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A Port St. Lucie man has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison after pleading guilty to trafficking thousands of counterfeit fentanyl pills while possessing a firearm near drug proceeds at his home in South Florida. The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies against opioid-related crimes.
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Read more →Jury convicts Bahamian national in South Florida cocaine and migrant smuggling case
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A Nicaraguan man received a 15-year prison sentence for orchestrating an international bank fraud scheme that stole over $29 million from victims across America. Authorities say he used advanced methods including social engineering tactics and cryptocurrency laundering networks.
Read more →Five charged in Miami cocaine trafficking conspiracy after major Midtown seizure
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Federal authorities have charged five men from South Florida with participating in an international cocaine trafficking ring after seizing over half a ton of drugs from a luxury apartment in Midtown Miami. The operation reflects ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies targeting major narcotics networks operating between Colombia, the Dominican Republic and South Florida.
Read more →Former U.S. congressman and lobbyist convicted of acting as unregistered agents for Venezuela
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