DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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DEA Enters Esports Arena with 'One Pill Can Kill Game Over Tournament'

NEW ORLEANS – In a groundbreaking move to address the nation's escalating fentanyl crisis, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosted its first-ever One Pill Can Kill Game Over Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 27. The esports event featured Louisiana teams, including Loyola University New Orleans and Northwestern State University of Louisiana...
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DEA Launches New Initiative to Combat Drug-Related Violence and Overdoses in Communities across America

NEW ORLEANS – The Drug Enforcement Administration announced a new initiative, Operation Overdrive, aimed at combatting the rising rates of drug-related violent crime and overdose deaths plaguing American communities. Last fall, DEA initiated a data-driven approach using national crime statistics and CDC data to identify hot spots of drug-related violence...