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U.S. Attorney Byung “BJay” Pak issues progress report

… sentencing. Read more on this case here . Targeting online suppliers, mainly from China and Mexico, who traffic …
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DEA Washington Division Saw a Surge of Over 250% in Fentanyl Pill Seizures in 2023

DEA Washington Division Saw a Surge of Over 250% in Fentanyl Pill Seizures in 2023 January 26, 2024 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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DEA Washington Division is Ready to Celebrate the 25th National Drug Take Back Day Across the DMV

DEA Washington Division is Ready to Celebrate the 25th National Drug Take Back Day Across the DMV October 16, 2023 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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19 Arrested on Federal Charges Trafficking Meth, Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine in Charlottesville, VA

19 Arrested on Federal Charges Trafficking Meth, Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine in Charlottesville, VA September 07, 2023 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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DEA 2020 Year in Review: Combatting Serious Drug-Related Threats During the Pandemic

… with fentanyl. This DEA-led initiative focuses on educating online retailers about the sale of pill presses and …
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Indictment Charges Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization in Drug, Gun and Money Laundering Charges

Indictment Charges Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization in Drug, Gun and Money Laundering Charges June 27, 2023 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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MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison After Being Convicted of Racketeering, Including Murders, and Federal Drug Charges

MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison After Being Convicted of Racketeering, Including Murders, and Federal Drug Charges January 13, 2023 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public …
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Member of Southwest Baltimore “NFL” Gang Sentenced to 29 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Two Murders and an Attempted Murder

Member of Southwest Baltimore “NFL” Gang Sentenced to 29 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Two Murders and an Attempted Murder October 31, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 …
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Laurel Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Kilograms of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Marijuana Through the U.S. Mail

Laurel Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Kilograms of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Marijuana Through the U.S. Mail October 20, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information …
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DEA Washington Division Announces the Seizure of Over 8 Million of Deadly Doses of Fentanyl in 2022

DEA Washington Division Announces the Seizure of Over 8 Million of Deadly Doses of Fentanyl in 2022 January 26, 2023 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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Department of Justice Announces Results of Operation Dark HunTor

… targeting for disruption and dismantlement of the online sale of illegal drugs, especially fentanyl and other …
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Fentanyl distributor who used the dark web and crypto currency sentenced to 30 years in federal prison

… a $14.32 million money judgment against Allawi based on his online dark net sales profit. Judge Ezra also ordered that …
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Six Albuquerque Residents Indicted On Federal Robbery, Firearms And Prescription Drug Trafficking Crimes Arising Out Of Pharmacy Robberies

… (24 hours) (505) 889-1300. Tips also can be submitted online at https://tips.fbi.gov . On …
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Attorney General Chiesa Announces New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program

… Division of Consumer Affairs on Facebook , and check our online calendar of upcoming Consumer Outreach events. On …
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35 Members And Associates Of Barrio Azteca Gang Charged With Racketeering And Other Offenses, Including 10 Charged In U.S Consulate Murders In Juarez, Mexico

35 Members And Associates Of Barrio Azteca Gang Charged With Racketeering And Other Offenses, Including 10 Charged In U.S Consulate Murders In Juarez, Mexico March 09, 2011 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 …
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Pain Clinic Owners, Distributors And Runners Indicted For Allegedly Conspiring To Operate “Pill Mills”

Pain Clinic Owners, Distributors And Runners Indicted For Allegedly Conspiring To Operate “Pill Mills” May 28, 2015 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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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 Washington Division Holds Second Annual Family Summit on Fentanyl

DEA Washington Division Holds Second Annual Family Summit on Fentanyl October 13, 2023 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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DEA Washington Division Hosts 1st Family Summit to Engage with Families Affected by Fentanyl Poisoning

DEA Washington Division Hosts 1st Family Summit to Engage with Families Affected by Fentanyl Poisoning November 22, 2022 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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U.S. Attorney Scott announces results from joint initiative to reduce ongoing violence in Vallejo

… in your community, call our tip line or submit information online to help ensure a safe environment in all of our …
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Buffalo Doctor Charged With Unlawfully Prescribing Controlled Substances Resulting In The Deaths Of Six Patients

… instead requiring members of his office staff to take the online courses purporting to be the defendant; and Dr. Gosy …
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13 Correctional Officers Among 25 Alleged BGF Gang Members And Associates Indicted On Federal Racketeering Charges

13 Correctional Officers Among 25 Alleged BGF Gang Members And Associates Indicted On Federal Racketeering Charges April 25, 2013 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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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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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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Five Defendants Charged in Manhattan Federal Court for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused the Fatal Overdoses of Three 19-Year-Olds

… and Roy Nicolas, together with CC-1 and CC-2, used an online distribution network that leveraged the power of …
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DEA New York and NYC’s Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor Seize Record Amounts of Fentanyl-Laced, Fake Prescription Pills and Fentanyl Powder During 2022

… pills containing fentanyl, a single tablet purchased online or on social media could be deadly.” The DEA’s New …
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Pain management doctor pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and health care fraud

… instead requiring members of his office staff to take the online courses purporting to be the defendant; and   Dr. …
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Former Olympian Wanted for Running Transnational Drug Enterprise and Ordering Several Murders Added to FBI’s List of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives

… the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. Confidentiality will be granted to …
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Sinaloa Cartel Leader Charged with Narcoterrorism, Material Support of Terrorism and Drug Trafficking

… American Embassy or Consulate. You can also submit a tip online, anonymously, at https://tips.fbi.gov/home. The …
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Maryland U.S. Attorney Announces Hundreds of Arrests Connected to Joint Federal-State Targeted Baltimore Criminal Enforcement Operation

Maryland U.S. Attorney Announces Hundreds of Arrests Connected to Joint Federal-State Targeted Baltimore Criminal Enforcement Operation February 19, 2026 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public …