James Dinan, Chief
Assistants assigned to this section are responsible for the investigation and prosecution of complex federal cases using conspiracy, continuing criminal enterprise and RICO statutes in order to target and disable the most significant violent gangs and major narcotics traffickers in the District of Columbia. The mission of this section is to stem the flow of narcotics and other dangerous drugs into the District of Columbia by eliminating the drug distribution networks at their sources. Junior assistants in rotational assignments in the section prosecute arrest-generated narcotics and firearms offenses that give rise to mandatory penalties under the provisions of the United States Code. These cases generally arise from undercover operations, the execution of search warrants, or the interdiction of drug couriers at public transportation terminals.
The Asset Forfeiture Unit, housed within the Organized Crime and Narcotics Trafficking Section, works with other Assistants throughout the Criminal Division to seize proceeds derived from illegal sources, such as white collar fraud schemes, drug trafficking and the assets of drug dealers who have facilitated narcotics offenses. Since its inception in February 1989, the Unit has seized and caused the forfeiture of several million dollars worth of personal property and real estate involved in or derived from criminal activity. In addition, it works with other Divisions within the Office on nuisance and drug abatement matters in the City.
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