DEA Archived Press Releases

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New Bedford Drug Dealers Arraigned On Drug Trafficking Indictment

BOSTON - Three men, one from Bourne and two from New Bedford, were arraigned late yesterday on an indictment charging them with heroin distribution and related crimes. John J. Arvanitis, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Boston Field Division; United States Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz; Colonel Timothy...
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DEA New England Collects Nearly 30 Tons Of Unwanted Prescription Drugs

NEW ENGLAND - John J. Arvanitis, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, as well as our community, public health and law enforcement partners, announced today the following prescription Take- Back Day results. “This weekend in New England, as a result of the DEA take...
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Arizona Residents Dispose Of Over 6 Tons Of Prescription Drugs

PHOENIX - Today, Douglas W. Coleman, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement (DEA), announced that this past Saturday, DEA collected 60 percent more pills than the previous Take-Back event, demonstrating the public’s continued appreciation and need for the opportunity to discard unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs from...
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Hartford Man Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Crack

HARTFORD, Conn. - John J. Arvanitis, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut today announced that Jovan Smith, also known as “Hood,” 35, of Hartford, was sentenced yesterday by Senior United States District Judge Ellen...
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Head Of New Haven Heroin Distribution Ring Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - John J. Arvanitis, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Tarulus Glass, also known as “Dred,” 39, of New Haven, was sentenced today by Senior United States...
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DEA Hosts Its Sixth Statewide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 27 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

PHOENIX - With public participation at an all-time high after five prior events in two years, the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and its state, local, tribal, and community partners will hold a sixth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day across the state on Saturday, April 27th. Collection sites are open 10 a.m. to...
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New Haven Man Sentenced To 30 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - John J. Arvanitis, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that Javon Floyd, also known as “Twin,” 23, of New Haven, was sentenced yesterday by Senior United...
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New Fairfield Man Sentenced To Five Years In Federal Prison For Manufacturing And Distributing Marijuana

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - John J. Arvanitis, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that Sean Salasevicius, 32, of New Farifield, was sentenced yesterday by United States District Judge Janet Bond...
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DEA Phoenix Participates In U.S. Marshals “Operation Justice V”

PHOENIX - The U.S. Marshals (USMS) coordinated “OPERATION JUSTICE V” during the week of April 15, 2013, arresting and booking 231 individuals with outstanding felony warrants. U.S. Marshals, state, local and federal partners collaborated to honor the victims of crime in Maricopa and Pinal County, in recognition of National Crime...
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West Haven Man Sentenced To Seven Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Heroin

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - John J. Arvanitis, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Darrell Davis, also known as “Baller,” 34, of West Haven, was sentenced today by Senior United States...