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dea.gov > press-releases > 07/16/2026 > mexican-national-unlawfully-residing-united-states-sentenced-federal

Mexican National Unlawfully Residing in the United States Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy

6+ hour, 1+ min ago  (295+ words) PORTLAND, Ore.— A Mexican national unlawfully residing in the United States was sentenced to federal prison last week for conspiring to distribute over 20 kilograms of methamphetamine and over 800 grams of fentanyl pills. Carlos Manuel Perez Lopez, 43, was sentenced to 136 months…...

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dea.gov > documents > 2026 > 2026-07 > 2026-07-04 > dea-joins-nation-celebrating-america-250

DEA Joins the Nation in Celebrating America 250

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (344+ words) On behalf of the Drug Enforcement Administration, we join the nation in celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. This historic milestone honors the courage, sacrifice, and enduring commitment to liberty that have shaped our country for two and a half…...

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dea.gov > press-releases > 07/01/2026 > dea-new-york-task-force-new-york-state-attorney-general-announce

DEA New York Task Force & New York State Attorney General Announce Convictions and Sentencings of Members of New York City Gun and Drug Trafficking Ring

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (100+ words) After buying the firearms, Iris Molina, Diaz Fermin, and Rodriguez stored firearms for Ortiz Vasquez at Molina, Diaz Fermin, and Ortiz Vasquez’s homes in Paterson. Ortiz Vasquez also enlisted his mother, Yadira Vasquez, to help move, hide, store, and pay…...

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dea.gov > press-releases > 06/30/2026 > 70-individuals-arrested-after-dea-unleashes-knoxville-thunder-taking

70 Individuals Arrested After DEA Unleashes Knoxville Thunder, Taking the Fight to Area Drug Traffickers

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (313+ words) DEA (.gov) Official websites use.gov Secure.gov websites use HTTPS 70 Individuals Arrested After DEA Unleashes Knoxville Thunder, Taking the Fight to Area Drug Traffickers Crack seized by law enforcement during Operation Knoxville Thunder. Liquid fentanyl seized by law enforcement…...

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dea.gov > press-releases > 05/18/2026 > multi-agency-joint-investigation-shuts-down-new-orleans-crack-cocaine-lab

Multi-Agency Joint Investigation Shuts Down New Orleans Crack Cocaine Lab, Netting Major Narcotics Seizure and Arrest

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (144+ words) In total, the enforcement action resulted in the seizure of 2.6 kilograms of cocaine, 1.9 grams of fentanyl, one firearm, $4,680 cash, and assorted drug paraphernalia. Devin Harry, 43, of New Orleans, was taken into custody following a strategic interdiction and enforcement operation that…...

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dea.gov > press-releases > 05/07/2026 > dea-caribbean-division-strengthens-strategic-partnership-dominican

DEA Caribbean Division Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Dominican Republic in High-Level Counternarcotics Meeting

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (740+ words) DEA (.gov) Official websites use.gov Secure.gov websites use HTTPS DEA Caribbean Division Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Dominican Republic in High-Level Counternarcotics Meeting MIAMI – The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Caribbean Division reaffirmed its strong partnership with the Dominican Republic during…...

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dea.gov > press-releases > 04/23/2026 > major-drug-trafficker-charged-following-historic-fentanyl-and-meth

Major Drug Trafficker Charged Following Historic Fentanyl and Meth Seizures in New Jersey History

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (161+ words) Nankel Stuardo Solorzano, 46, Clifton, New Jersey was charged in a four-count superseding complaint with possessing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine base with intent to distribute it, possessing firearms in furtherance of his drug trafficking crimes, and unlawfully possessing firearms as a…...

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dea.gov > documents > 2026 > 2026-03 > 2026-03-14 > administrator-coles-statement-capture-sebastian-marset

Administrator Cole's Statement on the Capture of Sebastian Marset

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (325+ words) "Nearly one year ago, DEA added Sebastián Marset to its Most Wanted Fugitive List with a commitment to relentlessly pursue and dismantle his drug trafficking organization. Today, DEA agents escorted Marset to the United States where he will now face…...

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dea.gov > press-releases > 03/05/2026 > man-pleads-guilty-for-conspiracy-distribute-900-pounds-methamphetamine

Man Pleads Guilty for Conspiracy to Distribute 900 Pounds of Methamphetamine and Illegal Reentry

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (268+ words) DEA (.gov) Official websites use.gov Secure.gov websites use HTTPS Man Pleads Guilty for Conspiracy to Distribute 900 Pounds of Methamphetamine and Illegal Reentry A Mexican national who was in the country illegally has pled guilty to one count of…...