DEA Archived Press Releases

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Alfredo Beltran Leyva Sentenced To Life In Prison For Drug Trafficking

WASHINGTON, D.C. - - Alfredo Beltran Leyva, also known as “Mochomo,” one of the leaders of the Beltran Leyva Organization, a Mexican drug-trafficking cartel responsible for importing multi-ton quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine into the United States, was sentenced today to life in prison for his participation in an international...
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Thirty-Six People Indicted For Their Roles In Nassau And Suffolk Heroin Ring That Operated Along Rte. 110

MINEOLA, N.Y. - - 36 people have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a heroin ring that operated along Rte. 110 in Nassau and Suffolk counties, marking one of the largest narcotics takedowns in Long Island history. James J. Hunt, Special Agent in Charge of New York’s Drug Enforcement...
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New York City Man Sentenced For Trafficking Heroin In Vermont

APR 03 - BURLINGTON, Vt. - Michael J. Ferguson Special Agent-in-Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, and the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that, on April 3, 2017, Johnathan Goodwin, 22, of Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced to 21 months...
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New Haven Man Sentenced To 9 Years In Prison For Role In Fraudulent Oxycodone Prescription Scheme

APR 03 - HARTFORD, Conn. - Julian Cintron, also known as “Papi” and “Jay,” 37, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford to 108 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for his leadership role in a scheme to...
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$2 Million Worth Of Cocaine Seized In NYC’s Diamond District

MANHATTAN, N.Y. - - James J. Hunt, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) New York Division, Bridget G. Brennan, New York City’s Special Narcotics Prosecutor, George P. Beach II, Superintendent of the New York State Police, and New York City Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill announced...
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Member Of Bronx Gang Pleads Guilty To Murder And Racketeering Conspiracy

MANHATTAN, N.Y. - - Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that today Elijah Davila, aka “Montana,” pled guilty to committing the murder of Pablo Beard, participating in racketeering and narcotics conspiracies, and committing a firearms offense, all in connection with...
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Four Arrested For Heroin Trafficking

MAR 30 - BOSTON - Four men were arrested this morning on charges of heroin distribution and possession with intent to distribute heroin. Richard R. Fernandez, 26, believed to reside in Lawrence; Jose C. Torres, 27, believed to reside in Haverhill; Angel G. Rivera Serrano, 36, believed to reside in...
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Easton Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Charge

MAR 30 - BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - Michael J. Ferguson 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 Raymond J. Martin, 49, of Easton, pleaded guilty in Bridgeport federal court to one count...
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Groton Woman Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Sex Trafficking Of A Minor, Distributing Heroin That Led To Her Overdose

MAR 30 - NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Michael J. Ferguson 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 Adele Bouthillier, 43, of Groton, pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to conspiracy...
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Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty To Heroin Distribution Charge Stemming From Overdose Death Investigation

MAR 30 - NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Michael J. Ferguson 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 Daquone Johnson, 24, of Bridgeport, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty...