On behalf of the Drug Enforcement Administration, we join the nation in celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. This historic milestone honors the courage, sacrifice, and enduring commitment to liberty that have shaped our country for two and a half centuries. As we commemorate America 250, we are reminded...

Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration proudly marks 53 years of service to the American people. Since 1973, the DEA has worked to protect Americans from dangerous drugs and the criminal organizations that profit from them. This anniversary is an opportunity to recognize the successes and the sacrifices of our personnel...

The Drug Enforcement Administration exists to protect the American people. Fulfilling that mission requires not only aggressive action against the criminal organizations trafficking deadly drugs into our communities, but also accountability and public trust. Today, I requested that the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General conduct an...

DEA Administrator Terry Cole's remarks (as delivered) at the June 23, 2026, press conference announcing the results of the "2026 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown" Read Full Remarks Office of Public Affairs | National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 455 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $6.5 Billion in Alleged...

"For years, Iván Jacobo Idrobo Arredondo, alias ‘Marlon,’ used the cocaine trade to finance terrorism, bombings, and violence across Colombia. Under his leadership, his organization carried out attacks that killed innocent people, devastated communities, and brought fear to entire regions of Colombia. I commend our Colombian partners for their courage...

"The death of Héctor “Niño” Guerrero is a significant setback for Tren de Aragua and a reminder that criminal leaders cannot outrun justice." "He believed he could escape the reach of law enforcement from a safe haven. He was wrong." "DEA and our partners will continue to aggressively pursue designated...

Today, we pause to remember a day that forever changed our nation - and our DEA family. Thirty-one years ago, the Oklahoma City bombing claimed 168 innocent lives in an act of senseless violence that shook the conscience of this country. Among those we lost were five members of the...

“Today, we recognize the extraordinary work of the DEA New York Task Force Division and the New York City Special Narcotics Prosecutor’s Office, which removed 42.5 kilograms of fentanyl from the streets of New York City this week and dismantled a fentanyl production lab. These seizures represent nearly 2.2 million...

"Nearly one year ago, DEA added Sebastián Marset to its Most Wanted Fugitive List with a commitment to relentlessly pursue and dismantle his drug trafficking organization. Today, DEA agents escorted Marset to the United States where he will now face charges connected to cocaine trafficking and money laundering. This arrest...

"DEA holds its personnel to the highest standards of integrity and accountability. Any allegation of misconduct or corruption is treated with the utmost seriousness, and we act swiftly to assess the facts and ensure accountability wherever warranted. There is no tolerance within this agency for conduct that tarnishes the badge...