DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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Houston rapper “The Breadman” sentenced for trafficking narcotics

HOUSTON – A 43-year-old Houston rapper has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of conspiracy to distribute and distributing meth, cocaine and opioids, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney B. Lowery. Jermaine West aka The Breadman pleaded...
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District Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution, Which Resulted in Death of Consumer from Virginia

WASHINGTON – Andrew Cooper, 47, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty to a federal charge of distribution of Fentanyl, admitting that he distributed the drug to customers from his residence in Northeast Washington. In the statement of facts in support of the plea agreement, Cooper admitted that he distributed Fentanyl to...
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Victoria Resident that Fled Police with Handgun and Kilo of Meth Sent to Prison

VICTORIA, Texas – A 32-year-old Victoria man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of possession with intent to distribute approximately one kilogram of meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Daniel...
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Former Head of Gulf Cartel Receives Life Sentence for Importing Kilos of Drugs

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A 51-year-old Mexican national who was head of Cartel del Golfo (CDG) from 2003 to 2012 has been ordered to serve life in prison and to pay millions for his role in conspiring to distribute cocaine and marijuana from Mexico into the United States, announced Drug Enforcement...
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Selling Synthetic Drugs Results in $9.2M Forfeiture and Prison for Seven

HOUSTON – The seventh and final member involved in a synthetic narcotics distribution network has been ordered to federal prison, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge of the Houston Division Daniel C. Comeaux and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Frank Gonzalez, 61, Mesa, Arizona, pleaded guilty Aug...
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Trafficking Meth in an Igloo Cooler Results in Prison Time

McALLEN, Texas – A 25-year-old Mexican citizen illegally residing in Monte Alto has been ordered to federal prison after admitting to possessing with intent to distribute 140 kilograms of meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery...
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Aransas Pass Man Sentenced for Trafficking Meth

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 37 year-old local man has been handed a significant federal prison sentence following his conviction of possession with intent to distribute 11.88 grams of meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery...
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DEA Graduates the Sixth Annual Citizens Academy Class in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, Va., – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration is active in many local communities through Operation Engage, a comprehensive community-level approach to address the drug epidemic through prevention strategies, facilitating conversations, and collaboration with local partners. As part of this mission, Citizens Academies are held to connect field offices...
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Asleep at the Wheel Drug Trafficker Sent to Federal Prison

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 28-year-old Alice man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of trafficking meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Allen Marcus Carrillo pleaded guilty May 2. Today, U.S. District...
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Baltimore Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Federal Prison for Selling Fentanyl and Other Narcotics to Customers Across Four States

Baltimore, Md., – Yesterday U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Devin Cunningham, age 27, of Baltimore, to 87 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances...