PRESS RELEASE

Stockton Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Marijuana Warehouse Grow

May 22, 2013
… was executed on the premises on February 15, 2012, and law enforcement agents found approximately 2,000 marijuana … the growing operation. Inside the warehouse, a “Notice to Law Enforcement” was posted on the front wall stating that …
May 22, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Case Update: Central Valley Marijuana Traffickers

March 25, 2014
… the guise of compliance with California medical marijuana law.  Although federal law does not recognize a medical purpose for marijuana, … plants were being grown for medical reasons.  While federal law does not recognize the medical use of marijuana, several …
March 25, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Structuring More Than $2.5 Million In Proceeds Of Drug Trafficking

December 15, 2014
… with the Department of Treasury and are made available to law enforcement. Riffle also waived his interest in numerous assets seized by law enforcement, including a Land Rover, two Bentleys, two … being brought as part of Operation Footprint, a nationwide law enforcement initiative led by the U.S. Attorney’s …
December 15, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Alpaugh Marijuana Cultivator Sentenced

February 19, 2013
… Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill sentenced Eliazar, aka Eleazar, … of Alpaugh, who are also charged. Castellanos, who is not lawfully present in the United States, is subject to …
February 19, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Five Indicted For Kern County Marijuana Cultivation Operations

August 30, 2012
… Orozco-Martinez was also charged with violating immigration laws. According to court documents, law enforcement officers …
August 30, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Two Members Of Drug Ring With Ties To Sinoloa Cartel Sentenced To Ten Year Prison Terms

February 04, 2011
… on each defendant. According to records filed in the case, law enforcement set up drug deals for both methamphetamine … area source for both the cocaine and methamphetamine. . Law enforcement gathered information that it was …
February 04, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Second Man Sentenced To Prison For Distributing Heroin On Dark Web Marketplace AlphaBay

January 23, 2018
… most commonly in Bitcoin. AlphaBay was shut down by law enforcement in July 2017. Farooq and Almashwali accepted … States. They received payment in Bitcoin. In May 2016, law enforcement agents made two undercover purchases of …
January 23, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Eleven Muskogee defendants indicted in federal drug conspiracy

April 03, 2019
… Rachel Morgan, 28; Derrick Christopher Segue, 26; and Klawaun Lynell Sutton aka “O.G.G.”, 38, were each indicted … that we have with our federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement partners, and that they have with each … of the FBI Oklahoma City Division. “The FBI and our law enforcement partners remain dedicated to identifying, …
April 03, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Colombian Drug Kingpin and Paramilitary Leader Pleads Guilty

November 02, 2021
… “I commend the determined efforts of countless members of law enforcement, foreign and domestic, who brought the … torture, and murders. Now, through the combined efforts of law enforcement officers and prosecutors, Rendon Herrera … throughout Colombia and the United States. I commend the law enforcement alliance that has worked for years to bring …
November 02, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Pharmacist Sentenced to More Than 14 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy and for Murder for Hire

March 04, 2021
… a “hit” on the person he believed had cooperated with law enforcement that led to his indictment on those … conspiracy, a confidential source (CS-1) advised law enforcement that the pharmacist at Frankford Family … medications on the same prescriptions in order to evade law enforcement.  Between April 2015 and June 2017, Robinson …
March 04, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Texas health care fraud and opioid takedown results in charges against 58

September 18, 2019
… and the Department of Labor, various other federal law enforcement agencies and Texas State Medicaid Fraud … focus on medical professionals allegedly involved in the unlawful distribution of opioids and other prescription … to prevent and deter fraud and enforce current anti-fraud laws around the country. MFSF maintains 15 strike forces …
September 18, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged Members Of Grant County Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring Arrested On Federal Charges

April 30, 2015
… all 12 defendants were arrested during an early morning law enforcement operation.  The charges were announced by … our statewide fight against drug trafficking.  The federal law enforcement community remains committed to safeguarding … New Mexico.” “In Silver City, New Mexico, DEA and its law enforcement partners made it abundantly clear that we …
April 30, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Narcotics Trafficking Charges

July 15, 2016
… also admitted possessing methamphetamine that was seized by law enforcement officials who executed a search warrant at … (1) prevention and education; (2) treatment; (3) law enforcement; (4) reentry; (5) strategic planning.  HOPE’s law enforcement component is led by the Organized Crime …
July 15, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

12 People Charged With Heroin Trafficking After Statewide Multi-Jurisdictional Investigations

September 15, 2015
… of Vermont along with Vermont's federal, state, and local law enforcement officials announced federal criminal charges … increases are directly attributable to the combined work of law enforcement officers and prosecutors. State, federal, … without the continued commitment of our state and local law enforcement partners.” Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin …
September 15, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Task Force Investigation Targets Leadership Of MS-13, Including Former Top ‘Shot-Caller’ Of L.A. Faction, A Dozen ‘Shot-Callers’ Who Supervised Cliques And Three Members Accused Of Murder

May 17, 2017
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … a nearly three-year investigation, federal, state and local law enforcement authorities this morning took into custody a …
May 17, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

More Than 50 Guns Seized And Four Men Charged In Illegal Firearms Trafficking Operation

March 11, 2015
… the guns for thousands of dollars. Federal, state and local law enforcement officials served multiple search warrants … and the continued danger they pose to communities and law enforcement north and south of the border.”   Christian … lower receivers commonly known as ULRs. ULRs can be lawfully purchased and sold by individuals who do not …
March 11, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Agency Heads Announce Major Criminal Action Against Cartel

May 19, 2011
… to pass freely between the United States and Mexico. Law enforcement intelligence has linked over 150 drug … marijuana to the Valencia-Rodriguez DTO. In February, 2010, law enforcement officials also seized 41 assault weapons in …
May 19, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Charges 27 In The Fordham/Kingsbridge Neighborhoods Of The Bronx, Including 20 Members And Associates Of The Trinitarios Street Gang, With Narcotics And Firearms Offenses

July 24, 2014
… gang’s drug operations. This operation is the epitome of law enforcement collaboration between the US Attorney’s … of New York, New York City’s Finest, local and federal law enforcement to combat gang violence and reclaim these … “The arrests today mark the latest collaborative efforts of law enforcement against the scourge of gang violence, in …
July 24, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Three Current And Former Rikers Island Correction Officers Indicted For Trafficking In Narcotics, Bribery And Smuggling Contraband In Jail

July 29, 2014
… of the City’s jails and sold their honor as officers of the law, as charged in the indictment. As part of this … probe exposed and stopped the conspiracy, and I thank our law enforcement partners for sharing their expertise with … DEA’s Strike Force worked collaboratively with our law enforcement partners to identify and arrest those …
July 29, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Multiple cases lead to arrests of five doctors, one pharmacist, one nurse practitioner and three others

October 11, 2018
… oxycodone. “From drug cartels to street distributors, law enforcement is targeting all levels of drug traffickers … the men and women from DEA’s Tactical Diversion Squads, our law enforcement partners and Southern District of New York … Special Agent-in-Charge Scott Lampert.  "Along with our law enforcement partners we are committed to ending the …
October 11, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged narcotics trafficker extradited to the United States to face international cocaine distribution charges

October 08, 2020
… who both have been brought to New York to face U.S. rule of law,” stated DEA Special Agent in Charge Donovan. “The … is long overdue, but this investigation is evident of law enforcement’s dedication to the safety and health of the American public.” “I applaud our law enforcement officials at all levels for their strong …
October 08, 2020
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PRESS RELEASE

Queens Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud and Narcotics Distribution

May 27, 2021
… Agent in Charge Donovan. “Together with our incredible law enforcement partners, DEA stands committed to protecting … has been brought to justice. OIG continues to work with our law enforcement partners to pursue individuals who endanger … New Moon Pharmacy in South Richmond Hill. Although Hussnain lawfully owned the business, he was not a licensed …
May 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Gang Leaders Receive Life Sentences for Racketeering Conspiracy and Murder

August 17, 2023
… of the Gangster Disciples, a gang with a long history of lawlessness and violence, were sentenced in the Southern … defendants and a 32-year sentence for a fifth defendant, law enforcement has delivered a devastating blow to the … for the Justice Department, and a goal we share with our law enforcement and prosecution partners across the …
August 17, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Operation LeGend in Kansas City at 288 arrests

August 21, 2020
… today that 288 arrests have been made by local and federal law enforcement officers in Operation LeGend. Among those … Lynn King, felon in possession of a firearm; Logan Tanner Laws, unlawful drug user in possession of a firearm; and …
August 21, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Top Lieutenant and Head of Security for Rafael Caro Quintero Extradited from Mexico to Face Narcotics Trafficking and Firearms Charges

March 02, 2023
… extradition marks another victory for American rule of law in bringing to justice drug traffickers who have caused … and retaliate against anyone who provided information to law enforcement; security personnel for the leadership of …
March 02, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Former Suffolk County Legislator Pleads Guilty to Tampering with Public Records and Patronizing a Prostitute

October 17, 2022
… “This is a sad day. Dr. Spencer admitted to violating the laws he swore to uphold as an elected official and wasting … written statement,” said Tierney. “No one is above the law, including elected officials who engage in criminal …
October 17, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Staten Island-based International Narcotics Trafficker and Money Launderer Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison

March 29, 2021
… DEA Special Agent in Charge Donovan. “The DEA and our law enforcement partners investigate traffickers and money … money laundering, but thanks to the outstanding work of our law enforcement partners, LaCola’s next stop will be federal … “LaCola operated with a complete disregard for law enforcement as he ran a large-scale cocaine distribution …
March 29, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Guyanese national extradited to face cocaine importation charge

November 10, 2020
… DEA Special Agent in Charge Donovan. “To circumnavigate law enforcement detection, Nebblett allegedly recruited and … laden shoes. I applaud our federal and international law enforcement partners for their diligent work throughout … beyond our borders, and HSI worked tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to take out yet another threat to …
November 10, 2020