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Alarming spike in fentanyl-related overdose deaths leads officials to issue public warning

August 06, 2020
… the county. Victims ranged in age from 17 to 66-years-old, with the average age being 37. The joint warning about … and illicit drugs like methamphetamine, can be laced with fentanyl and could result in your death.” “This … Line 888-724-7240 or 2-1-1 San Diego. Both resources are available 24/7. AGENCIES:San Diego County District Attorney, …
August 06, 2020
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San Diego Man Pleads Guilty in Fentanyl Overdose Death

May 19, 2021
… the supply chain as far up as necessary and will use every available criminal and civil tool to combat this deadly …
May 19, 2021
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Drug dealer pleads guilty in fentanyl overdose death

March 04, 2020
… said U.S. Attorney Robert Brewer. “We are using every available criminal and civil tool to combat this deadly …
March 04, 2020
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Drug dealer pleads guilty in fentanyl overdose death

September 17, 2019
… said U.S. Attorney Robert Brewer. “We are using every available criminal and civil tool to combat this deadly …
September 17, 2019
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Missouri Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Healthcare Fraud

August 25, 2022
… into the knee to relieve osteoarthritis pain and is available only by prescription. The Naushads concealed their …
August 25, 2022
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign

April 22, 2020
… Calls on Americans to keep medications safe ST. LOUIS – With families encouraged to stay at home due to the … emergency,” said DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon. “With Americans at home, families need to be even more … on the Secure Your Meds campaign and Take Back Day are available at www.DEATakeBack.com . Take Back Day On …
April 22, 2020
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Grand Jury Returns Indictments in Project Guardian Gun Cases

January 28, 2020
… gun crime. More information about Project Guardian is available at …
January 28, 2020
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Jefferson County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Possessing Fentanyl

January 23, 2025
… Jr. Joe Anthony Garcia, 28, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and was sentenced to 120 … door of the home and Garcia, a resident of the home, inside with gunshot wounds to his chest and hip.  Officers also … Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl …
January 23, 2025
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Nearly 630,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications Collected on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 15, 2024
… medications safely.”  DEA Miami Field Division partnered with 161 law enforcement agencies with 204 medication collection sites throughout Florida. In … for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day . Diversion Division …
November 15, 2024
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Arizona Communities Turn In 5,367 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 12, 2024
… for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day Take Back Day On On Press …
November 12, 2024
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to keep medications safe

April 22, 2020
… - (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 ATLANTA – With families encouraged to stay at home due to the … emergency,” said DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon. “With Americans at home, families need to be even more … on the Secure Your Meds campaign and Take Back Day are available at www.DEATakeBack.com . The DEA encourages …
April 22, 2020
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 22, 2023
… for DEA’s Fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) . 23-31   Prescription …
November 22, 2023
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 13, 2023
… DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) . Diversion Division …
November 13, 2023
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 09, 2023
… for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available online at  www.takebackday.com .                   …
November 09, 2023
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Over 5400 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications in Arizona

November 08, 2023
… for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at Take Back Day (dea.gov). Diversion Division …
November 08, 2023
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Communities Across Arizona Turn in Over 3.5 tons of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

May 16, 2023
… DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) .   Take Back Day On …
May 16, 2023
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Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

May 15, 2023
… DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) . Prescription Drugs …
May 15, 2023
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Arizona Communities Team up with DEA & Partners Turning in 4 Tons of Unneeded Prescription Medications

November 17, 2022
… for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  www.DEATakeBack.com .   Diversion Division …
November 17, 2022
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to keep medications safe

April 21, 2020
… Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov WASHINGTON – With families encouraged to stay at home due to the … emergency," said DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon. "With Americans at home, families need to be even more … on the Secure Your Meds campaign and Take Back Day are available at www.DEATakeBack.com. On …
April 21, 2020
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More than 700,000 Pounds Collected at DEA Drug Take Back Day

May 23, 2022
… DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at www.DEATakeBack.com . DEA’s next National …
May 23, 2022
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Man Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl-Laced Fake Percocet

March 23, 2022
… our streets and hold accountable those who make these drugs available.” According to court documents, a confidential …
March 23, 2022
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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 20, 2021
… do your part on April 24th - and every day - to reduce the availability of unneeded prescription medication.  Locate …
April 20, 2021
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Madison Physician Agrees to Pay $110,000 to Resolve Allegations of Controlled Substance Prescribing Violations

March 12, 2021
… investigate inappropriate opioid prescribing and use all available tools to combat the opioid epidemic and protect …
March 12, 2021
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City of Chicago skyline lit red in support of Red Ribbon Week and DEA’s 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24, 2020

October 21, 2020
… Information about DEA’s Take Back drop-off locations is available at www.deatakeback.com .   The National …
October 21, 2020
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Rochester Man Sentenced to 46 Months for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl

February 25, 2021
… D. Boyle.  “The DEA will continue to use every resource available to identify those, like Mr. Fall, who are …
February 25, 2021
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Farmington woman sentenced to 60 months for fentanyl trafficking

January 22, 2021
… Brian D. Boyle.  “DEA will continue to use every resource available to identify traffickers, like Ms. Rand who …
January 22, 2021
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Greenfield man sentenced to 85 months for fentanyl trafficking

September 04, 2020
… “Interstate fentanyl traffickers make a deadly drug available for sale in our state,” said U.S. Attorney Murray. …
September 04, 2020
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Rochester man sentenced to over 16 years in prison for trafficking multiple kilograms of fentanyl

November 22, 2019
… D. Boyle. “The DEA will continue to use every resource available to identify those, like Mr. Lafond, who are …
November 22, 2019
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Dominican man sentenced to 24 months for participating in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

September 12, 2019
… said Boyle. “The DEA will continue to use every resource available to identify those, like Mr. Aybar, who are …
September 12, 2019
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Lawrence man sentenced to 120 months for participating in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

May 22, 2019
… Charge Boyle. “The DEA will continue to use every resource available to identify those like Mr. Arias, who are coming …
May 22, 2019