PRESS RELEASE

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

… 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 …
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
LANDING PAGE

Fentanyl Free America

January 06, 2026
… by disrupting the fentanyl supply chain, reducing its availability, and saving American lives. "We are making real …
January 06, 2026
PRESS RELEASE

Colombian National Convicted After Attempting to Buy 20 Kilos of Cocaine

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

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

… 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, …
PRESS RELEASE

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

… 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, …
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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

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

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

… 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 …
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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

Nine Sentenced For Illegally Distributing Controlled Substances Over The Internet

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

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

… 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, …
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Former Fugitive Found Guilty at Trial of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

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

… 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 …
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
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Drugs of Concern

Fake Prescription Pills

February 25, 2025
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

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

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

… – 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

Three doctors indicted for conspiring to distribute oxycodone

… 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 …
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

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

… 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

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

… 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

California Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Meth Conspiracy in Southwest Missouri

… Ketchmark to 21 years and eight months in federal prison without parole. On Feb. 17, 2022, Magallon pleaded guilty to … box at a Mt. Vernon truck stop to mail parcels, priority overnight, to Magallon. On April 3, 2020, investigators … felony convictions for burglary (twice), taking a vehicle without consent, attempting to receive known stolen …
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Leader of Drug Delivery Service Responsible for Three Fentanyl Poisoning Deaths Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

… 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

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

…  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 …
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Two San Gabriel Valley Men Who Participated In ‘Black Market Peso Exchange’ That Moved Money Out Of U.S. Sentenced To Federal Prison

… pesos. 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 …
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

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
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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