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Leaders of Colombian Drug Trafficking Organization Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Smuggle 43,000+ Kilograms of Cocaine to US

TAMPA, Fla. — Leaders of a Colombian drug trafficking organization have pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to import cocaine to the United States following a multi-agency investigation.

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New Federal Charges Filed in Carjacking, Murder Case; One Individual Pleads Guilty

ORLANDO, Fla. — HSI Orlando joined partner law enforcement agencies in Central Florida to announce the return of a new 16-count federal indictment charging seven individuals with multiple offenses.

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HSI Arizona Federal Crime Cases Dominate Federal Courts Under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program for the Last 4 Years

PHOENIX and TUCSON, Ariz. — The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona announced the results of the last four years of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces program.

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HSI Buffalo Investigation Leads to New York Man Receiving 5-Year Sentence for Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

BUFFALO, N.Y. — An investigation led by HSI Buffalo landed a five-year sentence for a New York man who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

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Jacksonville Man Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl, Other Narcotics

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine following a joint investigation.

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Founder of Romanian Chapter of Hell’s Angels Sentenced for Racketeering, Drug Trafficking Scheme

BEAUMONT, Texas — A foreign national who founded the Romanian chapter of the Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang was sentenced Jan. 15 to 25 years in federal prison.

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South Texas Dealer Facing Prison Time for Selling Fentanyl to a Teenager Resulting in Death

LAREDO, Texas — A South Texas man was sentenced for providing fentanyl to a 15-year-old, announced following an investigation conducted by HSI in coordination with federal and state law enforcement partners.

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Prior Felon Receives 16-Year Sentence on Fentanyl, Gun Charges After HSI Buffalo Investigation

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A New York man and prior felon was sentenced to 16 years following an investigation led by HSI Buffalo.

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Career Criminal With Over 10 Prior Burglary Convictions Sentenced for Trafficking Meth Following Joint Investigation

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A career criminal with more than 10 prior convictions for burglary was sentenced to 130 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamines following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.

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Florida Man Pleads Guilty in HSI Jacksonville Drug Trafficking Investigation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Florida man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of pure or actual methamphetamine following Operation Ice Drop.