DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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DEA Sponsoring 11th National Prescription Take Back Day

NEWARK, N.J. - - Carl J. Kotowski, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division, is reminding New Jersey residents that on Saturday, April 30th from 10 am - 2 pm, the DEA will be holding its11th National Prescription Drug Take-Back. As with the previous 10...
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Warehouse Manager Ordered To Prison

LAREDO, Texas - The first of 20 defendants convicted in a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute in excess of 1,000 kilograms of marijuana has been ordered to prison, announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. A federal...
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Jury Convicts Mesquite Man Of Trafficking In Marijuana

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A federal jury in Corpus Christi has returned guilty verdicts against Edilberto Maso Diaz, 55, of Mesquite, on all counts as charged in a marijuana conspiracy, announced United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson and Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division. The...
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Three Sentenced For Bulk Cash Smuggling

HOUSTON - Two Houston residents and one man from Brownsville have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in the attempted smuggling of a large amount of U.S. currency announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Victor Flores...
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Orlando Pharmacist Convicted Of Illegally Dispensing Oxycodone

MIAMI - A federal jury found Valentine Okonkwo, 54, of Orlando, Florida, guilty of one count of conspiracy to distribute and dispense oxycodone outside the usual course of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose and 10 counts of dispensing and distributing oxycodone outside the usual course of professional...
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Somerset County, New Jersey, Man Who Was Found With Air Tank Filled With 26 Kilograms Of Narcotics Gets 70 Months In Prison

NEWARK, N.J. - - Carl J. Kotowski, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division and Paul J. Fishman, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, announced a Somerset, New Jersey, man who was pulled over in an SUV with an air tank hiding 19...
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Essex County, New Jersey, Woman Admits Leadership Role In Oxycodone Distribution Ring

NEWARK, N.J. - - Carl J. Kotowski, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division and Paul J. Fishman, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey announced a Belleville, New Jersey, woman today admitted leading a conspiracy to illegally obtain and distribute oxycodone in New...
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Fugitive Felon Sent To Federal Prison For Gun And Drug Possession

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A previously convicted felon has been ordered to serve 10 years in federal prison following his convictions for illegally possessing a firearm and methamphetamine, announced Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Doroteo Ray Garcia, 38...
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Maltz Challenge At Training Center Of Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos

DENVER - The DEA Denver Field Division held the annual Maltz Challenge at the new Denver Broncos Dove Valley practice facility. The intense physical challenge was held to honor the nation’s fallen heroes. The Division was joined by a large contingent of community and employee volunteers including Assistant Special Agent...
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20 Arrested And Charged Federally In Connection With Drug Trafficking In Central Texas

TEMPLE, Texas - Federal, state and local authorities arrested 20 individuals in connection with a methamphetamine trafficking operation in central Texas announced United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr., Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge...