Tag: drug_trafficking
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DHS Says ICE Arrested Ten Criminal Illegal Aliens in Two Days of Operations
The arrests included men convicted of child molestation, sexual assault, soliciting a minor, drug trafficking, robbery and aggravated assault, according to Homeland Security.
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DHS Highlights Arrests of 'Worst Illegal Aliens' in Iowa, Including Burglars and Drug Traffickers
DHS released a statement on recent ICE arrests in Iowa, naming five men from Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala with convictions for burglary, domestic violence, drug trafficking and drunk driving.
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DHS Secretary Mullin Tours Coast Guard's Elite HITRON Squadron in Jacksonville
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited the Coast Guard's Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron in Jacksonville, observing airborne use of force drills and live-fire gunnery aimed at drug traffickers.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMilitaryFederal GovernmentTransportation Markwayne MullinU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardHelicopter Interdiction Tactical SquadronJacksonvilledrug traffickingAirborne Use of Force
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ICE Arrests Five Criminal Illegal Aliens Convicted of Trafficking and Robbery
ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of crimes including alien trafficking, amphetamine and cocaine trafficking and robbery, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced.
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ICE Arrests Murderers, Rapists and Drug Traffickers in Weekend Sweep
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 15 criminal illegal aliens over the weekend, including individuals convicted of murder, child sex offenses, rape and drug trafficking, DHS said.
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Buffalo Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison on Meth Charge
Julius M. Hatten, 36, of Buffalo, was sentenced to 120 months for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine after a search seized drugs, ammunition and $21,740 in cash.
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Illegal Alien Drug Trafficker Deported Twice Sentenced to 20 Years After HSTF Investigation
Jose Luis Mata-Cedillo, an illegal alien from Mexico deported twice, was sentenced to 20 years for cocaine trafficking and firearm charges following an HSI-led Homeland Security Task Force investigation in St. Louis.
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ICE Arrests Five Criminal Illegal Aliens in Two Sweeps, DHS Says
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the arrests covered child sex offenses, money laundering, drug trafficking, animal abuse and weapons charges, and vowed removals will continue.
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DHS Highlights Child Sex Traffickers and Drug Traffickers Among Illegal Aliens Arrested or Convicted in San Antonio
DHS names some of the worst illegal aliens arrested by ICE or convicted in San Antonio, Texas, including child sex traffickers, drug traffickers and thieves, as Secretary Markwayne Mullin blames Biden-era border policies.
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FBI Reports Historic Drop in Violent Crime Across US and Pennsylvania
FBI data shows national violent crime fell 9.3 percent in 2025, with murder down 18.1 percent, while Pennsylvania saw even steeper declines and Pittsburgh-area operations targeted gangs and drug traffickers.
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Beshear Marks Recovery Month With Four Straight Years of Falling Overdose Deaths in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear highlights four straight years of declining overdose deaths in Kentucky, a 22.9% drop in 2025, expanded recovery resources and efforts to remove dangerous drugs.
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Two Chinese Nationals Charged in Texas Synthetic Drug Smuggling Ring Targeting U.S. Prisons
Two Chinese nationals face drug trafficking and money laundering charges in the Eastern District of Texas after a Homeland Security Task Force probe into synthetic drugs smuggled into U.S. prisons.
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Mexican National Sentenced to 40 Years for Murders of Couple and Their Unborn Child in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Benjamin Madrigal-Birrueta, 25, was sentenced to 40 years for the 2022 murders of Cesar Murillo, his pregnant wife Maira Hernandez and their unborn child at a Yakima ranch during a drug trafficking conspiracy.
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Wilkes-Barre Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations
Fernandito Arroyo, 28, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 180 months in prison for selling cocaine and fentanyl and for providing a firearm to a person barred from possessing one.
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Kanawha County Man Sentenced to Over Eight Years for Federal Drug Crime
Jason Anthony Barrett of South Charleston received eight years and four months for possessing methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine and crack with intent to distribute, following a Charleston-area trafficking investigation.
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Bloods Gang Leader Gary Johnson Sentenced to 280 Months for Long Island Drug Distribution That Caused Three Overdoses
Gary Johnson, a Bloods gang leader from Bellport, New York, was sentenced to 280 months in prison for distributing fentanyl, cocaine and heroin across Long Island, including drugs that caused three non-fatal overdoses in 2020.
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Convicted Felon Martino Carter Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Charges in Buffalo
Martino Carter of Sloan, NY, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana and being a felon in possession of a firearm after a June 2025 search seized two loaded pistols and 25 pounds of marijuana.
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Alabama Man Sentenced to Probation in Promethazine-Codeine Conspiracy with Annandale Doctor
Cameron Zackery Brown drove co-conspirators to an Annandale doctor's office and pharmacies in multiple states to fill fraudulent promethazine-codeine prescriptions, receiving cash and money transfers in exchange.
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Eastern NC Drug Pipeline Dismantled: 35 Years Federal Prison
Alexander Sandoval, 29, sentenced to 35 years for trafficking fentanyl, meth and cocaine hidden in furniture across Eastern North Carolina, part of Operation Couch Potato.
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ICE Arrests Child Abusers, Drug and Firearm Traffickers in Nationwide Sweep
ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of offenses including child sexual battery, child abuse, drug trafficking and firearms trafficking, according to DHS, which said the arrests put American safety first.
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Perry County Man Sentenced to 236 Months for Cocaine Trafficking
Franklin Delano Campbell, 67, was sentenced to 236 months for conspiracy to distribute powder and crack cocaine in Perry County, Kentucky, and must forfeit property, vehicles, firearms, and cash.
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Sharon Resident Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking and Firearm Charges
Jiemaliahl Cleveland, 27, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to fentanyl distribution and a firearm charge; sentencing is set for January 6, 2027, with up to life in prison possible.
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Oklahoma Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 17 Years for Using U.S. Mail
A joint investigation by USPS OIG and DEA led to a drug trafficker's 17-year federal prison sentence in Oklahoma. The individual used the U.S. Mail to ship fentanyl and other narcotics, which were discovered through advanced analytics and a sting…
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ICE Arrests 'Worst of the Worst' Criminal Illegal Aliens
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of several criminal illegal aliens, including individuals convicted of child abuse, robbery, and drug trafficking, across multiple states, reinforcing President Trump's mandate for public safety.
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DHS Highlights Major Fentanyl Seizures and Arrests on National Awareness Day
The Department of Homeland Security marked National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by showcasing significant fentanyl seizures and arrests, attributing success to President Trump's leadership in combating drug trafficking.
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DEA Highlights Parental Role on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
The DEA marks National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2026, emphasizing the 'Power of the Parent' in combating the crisis. The agency will host extended museum hours and its 'Faces of Fentanyl' memorial exhibit.
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ICE Arrests Twice-Deported Drug Trafficker with 126 Kilograms of Methamphetamine
ICE's HSI Atlanta arrested Pedro Guadarrama-Loza, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, with 126 kilograms of methamphetamine. Guadarrama-Loza, a convicted drug trafficker, had been deported from the U.S. twice before his latest apprehension.
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ICE Apprehends "Worst of the Worst" Criminal Illegal Aliens in Weekend Sweep
ICE arrested numerous criminal illegal aliens over the weekend, including those convicted of murder, pedophilia, and drug trafficking. This aligns with the Trump Administration's mandate to deport criminals and enhance public safety.
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ICE Arrests "Worst of the Worst" Criminal Illegal Aliens
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrest of several criminal illegal aliens, including those convicted of child sexual assault, vehicular homicide, and drug trafficking, reinforcing the administration's stance against sanctuary policies.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues ICEHomeland SecurityMarkwayne MullinCriminal AliensArrestsSexual AssaultDrug TraffickingU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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ICE Apprehends "Worst of the Worst" Criminal Illegal Aliens
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of dangerous criminal illegal aliens, including those convicted of murder, sexual assault, and drug trafficking, as part of a broader effort to deport illegal aliens.
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