DEA Archived Press Releases

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Bronx man sentenced to five years in prison for conspiring to distribute cocaine

NEWARK, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division, Susan A. Gibson, and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Craig Carpenito, announced a Bronx, New York, man was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for conspiring to distribute 500 grams or...
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

NEWARK, N.J. – Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea today announced that the DEA will direct resources to help reduce violent crime in communities throughout the country. Under this initiative, called Project Safeguard, DEA will identify and prioritize ongoing drug trafficking investigations with a nexus to violent crime...
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

NEWARK, N.J. – DEA is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 at locations across the country. The nationwide event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for...
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

BOSTON – Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea today announced that the DEA will direct resources to help reduce violent crime in communities throughout the country. Under this initiative, called Project Safeguard, DEA will identify and prioritize ongoing drug trafficking investigations with a nexus to violent crime. “D...
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

BOSTON – DEA is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24 at locations across the country. The nationwide event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse...
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Two New Jersey men charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin

NEWARK, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division, Susan A. Gibson, and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Craig Carpenito, announced two alleged ranking members off the Bloods street gang have been charged with conspiring to distribute fentanyl and heroin in...
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18 month multi-agency operation “Fury Road” results in 82 federal prosecutions; seizure of 128 firearms, 1 kilogram of heroin and cocaine base

BURLINGTON, VT – DEA New England Division Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle and the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont, Christina E. Nolan, announced today the results of an 18-month multi-agency enforcement operation targeting the illegal trafficking of firearms and drugs between Vermont and Western Massachusetts...
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Turner man sentenced to six years in prison for cultivating marijuana and other offenses

PORTLAND, ME - DEA New England Division Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle and U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced that a Turner man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Portland for manufacturing 100 or more marijuana plants, possessing with intent to distribute marijuana, possessing an unregistered silencer...
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Former Torrington resident sentenced to 4 years in prison for heroin and cocaine trafficking

BRIDGEPORT, CT – DEA New England Division Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle and John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Henly Feliz Santiago, 43, a citizen of the Dominican Republic last residing in Torrington, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor...
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DEA-New Jersey instrumental in establishment of statewide “Handle With Care” program

TRENTON, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division, Susan A. Gibson, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Interim Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer today announced a new Statewide “Handle With Care” Program to support school children throughout New Jersey who have experienced...