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Ten Indicted on Federal Charges in Augusta-area Meth-trafficking Operation

… methamphetamine trafficking operation. The defendants in USA v. Walters et al.  all are charged with Conspiracy to …
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Digital Health Company Cofounder/CEO and Clinical President Convicted in $100M Adderall Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme

… reported that Done was making Adderall too easy to get online. In response to questions from the media, investors, …
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Season 5 of Awkward Conversation Launches on YouTube Wednesday, September 24

… Sept 24: Parenting in the Digital Age – Spotting online red flags and mentoring digital choices. Oct 1: The …
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Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 110 Months for Meth Trafficking

… police officer communicated with Shelton and arranged to buy two ounces of methamphetamine from him. At a location in … officer communicated with Shelton again and arranged to buy eight ounces of methamphetamine from him.  At a location …
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Salem Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

… investigation, investigators arranged a controlled buy of counterfeit oxycodone pills from Rigutto. …
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Two Men Plead Guilty in Retaliatory Drug Murder in St. Louis

… 2022. Two days before the murder, Phillips had arranged to buy fentanyl from Weeden, his source of supply of the drug, … enlisted another person to call Phillips and arrange to buy fentanyl, a ploy designed to lure Phillips out into the … Weeden could retaliate. After Phillips agreed to meet the buyer at the McDonald’s, Perkins drove Weeden to the area, …
Ismael Zambada-Sicairos
FUGITIVE

Ismael Zambada-Sicairos

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance 21 USC 846
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BPD, DEA, and State’s Attorney’s Office Secure 19 Indictments Related to Drug Trafficking in West Baltimore

BPD, DEA, and State’s Attorney’s Office Secure 19 Indictments Related to Drug Trafficking in West Baltimore December 12, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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$102 Million Settlement Of Civil Forfeiture And Money Laundering Claims Against Lebanese Canadian Bank

… issued a finding and proposed rule, pursuant to the USA Patriot Act, that LCB is a financial institution of …
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Narco-Terrorists Charged in Federal Indictment with Exchanging Cocaine for Firearms, Explosives in War with Colombia’s Government

… a large cocaine-manufacturing ring that trades cocaine to buy firearms to engage in terrorist activity in Colombia, … materials depicting the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles to a buyer. Four other Colombian nationals were also charged in a …
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Indiana Man Sentenced 20 Years For Meth Trafficking

… and March 2021, law enforcement conducted controlled buys of over 380 grams of methamphetamine from Mitchell. During one of the buys, Mitchell boasted about having fentanyl available that …
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Colombian Cartel Member Receives a 27 Year Sentence for Importing Cocaine into the United States

… Texas Nicholas J. Ganjei.  “Whether you reside in Anytown, U.S.A., or live thousands of miles beyond American shores, …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 300 Months for Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth

… methamphetamine and 98 grams of fentanyl in five controlled buys with law enforcement. Knox also provided a firearm to a felon during one of the controlled buys. In addition, Knox maintained a residence where …
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Prior Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Possession and Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

… District of Florida. To access public court documents online, please visit the U.S. District Court for the … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at  Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Fair Haven Residents Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Gun Possession Offenses

… told the Vermont Drug Task Force (VDTF) that they could buy cocaine base from Muzzy. Thereafter, on September 23, … from Muzzy. The CS negotiated with Muzzy a third time to buy cocaine base, on May 3, 2023. When the CS went to …
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Colombian Cartel Member Receives a 27 Year Sentence

… Nicholas J. Ganjei.  “Whether you reside in Anytown, U.S.A., or live thousands of miles beyond American shores, …
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Drug Investigations Lead To Treasury 311 Patriot Act Designation Against Lebanese Bank Tied To Hizballah

… primary money laundering concern under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT (Section 311) for the bank’s role in …
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

… in the case, between June and July 2021, four controlled buys of cocaine and fentanyl were made from Rutherford. Based on the buys, a search warrant was obtained and executed on July 15, …
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Palomar Hospital Pays $250,000 for Diverting Fentanyl

… the DEA’s website ( https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/tips-online.html ) and click on “Rx Abuse Online Reporting.” This case was prosecuted by Assistant …
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Three More Lows Gang Members Charged with RICO Conspiracy and Murder

… was financed, uncovering the cash flow that allowed them to buy weapons, traffic drugs, and sow fear in Minneapolis …
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Bitcoin Exchanges Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court In Connection With The Sale Of Approximately $1 Million In Bitcoins For Use On The Silk Road Website

… a black-market website designed to enable its users to buy and sell illegal drugs anonymously and beyond the reach … form of payment accepted on Silk Road - to users seeking to buy illegal drugs on the site. Faiella never registered his … knowingly allowed Faiella to use the Company’s services to buy Bitcoins for his Silk Road customers; personally …
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Digital Health Company Cofounder/CEO and Clinical President Convicted in $100M Adderall Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme

… reported that Done was making Adderall too easy to get online. In response to questions from the media, investors, …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications November 01, 2021 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 …
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H Block Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution And Firearm Offense

… to a cooperating witness, and then subsequently stole “buy” money from the cooperating witness during an additional …
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Lead Defendant Sentenced in Burke County Drug Trafficking Investigation

… the proliferation of illegal drugs.” The indictment in USA v. Rhaney et al , dubbed Operation Washout, was …
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Medical Doctor Surrenders License As DEA Executes Search And Seizure Warrants On Pain Clinic

… into IPMC. Additionally, TDS agents initiated undercover buys from patients of IPMC. The organization continues to be … of IPMC. TDS agents conducted several confidential (CS) buys from IPMC during the period of December 2013 through August 2016. During the CS buys, the CSs were prescribed controlled substances by Dr. …
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DEA Announces Guilty Plea Of U.S. Congressman On Cocaine Charges

… area of Washington, D.C. At this time, Radel agreed to buy about 3.5 grams of cocaine from the undercover officer.  … that a sitting Member of Congress was routinely using and buying cocaine.  Once this information was confirmed, law …
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Albuquerque Employers Benefit from DEA Training and Resources Available Through Operation Engage

August 18, 2023
… curriculum, which has an employer component made up of four online modules that employees can complete is about an hour. … Specialist. “We reminded all the participants that the online modules are free and that employees get a certificate …
August 18, 2023
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Money laundering charges added in international marijuana conspiracy to grow marijuana in Sacramento and Placer Counties houses

… charged in 2017 in a scheme to use money from China to buy houses to grow marijuana, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. … to wire transfer approximately $870,000 from China to buy six houses for growing marijuana or to pay off the …
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Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl That Killed One Woman, Hospitalized Another

… to another person who reported that she thought she was buying the painkiller oxycodone. That woman later went to …