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DEA Joins with Families Across the Country to Increase Awareness about the Dangers of Fentanyl

November 21, 2022
… information on national drug threats and resources available to enhance local prevention efforts. If you are … and submit it to familyoutreach@dea.gov . DEA has resources available to help parents and care givers talk to kids about …
November 21, 2022
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths

April 28, 2022
… are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to April 30 collection sites. Year-round receptacles are available at more than 13,000 pharmacies, hospitals, police …
April 28, 2022
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Federal Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Case

August 27, 2021
… that occurs, we will follow the supply chain and use every available criminal tool to combat this deadly epidemic and … of supply.  For those who suffer from addiction, help is available by calling the Crisis line at 888-724-7240. …
August 27, 2021
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

May 03, 2019
…   Complete results for DEA’s spring Take Back Day are available at www.DEATakeBack.com . Video of DEA’s Take Back Day collections being weighed and destroyed is available at https://youtu.be/5y_LCuJvWRs .   DEA’s next …
May 03, 2019
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DEA Announces Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 03, 2021
… 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 at https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVkw4ra . Take Back Day Off …
May 03, 2021
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DEA and its Partners Remove More than 670,000 Pounds of Unused Medications from Communities Nationwide

May 24, 2024
… 27, 2024.  More than 200 Florida collection sites were available in 2024 with 29,964 pounds of unused prescription medication … collected. In its 15th year of the program, DEA partnered with more than 4,600 law enforcement partners at close to …
May 24, 2024
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… medications were collected at nearly 6,000 sites made available across the United States. I would like to thank … Complete results for DEA’s fall Take Back Day are available at …
November 02, 2018
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… medications were collected at nearly 6,000 sites made available across the United States. I would like to thank … Complete results for DEA’s fall Take Back Day are available at …
November 02, 2018
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DEA Rocky Mountain Division Hosts Inaugural Family Summit

December 15, 2022
… X Account @DEAROCKYMTNDiv David S. Olesky Domestic Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah Additional Division Info … the summit provided participants information on resources available to enhance local prevention efforts. “We are so … submit it to  familyoutreach@dea.gov . DEA has  resources  available to help parents and care givers talk to kids about …
December 15, 2022
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DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment

March 02, 2021
… have risen sharply as Mexican TCOs increase the drug’s availability and expand the domestic market. Constraints … estimates. The National Drug Threat Assessment is available at …
March 02, 2021
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 27, 2022
… are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to April 30 collection sites. Year-round receptacles are available at more than 13,000 pharmacies, hospitals, police …
April 27, 2022
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 25, 2022
… are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to April 30 collection sites. Year-round receptacles are available at more than 13,000 pharmacies, hospitals, police …
April 25, 2022
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 18, 2022
… are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to April 30 collection sites. Year-round receptacles are available at more than 13,000 pharmacies, hospitals, police …
April 18, 2022
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Man Involved in Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Prison

April 13, 2022
… this case. A copy of the defendant's plea agreement is available here. A copy of the defendant's indictment is available here.   Drug Trafficking Methamphetamine Heroin …
April 13, 2022
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DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment

March 02, 2021
… have risen sharply as Mexican TCOs increase the drug’s availability and expand the domestic market.   Constraints … estimates. The National Drug Threat Assessment is available at …
March 02, 2021
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DEA ALERTS: Arizona’s First Carfentanil Overdose Reported

April 16, 2018
… carfentanil remains unknown.  The DEA HEAT is examining all available reporting surrounding this fatality to pursue any … and law enforcement to share information concerning the availability of this and any other synthetic opioids as they …
April 16, 2018
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DEA Expands Opioid Initiative To Pinal County

November 08, 2017
… -  DEA announced today the expansion of the its Heroin Enforcement Action (HEAT) initiative to Pinal County as part of … for overdose deaths.  The DEA HEAT is examining all available reporting surrounding these deaths to pursue any …  or via the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Application available to any smart phone. Fake Pills On On …
November 08, 2017
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DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment

March 02, 2021
… have risen sharply as Mexican TCOs increase the drug’s availability and expand the domestic market. Constraints … estimates.   The National Drug Threat Assessment is available at …
March 02, 2021
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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. to pay $1.5 million to settle Civil Penalty Claims for violation so the Controlled Substance Act

June 28, 2018
… the resolve by this Office and the DEA to use all available tools to address this crisis at every level and reduce the availability of highly addictive, dangerous drugs.” “This …
June 28, 2018
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DEA and partners announce results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 30, 2021
… said DEA Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino. “With the current opioid epidemic and significant increase in … Idaho; 5,829 pounds, and Alaska 3,615 pounds. DEA, along with its law enforcement partners, has now collected … Complete results for DEA’s April 2021 Take Back Day are available at www.deatakeback.com . Photos and video from …
April 30, 2021
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DEA and partners announce results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 30, 2021
… 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 at https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVkw4ra . Off …
April 30, 2021
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DEA’s National Take Back Day Set for April 24

April 20, 2021
… NE-SD.Diversion.registration@dea.gov 79 Collection Sites Available Across Minnesota OMAHA, Neb. – The Drug … 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Minnesota has 79 Take Back sites available across the state where people can anonymously drop …
April 20, 2021
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DEA’s National Take Back Day Set for April 24

April 20, 2021
… NE-SD.Diversion.registration@dea.gov 29 Collection Sites Available Across Nebraska OMAHA, Neb. – The Drug Enforcement … 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Nebraska has 29 Take Back sites available across the state where people can anonymously drop …
April 20, 2021
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DEA’s National Take Back Day Set for April 24

April 20, 2021
… NE-SD.Diversion.registration@dea.gov 26 Location Sites Available Across South Dakota OMAHA, Neb. – The Drug … from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  South Dakota has 26 Take Back sites available across the state where people can anonymously drop …
April 20, 2021
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DEA and U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Louisiana announce settlement with drug distributor

May 24, 2019
… Morris & Dickson demonstrates the resolve by DEA to use all available tools to address this crisis at every level and reduce the availability of highly addictive, dangerous drugs.”   “The …
May 24, 2019
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DEA Announces 14th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

October 26, 2017
… events, approximately 323 collection sites will be available across Pennsylvania and Delaware for the public to … boxes in communities across Pennsylvania and Delaware are available at www.ddap.pa.gov and www.dhss.delaware.gov .    …
October 26, 2017
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DEA ALERT: Fake Oxy Pills Killing Arizonans

March 21, 2017
… were in Phoenix, 7 in Mesa The DEA HEAT is examining all available reporting surrounding these deaths to pursue any … and law enforcement to share information concerning the availability of this and any other synthetic opioids as they …
March 21, 2017
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Salem Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

May 30, 2025
… investigation, investigators arranged a controlled buy of counterfeit oxycodone pills from Rigutto. … 3,000 counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and a firearm with a machine gun conversion switch. Machine gun switches, … firearms, including an AR-15 rifle and another handgun with a conversion switch. On January 19, 2022, a federal …
May 30, 2025
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20 defendants charged in drug indictments; One alleged trafficker charged in death of carfentanil user

March 29, 2019
… AirBnB and seized over $50,000 from out of state marijuana buyers who traveled from Florida to San Diego to buy marijuana.   If you have information regarding the …
March 29, 2019
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A member of Montgomery drug trafficking organization sentenced to 30 years for conspiracy, drug and gun charges

December 12, 2019
… found that Phyfier and his co-conspirators would buy and sell various drugs to each other to support their …
December 12, 2019