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Joined September 2016
Our country lost a true #Hero 16 years ago today. A great role-model for the youth of today. Rest in peace, Pat Tillman. #NeverForget
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Agents in Connecticut are coordinating with @HSINewEngland concerning illicit drug activities by illegal targets.
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.@DEANEWENGLAND announces the #Capture of #DEA Federal Fugitive Russell HANKERSON for Violation of Title 21 USC 846 & thanks to @bostonpolice @USMarshalsHQ on his apprehension ! @DEAHQ
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Forty-thousand fake fentanyl pills have been seized in Haverhill, Massachusetts! Great teamwork by @SalemNHPolice @HaverhillPolice @TewksburyPD @LowellPD @MassStatePolice #OnePillCanKill #OpEngage #OpEngageNH
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Great Team Work by #DEA Boston Task Force Two, @MassStatePolice Gang Unit, @SalemMAPolice, @LynnPoliceDept, @DanversPolice taking drugs and guns off the streets!
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.@DEANEWENGLAND & @bostonpolice Arrest 22 Individuals in the Greater #Boston area and Seize 30 #Firearms, 100’s of grams of #Crack & #Cocaine, Over $450K in #Cash @DEAHQ
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#Mexican National Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Trafficking #Drugs from #Arizona to #Connecticut @DEAPHOENIXDiv @NewHavenPolice @ICEgov
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Congratulations to Special Agent Timmy Desmond retiring after 30 years of proud service with DEA’s New England Field Division!
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Thanks to @DaleJr for taking the time to say hello @DEANEWENGLAND leadership conference- Portland, Maine
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.@DEANEWENGLAND announces the #Capture of #DEA Federal Fugitive Francisco TAVAREZ for Violation of Title 21USC 846 #Fentanyl Conspiracy & thanks to @USMarshalsHQ @SalemMAPolice @MassStatePolice on his apprehension! @DEAHQ
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100-thousand suspected fentanyl pills and a pill 💊 press were seized in #Lawrence this AM. One arrest. Collaboration by @bostonpolice, @burlingtonpd, @lawrencepolice, @MassStatePolice, @MelrosePolice, @quincymapolice, @Rowley_PD, @WilmingtonMAPD, @Suffolk_Sheriff & Westford PD.
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.@DEANEWENGLAND announces the #Capture of #DEA Federal Fugitive Antone Jeremiah for Violation of Title 21 USC 846 & thanks to @bostonpolice @BrocktonPolice @USMarshalsHQ on his capture!.
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Big bust! Members of DEA and @MassStatePolice just executed a search warrant in Methuen, MA. 9 kilograms of cocaine and 300-thousand in cash were seized… two were arrested. Great collaboration by @NoAndoverPolice, @HaverhillPolice, @LowellPD, @TewksburyPD & @SalemNHPolice.
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Today is the first ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day! Take a listen to DEA’s Jon DeLena… Today he’s sharing a message on the importance of getting the word out about this dangerous, deadly drug… . Watch below 👇🏻
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Nice work! Our Cape Cod Resident Office and Plymouth Police have seized 250 grams of crystal methamphetamine and have arrested 3 individuals in Plymouth, Massachusetts! #OpEngage #Meth #DrugArrests
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.@DEANEWENGLAND’s Jon DeLena explains how #Mexican Drug Cartels are now taking #Methamphetamine & pressing it to look like Rx pills such as #Adderall in an attempt to corner & addict a younger market here in #America! @CheriseWMUR @WMUR9 @DEAHQ #OpEngageNH
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SAC Ferguson announces the arrest of 19 members of a Boston based Fentanyl DTO after a six-month multi-agency wiretap investigation that led to the recovery of a staggering amount of #Fentanyl @DADanConley
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Congratulations to newly promoted @NashuaPolice Police Chief Kevin Rourke! DEA New England looks forward to an ongoing partnership and collaboration while working to proactively combat and address drug issues facing our communities! #OpEngageNH #Nashua
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DEA Chief Boyle announces the Arrest of over 50 individuals in and around Lawrence, MA and the seizure of 10 Kilograms of #Fentanyl as part of Project Safe Neighborhood Sweep
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Great having Jim Wahlberg and @wahlbergyouth here at #DEA360 PSA Training! He is on the TEAM! @deaedfoundation @drugfreenh @mclaughlin_SAP
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DEA Special Agent Jon DeLena will now start his new role as Associate Administrator at DEA Headquarters in Washington! Many of his colleagues and friends say Jon’s commitment and dedication to his work will take him far in his new role! 👏🏻 We will miss you Jon!
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Twelve people have been arrested after a drug trafficking takedown in Lawrence, MA. Four kilos of #fentanyl was seized along with five handguns and a rifle. Great collaboration by @MassStatePolice, @HSIBoston, @SalemNHPolice and @lawrencepolice. Nice work!
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NEFD #TakeBackDay Collects Over 44 Tons of Rx Drugs Great Job #NewEnglanders. Here is the weight for each state:.CT - 8,361.80 lbs.MA -28,117.50 lbs.ME - 27,680 lbs.NH - 14,180 lbs.RI- 4,465 lbs.VT - 6,562 lbs. TOTAL - 89,366.3 lbs
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It's a big day for the New England DEA family! We are saying good-bye to one of our Special Agents! Jon DeLena is being promoted to Associate Administrator! We want to wish Jon good luck 🍀 as he heads to Washington where we know he’ll make a difference! Congratulations Jon! 🎉
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As law enforcement officers continue risking their lives to keep us safe during the #COVID19 pandemic, we remember and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. #PoliceWeek2020 #PoliceWeek
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Thank you to our DEA employees and all the men and women who served this great country in the Armed Forces.#HappyVeteransDay
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NEFD kicked off #DEATakeBack at Boston JFK Federal Building if you missed see you on Saturday go to for a location!
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The men & women of @DEANEWENGLAND & our Law Enforcement partners are hard at work protecting the public by taking illicit drugs off the streets. We are fully operational & carrying out our mission during this uncertain time.
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This is one of the largest seizures we have seen in Connecticut! Our agents seized 16 kilos of cocaine, 3 kilos of fentanyl and 200-thousand glassine bags containing a substance that field tested positive for fentanyl. Four people have been arrested! Great work!
Four Arrested after DEA-led Investigation into Waterbury Drug Trafficking Ring @DEANewEngland @WaterburyPD
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New England Agents working together @DEANEWJERSEYDiv @DEANEWYORKDiv @DEACARIBBEANDiv in Puerto Rico with recovery & relief efforts
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#DEA Associate Special Agent in Charge Jon DeLena joined round table convened by New Hampshire @RepChrisPappas today with @AMRManchesterNH @ManchesterFD @MakinitHappenGM to discuss #Fentanyl legislation and increased issues caused by #Fentanyl facing NH #OpEngageNH @DEAHQ
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@ GovChrisSununu @NHPublicSafety and @NH_StatePolice leadership visit the #OpEngageNH “Drug Free is Up to Me” @WahlbergYouth Summit @StudioLabNH
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.@DEANEWENGLAND would like to congratulate our great partner #NHSP Colonel Christopher Wagner on his retirement after serving as Colonel for over three years and as a #NH law enforcement officer for almost 25 years @NHSP_Colonel @NH_StatePolice
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Today, DEA’s Jon DeLena spoke with empowered young leaders who are part of @GovChrisSununu Youth Council, about the rapidly evolving Adderall/Meth pills. Thank you for the opportunity! @MakinItHappenGM #Youth #Prevention #OpEngageNH
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.@DEANEWENGLAND honors all those who have served and sacrificed in the name of freedom #America #MemorialDay
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#FugitiveFriday: Wanted by @DEANEWENGLAND Eduwar Franklin MENDEZ-GANDICA. 41 yo, BK hair/ BN eyes 6’ 200lbs. Wanted since April 2017 in Dist of MA for Poss #Cocaine w/intent on a #MaritimeVessel. May be in #Venezuela or #Colombia. Know him? Call 877-926-8332, sims.wanted@usdoj
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Red Ribbon Week connects us with youth to deliver critical #prevention messages. We challenge all kids to display your #RedRibbons creatively. Here is a Lego creation from a New Hampshire student!. @lego_Group @LegoIdeas @Lego_Education @redribbonweek @DEAEDfoundation
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.@DEANEWENGLAND honors and thanks all of the men and women of our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners who selflessly sacrifice and serve to keep our communities safe #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
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.@DEANEWENGLAND Warns Public about counterfeit #Adderall pills made entirely with #Methamphetamine. We want Parents, Coaches, Teachers & Faith Based Practitioners to know these are out on the street being sold illicitly! @DEAHQ: Can you spot the fake?
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Massachusetts man who ran #Heroin Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 15 years in Federal Prison
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The Cape Cod Resident Office has seized 700 grams of crack-cocaine, 2 firearms, a ballistic vest and approximately 2-thousand in cash in Harwich, MA! Thank you to @MassStatePolice @HarwichPolice @yarmouthpolice @BournePD @BarnstablePDMa @Plymouth_Police @MashpeePD & Dennis PD.
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Former New York City Man Faces up to #Life Imprisonment after #Convicted of #Sex & #DrugTrafficking in Forcing & Coercing #Heroin Addicted Women to #Prostitution
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@DEANEWENGLAND Agent in Charge Brian Boyle Announces 13 Charged, 8 Search Warrants Executed, More than a Thousand Grams of #Fentanyl, 3 #Firearms Seized in Project Safe Neighborhoods Investigation in #RhodeIsland
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Thanks to @RepChrisPappas for joining @DEANEWENGLAND A/SAC Jon DeLena, ASAC Ron Bonaventura, Op Engage Coordinator Brian O’Keefe and @manchester_pd at the #DrugTakeBackDay collection site at Elliott Pharmacy in Manchester, NH!
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The DEA and local police departments are seizing deadly fake pills at a record rate! These fake pills are being found in all 50 states. So far this year — the DEA has seized more than 20 million fake pills often laced with Fentanyl. Be aware of this! #OnePillCanKill
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DEA Cape Cod Resident Office and Barnstable Police have seized 250 grams of fentanyl and over $38,000 in cash in Hyannis, Massachusetts! Great teamwork by @DennisMAPolice @BarnstablePDMa @plymouthpolice @MassStatePolice @yarmouthpolice @BournePD @MashpeePD! Nice job!
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.@DEANEWENGLAND see’s Surge in #NewHampshire “One Pot Meth Labs” as #Mexican Cartels are flooding the United States with #Methamphetamine & creating a growing new demand here in the Northeast for this #Poison! @DEAHQ #OpEngageNH
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#DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea with @DEANEWENGLAND NEW Bedford RO Special Agents & TFO’s. keeping our communities safe and drug-free! @DEAHQ
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Thank you Wilmington, Massachusetts HS for letting Outreach Specialist Brian O'Keefe speak to students about the threat of fake pills. Two students coordinated the discussion and with a supportive Principal and staff, they made it happen! Nice work!. #OpEngageLowell @DEAHQ
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Today we officially begin the National #RedRibbonWeek campaign. Let us not forget the ultimate sacrifice Special Agent Kiki Camarena made for this great Country. Learn more about #DEARedRibbon by accessing the tool kit here:
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Get Red: Get worked up that so many people are dying of drugs abuse- 68,000 last year. Be part of the solution: #DEARedRibbon #TakeBackDay
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Great partners @LynnPoliceDept keep up the good work!!!.
The LPD Drug Task Force worked with the DEA to make an arrest and seize another 2 kilos of fentanyl.
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Have you seen this? Educate yourself about the emoji drug code. Our kids know what these mean, do you? #OpEngage
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Thank you #WhitefieldPD and Whitefield Middle School staff for recognizing the amazing youth who showed extreme bravery and courage during a traumatic event. @NH_StatePolice #OpEngageNH.@DEAHQ
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Norwood, MA Man convicted by federal jury of trafficking more than a kilo of #Heroin. Defendant shot at the front door when officers arrived at his home
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We are forever grateful for the efforts made by our #doctors, #nurses, #pharmacists, and other @DEAHQ registrants on the front lines battling Coronavirus. #DEADiversion #COVID19
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DEA Youth Dance Program @DEAEdFoundation kicked off today at Green Acres Elementary, exciting day for the students and instructors @rtribedance @MakinitHappenGM @McLaughlin_SAP @empoweryouth603 @DrugFreeNH
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Great job keeping the streets safe by our Law Enforcement partners during these uncertain times @LynnPoliceDept @MassStatePolice @ATFBoston @DEAHQ.
The Lynn Police Drug Task Force worked with the Mass State Police, DEA, and ATF to execute a search warrant earlier today. Detectives seized a substantial amount of drugs, an illegally possessed firearm, and cash. @MassStatePolice @DEANEWENGLAND @ATFBoston
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Great talk on NH Opioid situation with DEA ASAC DeLena, @chiefwillard & @erinWMUR on Facebook Live Today! #DEA360 #prevention #empoweryouth
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The Cape Cod DEA Office with the Martha’s Vineyard Drug Task Force seized over 850 grams of cocaine and $8-thousand in cash! It’s the largest seizure of cocaine on the Vineyard! @tisburypolice, @edgartownpolice, @MassStatePolice, Oaks Bluff, West Tisbury & Aquinnah PD’s!
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Do your part: This week wear red+get a #DEARedRibbon to honor those fallen in the fight against the scourge of drugs. Great seeing so many kids supporting Red Ribbon Week #GoRed4RedRibbon
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Thank you again @GovChrisSununu for helping deliver a powerful and important message about healthy choices and living drug free!! @DEAHQ #OpEngageNH.
Yesterday I joined the Drug Free Is Up To Me Youth Summit, an awesome @DEANEWENGLAND and @WahlbergYouth program to educate students of the dangers of substance misuse, the benefits of healthy living, and the resources available to them. Watch the summit:
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#FugitiveFriday Wanted by @DEANEWENGLAND Randy GUERRERO. 27yo, 5’11” 200lbs. Wanted in MA for #Fentanyl Distribution. Last known residence #Mattapan MA, may currently be in the #DominicanRepublic. Know him? Call 877-926-8332, sims.wanted@usdoj
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Great work @everettpolicema SCIU members during this difficult time! @ChiefMazzie.
Great job by members of @everettpolicema SCIU who took a repeat offender off the streets today seizing over a pound of Cocaine & just under a pound of Fentanyl. As a reminder to bad guys, although we are in the middle of a health crisis we have our 👀 on you.
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.@DEANEWENGLAND family and especially our Junior Special Agents in training wish everyone a #HappyHalloween
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Manchester, NH Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Participating in #Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy
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6 kg of fentanyl, 2 kg of cocaine, 15 pounds of meth, and 15,000 pressed pills have been seized! Some of those pills contained xylazine, a tranquilizer that’s being mixed with fentanyl putting users at a higher risk of overdose. 13 people out of Massachusetts have been arrested.
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#Dominican National who Conspired with others to Transport Approximately 1,600 Kilograms of #Cocaine from #SouthAmerica to the #UnitedStates Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
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Congratulations to all the brave heroes promoted today in Manchester, NH @mht_nh_police #Partners #community #Friends @chief_capano @mayorjoycecraig
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The GRANITE STATE has done it again! What an amazing effort for #DEATakeBackDay with 14,880 pounds collected and safely disposed. New Hampshire continues to show its commitment to making our communities safe! #DEA360.
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Teamwork!!!!
LPD executed a search warrant last night with the DEA and seized a large amount of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, & cash. @DEANewEngland
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.@DEANEWENGLAND Jon DeLena & partners under #OpEngageNH give start of school safety anti-drug message for members of the community, students, parents & teachers in New Hampshire @mht_nh_police @NashuaPolice @NH_StatePolice @MayorJoyceCraig @AMRManchesterNH @hcsonh
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Tip Tuesday! . Drug dealers are selling counterfeit pills laced with meth and fentanyl without the user knowing and this can be deadly! These pills are made to look EXACTLY like a real Xanax pill or a Percocet. Very scary! Hear more on this issue from DEA’s Jon DeLena 👇🏻
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DEA’s Jon DeLena speaks with Mark Wahlberg of the @WahlbergYouth Foundation at the Drug Free is Up to Me Youth Summit @DEAHQ
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Acting Administrator Rosenberg meets with ASAC Boyle and the men & women of the New Haven DO on his final office visit with DEA @DEAHQ
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On February 14, 2018, a gunman opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS in Parkland, FL killing 17 people & injuring 17 others. So many have been impacted, including families of DEA. Please keep them ALL in your thoughts today @DEAHQ #RiRi #MSDStrong.
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#Warning from @DEANEWENGLAND Jon DeLena of Counterfeit #Adderall 💊 Laced with #Methamphetamine @7News @samsminkWHDH
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A large amount of ecstasy, fentanyl and cocaine was seized today in #Yarmouth along with more than 200 counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl. A woman has been arrested. This seizure was a collaborative effort between @yarmouthpolice, @BarnstablePDMa & @MassStatePolice.
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18 month collaborative investigation with @NewBedfordPD, @FallRiverPD, @TauntonPolice, @AttleboroPolice, @ScituatePolice, @BristolDA, @FairhavenPolice, @BristolSheriff and @ProvidenceRIPD resulting in the arrest of 10 across MA and RI. Seizure of 15 kilos of suspected fentanyl!
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Nice work! Agent Noah Herzon recently gave eight presentations to Quincy High School students in Massachusetts! More than three thousand students were able to hear him speak and have a conversation about how deadly drugs can be! These discussions are so important! #OpEngage
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Lisa Deane from the Connecticut based DemandZero organization is one of many people in Washington DC today to participate in the first ever Family Summit on the overdose epidemic! Thank you Lisa for coming and sharing your story! #FamilySummit #OverdoseEpidemic
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Congratulations to former @mht_nh_police Chief Nick Willard who has always been an incredible partner to DEA. We look forward to continuing that #TEAMWORK in your new role as the U.S. Marshal for New Hampshire!!!.
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Happening now! A press conference is being held in Lowell, Massachusetts to announce the arrests of individuals accused of being connected to a prominent drug trafficking organization in that area. Agent Stephen Belleau is speaking about our collaboration! #OpEngage
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Citizen of Dominican Republic Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for #Heroin Trafficking
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