DEA Archived Press Releases

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Passaic County Man Charged for Role in Fentanyl Distribution

NEWARK, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Susan A. Gibson and Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Rachael A. Honig announced a Passaic County, New Jersey, man was arrested and charged with the conspiring to distribute narcotics after he...
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Union County Man Charged with Illegal Possession of Ammunition

NEWARK, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Susan A. Gibson, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Newark Division Craig B. Kailimai, and Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Rachael A. Honig...
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DEA and partners announce results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

NEWARK, N.J. – DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collected 829,543 pounds (419.7 tons) of unused, expired, and unwanted medications across the country. The New Jersey Field Division collected 16,576 pounds of that grand total. Americans once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by...
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DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

SAN FRANCISCO – DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collected 829,543 pounds (419.7 tons) of unused, expired, and unwanted medications across the country. The San Francisco Division collected 26,215 pounds of that grand total. Americans once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing...
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Twelve Members and Associates of ‘Harlem World/12th Avenue’ Street Gang Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

NEWARK, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Susan A. Gibson, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives New Jersey Field Office Craig B. Kailimai, and Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Rachael...
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Ten Members and Associates of ‘UpTop’ Street Gang Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

NEWARK, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Susan A. Gibson, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives New Jersey Field Office Craig B. Kailimai, and Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Rachael...
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Two Men Sentenced for Role in Narcotics Distribution Offense

NEWARK, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Susan A. Gibson and Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Rachael A. Honig announced two men were sentenced to federal prison terms for possessing a large quantity of cocaine. Jose Reyes, 60...
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Essex County Man Admits Drug Conspiracy and Distribution of Crack

NEWARK, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration Susan A. Gibson and Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Rachael A. Honig announced an Essex County, New Jersey, man today admitted distributing and conspiring with others to distribute more than 28 grams of cocaine...
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Residents of Davis, Sacramento and Roseville Indicted for International Drug Trafficking

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment today against Parampreet Singh, 55, of Davis; Ranvir Singh, 38, of Sacramento; and Amandeep Multani, 33, of Roseville, charging them with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute at least 5 kilograms of cocaine, at least 1...
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Paterson Man Admits Distributing Heroin That Caused Death of New York Resident

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 Rachael A. Honig announced a Paterson, New Jersey, man today admitted possessing and distributing heroin that caused the death of a Warwick, New...