Enforcing the Controlled Substances Laws and Regulations of the United States
Mission. Dedication. Service
DEA Mission
Enforcing the Controlled Substances Laws and Regulations of the United States
Mission. Dedication. Service
DEA Mission

* 2 mg of fentanyl equates to a potentially deadly dose
DEA Fentanyl Seizures in 2023
In 2022, DEA seized more than 59.6 million fentanyl-laced fake pills and more than 13,000 pounds of fentanyl powder. The 2022 seizures are equivalent to more than 395.7 million lethal doses of fentanyl.
The 2023 fentanyl seizures represent over 287 million deadly doses. *
The 2023 fentanyl seizures represent over 287 million deadly doses. *
Millions of Fentanyl Pills Seized
+ 62400000
Pounds of Fentanyl Powder Seized
+ lbs. 9700
* 2 mg of fentanyl equates to a potentially deadly dose

About the DEA
The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to ensure the safety and health of American communities by combating criminal drug networks bringing harm, violence, overdoses, and poisonings to the United States. To accomplish this mission, the DEA employs approximately 10,000 personnel throughout the world – Special Agents, Diversion Investigators, Intelligence Analysts, Chemists, and professional staff – across 241 domestic offices in 23 Divisions and 93 foreign offices across the globe.
DEA Resources
Recent News Releases
PRESS RELEASE
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Mexican National of Orchestrating Fentanyl and Meth Scheme that Sent Narcotics Across U.S.
September 07, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
Hartford Man Involved in Oxycodone and Fentanyl Pill Trafficking Ring Sentenced to Prison
September 26, 2023
Most Wanted Fugitives
DEA publishes a list of the most wanted fugitives wanted for alleged federal violations of controlled substances laws to help capture and bring them to justice.