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DEA serves search warrants on doctors, pharmacies connected to San Diego Chargers, Padres

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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents served 10 search warrants Tuesday on physicians and pharmacies affiliated with the San Diego Padres baseball and San Diego Chargers football teams, authorities said.

The agents were checking the records of controlled substances, which physicians and pharmacies are required to maintain under law, according to federal authorities.

There are currently no criminal or administrative charges, but the investigation is ongoing, said Amy Roderick, DEA spokeswoman in San Diego.

Spokesmen for the Chargers and Padres were not immediately available for comment.

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