PORTLAND, ME – U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee today highlighted the significant progress made in combating illegal marijuana operations in rural Maine. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, alongside federal agencies like …
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U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee Provides Statement on Illicit Marijuana Grow Operations in Maine
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelLocal law enforcement has our full support: The U.S. Attorney’s Office and multiple federal agencies, including the DEA, FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, and IRS, have been actively and directly working …
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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Early this morning, Annapolis police made an arrest following a discovery during a foot patrol in the 700 block of Newtowne Dr. At approximately 1:10 AM, officers …
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CBP officers seize seven weapons, 104 rounds of ammunition, nine magazines and marijuana at Del Rio Port of Entry
by Dinesh Patelby Dinesh PatelDEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers conducting outbound operations recently seized weapons, ammunition, magazines and small amount of marijuana hidden within a …
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On Wednesday at 3:28 pm, the Transportation Security Administration alerted the Allegheny County Police Department about an incident at Pittsburgh International Airport. A firearm and a significant quantity of marijuana …
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Dulles CBP Intercepts 43-Pound Marijuana Load Destined to England, MWAA Police Arrests Houston Woman
by Dinesh Patelby Dinesh PatelSTERLING, Va. – A Manchester, England-bound woman is facing felony drug charges after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found nearly 43 pounds of marijuana in her luggage at Washington …
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OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that John Vincentini, 64, and his wife, Karen Vincentini, 64, both residents of Lacey Township, will remain in Ocean …
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Two Mexican Nationals Caught Trafficking 3.4 Tons of Marijuana in Tractor Trailer Through New Jersey
GREENWICH TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a significant drug enforcement operation, the New Jersey State Police Mobile Safe Freight Unit intercepted a large quantity of illegal drugs during a routine commercial …
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LACEY, NJ – Lacey Township Police Chief Christopher Kenny disclosed that John Vincentini, 64, and Karen Vincentini, 64, residents of Lacey Township, faced multiple charges on March 21, 2024. John …
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HARRISBURG, PA – In a significant operation led by Attorney General Michelle Henry, a Philadelphia felon on parole was arrested for illegal possession of firearms. Nicholas Mimoso, with a history …
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CBP officers stop marijuana, fentanyl, and cocaine smuggling attempts
by Dinesh Patelby Dinesh PatelEL PASO, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working throughout the El Paso area ports seized over 252 pounds of narcotics in three separate failed smuggling attempts. “Every …
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Dulles CBP Intercepts 53-Pound Marijuana Load Destined to Paris, MWAA Police Arrest Maryland Woman
by Dinesh Patelby Dinesh PatelSTERLING, Va. – A Maryland woman was arrested on felony narcotics charges at Washington Dulles International Airport on Tuesday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered more than 53 …
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Baltimore CBP Intercepts 32-Pound Marijuana Load Destined to London, Passenger Released
by Dinesh Patelby Dinesh PatelBALTIMORE– U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a 32-pound marijuana load that one passenger attempted to smuggle to London from Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on February 25. …
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PITTSBURGH, PA – Following numerous complaints from community members and local business proprietors, the Pittsburgh Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice detectives conducted a series of raids on Tuesday, March 5, …
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Weed World as New York Pushes Record Number of Marijuana Dispensary Licenses
by Adam Devineby Adam DevineNEW YORK, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul announced a significant expansion in New York’s cannabis industry, with the State Cannabis Control Board approving 109 new licenses, marking a substantial increase …
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Suspects arrested in 6 California desert murders tied to marijuana trade
by Reutersby ReutersBy Steve Gorman and Daniel Trotta LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Five men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering six people last week in a remote patch of California’s Mojave Desert, …
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‘Quite Embarrassing’: California’s Laws Are Hamstringing Efforts To Crack Down On Illegal Marijuana Grows, Sheriff Says
‘Quite Embarrassing’: California’s Laws Are Hamstringing Efforts To Crack Down On Illegal Marijuana Grows, Sheriff Says Jennie Taer on December 25, 2023 The sheriff of Siskiyou County, California, has been …
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Pierce County based drug trafficking organization indicted for distributing cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelSeattle – Ten members of a South Puget Sound drug trafficking organization were indicted following a lengthy investigation that uncovered the trafficking of marijuana to East Coast locales, and the …
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LEWISTON, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Lewiston Bridge border crossing discovered 11 lbs. of marijuana in a commercial shipment. On November 28, CBP officers …
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HOUSTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Houston Field Office today announced the seizure of over 52 kilograms of marijuana hidden inside large standing musical drums. CBP Officers at …
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Butte man admits trafficking cocaine, marijuana, mushrooms in investigation of illegally imported pill presses
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelMISSOULA — A Butte man suspected of receiving illegally imported pill presses from China and trafficking cocaine and other drugs admitted to a drug charge today, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich …
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Wellesley Island Border Patrol Agents Arrested a Male U.S. Citizen and Seized Approximately 68 Pounds of Smuggled Marijuana
THERESA, N.Y. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Wellesley Island Station seized approximately 68 lbs. of marijuana, smuggled into the United States. On November 15, Border Patrol agents …
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LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working at the I-35 checkpoint seized marijuana that totaled over $2,000,000 in street value. The incident occurred on Nov. 3, when a …
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TECATE, Calif., – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Tecate Cargo Facility discovered over $3 million worth of marijuana hidden in a shipment of decorative clay pots. On …
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EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the El Paso port of entry intercepted 389 pounds of narcotics on multiple unrelated incidents over the weekend. …