DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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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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Defendant Sentenced to 130 Months in Prison for Providing Deadly Dose of Fentanyl to Imperial County High School Student

SAN DIEGO – Lorenzo Anthony Garcia of Brawley, 23, was sentenced in federal court today to 130 months in prison and three years of supervised release for providing the fentanyl that caused the overdose death of Josue M. Garcia Moreno, a young football player from Central Union High School in...
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

SAN DIEGO – On Sunday, August 21, the Drug Enforcement Administration will recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by joining the many voices dedicated to educating the public on the serious dangers of fentanyl poisoning from fake pills and other illicit drugs. DEA supports the efforts of several organizations...
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Prolific Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 years for Distributing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

SAN DIEGO – Christopher Craig Jones, a prolific drug dealer in San Diego County, was sentenced in federal court to 120 months in prison. On December 16, 2020, San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop and arrested Jones for possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with intent to distribute...
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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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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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Angelina County Man Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Lufkin man has been sentenced to more than 22 years in federal prison for drug trafficking related violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux and U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Alexander Timia Jones, 38...
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Major Black Tar Heroin Conspiracy Three Men in Prison

HOUSTON – Three men have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Esteban Lopez Hernandez, 41, illegally resided in Katy...
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Federal Charges Filed Following Record-Breaking Methamphetamine Seizure

SAN DIEGO – Four men were charged today with federal drug trafficking offenses following the seizure of more than 5,000 pounds of methamphetamine discovered already inside the U.S. in two trucks in National City, California. This is believed to be one of the largest methamphetamine seizures in San Diego County...