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May 5, 2008

Michael J. Garcia, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michele M. Leonhart, the Acting Administrator of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"), announced today the unsealing of an Indictment against international arms dealer…

May 5, 2008

Phoenix, Arizona -- Attorney General Terry Goddard announced the breakup of a major weapons trafficking operation in Phoenix that supplied hundreds of AK-47 assault rifles, other long guns and handguns to criminal organizations in Mexico.Three men were arrested this morning,…

May 4, 2008

Early Sunday morning, a suspected pipe bomb exploded at the entrance of the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Courthouse at 940 Front Street in San Diego, California. The explosion shattered a glass door, damaged the lobby, and punched a hole in…

May 1, 2008

CMLS Rules Obstruct Competition from Low-Priced and Innovative Real Estate Brokers WASHINGTON The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division today filed a lawsuit against the Consolidated Multiple Listing Service (CMLS) of Columbia, S.C., challenging its rules that unreasonably restrict competition among…

Apr 15, 2008

Phoenix, AZ - From April 7-11, Phoenix valley law enforcement partners collaborated on Operation Justice, a one week fugitive round-up in honor of National Crime Victims Rights Week. Operation Justice netted valley law enforcement partners 236 fugitives wanted throughout Maricopa…

Apr 15, 2008

RINCON, Puerto Rico - One hundred seventy-seven kilograms of cocaine and 200 grams of heroin with an estimated street value of more than $5 million were seized late last week by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents. The…

Apr 15, 2008

Researchers make breakthrough in creating gasoline from plant matter, with almost no carbon footprint Researchers have made a breakthrough in the development of "green gasoline," a liquid identical to standard gasoline yet created from sustainable biomass sources like switchgrass and…

Apr 13, 2008

Charlotte Mexican authorities and FBI Special Agents have fugitive U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Cesar Armando Laurean in custody in Mexico exactly three months after he disappeared. Agents are awaiting extradition to bring Laurean back to Onslow County to face murder…

Apr 1, 2008

It's been pretty hard to miss all the discussion concerning the economy and rising gas prices. At nearly $3.50 per gallon in some areas, the concern is understandable for those who will seek respite and relaxation during Arizona's upcoming summer…

Apr 1, 2008

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl At the end of 2007, Congress approved a comprehensive "energy bill" that was ostensibly dedicated to reducing the United States' dependence on foreign oil and promoting reliable and affordable energy sources for the future. The…