GREENSBORO, N.C. – A federal indictment was unsealed yesterday charging 25 defendants in a narcotics trafficking conspiracy, announced Middle District of North Carolina United States Attorney Sandra J. Hairston. The …
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Crypto firm Tether says it has frozen $225 million linked to human trafficking
by Reutersby ReutersBy Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON (Reuters) – Crypto firm Tether said on Monday that it had frozen $225 million worth of its cryptocurrency which it said had been linked to a …
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Stacey Abrams’ Brother-In-Law Arrested On Human Trafficking Charges Harold Hutchison on November 17, 2023 The brother-in-law of former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams was arrested on human trafficking charges, Florida …
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Summerville Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Counterfeit Goods
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelCHARLESTON, S.C. — Raynard Smith, 42, and Lanard Smith, 42, of Summerville, were each sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison after pleading guilty to crimes involving the …
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Defendants arraigned in international firearms trafficking case
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelATLANTA – Grevaughn Sanchez Goodman, Shavonte Justin Summers, Tranquilo G. Goodman, and Demetrius Lamont Randolph, Jr., have been arraigned on federal charges of conspiracy to deal in firearms without a …
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Two Texas Men Sentenced to Prison for Firearms Trafficking to Mexico
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelTwo Texas men were sentenced to prison for their roles in firearms trafficking to Mexico. “Traffickers in fully automatic firearms from the United States to Mexico aid in the cartels’ …
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Providence Man Admits to Trafficking Fentanyl
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelPROVIDENCE, RI – A Providence man who was found to be in possession of nearly three kilograms of fentanyl pills and fentanyl powder when members of the Rhode Island DEA …
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Latest Prison Sentence In Unprecedented Firearms Trafficking Operation
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelPHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Charles O’Bannon, 25, of Villa Rica, Georgia, was sentenced to 33 months’ imprisonment for his role in a multi-conspirator firearms …
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Spokane Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelSpokane Washington – Today, United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced Jody Lee Wallette, 36, of Spokane, Washington, to 20 years in federal prison for Distribution of 50 Grams …
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Fourteen Gang Members and Associates Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy and Fentanyl Trafficking
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelA superseding indictment was unsealed today in the District of Minnesota charging 14 additional members and associates of the Minneapolis Highs gang with racketeering (RICO) conspiracy and fentanyl trafficking. Additional …
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Fourteen Gang Members and Associates Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy and Fentanyl Trafficking
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelMINNEAPOLIS – A superseding indictment was unsealed today in the District of Minnesota charging 14 additional members and associates of the Minneapolis Highs gang with racketeering (RICO) conspiracy and fentanyl …
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Houstonian sent to prison for trafficking meth and heroin
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelHOUSTON – A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to federal prison following his conviction for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute nearly 4,000 grams of drugs, announced U.S. …
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Three Indian River County residents sentenced to prison for drug trafficking
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelMIAMI – Three Indian River County, Florida residents were sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking crimes, following a long-term drug trafficking investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and …
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U.S. Attorney Will Thompson and Law Enforcement Officials to Announce Major Drug Trafficking Indictment
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelHUNTINGTON, W.Va. – United States Attorney Will Thompson will be joined by federal, state and local law enforcement officials today at 2:45 p.m. at the Sidney L. Christie Federal Building …
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Riviera Beach Woman Busted for Trafficking Fentanyl in Martin County
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesMARTIN COUNTY, FL – A drug operation by Martin County Special Investigations Detectives led to the recent arrest of 42-year-old Skyya Lanasha Charles of Riviera Beach for trafficking fentanyl. During …
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Leader in Operation Ghost Busted, other defendants sentenced to prison after pleading guilty in drug trafficking conspiracy
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelBRUNSWICK, GA: An incarcerated leader in a massive, gang-related drug trafficking conspiracy has been sentenced to life in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges brought in the largest-ever indictment …
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Eleven Individuals Involved in International Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Organization Indicted
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelCLEVELAND – Federal, state, local, and international law enforcement officials today announced that 11 individuals were charged for their roles in an international drug trafficking conspiracy that involved the importation of …
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Fayette County Man Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl and Heroin Mixture
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelFRANKFORT, Ky.— A Lexington, Ky., man, Allante Ramone Brown, 27, was sentenced to 99 months in federal prison and 5 years supervised release on Tuesday, by U.S. District Judge Gregory …
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Hartford Man Admits Trafficking Cocaine and Heroin
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelVanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that HIDELBRANDO QUINONES, also known as “Gordo,” 48, of Hartford, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Sarala …
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SECAUCUS, NJ – The Secaucus Police Anti-Crime Unit has made progress in dismantling a methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution ring operating in the area. Recently, Erica Festino, known as Erica Potente, …
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Sarasota Man Arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl in Collier County
by Leo Canegaby Leo CanegaCOLLIER COUNTY, FL – Esteban Perez Jr., a resident of Sarasota, has been arrested by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office for possessing a significant amount of fentanyl. The arrest took …
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Two Arrested in Georgia Human Trafficking Case Involving Minor
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesATLANTA, GA – The indictment of Anthony Charles Holmes and Jameesha Monique Harris was announced by Attorney General Chris Carr. The charges include Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude, Trafficking …
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HARRISBURG, PA – On this Thursday, David Mota faced Judge Scott Arthur Evans and pleaded guilty to patronizing a prostitute. The incident, which occurred in March, involved Mota offering money …
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Operation Smoke and Mirrors Update: Charleston Woman Sentenced to Prison for Role in Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelCHARLESTON, W.Va. – Telisa Rene McCauley, 31, of Charleston, was sentenced today to nine years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute …
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By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – A U.S. judge has blocked Idaho from enforcing a recently passed law making it a crime to help a minor cross state lines for an …