PRESS RELEASE

DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 2021
… Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl … and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®). Fake prescription pills are widely accessible … sold on social media and e-commerce platforms – making them available to anyone with a smartphone, including minors. …
September 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 2021
… Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl … and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®). Fake prescription pills are widely accessible … sold on social media and e-commerce platforms – making them available to anyone with a smartphone, including minors. …
September 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

October 01, 2021
… Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl … and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®). Fake prescription pills are widely accessible … sold on social media and e-commerce platforms – making them available to anyone with a smartphone, including minors. …
October 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

October 20, 2021
… Americans for profit. These fake, deadly pills are widely available and deadlier than ever. Fake pills are designed to … prescriptions such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax® and other medicines. Criminal drug … are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to …
October 20, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 2021
… Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl … and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®). Fake prescription pills are widely accessible … sold on social media and e-commerce platforms – making them available to anyone with a smartphone, including minors. …
September 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

October 22, 2021
… Americans for profit. These fake, deadly pills are widely available and deadlier than ever. Fake pills are designed to … prescriptions such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax®, and other medicines. Criminal drug … are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to …
October 22, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 2021
… Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl … and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®). Fake prescription pills are widely accessible … sold on social media and e-commerce platforms – making them available to anyone with a smartphone, including minors. …
September 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic

November 04, 2021
… Americans for profit. These fake, deadly pills are widely available and deadlier than ever. Fake pills are designed to … prescriptions such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax® and other medicines. Criminal drug … DEA’s 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at www.DEATakeBack.com . For those who missed …
November 04, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

October 20, 2021
… Americans for profit. These fake, deadly pills are widely available and deadlier than ever. Fake pills are designed to … prescriptions such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax® and other medicines. Criminal drug … are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to …
October 20, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

October 19, 2021
… Americans for profit. These fake, deadly pills are widely available and deadlier than ever. Fake pills are designed to … prescriptions such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax® and other medicines. Criminal drug … are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to …
October 19, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 28, 2021
… Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl … and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®). Fake prescription pills are widely accessible … sold on social media and e-commerce platforms – making them available to anyone with a smartphone, including minors. …
September 28, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 2021
… Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl … and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®). Fake prescription pills are widely accessible … sold on social media and e-commerce platforms – making them available to anyone with a smartphone, including minors. …
September 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Nurse Practitioner Sentenced to 70 Months for Unlawful Drug Distribution

March 01, 2024
… and lorazepam), and the stimulants amphetamine (e.g. Adderall) and methylphenidate.  For instance, Simonson … prescriptions to two residents of Suffolk County, New York, without treating either of them for a medical condition. The … the 54 listed in her criminal plea agreement), often without ever examining patients and maintaining medical …
March 01, 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION

Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program

August 13, 2025
Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program Domestic Cannabis Eradication / Suppression Program The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is …
August 13, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Federal & state charges announced in long-term methamphetamine investigation

October 04, 2019
… repeater; 3. Mai Xiong, 32, Wausau, is charged with delivery of methamphetamine (10 to 50 grams), as a party to … has been charged in Marathon County Case 19CF1033 with delivery of methamphetamine (3 to 10 grams) and delivery of … of state should be on notice that we will use all resources available to us, including the Central Wisconsin Narcotics …
October 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

CVS To Pay $70,000 To Resolve Allegations That It Filled Fake Prescriptions

June 26, 2023
… will use the Controlled Substances Act along with all other available tools to protect the residents of New Hampshire.  … that CVS pharmacists filled 41 forged prescriptions of Adderall, Ritalin, and Xanax. This affirmative civil …
June 26, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Record-Breaking Seizure: Over 70 Kilograms Of Heroin, $2 Million Cash And Firearm Recovered In The Fieldston Section Of The Bronx

May 19, 2015
… conversations suggested the organization was expecting delivery of a large load of heroin over the weekend. Agents … were arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court and held without bail, with their next court date set for Friday, May … our partners in law enforcement and using every resource available to shut these drug operations down. We continue to …
May 19, 2015
GENERAL INFORMATION

Veterans and People With Disabilities

January 22, 2025
… Veterans and People With Disabilities The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is committed to hiring a … Authority: allows for appointment of eligible veterans without competition in positions up to the GS-11 level. 30% … other hiring flexibilities, and offer additional resources available to veterans: Veterans Hiring Resources OPM’s …
January 22, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

How to Apply

January 21, 2025
… (DEA) utilizes the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) USA Staffing recruiting system to advertise position opportunities.  USA Staffing is a product of the OPM, which means it’s … applicants through the process of applying for a position with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) using  …
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Las Vegas Doctor Arrested And Charged With 29 Counts Of Unlawful Distribution Of Fentanyl And Health Care Fraud

February 13, 2018
… Las Vegas Doctor Arrested And Charged With 29 Counts Of Unlawful Distribution Of Fentanyl And … to 60 times more potent than 100% pure heroin. Fentanyl is available in various forms, including Subsys. Subsys is only … Dr. Holper routinely prescribed Subsys for his patients without cancer. According to allegations contained in the …
February 13, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

California Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 18 Years For Distributing Meth In New England

May 29, 2015
… worked with his son to package and ship the narcotics in overnight packages to addresses on the East Coast.  Five …
May 29, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Meth Lab Dismantled, Pawtucket Man Detained On Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

January 17, 2014
… manufacturing operation. Costigan, who was detained overnight at the Warwick Police Department, made an initial …
January 17, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications

November 01, 2021
… DEA’s 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at www.DEATakeBack.com . For those who missed …
November 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Seven Defendants Indicted on Federal Charges in Drug-Trafficking Conspiracy

October 06, 2021
… District of Georgia. Each of the defendants is charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and to … help stem the tide against the public health crisis.” “The availability of deadly fentanyl and its chemical analogues … Vidalia area. Operation Ace in the Hole II, as outlined in USA v. Page, et al. , charges seven defendants as …
October 06, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Emergency Schedules All Illicit Fentanyls In An Effort To Reduce Overdose Deaths

February 07, 2018
… prescription drugs. As a consequence, users who buy these substances on the illicit market are often unaware … fentanyl-related substances. The Federal Register notice is available here : On …
February 07, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Wisconsin Naturopathic Practitioner Sentenced to Twelve Months’ Imprisonment for Unlawful Prescribing of Controlled Substances

May 15, 2023
… medications, including controlled substances such as Adderall, without a medical license or a DEA registration. According …
May 15, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Former Physician Sentenced To Nearly Six Years In Prison On Drug Charge For Trading Prescription Drugs For Sex And Cash

August 05, 2014
… outside of the usual course of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose. He posted at least 78 … offering to trade various prescription drugs, including Adderall, Norco, Percocet, Xanax, Vicodin, Ativan, Ritalin, …
August 05, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Former Gallatin County Sheriff Raymond M. Martin Sentenced To Two Consecutive Life Terms Plus Ten Years

January 21, 2011
… in-person meetings with MARTIN, including three separate deliveries of marijuana. MARTIN was paid thousands of … in marked bills for the marijuana he delivered. These deliveries were captured on video and observed by both … to the confidential source. MARTIN was ordered held without bond and was placed by the United States Marshal in …
January 21, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 30, 2021
… dangerous drugs.” “Take Back Day wouldn’t be as successful without the help and support of all 181 collection sites … Complete results for DEA’s April 2021 Take Back Day are available at www.deatakeback.com . Photos and video from Take Back Day are available on Flickr. Off …
April 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 2021
… Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl … and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®). Fake prescription pills are widely accessible … sold on social media and e-commerce platforms – making them available to anyone with a smartphone, including minors. …
September 27, 2021