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HSI New England Arrests Two For Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

BURLINGTON, Vt. — HSI New England special agents in Vermont and Massachusetts arrested two men July 24 as part of an ongoing multistate drug trafficking investigation.

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Texas Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Selling Fentanyl-Laced Pills That Killed 20-Year-Old

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Texas man was sentenced July 24 to 15 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl laced pills that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old victim.

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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Arrest of Alleged Leaders of Sinaloa Cartel

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement on the arrest of alleged leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel Ismael Zambada Garcia (“El Mayo”) and Joaquin Guzman Lopez.

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National Manhunt Ends With Arresting Most Wanted Fugitive

SAN DIEGO — A California man was arrested for selling counterfeit pills to a minor who died of an overdose. The arrest was made by HSI and the U.S. Marshals Service.

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Chinese National Who Imported Enough Chemicals to Make Fatal Doses of Fentanyl Indicted Following HSI Laredo, Federal Partner Investigation

LAREDO, Texas — A Chinese national was indicted for his part in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in South Texas following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and the DEA.

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Large-Scale Counterfeit Pill Manufacturer Charged With Drug Offenses and Pandemic Loan Fraud

BOSTON — FBI, HSI and DEA special agents arrested a Massachusetts man July 18 in connection with an ongoing investigation of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.

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Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Possessing Counterfeit Fentanyl-Laced Pills

BOSTON — A Norwell man was sentenced July 9 in federal court in Boston for narcotics charges after an investigation by HSI New England.

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Former New Hampshire Business Owner Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine

CONCORD, N.H. – A Manchester man was sentenced July 19 in federal court for distribution of fentanyl and crack cocaine after an HSI New England investigation.

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New Mexico State Police Officer, HIDTA El Paso Receive 2023 US Interdiction Coordinator Award for Highway Interdictions

WASHINGTON — A New Mexico State Police K9 officer and the HSI High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Group were presented with the 2023 U.S. Interdiction Coordinator Award for Highway Interdictions July 19.

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HSI Sells, CBP Arrest Arizona Man for Attempting to Traffic Over 450 Kilograms of Fentanyl Into the US

SELLS, Ariz. — An Arizona man was arrested July 1 and charged by complaint with knowingly and intentionally possessing with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl.