DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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DEA Chicago Division Take Back safely disposed of a record 155,000 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs

CHICAGO – Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Robert J. Bell, Chicago Division, announced the success of DEA’s 19 th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which occurred on October 24, 2020. The DEA Chicago Division with its state, local and tribal partners safely disposed of a record...
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City of Chicago skyline lit red in support of Red Ribbon Week and DEA’s 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24, 2020

CHICAGO – Robert J. Bell, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Chicago Division, announces the Red Ribbon Celebration during the week of October 23-31, which coincides with DEA’s 19 th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24, 2020. Red Ribbon Week raises awareness...
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to keep medications safe

CHICAGO – 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...