PRESS RELEASE

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

November 08, 2024
… to prevent drug misuse before it starts. Take Back Day with Bainbridge Island Police.  Since its inception, DEA’s … pounds Alaska: 3,104 pounds The collection was possible with the help of 114 law enforcement partners at 121 … for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day . # # # Take Back Day On On …
November 08, 2024
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Chicopee Man Convicted Of Cocaine Trafficking

October 08, 2024
… of one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. U.S. … drug supply. More information on the OCDETF program is available here: https://www.justice.gov/ocdetf/about-ocdetf …
October 08, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican Citizen Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Fentanyl Distribution

August 15, 2024
… to a buyer in Texas. Reyes participated in phone calls with the buyer to negotiate the amount and price of the … Jerry Edwards, to mail the pills from various locations within the Northern District of Indiana.  Reyes was arrested … case demonstrates that drug traffickers will use every available means - including the U.S.   mail – to distribute …
August 15, 2024
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Fentanyl Dealer Implicated in Two Fatal ODs Sentenced to 22+ Years in Prison

July 25, 2024
… and pleaded guilty in February to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. He was sentenced … in Charge Eduardo A. Chávez.  “We are directing all our available resources to investigate those who distribute this … – Fort Worth Resident Office conducted the investigation with the help of the Wise County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant …
July 25, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA New York to Host Family Summit on Fentanyl

May 31, 2024
… Frank A. Tarentino III Domestic New York state with offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long … space is limited. In addition, resource table space is also available!  For more information or to RSVP, please email …
May 31, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Over 5,700 Pounds of Unused Medications Collected from Arizona Communities

May 29, 2024
… DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) . Take Back Day On On …
May 29, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

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

May 28, 2024
… 273 sites.  Tennessee collected the most in the division, with 27,746 pounds; followed by Kentucky, with 12,547 pounds; and West Virginia, with 4,779 pounds. “I … DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) .                     …
May 28, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Portland man pleads guilty for role in interstate marijuana trafficking conspiracy

April 11, 2019
… 2019, to one count of conspiring to manufacture, possess with intent to distribute,  distributing marijuana, … all since August 2017.   Conspiring to manufacture, possess with intent to distribute, distributing marijuana and … centerpiece of the department’s strategy for reducing the availability of drugs in the United States. OCDETF was …
April 11, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Waynesboro Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Felony Drug Charge

March 22, 2019
… the Southern District of Georgia is committed to using all available remedies under the Controlled Substances Act …
March 22, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Samson, Alabama Pharmacy Liable for $110,000 Penalty for Recordkeeping Violations of the Controlled Substances Act

February 09, 2024
… for accountability and transparency. My office will use all available enforcement tools to ensure that controlled …
February 09, 2024
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Four Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses in Bennington County

December 07, 2023
… and Doucette and Winnie made their residence in Bennington available for drug trafficking. Doucette and Winnie appeared …
December 07, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 13, 2023
… for DEA’s Fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at Take Back Day (dea.gov) . ### Prescription …
November 13, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 10, 2023
… for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) . If you are aware of …
November 10, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

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 at  DEATakeBack.com . Diversion Division …
November 09, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 07, 2023
… for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) . ### Prescription …
November 07, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 27, 2023
… are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to …
October 27, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

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

October 16, 2023
… are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at  www.DEATakeBack.com . Beyond DEA’s Take Back …
October 16, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Massachusetts Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl

September 12, 2023
… fentanyl soar. The DEA will continue to use every resource available to identify those, like Mr. Diaz, who are …
September 12, 2023
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Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Northern New England Fentanyl Trafficking Operation

August 03, 2023
… drug supply. More information on the OCDETF program is available here: https://www.justice.gov/ocdetf/about-ocdetf …
August 03, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Birmingham Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Heroin That Killed Cullman Man, Injured Another

August 23, 2017
… state, and local law enforcement to bring the most serious available charges against the most dangerous drug dealers.” …
August 23, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Rolls Out Operation Engage

February 24, 2021
… fentanyl analogs.  There has also been an increase in availability of methamphetamine, which is linked to violent …
February 24, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

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 www.deatakeback.com . # # # Take Back Day On On …
May 15, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Manchester man pleads guilty to trafficking synthetic cannabinoids

October 15, 2019
… a synthetic cannabinoid product containing 5F-MDMB-PICA with intent to distribute. According to statements made in … its order, the DEA noted that this drug had been associated with more than 47 overdoses in Connecticut and at least 244 overdoses in Washington, D.C. Further information is available on the DEA Diversion site and  DEA's Get Smart …
October 15, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Former Fort Hood Army Sergeant Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution

September 27, 2022
… to address the dangerous trafficking of fentanyl with all available resources. We will continue to prioritize and …
September 27, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Worcester Man Sentenced for Multi-Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

November 19, 2021
… drug supply. More information on the OCDETF program is available here:  https://www.justice.gov/ocdetf/about-ocdetf …
November 19, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 10, 2022
… times more potent than morphine.  It is inexpensive, widely available, and highly addictive. Drug traffickers are …
May 10, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA El Paso Recognizes First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 10, 2022
… times more potent than morphine.  It is inexpensive, widely available, and highly addictive. Drug traffickers are …
May 10, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Winchester woman sentenced to 65 months for drug trafficking

July 14, 2020
… Brian D. Boyle. “DEA will continue to use every resource available to identify traffickers, like Ms. DeJesus who …
July 14, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Dominican man sentenced to 240 months in prison for heroin trafficking

April 30, 2019
… Charge Boyle. “The DEA will continue to use every resource available to identify those, like Mr. Morillo, who are …
April 30, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Rochester man sentenced to 63 months for participating in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

April 02, 2019
… Charge Boyle. “The DEA will continue to use every resource available to identify those, like Mr. Chaney, who are …
April 02, 2019