Tag: cocaine
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14 Indicted in Major D.C. Drug Trafficking Operation Near Elementary School
Fourteen individuals face federal charges for allegedly distributing crack and powder cocaine within 1,000 feet of Hendley Elementary School in Southeast D.C., following a multi-agency law enforcement operation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalEducationSocial Issues Drug TraffickingWashington D.C.FBIDEAMetropolitan Police DepartmentHendley Elementary SchoolCocaine
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Virginia Duo Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth, and Cocaine from Florida
Two Southwest Virginia men received federal prison sentences for trafficking fentanyl, meth, and cocaine from Florida. Terry Brandon Watson got 15 years, Marcus Hunter Moran 5 years, following an FBI investigation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Drug TraffickingFentanylMethamphetamineCocaineSouthwest VirginiaFloridaFBI
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Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Trafficking in New Jersey
A Maryland man, Luiz Vargas, admitted to trafficking stolen firearms into New Jersey, including weapons from Texas and Colorado. The investigation recovered eight firearms, and Vargas faces up to 10 years in prison for the offense.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Luiz VargasFirearm TraffickingNew JerseyMarylandFBIStolen FirearmsCocaine
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Felon Sentenced to Five Years' Probation for Cocaine and Firearm Sales
An Indianapolis man, Melvin May, received five years' probation for selling cocaine and firearms in Bloomington, Illinois. A convicted felon, May committed these offenses while on probation, leading to federal charges and a recent sentencing.
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Cross-Border Cocaine Tunnel Discovered in Otay Mesa, Four Charged
A sophisticated cross-border tunnel in Otay Mesa led to the discovery of over a ton of cocaine and charges against four individuals. The operation, part of a Homeland Security Task Force investigation, targeted a major drug trafficking route.
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Buffalo Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Cocaine Trafficking
Rodney Pierce, 38, of Buffalo, received a 72-month prison sentence for cocaine distribution. The case, part of the Homeland Security Task Force initiative, involved significant drug and cash seizures.
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Maryland Man Sentenced to 87 Months for D.C. Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
Michael Owens received an 87-month prison sentence for his role in a major fentanyl and cocaine trafficking conspiracy in Washington D.C. He admitted to distributing significant quantities of narcotics, fueling the opioid crisis.
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Buffalo Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Narcotics Conspiracy
Buffalo's Torrance Bailey received a 138-month prison sentence for his role in a narcotics conspiracy involving cocaine and fentanyl. His conviction follows a multi-year investigation and includes incidents of drug sales while on home incarceration.
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Illegal Alien Sentenced Six Years for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine in Seattle
A Mexican national received a six-year prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine to Seattle's vulnerable populations, including homeless encampments and the Chinatown-International District, while living a luxury lifestyle.
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Eight Sentenced to Prison in Burlington County Wiretap Investigation for Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Firearms Trafficking
Eight individuals in Burlington County, New Jersey, received prison sentences for fentanyl, cocaine, and firearms trafficking following a federal wiretap investigation. Mansfield Johnson was sentenced to 225 months for his leading role.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues FentanylCocaineFirearms TraffickingBurlington CountyMansfield JohnsonWiretap InvestigationNew JerseyFBI
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Joint Law Enforcement Effort Disrupts Multi-State Drug Trafficking, Nineteen Charged
Nineteen defendants face charges after a joint law enforcement operation dismantled two multi-state drug trafficking organizations in Maryland and West Virginia, seizing drugs, cash, and luxury items.
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Queens Man Sentenced to 63 Months for Cocaine Conspiracy in Ulster County
A Queens man received a 63-month federal prison sentence for cocaine conspiracy in Ulster County. Cecilio Wareham supplied drugs to a trafficking organization, leading to a broader indictment and significant drug seizures by law enforcement.
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Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Cocaine Conspiracy
Texas resident Esequiel Maldonado pleaded guilty to cocaine distribution conspiracy, facing a minimum of 10 years in federal prison. His operation involved authorizing sales and setting prices from Texas for distribution in Florida, part of Operation Take Back America.
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Drug Traffickers, Including Illegal Alien, Sentenced to Decades in Indiana Federal Prisons
Six individuals, including an illegal alien, received federal prison sentences for trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl in Indiana. Sentences range from 10 to 20 years, with significant drug and firearm seizures.
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Texas Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Cocaine Distribution in Louisiana
Texas resident Corey Toliver received a 10-year prison sentence on May 19, 2026, for cocaine distribution in Louisiana. He was found to have transported two kilograms of the drug, following an investigation by federal and state agencies.
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DHS Seizes $6.4 Million in Cocaine from Crude Oil Tanker in Los Angeles Port
Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Coast Guard seized 500 pounds of cocaine, worth $6.4 million, from a crude oil tanker in the Port of Los Angeles, leading to arrests and highlighting ongoing efforts against drug smuggling.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentTransportation NarcoticsCocainePort of Los AngelesHomeland Security InvestigationsU.S. Coast GuardDrug SeizureTransnational CrimeU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Homeland Security Task Force Secures Indictments, Pleas, and Sentencings in Puerto Rico
The Homeland Security Task Force in Puerto Rico announced a week of federal prosecutions, securing indictments, guilty pleas, and sentencings for drug trafficking, illegal re-entry, and firearms offenses.
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Waterbury Man Charged with Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses in Brattleboro
Joshua Bedard, 38, of Waterbury, Vermont, faces drug trafficking and firearm charges after his arrest in Brattleboro. He was allegedly involved in cocaine distribution and found with a loaded revolver and 400 grams of cocaine in a rental vehicle.
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Fifteen Indicted in Major Erie-Focused Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Fifteen individuals from Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio face federal charges for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking in Erie. A Homeland Security Task Force investigation led to the indictments, underscoring a multi-agency effort to combat drug networks.
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Jumoke Cryer Convicted in Major Methamphetamine and Cocaine Trafficking Case
Jumoke Ace Maceo Cryer, 38, was found guilty of methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking conspiracy and body armor possession in St. Paul. Evidence included 140 pounds of narcotics and body armor at his home.
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New Castle Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine Trafficking
Melvin Dorsey-Pace, 33, of New Castle, pleaded guilty to trafficking fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. He faces up to 30 years in prison, with sentencing set for September 9, 2026, following an investigation by the FBI and Lawrence County Drug Task…
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Drug TraffickingFentanylHeroinCocaineMelvin Dorsey-PaceNew CastleFBI
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Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 37 Months for Role in Southwestern Connecticut Drug Ring
Gerald Coley, 56, of Bridgeport, received a 37-month prison sentence for drug trafficking in southwestern Connecticut. He was part of a ring distributing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, marking his third federal conviction.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Gerald ColeyBridgeportDrug TraffickingSentencingConnecticutRodney CanadaCocaineFBI
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Flint Drug Dealer Sentenced to 235 Months in Federal Prison
Bobby Boseman, a 46-year-old reputed drug dealer from Flint, has been sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for cocaine distribution and maintaining a drug premise, following accusations of torturing women over stolen drugs.
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Colombian Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 17 Years
A leader of a Colombian drug trafficking organization, Rosbin Leonardo Duarte-Elvir, has been sentenced to over 17 years in prison for conspiring to import cocaine into the United States.
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U.S. Treasury Targets Cocaine Trafficking Network in Guyana
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against a network trafficking cocaine from Guyana to the U.S. and Europe, aiming to disrupt illicit drug flows.
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