GENERAL INFORMATION

Count Test

December 19, 2022
Count Test DEA Seized Record Number of Fentanyl Pills in 2022 Fentanyl Pills Seized + 50600000 Fentanyl Powder Seized + lbs. 10800 …
December 19, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Asset Forfeiture

March 28, 2025
… DEA Asset Forfeiture DEA Asset Forfeiture Asset forfeiture is a tool in … to arrest someone) and obtain a warrant from a judge (with some exceptions).  The US Department of Justice … is the process by which DEA processes the forfeiture without going to court. Administrative Forfeiture will be …
March 28, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Spokane

March 28, 2025
… Date:  May 10, 2023 Time:  5:00-6:30pm Where: HYBRID --  Northeast Community Center at 4001 N Cook St, Spokane, WA … has not been immune to the alarming increase in the availability of counterfeit fentanyl pills and overdoses.  …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To Life Without Parole

September 20, 2012
… Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced To Life Without Parole September 20, 2012 Seattle Contact Info … sentenced in federal court in Anchorage to life in prison without parole. In July 2011, jurors convicted Coverson of …
September 20, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Members of “Mike’s Candyshop” drug delivery service charged with distributing heroin and cocaine

October 02, 2019
… Members of “Mike’s Candyshop” drug delivery service charged with distributing heroin and … to distribute heroin and cocaine through an on-demand drug delivery service called “Mike’s Candyshop.”  All six … “As alleged, these defendants operated a covert on-demand delivery service for the distribution of highly addictive …
October 02, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of “Mike’s Candyshop” Drug Delivery Service Pleads Guilty

July 06, 2021
… Leader of “Mike’s Candyshop” Drug Delivery Service Pleads Guilty July 06, 2021 New York … trafficking organization (the “DTO”) that engaged in a drug delivery service, which identified itself as “Mike’s …
July 06, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Colombian National Convicted After Attempting to Buy 20 Kilos of Cocaine

November 16, 2021
… Colombian National Convicted After Attempting to Buy 20 Kilos of Cocaine November 16, 2021 New England …
November 16, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Lowell Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Trafficking More Than 11,000 Meth Pills Disguised as Adderall

May 30, 2025
… for Trafficking More Than 11,000 Meth Pills Disguised as Adderall May 30, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us … July 2024, Bryson pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of … significant quantities of counterfeit oxycodone and Adderall pills that contained fentanyl and methamphetamine, …
May 30, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Nine Sentenced For Illegally Distributing Controlled Substances Over The Internet

March 27, 2013
… across the nation by making controlled substances available to teenagers, addicts, and others who are endangered when these drugs are obtained without proper medical supervision.  Anyone who engages in … for his role as the founder and leader of the Pharmacy USA/ (“Safescripts”) Internet pharmacy.  From November 2004 …
March 27, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Trafficker Who Participated in the Delivery of Thousands of Fentanyl Pills Sentenced to Federal Prison

April 08, 2024
… Drug Trafficker Who Participated in the Delivery of Thousands of Fentanyl Pills Sentenced to Federal … DEA Rhode Island Drug Task Force after he participated in deliveries of significant quantities of fentanyl-laced pills … a charge of conspiracy to distribute and possess fentanyl with the intent to distribute. He was sentenced on April 4, …
April 08, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Culture-based Drug Prevention Tools Now Available to Educators

April 19, 2021
… DEA Announces Culture-based Drug Prevention Tools Now Available to Educators April 19, 2021 Headquarters Contact … and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the …
April 19, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

Illegal Online Pharmacies

August 19, 2025
… are purchasing real pharmaceutical drugs such as Oxycodone, Adderall, Xanax, and other drugs from legitimate pharmacies. … Milgram Press Release Press Your Luck Slide Deck How to Buy Medicines Safely Online Resources How to Buy Medicines …
August 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration announces creation of U.S. Postal Service drug-free stamp

October 31, 2019
… – The U.S Postal Service today revealed the “Drug Free USA Forever” stamp in conjunction with Red Ribbon Week, the … drug use prevention awareness program. The stamp will be available for sale in October 2020.   Earlier this year, DEA …
October 31, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Mariah Ferry sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for kidnapping and brutal beating of two victims suspected of stealing drugs and money

June 26, 2020
… contacted M.T. under a ruse that Smothermon wanted to buy marijuana from M.T.  When M.T. arrived at Smothermon’s … home and drove him to another location where M.T. was held overnight before he was released.  On Aug. 9, 2017, Ferry …
June 26, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Chase Smothermon sentenced to 45 years for abducting, torturing and killing one victim, brutally beating a second

September 01, 2020
… in records as M.T., under a ruse that Smothermon wanted to buy marijuana from him.  When M.T. arrived at Smothermon’s … people took M.T. to another location where they held him overnight before eventually releasing him.  On Aug. 9, 2017, …
September 01, 2020
STORY

Albuquerque Employers Benefit from DEA Training and Resources Available Through Operation Engage

August 18, 2023
… Employers Benefit from DEA Training and Resources Available Through Operation Engage August 18, 2023 Public … the opioid epidemic, the science of opioids, strategies and available treatments, and prevention for individuals and …
August 18, 2023
DRUG FACT SHEET

Fake Prescription Pills

February 25, 2025
Drugs of Concern
Many fake pills are made to look like prescription opioids – such as oxycodone (Oxycontin®, Percocet®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®) – but contain fentanyl or methamphetamine. Criminal drug networks are mass-producing fake pills and falsely marketing them as legitimate prescription pills to deceive the...
February 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Former Fugitive Found Guilty at Trial of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

January 10, 2025
… distribute methamphetamine and distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Ruiz faces a … Ruiz operated out of southern California and, along with one or more co-conspirators, shipped methamphetamine to Orlando by overnight delivery. The methamphetamine was then repackaged …
January 10, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Founder of New York Narcotics Delivery Service Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison for Causing Three Overdose Deaths

February 28, 2024
… Founder of New York Narcotics Delivery Service Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison for … to 150 months in prison for operating the Cab Louie Delivery Service, an on-demand drug courier service that … Louie Delivery Service.  Tejada personally made two of the deliveries, Abisada made three, and Perez made one.   In …
February 28, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Three doctors indicted for conspiring to distribute oxycodone

February 13, 2020
… to distribute controlled medications, such as oxycodone, without a legitimate medical purpose, obtaining controlled … J. Mikhlin illegally wrote and distributed hundreds of prescriptions for oxycodone, Oxycontin, hydromorphone, and … identify persons whose names could be used on fraudulent scripts. The patients were paid in cash or with some of the …
February 13, 2020
GENERAL INFORMATION

EPIC Resources

January 21, 2025
… EPIC Resources El Paso Intelligence Center The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) El Paso Intelligence Center … flight patterns. Conducts airport studies to identify usage trends.  Monitors suspected aircraft activities via … is fast and easy to use. License plate photos instantly available. The EPIC General Watch can set up tactical alerts …
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 7 Years for Operating Cocaine Delivery Service in Chicago Area

December 16, 2022
… Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 7 Years for Operating Cocaine Delivery Service in Chicago Area December 16, 2022 Chicago … bags for retail sale and dispatched drivers to complete deliveries to customers. One of the drivers was Tony …
December 16, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION

Red Ribbon Social Media Campaign

September 30, 2025
… DEA Red Ribbon Social Media Campaign Help us spread the word about Red Ribbon and its message of “Living Drug Free”. … graphics included in this campaign or create your own posts with photos of you and/or your organization in action during … Week to encourage participation in Red Ribbon. The PSAs are available for your use in promoting and celebrating Red …
September 30, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Broward County

March 28, 2025
… is Broward County's top local drug threat. Find out more about this synthetic opioid that is America's #1 drug … public of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl … Americans. These fake pills are easy to purchase, widely available, and often contain deadly doses of fentanyl. Pills …
March 28, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

Accessibility & Policy

March 28, 2025
… Accessibility & Policy Accessibility The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is committed to making our information and communication technology (ICT), including our … editorials, website comments, blogs, scholarly papers, scripts, screenplays, interviews, speeches, newsletters, …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Encourages Routine Conversations on Dangers of Drug Use and Social Media

September 04, 2025
… are encouraged to emphasize the dangers associated with buying pills online. Nationwide, DEA has seized fentanyl … resemble common prescription medications such as Xanax ®, Adderall ® and Oxycodone ®. Never trust your eyes to …
September 04, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Encourages Conversations on Dangers of Drugs and Social Media as Students Return to School

August 19, 2025
… are encouraged to emphasize the dangers associated with buying pills online. Nationwide, DEA has seized fentanyl … resemble common prescription medications such as Xanax ®, Adderall ® and Oxycodone ®. Never trust your eyes to …
August 19, 2025
LANDING PAGE

DEA’s Family Summits

February 11, 2025
… Epidemic was held in June 2022. That first summit invited more than 90 parent or family-led non-profit organizations … a National Family Summit took place in November 2024. Thousands of families have attended these events over the past … and methamphetamine are more accessible and more widely available than ever before; anyone with a smart phone is a …
February 11, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Drug Delivery Service Responsible for Three Fentanyl Poisoning Deaths Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

October 04, 2023
… Leader of Drug Delivery Service Responsible for Three Fentanyl Poisoning … text message, acting like a dispatcher, coordinating drug deliveries by messaging his couriers and his customers. In …
October 04, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Two California Men Charged With Participating In ‘Black Market Peso Exchange’ Scheme Used To Move Money Out Of U.S.

March 05, 2013
…  The peso broker finds business owners in Mexico who buy goods from vendors in the United States, such as Peace & … took in large amounts of cash and conducted transactions without being registered as a money transmitting business … cash as directed by a peso broker in Mexico to couriers for delivery to other United States-based businesses on behalf …
March 05, 2013