DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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Maltz Challenge At Training Center Of Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos

DENVER - The DEA Denver Field Division held the annual Maltz Challenge at the new Denver Broncos Dove Valley practice facility. The intense physical challenge was held to honor the nation’s fallen heroes. The Division was joined by a large contingent of community and employee volunteers including Assistant Special Agent...
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Marin Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegally Prescribing Oxycodone

OAKLAND, Calif. - Dr. Michael Roger Chiarottino pleaded guilty in federal court in Oakland yesterday to distribution of oxycodone outside the usual course of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose, announced Acting United States Attorney Brian J. Stretch and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge John J...
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Former Deputy U.S. Marshal Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Yuba City Armed Robbery Of Marijuana Dealers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Clorenzo Griffin, 38, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for planning and participating in the robbery of marijuana from drug dealers in Yuba City, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge John J. Martin...
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Nevada City Man Pleads Guilty To Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Donald Henry Dugan, 55, of Nevada City, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute at least 50 grams of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge John J...
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DEA Meets With Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders Today To Discuss Collaboratively Preventing Prescription Drug Misuse And Abuse

WASHINGTON - U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg and the Chief of DEA’s Office of Diversion Control, Lou Milione hosted a meeting today in Washington with industry leaders representing the prescription drug supply chain in America. The purpose of their dialogue was to discuss ways to minimize pharmaceutical...
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Ten Defendants Indicted As Members Of Methamphetamine And Cocaine Trafficking Organization In Butte, Sutter, Sacramento, And Stanislaus Counties

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a 25-count indictment Thursday charging 10 individuals with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute cocaine, distribution of methamphetamine, and unlawful use of a communication facility, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge John J...
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DEA Administrator Chuck Rosenberg Statement On Walgreens’ Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative

WASHINGTON - The United States Drug Enforcement (DEA) commends Walgreens for their commitment to install secure collection bins for unused prescription drugs in over 500 of their stores in 40 states. "Take back programs are an important and easy way for the public to anonymously dispose of their unwanted, unused...
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FBI, DEA Release Documentary Film Addressing Heroin/Prescription Drug Abuse

WASHINGTON - In an effort to combat the growing epidemic of prescription drug and heroin abuse, leaders of the FBI and DEA today unveiled a documentary aimed at educating students and young adults about the dangers of the addiction. “Chasing the Dragon” is a 45-minute documentary film that profiles the...
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DEA And European Authorities Uncover Massive Hizballah Drug And Money Laundering Scheme

WASHINGTON - The United States Drug Enforcement (DEA) today announced significant enforcement activity including arrests targeting Lebanese Hizballah’s External Security Organization Business Affairs (BAC), which is involved in international criminal activities such as drug trafficking and drug proceed money laundering. These proceeds are used to purchase weapons for Hizballah for...
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Tenth And Final Defendant From Butte County Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Sentenced To Federal Prison

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Manuel Garcia Navarro, 33, of Fresno, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to two years in prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge John J. Martin announced. According to...