a … to the seizure of several hundred counterfeit M30 fentanyl pills and approximately four pounds of methamphetamine. In …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to Life Plus 25 Years for Drug and Armed Drug Trafficking Offenses

… of methamphetamine and fentanyl in both powder and pill form, along with other drugs. Law enforcement conducted … recovered additional methamphetamine, fentanyl powder and pills, other drugs, ammunition and high-capacity magazines, …
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Two Southern Idaho Men Sentenced for Federal Drug Crimes

… methamphetamine, 20 grams of fentanyl powder, 200 fentanyl pills, and a loaded .40 caliber handgun, from Barnes’ … their work on the Barnes case. ###   Drug Trafficking Fake Pills Guns/Weapons Seizures (Drugs/Property) Synthetic drugs …
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Nash County Armed Meth Trafficker Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Trafficking Kilograms of the Drug

… Crystal Meth gun and ammo.jpg 1,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills (fentanyl pills) concealed in a dog chew toy RALEIGH, N.C. – A Nash …
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Renton, Washington, Mid-Level Leader of Local Drug Trafficking Group Connected to CJNG Cartel, Sentenced to Prison

… of methamphetamine; 12 pounds of heroin; 3,200 fentanyl pills; 22 firearms; and $566,391. In their sentencing memo, … against criminal networks. ###   Drug Trafficking Fake Pills Guns/Weapons OCDETF/Task Force Synthetic drugs …
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Investigation by Tucson Strike Force Leads to Indictment of 13 Involved in Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… of methamphetamine, cocaine, counterfeit M-30 OxyContin pills laced with fentanyl, and heroin. The investigation … of Arizona, Tucson, is handling the prosecution. Fake Pills OCDETF/Task Force Synthetic drugs Drug Trafficking …
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DEA El Paso Recognizes First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… mixing fentanyl with other illicit drugs—in powder and pill form—to drive addiction and create repeat customers. … of fentanyl, visit www.DEA.gov /fentanylawareness. ### Fake Pills Overdose Press Conferences Prevention/Education - DEA …
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Man Involved in Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Prison

… and distribution of illegal drugs, namely fentanyl pills, methamphetamine, and heroin. Sillas-Burgos was also … includes 147 pounds of methamphetamine, 130,400 fentanyl pills, and ¼ pound of heroin. Investigators also recovered …
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Waterbury Man Sentenced for Role in Heroin and Fentanyl Trafficking Ring

… for street distribution, approximately 1,000 fentanyl pills disguised as Percocet pills, one firearm and approximately $50,000 in cash. …
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Waterbury man sentenced to four years for role in heroin and cocaine trafficking ring

… for street distribution, approximately 1,000 fentanyl pills disguised as Percocet pills, one firearm and approximately $50,000 in cash.  …
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Waterbury man sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for role in heroin and fentanyl trafficking ring

… for street distribution, approximately 1,000 fentanyl pills disguised as Percocet pills, one firearm and approximately $50,000 in cash. On …
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Waterbury man sentenced to 87 months in prison for role in heroin and fentanyl trafficking ring

… for street distribution, approximately 1,000 fentanyl pills disguised as Percocet pills, one firearm and approximately $50,000 in cash. On …
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Watertown man sentenced to 70 months in prison for role in heroin and fentanyl trafficking ring

… for street distribution, approximately 1,000 fentanyl pills disguised as Percocet pills, one firearm and approximately $50,000 in cash. …
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DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday

… help remove unwanted, expired and unused prescription pills that can be abused, stolen or resold which helps our continued dedication to combat the prescription pill, fentanyl and heroin epidemic of substance abuse and …
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Two Individuals Sentenced in Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Distribution Case

… two pounds of methamphetamine and 234 fentanyl pills in Tuschoff’s car. The following day when law … they found more methamphetamine, heroin, and 196 fentanyl pills. Law enforcement officers also recovered $37,775 of …
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Local pharmacist pleads guilty to unlawful distribution of oxycodone

… charged and only accepted in cash, a higher-than-market-per-pill price, usually $5-6 per pill. Truong ordered a much higher volume of opiates for HP …
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South Florida doctor sentenced to eight years in prison for conspiring to illegally distribute oxycodone

… recruited patients gave Marrero-Castellanos their Oxycodone pills.  Marrero-Castellanos sold those pills to others.   Suarez-Gonzalez and Arlene Gonzalez …
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Second Significant Sentence Handed Down in "Operation Director's Cut"

… and to import and distribute more than 500,000 Ecstasy pills. On two occasions, de Basseville and d’Esclavelles … the shipment of a package containing 10,000 Ecstasy pills obtained in the Netherlands to the United States. De …