PRESS RELEASE

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction

April 20, 2023
… are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to …
April 20, 2023
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Celebrates 50 Years

January 16, 2025
… to the Administration and the Congress were the growing availability of drugs in most areas of the U.S., the lack of …
January 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Nationwide Turn In Nearly 630,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 13, 2024
… pounds.  Tennessee collected the most in the division, with 30,990 pounds; followed by Kentucky, with 12,642 pounds; and West Virginia, with 4,556 pounds. … for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day .   # # #   Take Back Day On On …
November 13, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and its Partners Remove More than 670,000 Pounds of Unused Medications from Communities Nationwide

May 24, 2024
… April 2023. In its 15th year of the program, DEA partnered with more than 4,600 law enforcement partners at close to … DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) . ### Prescription …
May 24, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year of Removing Unneeded Medications from Communities

April 26, 2024
… Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON, DC – Together with its law enforcement partners, the Drug Enforcement … medicines to get high or feel numb, or mixing medicine with illicit drugs or alcohol.  According to The Substance … are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to …
April 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 09, 2022
… times more potent than morphine.  It is inexpensive, widely available, and highly addictive. Drug traffickers are …
May 09, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

First Lady Melania Trump kicks off National Red Ribbon Week with DEA

October 08, 2019
… prevention awareness. DEA’s official kickoff celebration is available for viewing at www.DEA.gov . Red Ribbon On …
October 08, 2019
STORY

Violent drug organizations use human trafficking to expand profits

January 28, 2021
… Violent drug organizations use human trafficking to expand profits Violent drug organizations use human trafficking to expand profits By … service providers and resources that can be readily available to learn more. And make sure you have an option …
January 28, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Kicks Off Annual Red Ribbon Campaign

October 25, 2021
… at www.dea.gov and www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com , and will be available via streaming through the month of October. …
October 25, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect thousands of pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products during the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 04, 2019
… Complete results for DEA’s spring Take Back Day are available at www.DEATakeBack.com . DEA’s next National …
November 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and Partners Hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

October 24, 2018
… said Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon. “If we reduce the availability of those unused or expired medications through …
October 24, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Lamont Coleman Drug Trafficking Organization charged

August 29, 2018
… state and federal agencies are essential to reducing the availability of controlled substances in the Northern …
August 29, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces enhanced tool for registered drug manufacturers and distributors to combat opioid crisis

February 26, 2019
… each distributor sold to a prospective customer in the last available six months of data. This resource is one of many …
February 26, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Duo charged in a criminal complaint

January 16, 2020
… the average person. DEA will continue to use all resources available to target criminal organizations that introduce …
January 16, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Chicago pharmacy technician sentenced to five years in prison for stealing opioids and selling them for profit

November 21, 2019
… in this case contributed to this crisis by making opiates available on the street to individuals who otherwise would …
November 21, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Fort Wayne man charged drugs, guns, and more than $250,000 seized

July 24, 2020
… our state, local and federal partners.  We will utilize all available resources to target drug dealers and put them in …
July 24, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Houston Serves ISO on Woodfield Pharmaceuticals & Distribution

August 11, 2021
… unmistakably demonstrates DEA’s commitment to using all available tools to combat our nation’s opioid crisis and to …
August 11, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA implements ecommerce outreach program to combat counterfeit drug production

August 03, 2020
… an e-commerce outreach program aimed at reducing the availability of dangerous, often deadly, counterfeit …
August 03, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Attorney General William P. Barr announces launch of Operation Relentless Pursuit

December 18, 2019
… our communities. ATF will aggressively utilize every available tool, including our crime gun enforcement teams, …
December 18, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Southern Oregon man sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for marijuana trafficking

May 30, 2019
… centerpiece of the department’s strategy for reducing the availability of drugs in the U.S. OCDETF was established in …
May 30, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 07, 2018
… Complete results for DEA’s spring Take Back Day are available at https://takebackday.dea.gov/ . DEA’s next …
May 07, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Seizes Six Gallons Of PCP In Detroit Michigan

February 16, 2011
… drug. A seizure of this size puts a significant dent in the availability of a very dangerous drug throughout Metro …
February 16, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Ohio Residents Dispose Of An Estimated 18 Tons Of Pills During National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

May 05, 2016
… Ohio Department of Health, and Drug Free Action Alliance is available on the Ohio Attorney General's website. On …
May 05, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

DEA 360 Strategy Collaborates With Partners In Dayton On Documentary Showcasing Positive Impact Of Addiction Recovery

October 10, 2017
… Center, 425 N Findlay St., Dayton OH 45404. Parking available in LEC parking lot.  - This is a free event, and …
October 10, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA And FBI Team Up To Fight Opioid And Prescription Drug Abuse Sweeping Colorado And The Country

April 04, 2016
… have taken on the people of Colorado.  Experts will be available for one on one interviews following the panel …
April 04, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Twin Sisters In Newark, New Jersey Charged With Operating Oxycodone Distribution Ring

August 31, 2011
… Bass sisters had access to blank prescription paper that is available only to state-authorized printing companies. Using …
August 31, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

12,000+ Pounds Of Prescription Meds In New Jersey Turned In

October 28, 2016
… are becoming more aware and are also utilizing drop boxes available 24/7 at police departments throughout the state.”  …
October 28, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

New Jersey Residents Turn In Almost 16,000 Pounds Of Unused Prescriptions

May 09, 2017
… residents of New Jersey who played a part in reducing the available supply of unused prescription drugs.  Cleaning out …
May 09, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s 13th Drug Take Back Event Yields Huge Results In Georgia

May 09, 2017
… were collected in more than 5,400 sites that were available across the United States.”  The national amount …
May 09, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s 13th Drug Take Back Event Yields Huge Results In North Carolina

May 09, 2017
… were collected in more than 5,400 sites that were available across the United States.”  Both the local and the …
May 09, 2017