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More than 50 pounds of fentanyl recovered in investigation of trafficking group with tentacles from Mexico to U.S. cities; Organization flooded the Bronx with heroin and fentanyl

June 05, 2019
BRONX, N.Y. – United States Drug Enforcement Administration New York Division Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan, along with Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark, New York City Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill, Homeland Security Investigations New York Special Agent in Charge Angel M. Melendez and New York State Police...
June 05, 2019
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Lawrence man sentenced to 170 months for participating in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

June 05, 2019
CONCORD, N.H. – DEA New England Division Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle and United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced that Julio Pizzini, 25, of Lawrence, Mass., was sentenced to serve 170 months in prison for participating in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy. According to court documents and statements...
June 05, 2019
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Groveton woman sentenced to 65 months for participating in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

June 05, 2019
CONCORD, N.H. – DEA New England Division Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle and United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced that Meredith Willey, 38, of Groveton, N.H., was sentenced to serve 65 months in prison for participating in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy. According to court documents and statements...
June 05, 2019
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Federal Search warrants executed at Rite Aid

June 04, 2019
CLEVELAND – Federal and state law enforcement agents executed search warrants today at numerous Rite Aid locations as part of an ongoing investigation into potential irregularities in dispensing practices. Anyone who believes they have information relevant to this matter is encouraged to contact the DEA via email at Cleveland.Diversion@usdoj.gov...
June 04, 2019
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Nicaraguan national pleads guilty to conspiring to distribute cocaine and marijuana on the darknet

June 03, 2019
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Eddy Steven Sandoval Lopez, 23, a Nicaraguan national residing in Sacramento, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. According to court documents, Sandoval Lopez distributed cocaine and marijuana on a darknet site, Dream Market, using the vendor accounts “CokeWave,” “SafeDealsDirect,” and “HerbanFarmer.” The Dream Market...
June 03, 2019
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Ohio man will spend 15 years in prison for role in drug conspiracy

June 03, 2019
DAYTON, Ohio – A man helping orchestrate a methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin trafficking conspiracy was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 180 months in prison. A federal indictment unsealed in July 2018 charged Salvador Ramirez, 24, of West Chester, along with six other people with engaging in a drug...
June 03, 2019
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Leader of opioid distribution ring sentenced

May 31, 2019
Orlando, Fla. – Trevor John, 39, of Palm Bay, was sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, hydromorphone and heroin. John had pleaded guilty on Feb. 28, 2019. According to court documents, John was the leader of a group that distributed thousands...
May 31, 2019
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Manatee County drug trafficker sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison

May 31, 2019
TAMPA, Fla. – Ryan Cotton, 37, of Manatee County, was sentenced to 13 years and four months in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and fentanyl. Cotton had pleaded guilty on Feb. 22, 2019. According to court documents, over a 15-day...
May 31, 2019
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Carrizo Springs doctor and office manager arrested on federal drug, health care fraud and identity theft charges

May 31, 2019
HOUSTON- A Carrizo Springs doctor with multiple offices throughout the Southwest Texas border area and his office manager face federal charges in connection with alleged illegal drug distribution, Health Care Fraud, and aggravated identity theft scheme, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Will Glaspy, Houston Division; U.S. Attorney...
May 31, 2019
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South Glens Falls man pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking conspiracy

May 31, 2019
ALBANY, NY – Carlo Varnado, 41, of South Glens Falls, New York, pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan, New...
May 31, 2019
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