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Ten members of ‘the 200’ robbery crew charged with racketeering, robbery, narcotics, burglary, and firearms offenses

NEW YORK - James J. Hunt, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, James P. O’Neill, the Commissioner of the Police Department for the City of New York...
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“Operation Forefathers” results in 27 arrests and drug seizures in Cape May and Cumberland Counties

Cape May Court House, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Valerie A. Nickerson, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner, and Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae are announcing the conclusion of "Operation Forefathers," a large scale...
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Lockport drug dealers sentenced for role in cocaine conspiracy

BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. and Special Agent in Charge James Hunt, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division announced today that Darius Dix, 27, and Kurtis Washington, 27, both of Lockport, N.Y., who were convicted of conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine...
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Union County man sentenced to 121 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute more than 140 kilograms of heroin and cocaine

TRENTON, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Valerie A. Nickerson and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Craig Carpenito today announced a Union County, New Jersey man was sentenced to 121 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy...
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The Drug Enforcement Administration, Colorado Attorney General’s Office and the West Metro Drug Task Force dismantle international cocaine trafficking ring

DENVER— The Drug Enforcement Administration, in partnership with the Colorado Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman, today announced the dismantling of an international cocaine trafficking organization headed by two Colorado residents. Operation White Whale launched in April 2017, and has resulted in 16 indictments, and the seizure of 134 kilograms of...
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Long Island man sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for cocaine trafficking and arson

NEW YORK – Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Matthew Aichroth was sentenced by United States District Judge Denis R. Hurley to 18 years’ imprisonment for conspiring to possess and distribute cocaine and committing an arson in furtherance of that conspiracy. The Court also ordered Aichroth to forfeit...
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Five gang members charged with racketeering and narcotics offenses

NEW YORK - Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Angel M. Melendez, Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, James J. Hunt, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division...
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Buffalo man pleads guilty to selling cocaine

BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. and Special Agent in Charge James Hunt, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division announced today that Brandon Washington, 35, of Buffalo, N.Y., pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroeder to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute...
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Cocaine dealer sentenced to 37 months

BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. and Special Agent in Charge James Hunt, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division announced today that Aaron Hill, 31, of Cheektowaga, N.Y., who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 500 grams or more...
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Buffalo crack dealer arrested

BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. and Special Agent in Charge James Hunt, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division announced today that Nafese J. Sanford, 26, of Buffalo, N.Y., was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, crack...

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