PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Gears up to Celebrate the 24th National Drug Take Back Day

April 18, 2023
… have everything ready in the more than 300 collection sites available  on April 22nd  across the DMV,” mentioned Jarod …
April 18, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

RICO indictment charges “110 Gang”

October 29, 2018
… state and local law enforcement partners to use every available tool to hold gang members and affiliates …
October 29, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

More Than 450 Arrests of Illegal Immigrants and Suspected Drug Criminals Across Arkansas

February 27, 2025
… organized the overall operation. In addition to assisting with immigration enforcement, these task forces also … and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents collaborated with the Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI), Drug … a minor. “We will continue to use every tool and resource available to identify, locate and apprehend those criminal …
February 27, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Methamphetamine

January 22, 2025
Methamphetamine
Stimulant that speeds up body’s system that comes as pill or powder. Available in prescription as Desoxyn® to treat obesity and ADHD. Crystal meth resembles glass fragments and is an illegally altered version of the prescription drug that is cooked with over-the-counter drugs in meth labs.
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Kilo Fentanyl Distributor in Craven County Sentenced to 40 Years

December 20, 2024
… Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes. “His prosecution, along with his co-conspirators has resulted in a significant reduction in the availability of these dangerous drugs in our communities.” … search warrants were executed at residences associated with the drug trafficking organization, including Garcia’s …
December 20, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Nationwide Turn In Nearly 630,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 08, 2024
… for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at www.deaTakeBack.com .                           …
November 08, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Attorney’s Office and DEA Announce Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Task Force

October 28, 2024
… every corner of Maryland.  It is cheaper and more readily available than ever before.  The Maryland Fatal Fentanyl … the District of Maryland, task force participants remain with their departments conducting their normal duties and … training, operational resources, and engage directly with the communities to talk about drug prevention, …
October 28, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Multiple Pharmaceutical Distributor Executives, Sales Representatives and Brokers Charged in Connection with Unlawful Sales of over 70M Opioid Pills

October 03, 2024
… Sales Representatives and Brokers Charged in Connection with Unlawful Sales of over 70M Opioid Pills October 03, … - oxycodone, hydrocodone and hydromorphone - were available in numerous strengths and forms, but the … such as alprazolam, carisoprodol and promethazine with codeine syrup known for their reputation of enhancing …
October 03, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and its Partners Remove More than 670,000 Pounds of Unused Medications from Communities Nationwide

May 28, 2024
… Renton PD.jpg National Prescription Drug Take Back Day with the Renton Police Department SEATTLE – DEA and its … collected 18,214 pounds of unneeded prescription medication with the help of 133 partners at 154 collections sites. … DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) . ### Take Back Day On …
May 28, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Cash Out Launched Across Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana

May 16, 2024
… continue to flood the nation and the Rocky Mountain region with their poison. Fentanyl pills are manufactured in Mexico … to illegal activity – specifically drug trafficking – with the Mexican drug cartels overseeing a multi-billion … over the previous year – and there are no signs the availability of the powerful narcotic slowing down,” Weis …
May 16, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

As Western Maryland battles the opioid crisis, meth is surging

November 13, 2019
… typically turned to meth, which is inexpensive and readily available. Commonly known as crystal meth, methamphetamine …
November 13, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Affiliates of notorious white supremacist street gang plead guilty to federal charges

February 04, 2019
… States Attorney General’s drug strategy to reduce the availability of drugs by disrupting and dismantling major …
February 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 08, 2023
… for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) . Diversion Division …
November 08, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Rocky Mountain Field Division Removes Almost 900,000 Potentially Deadly Doses of Fentanyl from its Communities During Operation Last Mile

May 09, 2023
… than 865,000 potentially lethal doses of fentanyl no longer available to harm our communities. Of the 72 investigations, …
May 09, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Source of Supply for Carrollton Fentanyl Trafficker Charged

March 10, 2023
… pursue every lead, and exhaust every legal avenue available to eradicate counterfeit fentanyl pills,” said …
March 10, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Clinic Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone

January 24, 2023
… Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Clinic Sentenced for Conspiracy … U.S. Attorney’s Office, its priorities, and resources available to help the community, please visit …
January 24, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Albuquerque Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 17 years in Prison

August 05, 2022
… Mr. Seibel made these dangerous illegal drugs readily available to New Mexicans for his profit,” said Greg …
August 05, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

High-Ranking Member of Los Zetas Cartel Sentenced in Eastern District of Texas to a Term of Life Imprisonment

September 13, 2021
… A kilogram of cocaine seized in Dallas is one less kilogram available for a gang to fight over in Chicago or to be …
September 13, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

22 People indicted for their roles in northern Ohio drug conspiracy

March 13, 2019
… but coordinated with Gray to keep an inventory of drugs available for sale. The Gray organization discussed not …
March 13, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Indiana, California drug-trafficking organizations dismantled

December 19, 2019
… along with our law enforcement partners will utilize all available resources to take investigations to the highest …
December 19, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Sweeping 2-day Operation Targets International Organized Crime In Sacramento Area Neighborhoods

April 04, 2018
… If you don’t, we will pursue you with all of the resources available to the federal government, seize your assets, …
April 04, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Road Block Members Of Drug Organization Indicted

June 26, 2014
… States Attorney General’s drug strategy to reduce the availability of drugs by disrupting and dismantling major …
June 26, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take Back Day Being Held Saturday September 27 New Disposal Rules In Effect Next Month Provide For Convenient, Ongoing Disposal Opportunities For Patients’ Unwanted Pharmaceuticals

September 22, 2014
… DEA’s goal in implementing the Act is to expand the options available to safely and securely dispose of potentially …
September 22, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

139 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of Caguas

August 08, 2013
… enforcement agencies remain committed to using every tool available to attack these criminal organizations, and to …
August 08, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Authorities Seize $34 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In The Caribbean

October 23, 2013
… remain committed to using every law enforcement tool available to attack these criminal organizations and ensure …
October 23, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

26 Individuals Charged With Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

December 17, 2013
… enforcement agencies remain committed to using every tool available to attack these criminal organizations, to reduce …
December 17, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Authorities Seize $3.5 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In Caribbean

January 30, 2014
… remain committed to using every law enforcement tool available to attack these criminal organizations and ensure …
January 30, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

63 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of Ponce

March 12, 2014
… enforcement agencies remain committed to using every tool available to attack these criminal organizations, and to …
March 12, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Columbia District Office Heads Up Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday, September 27, 2014

September 26, 2014
… DEA’s goal in implementing the Act is to expand the options available to safely and securely dispose of potentially …
September 26, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Charlotte District Office Heads Up Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday, September 27, 2014

September 26, 2014
… DEA’s goal in implementing the Act is to expand the options available to safely and securely dispose of potentially …
September 26, 2014