DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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Two defendants sentenced for major drug conspiracy, trafficking drugs from Georgia to Southwest Virginia

ABINGDON, Va. – Two members of a drug distribution organization that trafficked methamphetamine, heroin, oxycodone, cocaine, and other drugs from Georgia into Southwest Virginia were recently sentenced in federal court on drug conspiracy charges. In a hearing this week, Roy Lee Dykes, 61, of Watkinsville, Ga., formerly of Big Stone...
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Silent No More Overdose Symposium brings opioid crisis experts to Virginia Commonwealth University to discuss real solutions

RICHMOND, Va. – Over 160 law enforcement, medical, education, and community services professionals gathered today at Virginia Commonwealth University for the Silent No More Overdose Symposium. “The coming together of this highly respected and accomplished group of professionals is incredibly impressive, but there is still much more work to be...