Drug diversion cases in Puerto Rico
4 documented cases, 2024–2026.
Figures are derived from the 931 case records collected on this site, not from official state totals. With 4 records, the figures below describe those records only; they say nothing about Puerto Rico as a whole.
Monetary penalties stated
None of the 4 records carries a recorded dollar penalty.
Custodial sentences stated
None of the 4 records states a prison or jail term.
Drug classes involved
| Drug class | Records |
|---|---|
| Opioids | 3 |
| Other controlled substance | 1 |
A record naming drugs from two classes counts in both.
Roles named in the records
| Role | Records |
|---|---|
| Nurses | 3 |
| Pharmacy technicians | 1 |
From the Role field (2) or, where the record has none, the case title (2).
Settings involved
| Setting | Records |
|---|---|
| Ambulatory surgery / OR | 2 |
| No setting stated | 2 |
Licensing boards in Puerto Rico
- Puerto Rico Board of Pharmacy (Departamento de Salud) (pharmacy)
- Puerto Rico Board of Nursing (Departamento de Salud) (nursing)
Official board sites, where disciplinary orders are published. Links checked 2026-11-09.
Cases
Newest first
- Puerto Rico nurse anesthetist indicted on federal charges of tampering with fentanyl vials 2026-06-02
- Puerto Rico Anesthesia Nurse Indicted for Replacing Fentanyl with Clear Liquid 2026-06-02 · San Juan, Puerto Rico · Ambulatory surgery / OR
- Puerto Rico Nurse Charged in Opioid Diversion Case (2026) 2026 · Puerto Rico · Ambulatory surgery / OR
- 25 Charged in Puerto Rico Retail Pharmacy Prescription Drug Diversion Ring 2024-09-19 · Bayamón, Aibonito, and Canóvanas, Puerto Rico
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Disclaimer
Case summaries are based on public records (DOJ press releases, court documents, licensing-board orders, news reports). Charges are allegations unless a conviction is noted. Analysis is educational, not legal advice.
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