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Memphis Man Sentenced for Possession of Fentanyl, Multiple Firearms

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison for possession of more than 200 grams of fentanyl and numerous firearms discovered during a search of his residence following an investigation by HSI Memphis.

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Fourth Co-Conspirator Sentenced for Role in Dark Web Drug Trafficking Scheme Following HSI Houston-Led Investigation

HOUSTON — A fourth co-conspirator involved in a scheme to manufacture and traffic counterfeit Adderall pills laced with methamphetamines on the dark web has been sentenced to prison following an investigation by HSI Houston and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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Jury Finds Ohio Man Guilty on All Charges, Including Murdering 3 Victims, Directing Others to Dismember and Bury 2 of the Bodies

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal jury has convicted a Columbus man of murdering three victims as part of a narcotics conspiracy to rob a local marijuana dealer of drugs and cash following an HSI-led investigation. Williams had others dismember and bury two of the bodies to dispose of evidence of his crimes.

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HSI Arrests California Man for Money Laundering Conspiracy

BOSTON — HSI special agents arrested a California man who has been charged in federal court in Boston in connection with a money laundering conspiracy.

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Vermont Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Firearm and Drug Trafficking Case

Burlington, Vt. – A Rutland man was sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in firearm and drug trafficking.

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Mesa Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Attempted Smuggling of Weapons, Drug Trafficking With a Firearm

TUCSON, Ariz. – A Mesa man was sentenced last week to prison for attempting to smuggle weapons and traffic drugs with a firearm. HSI, FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the DEA and the Arizona Department of Public Safety conducted the investigation in this case.

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HSI: Fort Myers Man Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Fentanyl

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to five years and five months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl following an investigation by HSI Fort Myers.

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Jacksonville Teenager Pleads Guilty for Role in Organized Crimes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Florida teenager has pleaded guilty to a major drug offense and discharging a firearm following a joint investigation with HSI Jacksonville.

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HSI Sells Case Sends Tucson Man to 77 Months in Prison for Importing Methamphetamine

SELLS, Ariz. – A southern Arizona man was sentenced Nov. 7, to 77 months in prison for drug trafficking. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) conducted the investigation in this case.

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Manatee County Drug Trafficking Organization Members Sentenced

TAMPA, Fla. – Five Bradenton residents have been sentenced to federal prison for a conspiracy to possess and distribute methamphetamine in Manatee County following a joint HSI Sarasota investigation.