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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

July 28, 2015
… their support and dedication in fighting the prescription pill epidemic from the Fall 2010 through September 2014 by …
July 28, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

July 28, 2015
… their support and dedication in fighting the prescription pill epidemic from Fall 2010 through September 2014 by …
July 28, 2015
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Former Georgia Physician Pleads Guilty To Illegally Prescribing Controlled-Substances To Kentucky Residents

October 09, 2015
… distribute thousands of controlled substance prescription pills to residents of Kentucky. On October 8th, 2015, …
October 09, 2015
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Seventh Member Of Ohio Oxycodone Money Laundering Conspiracy Pleads

September 13, 2016
… controlled by someone Castro knew was illegally trafficking pills from Las Vegas to Columbus. Castro pleaded guilty to …
September 13, 2016
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Detroit Area Doctor Sentenced: 8 Years Prison

December 08, 2016
… in a conspiracy to illegally distribute prescription pills, and to defraud Medicare. McQuade was joined in the …
December 08, 2016
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Kentucky Man Sentenced To Four Life Sentences On Drug Trafficking And Aggravated Sexual Abuse Of Minors

March 30, 2017
… for the illegal distribution of thousands of oxycodone pills. The evidence also established that, on multiple …
March 30, 2017
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Attorney General Hunter Charges Doctor With Five Counts Of Second Degree Murder

June 23, 2017
… individuals who died were prescribed more than 1,800 opioid pills in the same months as their deaths. Three of the five …
June 23, 2017
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DEA Announces Colorado, Montana, Utah, And Wyoming Prescription Drug Take-Back Results

October 04, 2012
… and increased enforcement to address doctor shopping and pill mills. Shortly after DEA’s first Take-Back Day event …
October 04, 2012
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Denver Woman Sentenced To 15 Years In Federal Prison For Illegally Distributing Prescription And Illicit Drugs

October 17, 2012
… Hee.  Hee then charged customers $1 per milligram for the pills.  Agents and officers observed Hee and a co-defendant …
October 17, 2012
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Nine Sentenced To Prison For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

September 09, 2014
… in Holyoke, Massachusetts. After the oxycodone pills were sold in Massachusetts, the drug proceeds were …
September 09, 2014
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Equitable Sharing Funds Distributed To Participating Law Enforcement Partners

May 07, 2015
… traveling from Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee to obtain pain pills. Pursuant to the Department of Justice Equitable …
May 07, 2015
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Pharmacist Admits Multiple Sales Of Oxycodone Without A Prescription, Agrees To Forfeit $1.5 Million

January 24, 2014
… in court: Oxycodone, the active ingredient in brand name pills such as Oxycontin, is a Schedule II controlled …
January 24, 2014
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Head Pharmacist Of West Orange Pharmacy Sentenced To 37 Months In Prison For Selling Oxycodone Without Prescriptions

July 10, 2014
… in court: Oxycodone, the active ingredient in brand name pills such as Oxycontin, is a Schedule II controlled …
July 10, 2014
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New Jersey Board Of Medical Examiners Suspends License Of North Arlington Physician For Indiscriminate Prescribing Of Powerful Pain Killers And Other Violations

December 03, 2015
… the pain killers, but instead may have been providing the pills to others. In reviewing six patient records presented …
December 03, 2015
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The New Orleans Field Division DEA Office Is Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs April 30, 2011

March 31, 2011
… Agencies to give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially …
March 31, 2011
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DEA Holds Prescription Drug Take-Back Event October 26

October 24, 2013
… Take Back Days give the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially …
October 24, 2013
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Federal And Local Law Enforcement Execute Multiple Warrants

December 05, 2013
… 2 pounds of marijuana, 20 grams cocaine, prescription pills, 6 weapons, 2 stun guns, and approximately $20,000 in …
December 05, 2013
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Charges Filed Against Chicago-Area Man For Multi-Million-Dollar Theft Of Prescription Pain Relieving Medications

September 12, 2011
… of 2011, Newsome illegally sold an estimated 700,000 pills containing hydrocodone, with an estimated street value …
September 12, 2011
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Haverhill Resident Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy And Gun Conspiracy Charges

January 05, 2017
… participated in the distribution of cocaine and oxycodone pills in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  During a …
January 05, 2017
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Waterbury Man Sentenced To 5 Years In Federal Prison For Manufacturing And Distributing "Date Rape Drug"

November 17, 2015
… prescription at a pharmacy for 180 30-milligram oxycodone pills.  He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a one year of …
November 17, 2015
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Sentencing And Guilty Plea In Conspiracy Involving Steroids

January 11, 2016
… members of the conspiracy were distributing prescription pills, including oxycodone, as well as cocaine.  CHICKOS and …
January 11, 2016
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday April 30th

April 27, 2016
… firearms.  The removal from homes of unwanted prescription pills that can be abused, stolen or resold is an easy way to …
April 27, 2016
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Ansonia Man Sentenced To 57 Months In Federal Prison For Trafficking Prescription Narcotics

May 11, 2016
… of his residence revealed approximately 600 oxycodone pills, four firearms, ammunition, approximately $5,500 in …
May 11, 2016
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Former Newtown Police Sergeant Sentenced To Prison For Manufacturing And Distributing Steroids

August 25, 2016
… members of the conspiracy were distributing prescription pills, including oxycodone, as well as cocaine.  Santucci …
August 25, 2016
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Bridgeport Meth Dealer Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison

September 16, 2016
… the unlawful possession of a firearm and oxycodone pills.  Leigh-James has been detained since his arrest.  On …
September 16, 2016
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DEA And Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

October 18, 2016
… their zip code .  Or they can call 800-882-9539.  Only pills and other solids, like patches, can be brought to the …
October 18, 2016
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Dallas DEA Gears Up For 2nd Local Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

April 29, 2011
… drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. The DEA, along with its law …
April 29, 2011
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Dallas DEA Gears Up For Third Local Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

October 29, 2011
… drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. The DEA, along with its law …
October 29, 2011
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Dallas DEA Gears Up For 6th Local Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

April 26, 2013
… drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft.  The DEA, along with its law …
April 26, 2013
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Dallas DEA Gears Up For 7th Local Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

October 21, 2013
… drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft.  The DEA, along with its law …
October 21, 2013