PRESS RELEASE

DEA takes additional steps to allow increased production of controlled substances used in COVID-19 care

April 07, 2020
… today that it is increasing Aggregate Production Quotas available to pharmaceutical manufacturers for the production … The final order as signed by the Acting Administrator is available on DEA.gov. For updates, resources, and additional …
April 07, 2020
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DEA Seizes Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

September 30, 2021
… prescriptions such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax® and other medicines. Criminal drug … networks. As a result, these fake pills are widely available. The Department of Justice will continue to … enforcement effort to address the alarming increase in the availability and lethality of fentanyl-laced fake pills. …
September 30, 2021
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Sweeping DEA Operation Targets Pharmacy Burglaries and the Illegal Sale of Addictive Prescription Medications

August 29, 2024
… thefts of pharmaceutical medications throughout Arkansas. With the assistance of DEA’s Special Operations Division, … stealing powerful drugs like Oxycodone, Xanax, and Adderall to flood the streets," said Administrator Anne …
August 29, 2024
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DEA releases 2019 National Drug Threat Assessment

February 04, 2020
… deaths. In Michigan, Ohio and Northern Kentucky, the availability of opioids, heroin, methamphetamines, cocaine, …
February 04, 2020
GENERAL INFORMATION

FOIA Library

April 11, 2025
… as "Bath Salts" prior to April 27, 2011. Contracts Contract with Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Door LLP concerning … 2013-2015  - Information describing all costs associated with the Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program … and quantitative methods utilized by DEA Laboratories within the United States.  This section also includes …
April 11, 2025
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Niagara Falls man arrested following controlled delivery of packages carrying marijuana and ecstasy

May 28, 2020
… Niagara Falls man arrested following controlled delivery of packages carrying marijuana and ecstasy May 28, …
May 28, 2020
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DEA Recruitment

September 17, 2025
… job announcement, we invite you to turn on your  USA Jobs Alerts for DEA . Please view resources on USA Jobs website “ How do I set-up notification for future …
September 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Albany Doctor Admits to Violating the Controlled Substance Act

August 09, 2021
… from 2016 through 2020, he prescribed controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose or outside the usual … and drug abuse. Examples of conduct include: • Prescribing Adderall to a patient Dr. Bruni knew was abusing cocaine and … heart attack or stroke for that individual; • Prescribing Adderall to a patient who repeatedly tested negative for …
August 09, 2021
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Take Back Day

May 08, 2025
… sites are added daily. Zip Code County City State Search within ? mile radius: 10 25 50 100+   Too often, unused … and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their … Treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a …
May 08, 2025
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Physician Assistant At Orange County Clinic Convicted Of Federal Drug Charges For Issuing Prescriptions Without Medical Need

September 20, 2017
… Convicted Of Federal Drug Charges For Issuing Prescriptions Without Medical Need September 20, 2017 Los Angeles Contact … writing prescriptions for dangerous and addictive narcotics without a medical purpose.  The case is the result of an …
September 20, 2017
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National Trivia Day

December 23, 2024
… Day Think You Know About DEA and your Drug Facts? Join us for #NationalTrivia Day and test your knowledge. Did you know … it takes a wide variety of positions to conduct the important work of the DEA. What are some areas of experience that may …
December 23, 2024
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Divisions

April 17, 2025
Divisions DEA has 241 Domestic Offices in 23 Divisions throughout the U.S. and 91 Foreign Offices in 68 countries Domestic Divisions DEA has 241 Domestic Offices in 23 Divisions throughout the U.S. View Domestic Divisions Select to a Division Page - …
April 17, 2025
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DEA releases 2019 National Drug Threat Assessment

January 30, 2020
… margins than methamphetamine and heroin.   While heroin availability in San Diego is moderate, fentanyl availability … markets remain consistently low.   Cocaine was less available in the San Diego region than in the previous … local communities face. Highlights in the report include usage and trafficking trends for drugs such as prescription …
January 30, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Four Arrested in Alleged Montauk Drug Ring

October 07, 2022
… Force. During the investigation, a series of undercover buys were allegedly secured from Garces-Diaz and the three … misleading address. At the time, an attempted controlled delivery to the intended recipient was unsuccessful and the … ordered defendants Garces-Diaz and Garces-Medrano held without bail. Defendants Baez-Rivera and Hernandez were each …
October 07, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Second Major Cross-Border Drug Tunnel Discovered South Of San Diego This Month

November 30, 2011
… truck leaving the Otay Mesa warehouse. After parking overnight in the Miramar area, a man picked up the rig early … Two other suspects linked to the scheme were arrested overnight in Baldwin Park, Calif. The six defendants, all …
November 30, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Member Of “Los Piojos” Cocaine Trafficking Family, Responsible For Importing Tons Of Cocaine Into US Convicted Millions Used To Buy Over 50 Racing Horses: Over 280 Kilos Of Cocaine, $15-20 Million In Assets Seized

June 15, 2017
… Of “Los Piojos” Cocaine Trafficking Family, Responsible For Importing Tons Of Cocaine Into US Convicted Millions Used To Buy Over 50 Racing Horses: Over 280 Kilos Of Cocaine, $15-20 … derived from the importation, receiving, concealment, buying, and/or selling cocaine; and (2) Transport or …
June 15, 2017
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Federal Jury Convicts Pinehurst Doctor Of Drug Conspiracy

May 19, 2016
… for the highly addictive controlled substances oxycodone, adderall, and hydrocodone. The jury heard evidence that … a witness, and an audio recording of a government informant buying a prescription from him in a bathroom stall. …
May 19, 2016
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Doctor Sentenced To 16 Years For Distributing Drugs

December 01, 2017
… prescriptions for highly addictive drugs like oxycodone, Adderall and hydrocodone in exchange for cash at locations … an audio recording of a person working with law enforcement buying a prescription from Beier in a bathroom stall. …
December 01, 2017
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Partner Toolbox

July 02, 2025
Partner Toolbox Partner Toolbox The One Pill Can Kill Campaign  offers an opportunity for the media, parents, teachers, educators, and community organizations to raise awareness about counterfeit prescription drugs. DEA has created materials to help you …
July 02, 2025
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Adolescents and Marijuana

December 03, 2021
Adolescents and Marijuana MARIJUANA QUICK FACTS Marijuana remains illegal under federal law; however, the national landscape continues to evolve as states enact voter referenda and legislation regarding the possession, use, and cultivation of marijuana …
December 03, 2021
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Alameda resident sentenced for selling prescription drugs without a license and related charges

September 24, 2018
… Alameda resident sentenced for selling prescription drugs without a license and related charges September 24, 2018 San …
September 24, 2018
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Head Pharmacist Of West Orange Pharmacy Sentenced To 37 Months In Prison For Selling Oxycodone Without Prescriptions

July 10, 2014
… Sentenced To 37 Months In Prison For Selling Oxycodone Without Prescriptions July 10, 2014 New Jersey Contact Info … 6, 2012, Stefanelli sold hundreds of tablets of Oxycontin, without a prescription, in exchange for cash. Each sale took …
July 10, 2014
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Victim Witness Assistance Program

May 08, 2025
… your local police department. Program Overview The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Victim Witness Assistance … as a result of victims' rights laws.  These laws provide for fair and just treatment of crime victims, immediate … | Phone: (202) 252-1010 | Fax: (202) 252-1011 Email:   usaeo.VictimOmbudsman@usdoj.gov DEA Victim Witness …
May 08, 2025
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Promotional Materials

December 05, 2025
Promotional Materials Promotional Materials Fentanyl Free America is a national call to action. Here you’ll find ready-to-use materials that help every agency, school, community, and partner spread the message. Use them, share them, put them to …
December 05, 2025
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FOIA Logs and Annual Reports

March 28, 2025
FOIA Logs and Annual Reports FOIA Logs A collection of FOIA requests received each year by the DEA.  The Logs include the request ID, received date, closed date, request description and final disposition.  Please note that the closed date and final …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Second South L.A. Gang Leader Sentenced To Life Without Parole In Federal Prison For Distributing PCP

February 04, 2011
… Second South L.A. Gang Leader Sentenced To Life Without Parole In Federal Prison For Distributing PCP … - better known as PCP - was sentenced today to life without parole in federal prison. Alphonso Eugene Foster, …
February 04, 2011
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Twenty-Three Individuals Charged In A Prescription Drug Distribution Conspiracy

March 25, 2015
… Twenty-Three Individuals Charged In A Prescription Drug Distribution Conspiracy March 25, 2015 Dallas … Drug Prevention Get Smart About Drugs Just Think Twice Prescription Drug Abuse PSA Joseph B. Tucker Special Agent In … with offenses related to their participation in a prescription drug distribution conspiracy, announced John …
March 25, 2015
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Texarkana Physician Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Prescribing Controlled Substances Without a Legitimate Medical Purpose

August 26, 2024
… in Federal Prison for Prescribing Controlled Substances Without a Legitimate Medical Purpose August 26, 2024 New … of Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription and 12 months in prison …
August 26, 2024
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Foreign Divisions

November 17, 2025
Foreign Divisions Foreign Divisions DEA has 87 Foreign Offices in 67 countries. Content on this website is organized by Region. Please click on the map below for information about each Region. For general DEA information, please go to  Contact Us . Select …
November 17, 2025
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Divisions

September 05, 2025
Divisions Domestic Divisions DEA has 241 Domestic Offices in 23 Divisions throughout the U.S.,  and 91 Foreign Offices in 68 countries. Content on this website is organized by Division. Please click on the map below for information about each Division. …
September 05, 2025