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
DEA and DHS Issue Joint Update on Sources of Illicit Xylazine
DEA and DHS have identified xylazine intended for illicit human use entering the U.S. in several ways—in solid form from China and other countries, in liquid form either diverted from veterinary supply chains or packaged to resemble a veterinary drug, and, to a lesser degree, mixed with fentanyl seized at the southwest border.

* 2 mg of fentanyl equates to a potentially deadly dose
DEA Fentanyl Seizures in 2023
In 2022, DEA seized more than 58.4 million fentanyl-laced fake pills and more than 13,000 pounds of fentanyl powder. The 2022 seizures are equivalent to more than 387.7 million lethal doses of fentanyl.
The 2023 fentanyl seizures represent over 266 million deadly doses. *
The 2023 fentanyl seizures represent over 266 million deadly doses. *
Millions of Fentanyl Pills Seized
+ 55400000
Pounds of Fentanyl Powder Seized
+ lbs. 9100
* 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.
Recent News Releases
PRESS RELEASE
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Federal Firearms Offenses
September 20, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
Henderson County Methamphetamine Distributor is Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
September 14, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
Chickasha Man Sentenced to a Decade in Federal Prison for Distributing a Fentanyl Pill that Resulted in an Overdose
September 20, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
Springfield Man Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Possessing Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking
September 20, 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.