DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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Charges filed against leader of Northeast Philadelphia heroin distribution ring and six others

Philadelphia, PA – United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, William M. McSwain, announced that Juan Caceres, leader of a heroin distribution ring and six others were arrested and charged by criminal complaint on charges of possession with intent to distribute various amounts of heroin as associates of...
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Seven indicted for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Eastern Oklahoma

MUSKOGEE, Okla. – The DEA Dallas Field Division and United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced today that seven defendants, primarily residents of Pittsburg, Le Flore, and Sequoyah Counties, have been indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to...
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Dallas Doctor Pleads Guilty to Prescription Drug Diversion Scheme on Elderly

DALLAS - A Dallas doctor has pleaded guilty to a felony for prescription drug diversion crimes perpetrated on elderly victims, announced Eduardo A. Chavez, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Dallas Field Division and U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox. Dr. Edward Agura, 63, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge...
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Leader of Trenton Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted

TRENTON, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division, Susan A. Gibson, and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Craig Carpenito, announced a federal grand jury today indicted the leader of a Trenton drug-trafficking organization for his role overseeing and managing the...
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New Boston Man Sentenced for East Texas Drug Trafficking Crimes

TEXARKANA, Texas – A 48-year-old New Boston, Texas, man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced DEA Dallas Division Special Agent in Charge Eduardo A. Chávez and U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox today. Armando Moya was found guilty on Oct...
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Han Gil Hotel demolished, was a "safe haven" for drug distributors

DALLAS - On Tuesday, demolition crews began razing Han Gil Hotel Town, the drug-infested Dallas motel at the center of a 23-defendant drug trafficking probe, announced DEA Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas Field Division Eduardo A. Chávez and U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy...
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Member of Newark Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 10 years in Prison

NEWARK, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division, Susan A. Gibson, and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Craig Carpenito, announced a Newark man was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute over...
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to keep medications safe

WASHINGTON – With families encouraged to stay at home due to the nationwide health crisis, the Drug Enforcement Administration is asking Americans to keep prescription medications safe and secure until they can properly dispose of them. The Secure Your Meds awareness campaign addresses a vital public safety and health issue...
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to medication safe

DALLAS – With families encouraged to stay at home due to the nationwide health crisis, the Drug Enforcement Administration is asking Americans to keep prescription medications safe and secure until they can properly dispose of them. The Secure Your Meds awareness campaign addresses a vital public safety and health issue...
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Union County man charged in drug trafficking conspiracy

NEWARK, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division, Susan A. Gibson and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Craig Carpenito announced a Union County, New Jersey, man has been arrested for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy in which he...