DEA Archived Press Releases

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Saco Attorney Sentenced To Two Years For Money Laundering Conspiracy

(PORTLAND - , Maine - Michael J. Ferguson, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Gary Prolman, Esq., 52, of Saco, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court by Judge George Z. Singal to...
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CBP Officer Arrested For Allowing Drugs Through Port Of Entry

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Jose Luis Zavala, a 38-year-old resident of Brownsville, has been charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than 1000 kilograms of marijuana and bribery of a public official, announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney...
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U.S. Seizes Investment Account Of Former Mexican Governor’s Political Appointee

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - An investment account in McAllen alleged to be owned by Homero De La Garza Tamez has been seized as a result of an the efforts of a multi-agency Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task (OCDETF) investigation, announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit...
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Joint Investigation Leads To Multiple Arrests In Huntsville And Surrounding Areas

HOUSTON - A coordinated effort among federal, state and local officials has led to the federal indictment of eight individuals for trafficking in methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana, announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division, U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson, Special Agent in Charge Robert W...
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Three East Hartford Residents Involved In Drug Trafficking Ring Are Sentenced

HARTFORD, Conn. - Michael J. Ferguson, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that three East Hartford residents involved in a coast to coast drug trafficking ring were sentenced yesterday...
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One Convicted And Another Sentenced In 10-Defendant Marijuana Conspiracy

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Adonys Hurtado-Gutierrez, 38, has entered a guilty plea on the day prior to commencement of trial, announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. One hour prior to the plea, Yisnel Garcia-Gonzalez, 31, one of nine others...
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New Haven Drug Dealer Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Michael J. Ferguson, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Shirrod Henderson, also known as “Rizz,” 35, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District...
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Starr County Deputy And Brother Indicted For Drug Trafficking

LAREDO, Texas - Amy Reyes, a deputy sheriff with the Starr County Sheriff’s Office, has been charged along with her brother Bobby Lee Reyes alleging they conspired to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney...
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McAllen Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Trafficking In Marijuana

McALLEN, Texas - Donald Armin Alaniz, of McAllen, has been sentenced to 120 months imprisonment for possessing with intent to distribute approximately 1,780 kilograms of marijuana, announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Alaniz, 48, pleaded guilty Feb. 28...
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Three Sentenced For Involvement In Aryan Brotherhood Of Texas Racketeering Conspiracy

HOUSTON - Three Aryan Brotherhood of (ABT) gang members and associates were sentenced to prison this week for their roles in the violent ABT enterprise, announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division, U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson and Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of...