Tag: drug_enforcement_administration

• DEA and United Against Fentanyl Launch Nationwide "Walk for Lives 2026" to Combat Fentanyl Crisis

  8 Jun 2026 3:02 p.m.

  DEA and United Against Fentanyl partner for "Walk for Lives 2026," organizing over 100 family-led events nationwide on July 11. The initiative aims to combat the fentanyl crisis through awareness, education, and support for affected communities.

  Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEducation FentanylDrug Enforcement AdministrationUnited Against FentanylWalk for LivesPublic HealthCommunity EventsOverdose Prevention

• D.C. Man Sentenced to 24 Months for Bicoastal Marijuana Trafficking

  4 Jun 2026 7:23 p.m. · Source: FBI

  Ricardo Anton Koonce received a 24-month prison sentence for his role in a bicoastal marijuana distribution conspiracy, involving cross-country trips, significant seizures, and armed sales in Washington D.C.

  Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Ricardo Anton KoonceMarijuana TraffickingWashington D.C.Drug ConspiracyDrug Enforcement AdministrationFBI

• Mexican National Sentenced to 10 Years for Cocaine Distribution and Firearm Possession

  2 Jun 2026 9:57 p.m. · Source: FBI

  Hector Riano-Corcuera, 34, received a 120-month federal prison sentence for distributing 10 kilograms of cocaine and illegally possessing multiple firearms in New Jersey. The Mexican national also faces five years of supervised release.

  Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Hector Riano-CorcueraCocaine DistributionFirearm PossessionNew JerseyFederal SentencingDrug Enforcement AdministrationEast BrunswickFBI

• Federal-Local Collaboration Shuts Down Unlicensed Massena Marijuana Dispensaries

  2 Jun 2026 2:53 p.m. · Source: FBI

  Federal and local law enforcement agencies collaborated in "Operation Weed-Out" to close three unlicensed marijuana dispensaries in Massena, New York, seizing over 1,000 lbs of drugs, 40 lbs of meth, and 20 illegal firearms.

  Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEconomySocial Issues MassenaNew YorkDrug Enforcement AdministrationFBIUnlicensed DispensariesDrug Trafficking

• DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative for Support and Recovery

  2 Jun 2026 2:04 p.m.

  The DEA's Fentanyl Free America initiative offers vital support and recovery resources for individuals and families affected by fentanyl. It connects people to national helplines, treatment finders, and emergency services, emphasizing that recovery is possible.

  HealthLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial Issues FentanylDrug Enforcement AdministrationFentanyl Free AmericaSubstance AbuseRecoveryMental HealthHelpline

• Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Fentanyl Distribution and Firearm Possession

  26 May 2026 3:30 p.m. · Source: FBI

  Fort Wayne's Neumen Jacobs received a 78-month prison sentence for distributing fentanyl and illegal firearm possession. Authorities emphasized accountability for drug dealers and the ongoing fight against fentanyl, making the community safer.

  Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Neumen JacobsFort WayneFentanylDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesPrison SentenceDrug Enforcement AdministrationFBI

• Mexican Nationals Admit Guilt in 260-Pound Methamphetamine Case

  21 Aug 2025 12:14 a.m. · Source: FBI

  Felix Ortiz-Plata and Anuar Castaneda Ortiz pleaded guilty to drug trafficking after 260 pounds of methamphetamine were found in a vehicle in California.

  Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalMexicoSocial Issues Drug Enforcement Administrationmethamphetaminedrug traffickingCaliforniaU.S. Attorney Eric GrantFelix Ortiz-PlataAnuar Castaneda OrtizFBI

• Mexican National Convicted on Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges in Atlanta

  2 Jun 2025 1:27 p.m. · Source: FBI

  Adan Macedo-Rios, a Mexican national, was convicted of drug trafficking, money laundering, robbery, and firearm charges. He faces a minimum of 10 years for drug trafficking.

  Politics and GovernmentLegalLaw EnforcementMexico Adan Macedo-RiosDrug Enforcement AdministrationAtlantaDrug TraffickingMoney LaunderingFirearmsHobbs Act RobberyFBI

• Arizona Attorney's Office Charges 310 in Immigration Enforcement Operation

  30 May 2025 2:25 p.m. · Source: FBI

  The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona has brought immigration-related criminal charges against 310 individuals. The charges are for illegal re-entry, illegal entry, and human smuggling.

  Politics and GovernmentLegalLaw EnforcementMexicoFederal GovernmentSocial Issues ArizonaImmigrationCriminal ChargesHuman SmugglingDrug Enforcement AdministrationOperation Take Back AmericaFBI

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